Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Jeffery A. Neilson

Jeffery A. Neilson

May 23, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Neilson, 47, of the Savannah Lakes Village, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  He was born in Columbus Ohio and was adopted by Charles Neilson and the late Nancy Jean Knipple Neilson at 5 days old. Jeffrey was a graduate of Southern Ohio University with an associate degree in Video/Audio production.  He had...

Brant Ashley

Brant Ashley

May 20, 2020

Brant Ashley,10, of Abbeville, went home to meet his Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Greenwood to Stephen Brant Ashley and Cheryl Elaine Brown Ashley. Brant was a 2nd grade student at John C. Calhoun Elementary School.  The leader of his class, he won multiple awards for academics.  After his cancer diagnosis, Brant...

Danny Hamrick

Danny Hamrick

May 19, 2020

Danny R. Hamrick, 66, of Greenwood, husband of Diane W. Hamrick, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Self Regional Healthcare.  He was born in Greenwood to Reba McDaniel Keisler. A 1971 graduate of Greenwood High School, Danny honorably served his country in the United States Navy.  He was employed with the Department of Corrections for 29 years at Leath Correctional...

Sally "Tanaka" Hester

Sally "Tanaka" Hester

May 17, 2020

A VIDEO OF THE SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE. Hisae Tanaka (Sally) Hester, 85, of Calhoun Falls, SC, passed away Sunday, May 17 at her home in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. Sally was born to Heiji and Chiyo Tanaka on November 25, 1934 in Chiba, Japan. Sally was predeceased by her husband James Taggart (Jim) Hester of Calhoun Falls. Surviving children are James...

Elyse M. "Carlin" Peters

Elyse M. "Carlin" Peters

May 17, 2020

Elyse Carlin Peters, 71, of the Savannah Lakes Village, wife of William ‘Bill’ Peters, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late William G. and Louise Doran Carlin. Elyse was employed with Macomb Community College in Michigan in various departments for 33 years. An active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church,...

James "Brad" Sutherland

James "Brad" Sutherland

May 17, 2020

James Bradford ‘Brad’ Sutherland, 40, of Abbeville died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home. He was born in Greenwood to James H. ‘Jimmy’ Sutherland and Shirley Newell Balchin. Brad attended Abbeville High School. Throughout his childhood, he, along with his family, worshipped at Grace United Methodist Church. Brad was employed with Cole’s Roofing for many years. He enjoyed collecting...

Speed Hall

Speed Hall

May 14, 2020

Speed's service will be live-streamed and may be accessed by visiting https://www.harrisfuneral.com/obituary/Speed-Hall . Speed Hall, Sr., 67, of Abbeville, husband of Kathy Mabry Hall, died Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was born in Abbeville to Edward C. Hall, Sr. and the late Mary Wiley Hall. A 1971 graduate of Abbeville High School, Speed honorably served his country in the United...

James Gilbert "Jim" Burgan

James Gilbert "Jim" Burgan

May 13, 2020

James ‘Jim’ Gilbert Burgan, 80, of Iva, husband of Alice Johnson Burgan died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born in Coldiron, KY to the late Gilbert and Josie Blanton Burgan. Jim retired after a 35-year career as a truck driver and was also involved in the construction business. As a talented artist and former member of...

Eva Nell "Woods" Davis

Eva Nell "Woods" Davis

May 10, 2020

SERVICES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED Eva Nell ‘Doodie’ Davis, 83, of Hodges, wife of Johnny Davis, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at her home.  She was born in Cartersville, GA to the late William and Lois Bennett Woods. Mrs. Davis was employed with Standard Textiles for ten years and also with Plaxco’s Drug Store in Due West.  She was a...

Norman L. Farmer

Norman L. Farmer

May 7, 2020

Norman L. Farmer, 78, of Abbeville, husband of the late Louise Stone Farmer, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at The Renaissance in Due West.  He was born in Anderson to the late Luther and Goldie Olivia Townsend Farmer. Mr. Farmer was a graduate of Limestone College. He retired from the CSX Railroad and was a member of Hyde Park Baptist...

James T. "Jim" Irwin

James T. "Jim" Irwin

May 6, 2020

James  ‘Jim’ Irwin, 80, of Abbeville, husband of Priscilla Garvin Irwin, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  He was born in Abbeville to the late James and Mary Caroline Price Irwin. A 1958 graduate of Dixie High School, Jim received his degree from the University of Georgia in 1962.  He served in the South Carolina...

Jack Evans

Jack Evans

May 6, 2020

Jackie B. ‘Jack’ Evans, beloved husband of Mary S. Evans for 59 years, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland.  He was the only child of the late Worthy B. and Lois C. Evans of Abbeville, SC. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Worthy B. Evans, II  (Lissa) of Columbia; a daughter, May Elizabeth Evans...

Jason Boswell

Jason Boswell

May 3, 2020

Jason Boswell, 29, of Waterloo, husband of Brittany Qualls Boswell died Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born in Greenwood to Angie Locklear Boiter and the late Timothy Charles ‘Chuck’ Boswell. Jason attended Emerald High School. He loved his family and was happy spending time with them. His fun-loving personality was evident in his laughter and joking. Jason was of...

Donald Murdock Taylor

Donald Murdock Taylor

May 1, 2020

Donald Murdock Taylor, 85, husband of the late Lena Walter Taylor, of the Savannah Lakes Community died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late William Byford Taylor, Jr. and Georgina Baumann Taylor. No services are planned at this time. A message of condolence may be sent...

Toney Mcgrath Storey

Toney Mcgrath Storey

Apr 30, 2020

Anthony ‘Toney’ McGrath Storey, Sr., 79, of Due West, husband of Katherine ‘Kitty’ Ballinger Storey, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Ted and Lillian McGrath Storey. A 1958 graduate of McCormick High School, Toney received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Erskine College,...

Tommy C. "Peewee" Price

Tommy C. "Peewee" Price

Apr 25, 2020

Thomas ‘Tommy’ (PeeWee) Charles Price, 59, of Greenwood died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. He was born in Lancaster, SC to Geraldine Belk Smith and the late Osborne Barnett Price. Tommy attended Lancaster schools. A talented craftsman, he was employed in the construction industry for many years. Tommy enjoyed the outdoors and could...

Jeff Mckellar

Jeff Mckellar

Apr 22, 2020

Jeff McKellar, 53, of Elberton, GA, husband of Regina McCall McKellar, died suddenly Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. He was born in Elberton to Wanda Bonds McKellar and the late Howard ‘Buddy’ McKellar. Many happy hours were spent golfing at the Rocky Branch Golf Course, where he was a former member. Jeff also enjoyed fishing and cheering...

Anna Lou "Loggins" Mccord

Anna Lou "Loggins" Mccord

Apr 15, 2020

Anna Lou Loggins McCord, 97, of the Cold Spring Community in Abbeville, wife of the late Thomas Henry McCord, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Commerce, GA to the late Emory G. and Jannie Reynolds Loggins. Mrs. McCord was a graduate of Benton High School in Nicholson, GA. A homemaker and talented...

Shannon "Michelle" Willis

Shannon "Michelle" Willis

Apr 11, 2020

Michelle Willis, 37, of Abbeville, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Greenwood to Georgette Wideman Bowman and the late William Michael Willis. Michelle will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Norman Harold Sefton

Norman Harold Sefton

Apr 7, 2020

Norman Harold Sefton, 85, of Due West, SC, formerly of Manning, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Sefton, the love of his life, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Rhode Island to the late Edwin and Mildred Rondina Sefton. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Mr. Sefton served his country in the...