Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Charles Henry Carlisle Dr.

Charles Henry Carlisle Dr.

Apr 7, 2020

Dr. Charles Henry Carlisle, 95, of Due West, husband of the late Jean Todd Carlisle, his wife of 68 years, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  He was born in Newberry to the late Hubert Toland and Ora Askins Carlisle.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Toland Carlisle, and his sisters, Virginia Ouzts,...

Ronda "Kirby" Perry

Ronda "Kirby" Perry

Apr 6, 2020

Mrs. Perry Service will be Live Streamed via https://www.facebook.com/HarrisFuneral/videos/536594680620962/ Ronda Perry, 63, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Len Perry, died Monday, April 06, 2020, at her residence following a long struggle with lung cancer.  She was born in Abbeville to the late Barbara Jean Kirby Mitchell. Mrs. Perry attended Abbeville High School.  She was employed with the Abbeville Shirt Plant...

Margaret "Peachy Rudder" Johnson

Margaret "Peachy Rudder" Johnson

Apr 3, 2020

Margaret ‘Peachy’ Johnson, 72, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Vernon G. Johnson, died Friday, April 03, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late L.V. and Frances Cobb Rudder. ‘Peachy’, as she was affectionately known, was dedicated to her family.  She was generous with her time and love, always caring about others.  Most...

George Harry Wenzel

George Harry Wenzel

Apr 3, 2020

Services at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, CA will be announced at a later date. Full obituary to follow. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Harry Wenzel, please visit our floral store.

Connie "Williams" Ferguson

Connie "Williams" Ferguson

Mar 31, 2020

Connie Williams Ferguson, 90, of Abbeville, wife of the late James E. ‘Jim’ Ferguson, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood. She was born in Edgefield County to the late Homer L. and Sallie Hammond Williams. Mrs. Ferguson, a graduate of Edgefield High School, also attended Lander College. She was employed with...

John A. "Buddy" Braswell

John A. "Buddy" Braswell

Mar 25, 2020

John A. ‘Buddy’ Braswell, 74, of Abbeville, husband of the late Sumie K. Braswell, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Stanley Wright Braswell and Ruth Grace Campbell Braswell. Buddy served in the United States Navy for 25 years, traveling the seas and spending time in California,...

Ellen P. "Pressley" Woods

Ellen P. "Pressley" Woods

Mar 23, 2020

Ellen Pressley Woods, 87, of Abbeville died Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence. She was twice married, first to the late Shelby Steele, then to the late Roy Jack Woods. Born in Abbeville to the late Charles Leroy (Roy) and Alice Link Pressley, Mrs. Woods graduated from Sharon School, class of 1951. She was formerly employed with the Bank...

Mabel "Freeland" Hemminger

Mabel "Freeland" Hemminger

Mar 14, 2020

Mabel Freeland Hemminger, wife of the late James Morrow Hemminger, Jr., died March 14, 2020 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born on July 3, 1927, in Plum Branch, South Carolina, to the late Hugh Manning Freeland and Lula Self Freeland. She attended Anderson College. In 1946 she married James Hemminger, Jr.; they were married for 63 years until...

Bruce Clark "Skip" Adams Sr.

Bruce Clark "Skip" Adams Sr.

Mar 14, 2020

Bruce 'Skip' Clark Adams, Sr., 90, of Greenwood, husband of Judith Murphy Adams, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late John Howard Johnston Adams and Ruth Clark Adams. All services will be private. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com....

John William "Bill" Cameron

John William "Bill" Cameron

Mar 14, 2020

John William ‘Bill’ Cameron, 84, of Abbeville, husband of Judy Goff Cameron, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Bradley, SC to the late Clyde William Cameron and Grace Gentry Cameron. A 1954 graduate of Greenwood High School, Mr. Cameron served in the US Army Reserves. In 1958, he received his Bachelor of Science degree...

