Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Vester Gable

Vester Gable

Feb 23, 2022

  Vester Gene Gable, 81, resident of 29 Troy Road widower of Emma Sue Partain Gable passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.

  Vester was a retired mechanic having worked for Pirelli Cable for over 35 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he was involved in all...

Jed Smith

Jed Smith

Feb 23, 2022

Jedediah “Jed” Andrew Smith, 30 was called home on February 23, 2022 at his home in Watford City, ND. Originally from Abbeville, SC he was born at Abbeville County Memorial Hospital May 15, 1991 to Andy Smith and Theresa Gale Mabry, of Abbeville.

Jed graduated from Abbeville High School in 2009. He worked as a Welder/Fitter/Fabricator until 2011 when nature...

Edith Lois Turman

Edith Lois Turman

Feb 22, 2022

Edith Lois Turman, 78 of Abbeville, wife of the late, Robert ‘Gary’ Turman, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 22, 2022, at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Ruby C Farr. Edith held family and friends close to her heart and enjoyed crocheting gifts for them....

Anna Corvino

Anna Corvino

Feb 22, 2022

Anna Corvino, 100, of Due West, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are being handled by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Carolyn Gordon (Bowman)

Carolyn Gordon (Bowman)

Feb 21, 2022

Carolyn Bowman Gordon, 75, of Abbeville, wife of Sonny Gordon, died Monday, February 21, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville to the late Warren Bowman and Mary Buffington Bowman. A 1965 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Carolyn was actively involved in athletics, excelling in basketball and softball. She enjoyed being involved in youth activities...

William Andrew Hardy

William Andrew Hardy

Feb 19, 2022

William Andrew Hardy, 83, of Abbeville, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Little Washington, NC to the late Carl Johnny and Ellen Hardy. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Hardy family.

Fay S. Broome (Suber)

Fay S. Broome (Suber)

Feb 16, 2022

Fay Suber Broome, 93, of Abbeville, wife of the late William R. ‘Bill’ Broome, Jr., died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Lowndesville, SC to the late W. Russell and Willie Mayze Below Suber. Mrs. Broome, a 1945 graduate of Lowndesville High School, was valedictorian of her class. Formerly employed at...

Steve Vernon Brown

Steve Vernon Brown

Feb 14, 2022

Steve Vernon Brown, 51, of Simpsonville, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to Alma Garner Parker and the late Charles Brown. Steve was a graduate of Abbeville High School and formerly employed with Milliken & Co. – Abbeville Plant. He enjoyed playing guitar, golfing and eating Mexican food. Steve is survived by his...

William H Combs

William H Combs

Feb 14, 2022

William Howard Combs, 90, of Donalds, SC, husband of the late Frances Smith Combs, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at Anmed Health Medical Center. He was born in Canoe, KY, to the late Hazley and Dorcas Johnson Combs. A retired carpenter, Mr. Combs had a passion for woodworking and had completed projects with skill and creativity up until his death....

Paul Kingsley Hayes

Paul Kingsley Hayes

Feb 12, 2022

Paul Kingsley Hayes, 71, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Linda Burgess Hayes, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. He was born in Elkview, West Virginia to the late Earl Kingsley and Lola J. Vires Hayes. Mr. Hayes honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He attended...

Mayme Morrow

Mayme Morrow

Feb 11, 2022

  Mayme Dodd Morrow, 82, resident of 411 Cherokee St. passed away Friday February 11, 2022 at Abbeville Area Medical Center.

  Born in Mason, TX she was a daughter of the late Clarence Dodd and Maurine Chatam Dodd.  She was a retired employee of General Telephone Co. with over 25 years of service. She also worked for a number...

Steve 'Cheese' Charping

Steve 'Cheese' Charping

Feb 10, 2022

Steve ‘Cheese’ Charping, 56, of Abbeville, husband of Candy McCullough Charping, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home. He was born in Elberton, GA to the late Joe G. and Loretta Young Charping. Affectionately known as ‘Cheese’, he was a 1983 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and formerly employed as an insurance agent with American General Life Insurance...

Michael Harrison

Michael Harrison

Feb 8, 2022

This obituary is being shared courtesy of Harris Funeral Home. Please keep the Harrison family in your prayers. Dear Heavenly Father, it is in humble submission that we ask you for comfort, as we announce to all, that Mr. Michael Wayne Harrison has changed his physical address. What once was 500 43rd Street Apt. 2, North Myrtle Beach, SC is...

Nancy Diane Fleming

Nancy Diane Fleming

Feb 6, 2022

Nancy Diane Fleming, 74, of Donalds, SC, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Anderson county to the late, T.S. and Reba Ruth Ashworth Hilley. Ms. Fleming is survived by her son, Charles Fleming (Karen) of Easley, SC; two sisters, Judith Calvert and Jean Crawford; a brother, Jerry Hilley. No services are scheduled at this...

Linda Beth Briggs (Macmillan)

Linda Beth Briggs (Macmillan)

Feb 5, 2022

Linda Beth MacMillan Briggs, 79, wife of James ‘Jim’ W. Briggs, of Abbeville, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. She was born in Mount Kisco, NY to the late James Thomas MacMillan and Dorothy Ferne Schwaubauer MacMillan. A 1959 graduate of Somers High School, Mrs. Briggs also attended Syracuse University and the State...

Loyd Jackson Cain

Loyd Jackson Cain

Feb 2, 2022

Sgt. Major Loyd Jackson Cain, US Army, Ret., 85, of Clinton, SC, husband of Katheryn Weems Cain, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. He was born in Rockingham, NC to the late Woodrow and Annie Kanipe Cain. Sgt. Major Cain retired from the US Army having served in Vietnam receiving a Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam...

Marianne Martinez (Mccoy)

Marianne Martinez (Mccoy)

Feb 1, 2022

Marianne McCoy Martinez, 81, wife of the late Harrell W. Martinez, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Belton to the late Herman Guy McCoy and Corrine Jurden McCoy. A 1958 graduate of Hanna Girls High School in Anderson, Mrs. Martinez retired from American Liba in Greenville after 15 years of service. She was...

Samuel 'Junior' E. Holder Jr.

Samuel 'Junior' E. Holder Jr.

Feb 1, 2022

Samuel Edwin Holder, Jr. 91, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the McCormick Post Acute Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Charlie S. Dansby and Iva Richey Dansby. ‘Junior’, as he was affectionately known, retired as a used car salesman. He enjoyed spending time at Hardee’s and listening to country music. Sunday afternoons were...

Sarah Etruelia Kimsey (Wiles)

Sarah Etruelia Kimsey (Wiles)

Jan 30, 2022

Sarah Etruelia Kimsey, 83, of Abbeville, wife of the late Julius Kimsey, Jr., died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her home. She was born in Iva to the late James and Mary Hayes Wiles. A faithful member of New Life Worship Center, she enjoyed being involved in all activities of her church. A devoted homemaker, she will be remembered as...

Dorothy Evelyn Biers

Dorothy Evelyn Biers

Jan 30, 2022

Dorothy E. Biers, 82, of Savannah Lakes, wife of Jim Biers, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Self Regional Healthcare. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.