Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

John D. Clinkscales

John D. Clinkscales

Aug 2, 2022

John D. Clinkscales, 61, of Abbeville, husband of Sherry McClain Clinkscales, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born in Greenwood to the late Jim Caldwell and Margaret Carwile Clinkscales. A 1979 graduate of Dixie High School and 1980 graduate of Piedmont Technical College, John was employed with Milliken & Co / Sage Automotive Interiors -...

Barbara 'Bobbie Jean' Fisher (Giles)

Barbara 'Bobbie Jean' Fisher (Giles)

Jul 31, 2022

Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Jean Fisher, 88, of Abbeville, wife of the late Lester ‘Junior’ Fisher, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at NHC in Greenwood. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Tom and Lillian Little Giles. Mrs. Fisher was employed with Huggins Garment Co. in Due West and Calvin Klein Manufacturing. She retired from the Abbeville County School District...

Gene Kalehua Stanton

Gene Kalehua Stanton

Jul 26, 2022

Gene Kalehua Stanton, 78, of McCormick, SC, husband of Giesela Hachenburger Stanton, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Arthur D. and Martha Bolster Stanton. Mr. Stanton attended Kailua High School in Honolulu. Following High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

Samuel 'Sam' E Sorrow

Samuel 'Sam' E Sorrow

Jul 23, 2022

Sam E. Sorrow, 78, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to the late Seth Sorrow and Sybil Campbell Sorrow. Sam, a graduate of Berry College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance, was employed in the banking/finance industry in California, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. He performed...

Stanley Carl Abremski

Stanley Carl Abremski

Jul 22, 2022

Stanley Carl Abremski, Sr., 78, of Donalds, SC and New Park, PA, husband of Marlene Brown Abremski, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Shamokin, PA to the late Joseph S. Rozyckie and Mildred L. Schriver Abremski. Mr. Abremski attended Parkville High School in Baltimore, MD. Then, he began his work at...

Richard Welland

Richard Welland

Jul 22, 2022

Richard Welland, 84, of Greenwood, husband of Ann Welland, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at Morningside of Greenwood. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Rev. Earl Hartley

Rev. Earl Hartley

Jul 20, 2022

Rev. Earl Hartley, 76, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Mary Hutto Hartley, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Batesburg, SC to the late Mose and Nora Bell Kneece Hartley. Rev. Hartley graduated from Batesburg/Leesville High School/JG, North Greenville College, Carson Newman College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Divinity. He grew...

Helen G Timmerman

Helen G Timmerman

Jul 20, 2022

Helen Gurley Timmerman, 81, of Abbeville, wife of the late Bruce Timmerman, Sr., died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Anderson County, SC to the late T.T. and Beatrice Simpson Gurley. Mrs. Timmerman graduated from Dixie High School, Class of 1959, where she was a member of the Dixie High School Band color guard....

H. Jack Kinback

H. Jack Kinback

Jul 19, 2022

Jack Kinback, 92, of Greenwood, husband of Elizabeth 'Betty' Krumm Kinback, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Wesley Commons. Arrangements are being handled by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Mildred Reiberg (Steiner)

Mildred Reiberg (Steiner)

Jul 18, 2022

Mildred M. Steiner Reiberg, 99, of Due West, SC, formerly of Lakeland, FL, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, November 17, 1922 to the late Fred and Mabel Meggitt Steiner. Mildred was a 1941 graduate of Saginaw High School, where she met her future husband, Dale R. Reiberg. They were married February...

Franklin Perrin "'Booger'" Scott

Franklin Perrin "'Booger'" Scott

Jul 16, 2022

Franklin Perrin 'Booger' Scott, 88, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 17, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his beloved dog and family. He was born in Abbeville to the late George E. and Pearl Mahaffey Scott. At an early age Mr. Scott went to work for Abbeville Mills then joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany for two of...

Verbielee Harrison (Argo)

Verbielee Harrison (Argo)

Jul 15, 2022

Verbielee Argo Harrison, 95, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Rev. George W. Harrison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, July 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Abbeville to the late Rev. Carthy A. and Minnie Martin Argo. A 1945 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mrs. Harrison retired from Calvin Klein after...

Sandra Rarick

Sandra Rarick

Jul 13, 2022

  Sandra Villeneuve Rarick, 71, of Abbeville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

  No services are planned.

Wendy Smith Bouchillon

Wendy Smith Bouchillon

Jul 12, 2022

Wendy Smith Bouchillon, 60, of the Antreville Community, wife of Dave P. Bouchillon, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022. She was born in Abbeville to Vickie Brock Smith and the late Jimmy Smith. A graduate of Dixie High School, Class of 1980, Wendy also graduated from Piedmont Technical College. Employed as a medical transcriptionist for 20 years, her last employment was...

Lynde Clement

Lynde Clement

Jul 12, 2022

Lynde De Los Clement, II, 63, resident of 51 Depot St. passed away at his home.

Born August 24, 1958 he was a son of the late Lynde DeLos Clement and Lorene Shirley Clement. Lynde was affectionately known as "Plug" by his family and many friends.

Survivors include: a brother Jerry Clement ( Lavinia) of Abbeville, SC; two sisters Katie...

Sara Ella Morgan (Knox)

Sara Ella Morgan (Knox)

Jul 11, 2022

Sara Ella Knox Morgan, 85, of Wardlaw Street, Abbeville, wife of the late William ‘Bill’ Morgan, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born in Abbeville to the late James Wallace Knox, Sr. and Ella Brooks Ferguson Knox. Sara was a life-long member of Warrenton Presbyterian Church. A 1954 graduate of Abbeville High School, she had a perfect attendance...

Laura Lee Emerson

Laura Lee Emerson

Jul 7, 2022

Laura Lee Emerson, 64, of Calhoun Falls, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her home. She was born in Trenton, NJ to the late Ira Ralph Emerson, Sr. and Zella Marie Holland Emerson. A graduate of Springfield, Vermont High School, Class of 1976, Laura served her country in the Vermont National Guard. She worked as a production associate in the...

Donald 'Don' Campbell Dudley

Donald 'Don' Campbell Dudley

Jul 4, 2022

Donald Campbell ‘Don’ Dudley, 88, of Abbeville, husband of the late Barbara Pressley Dudley, died Monday, July 4, 2022, at Oaks of Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Henry Hoyt Dudley and Dora Campbell Dudley. Mr. Dudley proudly served his country in the United States Army. A retired building inspector for the city of Norcross, GA,...

Stephanie Dianne Busby

Stephanie Dianne Busby

Jul 4, 2022

   Stephanie Dianne Busby, 18, resident of 113 Laurel Ave. Greenwood, SC passed away peacefully Monday July 4, 2022 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.

  Born October 31, 2003 in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of Steve and Beth Busby.

  She was a member of Emerald Baptist Church where she loved to attend services. Stephanie loved...

Herby M. Rosenberg

Herby M. Rosenberg

Jul 3, 2022

Herby M. Rosenberg, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Patrice King Rosenberg, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Wilmington, NC to the late Dr. George V. Rosenberg and Edith Cochran Rosenberg. A 1965 graduate of Abbeville High School, Herby also graduated from the Gordon Military College in Barnesville, GA. He owned and operated retail Liquor...