Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Maudeen Ashley (Streetman)

Maudeen Ashley (Streetman)

Sep 25, 2022

Maudeen Streetman Ashley, 90, of Due West, wife of the late Allen F. Ashley, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Joanna to the late J. C. and Reba Hix Streetman. Mrs. Ashley was employed as the town clerk of Due West for 30 years. An enthusiastic Dixie Hornet fan, she was...

Gloria P Lohner-Hall (Ponce)

Gloria P Lohner-Hall (Ponce)

Sep 24, 2022

Gloria Ponce Lohner-Hall, 86, of Frazier Park, CA, died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at her home in Hodges, SC. She was born in Oxnard, CA, to the late Lazaro and Lina Chacon Ponce. Mrs. Lohner-Hall was married twice to the late Conrad C. Lohner and then to the late Fred Hall. Mrs. Lohner-Hall retired from the Arts Council in Ventura,...

James Rivers Mabry, Jr

James Rivers Mabry, Jr

Sep 23, 2022

  James Rivers “Rivey” Mabry, Jr. 76, of Abbeville, SC, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.

  Born May 19, 1946 to the late James Rivers Mabry, Sr and Caroline Black Mabry. He was a 1964 graduate of Abbeville High School and a member of the high school marching band where he played...

Dakota James "'Cooter'" Edwards

Dakota James "'Cooter'" Edwards

Sep 22, 2022

Dakota James ‘Cooter’ Edwards, 25, of Hodges, passed away September 22, 2022. He was born in Morristown, TN to Vivian Kitts Smith and Gregory Edwards. Cooter, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 2014. He graduated from Piedmont Technical College with a degree in HVAC-R and earned a Mechanical Contracting license from the state of...

Rachel "'Betty'" Kinard (Mundy)

Rachel "'Betty'" Kinard (Mundy)

Sep 21, 2022

Rachel Mundy ‘Betty’ Kinard, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late Carl D. Kinard, Sr., died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her daughter’s home. She was born in Abbeville to the late James David and Lelia Floyd Hammond Mundy. Mrs. Kinard retired from Greenwood Mills. She was a devoted caregiver having lovingly cared for her late husband and family. Mrs....

James "Mick" McMahan

James "Mick" McMahan

Sep 20, 2022

  James Michael “Mick” McMahan, 74, resident of Ray McMahan Rd. passed away Tuesday Sept. 20, 2022 in Anderson, SC.

  Born in Anderson Co. SC he was a son of the late Ray McMahan and Colleen Suttles McMahan.

  Mick was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass with over 35 years of service. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing....

Nelson Mcgaha

Nelson Mcgaha

Sep 19, 2022

Nelson McGaha, 73, of Donalds, husband of Nancy Strawhorn McGaha, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Abbeville to the late Vernon and Helen Haynes McGaha. A 1967 graduate of Dixie High School, Nelson received a Master Electrician degree from Piedmont Technical College. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Nelson...

John  Frank Lomax

John Frank Lomax

Sep 18, 2022

This obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the Lomax family. On behalf of the  Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home family, our condolences and sympathies are with the Lomax family.

John Frank Lomax, 82, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Born in Abbeville County, SC, he was the son of the late James Victor and Bernice Merchant Lomax. ...

Ruth  Settles

Ruth Settles

Sep 13, 2022

Ruth Cabell Settles     Beloved mother and grandmother Ruth Ann Cabell Settles, 90, retired teacher and guidance counselor died September 13, 2022 while in residence at The Renaissance in Due West, SC. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, George W. Settles, Jr. of Abbeville, SC.     Born in Asheville, NC on March...

Elizabeth Ferguson (Crawford)

Elizabeth Ferguson (Crawford)

Sep 11, 2022

Elizabeth Crawford Ferguson, 93, of Abbeville SC, wife of the late Sam A. Ferguson, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Emerald Gardens in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Abbeville to the late William Thomas and Mary Reid Crawford. Mrs. Ferguson, a 1947 graduate of Antreville High School, was a member of the Eastern Star and formerly served on the...

Guo Quan Jian

Guo Quan Jian

Sep 7, 2022

Guo Quan Jian, 63, of Abbeville, husband of Yu Ye Chen Jian, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in China to the late Gui Oing Jian and Lian Gui Mai Jian. He was employed with China Kitchen in Abbeville for many years and is survived by his wife; two sons, James and...

Lonnie 'Frank' 'Pops' Matthew Temple

Lonnie 'Frank' 'Pops' Matthew Temple

Sep 4, 2022

Lonnie M. ‘Frank’ ‘Pops’ Temple, 55, of Abbeville, died at his residence. He was born in Beaufort, SC to the late Jones Butler ‘Tosh’ Temple, III and Mary Margaret Hill Milas. Frank or Pops, as he was affectionately known, began his career at Disney World in Orlando, FL. He was a realtor in Pensacola, FL for more than 15 years...

Lawrence 'L.O' Otto Ashley

Lawrence 'L.O' Otto Ashley

Sep 2, 2022

Lawrence Otto ‘L.O.’ Ashley, 93, of Abbeville, husband of Estherphine Carwile Ashley, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home. He was born in Anderson County, SC to the late Lawrence R. and Bessie Bell Ashley. L.O. honorably served his country as a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Milliken & Co...

John William Mckee Iii

John William Mckee Iii

Aug 30, 2022

John Braswell McKee, 51, of Abbeville, SC, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC to Karen Braswell. A 1988 graduate of Garinger High School, Charlotte, NC, John was previously employed with Cardinal Health and CSX Railroad as a conductor. He enjoyed playing guitar and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends....

William Rodney Mitchum

William Rodney Mitchum

Aug 26, 2022

William Rodney Mitchum, 56, of McCormick, died August 26, 2022 at the Abbeville County Detention Center. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late William Needham Mitchum and Martha Bledsoe Mitchum. There are no services planned at this time. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of...

Greg B Davenport

Greg B Davenport

Aug 23, 2022

Greg B. Davenport, 62, of Abbeville, husband of Sherry McNeil Davenport, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson. He was born in Anderson to the late Harold B. and Gladys Vickery Davenport. Greg was a 1978 graduate of Dixie High School and attended Lander and Tri-County Technical College. Employed with Greenwood Mills for many years, he retired...

Marie Haynie (Kidd)

Marie Haynie (Kidd)

Aug 23, 2022

Marie Kidd Haynie, 87, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Thomas S. ‘Billy’ Haynie, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Comer, GA to the late William and Sue Mitchell Kidd. A graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Mrs. Haynie owned and operated M&T Vending. She was a member of...

John White

John White

Aug 22, 2022

John White, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Linda Winn Harris, died Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home. He was born in Morganton, NC to the late Hazel John White and Selma Eaker White. John was a graduate of Salem High School in Morganton, NC and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He honorably served his country in...

Rosemary Mccurry (Demaree)

Rosemary Mccurry (Demaree)

Aug 21, 2022

Rosemary Demaree McCurry, age 101, died peacefully in her home at Wesley Commons, Greenwood, South Carolina on Sunday, August 21, 2022 surrounded by her two sons and their wives. Born on a farm in Franklin, Indiana, Rosemary lived a long and good life. She was a member and relative of founding families of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church and surrounding historic...

Julia New Petty (Smith)

Julia New Petty (Smith)

Aug 18, 2022

Julia Smith Petty (New) passed peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2022, at the age of 89. Her professional career included Flexible Technologies of Abbeville, Sonoco Products of Hartsville and Dedicated Delivery Service in Abbeville. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church at the time of her death. She was constantly referred to as sweet, it was...