Joel K "Buck" Bailey

Joel K "Buck" Bailey

Mar 11, 2020

Joel K. ‘Buck’ Bailey, 58, of Abbeville died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home. He was born in Lockhart, SC to the late Bobby R. and Virginia ‘Gin’ Bailey. For many years, Buck was employed with Reliable Heating and Air. He was currently associated with Stoll Industries. Buck is survived by his brother, Reid Bailey, Jr. and his wife,...

Sara Link Uldrick

Sara Link Uldrick

Mar 10, 2020

Sara Link Uldrick, 99, of Abbeville, wife of the late William Perrin Uldrick, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Lindsay and Maggie Stevenson Link. Mrs. Uldrick was employed with the Abbeville Shirt Plant and later retired from Abbeville Manufacturing. A longtime, faithful member of Warrenton Presbyterian Church,...

Carolyn F. "Freeland" Winn

Carolyn F. "Freeland" Winn

Mar 8, 2020

UPDATED SERVICE SCHEDULE Carolyn Freeland Winn, 98, widow of Harold Augustus Winn, entered into rest on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Hospice House of Greenwood.  Mrs. Winn, born June 16, 1921, was the daughter of the late Hugh Manning and Lula Self Freeland. She was reared in the White Town section of McCormick County in a loving home with many...

Patricia Ruth "Van Orden" Broome

Patricia Ruth "Van Orden" Broome

Mar 5, 2020

Patricia Van Orden Broome, 72, of Calhoun Falls, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late, Chester and Ruth Sparks Van Orden. As a child, Ms. Broome attended Warrenton Presbyterian Church and was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Margaret Eva Reynolds

Margaret Eva Reynolds

Feb 26, 2020

Margaret E. Reynolds, age 90, passed away Wednesday evening February 26, 2020 at her home in Iva, SC. She was born in Burlington, VT, October 23, 1929, daughter of the late Alfred and Eva (Dumas) Lamotte. On July 1,1972 she married Mr. George Reynolds Sr. Mr. Reynolds predeceased her July 8, 2004. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, and old western movies....

Brenda Ashley Dedo

Brenda Ashley Dedo

Feb 23, 2020

Brenda Ashley Dedo, 68, of Greenwood, wife of Don C. Dedo, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  She was born in Abbeville to Beatrice ‘Bea’ Chadwick Ashley and the late Harvey Glenn ‘Pie’ Ashley. A  Class of 1970 graduate of Dixie High School, Brenda also graduated from Piedmont Technical College in 1983.  She was employed...

Crystal M. "Parnell" Vaughn

Crystal M. "Parnell" Vaughn

Feb 22, 2020

Crystal Parnell Vaughn, 42, of Antreville, wife of Tracy Vaughn died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born in Abbeville to Steve and Charlene Loner Parnell. Crystal attended Dixie High School and was employed by Williamston EMS and later with Honea Path Fire and EMS. Camping and cooking were some of her favorite hobbies. Her dogs brought...

Ricky Lynn Marsh

Ricky Lynn Marsh

Feb 20, 2020

Ricky Lynn Marsh, 66, of Abbeville, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Liberty, New York to the late Leon L. and Anna Marie Boyles Marsh. Surviving Mr. Marsh are his two brothers, Larry Marsh of Brooksville, FL and Timothy Marsh of Kennedy, NY. All services will be private. To send flowers...

Margaret "Lecroy" Boswell

Margaret "Lecroy" Boswell

Feb 19, 2020

Margaret LeCroy Boswell, 92, of Greenwood, wife of the late Rev. Clarence Curtis Boswell died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. She was born in Oconee County, SC to the late Jim West LeCroy and Gertrude Ivie Poole LeCroy. Mrs. Boswell was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Tabernacle in Greenwood. Throughout her life...

Richard "Possum" Brock

Richard "Possum" Brock

Feb 16, 2020

Richard ‘Possum’ Brock, 67, of Abbeville, husband of Robin Hanks Brock, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in Anderson to the late James Ervin Brock and Mary Jane Fleming Brock. A 1970 graduate of Abbeville High School, Richard was employed with Flexible Technologies for 25 years. He formerly served as a firefighter with Cold Spring...