Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Michael R "Mike" Brown

Michael R "Mike" Brown

Aug 7, 2021

Mike R. Brown, 58, of Abbeville, husband of Cathy Kimsey Brown, died Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Wallace R. Brown and Martha Jones Brown. Mike was employed in textiles. He enjoyed life. Mike and Cathy were happy, always spending their time together. Watching NASCAR races was a favorite past time....

Paul Chayka

Paul Chayka

Aug 6, 2021

On August 6th, 2021 at the age of 65 after battling cancer for three years, God called his faithful servant, our beloved brother, husband, father and grandfather into his Heavenly Kingdom. Paul Simenovich Chayka was born on May 21st, 1956 in the city of Dnetropetrovsk, Ukraine. He was born into a Christian family as the second oldest out of 10...

Sarah F. Westbrook (Landon)

Sarah F. Westbrook (Landon)

Aug 5, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Sarah to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Martha Jean Havird (Clinkscales)

Martha Jean Havird (Clinkscales)

Aug 3, 2021

Martha Jean Clinkscales Havird, 77, of Abbeville, wife of Richard L. Havird, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born at home in Abbeville to the late William Bruce and Catherine Cannon Clinkscales. A 1960 graduate of Dixie High School, Mrs. Havird retired from Capsugel with 34 years of dedicated service. She was affectionately...

Jesse F. Kneece

Jesse F. Kneece

Aug 1, 2021

Jesse F. Kneece, 38, of Greenwood, husband of Emily Alewine Kneece, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare Center. He was born in Greenwood, SC to the late James T. and Lois Busbee Kneece. Jesse attended Greenwood High School and was employed in construction as an electrician. On any fall day, Jesse could be found cheering on the...

Willie 'Red' L Bowie Jr.

Willie 'Red' L Bowie Jr.

Jul 31, 2021

Willie L. ‘Red’ Bowie, Jr., 69, of Abbeville, husband of Theresa Nichols Bowie, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Willie Lee Bowie, Sr. and Polly Jo Dudley Bowie. Red was employed with Construction Techniques, Iva Plant. He and his wife enjoyed fishing and taking walks. Many...

Howard Byron Bell

Howard Byron Bell

Jul 30, 2021

Howard Byron Bell of Abbeville passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021 surrounded by his family at Self Regional Hospital. Howard had resided in Abbeville for 10.5 years with his wife, Carol Justice Bell. He had enjoyed “small town living and especially no traffic” after having previously resided in Irmo, SC. Howard was born April 26, 1942, to the...

Eugene Lewis

Eugene Lewis

Jul 30, 2021

Eugene Marshall Lewis, 82, resident of Anderson, SC husband of Nancy Teasley Lewis passed away July 30, 2021 at his home.

Born in Darlington County SC he was a son of the late Eugene Lewis and Corine Marshall Lewis. He was a retired Automobile Salesman having worked for The Anderson Ford Dealership for many years. Gene was a member of...

William 'Billy' Boggs

William 'Billy' Boggs

Jul 29, 2021

William Joe Sanders ‘Billy’ Boggs, 76, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Janice Auten Boggs, died peacefully, Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Leo Sanders and Hazel Nancy Pierce Boggs. A 1963 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Mr. Boggs attended Anderson College. He proudly served his...

Vickie Bowie (Ivester)

Vickie Bowie (Ivester)

Jul 29, 2021

Vickie Ivester Bowie, 65, of Abbeville, wife of Bob Bowie, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Horace Ivester and Dorothy Cannon Gable. Vickie attended Abbeville High School and graduated from Greenwood Vocational School in 1975. A nurse for more than 30 years, she was also the former co-owner of...

Evelyn Link

Evelyn Link

Jul 28, 2021

Evelyn Leona Link, 74, resident of 484 Richie Rd. passed away July 28, 2021 at her home.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday Aug. 5, 2021 at Lebanon Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

She is survived by: two nephews Daniel Willis Richey (Sara Beth) of McCormick and Michael Richey of Abbeville, SC; a number of cousins.

Betty G. Fuller (Gray)

Betty G. Fuller (Gray)

Jul 26, 2021

The services of Ms. Fuller will be livestreamed via our Facebook page and our youtube link. https://youtu.be/IJskXCtf4D0 Betty G. Fuller, 92, of Abbeville, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was twice married, first, to the late Charles W. Jones and second, to the late Frank Fuller. Mrs. Fuller was born in Abbeville to the late...

Bill McCord

Bill McCord

Jul 26, 2021

William “Bill” Randolph McCord, 67, resident of 143 Brookside Drive passed away Monday July 26, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare.

Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late William Franklin McCord and Pollie Morris McCord. Bill was a self- employed handyman having done numerous different jobs for family and friends. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors...

Scott Lamont

Scott Lamont

Jul 25, 2021

Scott Anthony Lamont, 64, of Lowndesville, husband of Andrea Mitchell, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Crestview, FL to the late George Stewart Lamont and Nelly Faye Beverly Lamont. Mr. Lamont enjoyed golfing and fishing. In the fall, it was all about football - “Roll Tide”. He was a member of Lowndesville Baptist Church....

Randy 'Rg' Gable

Randy 'Rg' Gable

Jul 24, 2021

Randy ‘RG’ Gable, 65, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late David L. Gable and Patricia Teal Gable Stockman. ‘RG’, as he was affectionately known, was a 1973 graduate of Brooklyn-Cayce High School and a member of South Side Baptist Church. Until his health declined, he was employed...

Charles 'Mike' Michael Strickland Sr.

Charles 'Mike' Michael Strickland Sr.

Jul 23, 2021

Charles Michael ‘Mike’ Strickland, Sr., 72, of Abbeville, husband of Patricia Shirley Strickland, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at Emerald Gardens Assisted Living. He was born in Belton, SC to the late William and Alice Meeks Strickland. A 1967 graduate of the first graduating class of Belton-Honea Path High School (BHP) and 1977 graduate of Tri-County Technical College, Mike served...

Lou Ellen Cone

Lou Ellen Cone

Jul 22, 2021

Lou Ellen Cone, 103, of the Savannah Lakes Village, wife of the late Charles Jackson Cone, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Provencal, Louisiana to the late Morris Arnold and Bedie Nowlin Arnold. A graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, Mrs. Cone was employed as an elementary school teacher in Louisiana retiring...

Jerry C Dutton

Jerry C Dutton

Jul 19, 2021

Jerry C. Dutton, 71, of Elberton, GA, husband of Dianne Scott Dutton, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at Anmed Health Medical Center in Anderson. He was born in Royston, GA to the late Edgar and Mamie Boles Dutton. Mr. Dutton and his wife owned and operated S & D Vases in Elberton for many years. A part owner and driver...

Margaret Young

Margaret Young

Jul 17, 2021

Margaret Ann Clarke Young, 90, resident of 101 Cameron Lane widow of James “Jim” William Young passed away Saturday July 17, 2021 at her home.

Born in Savannah, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Louis Daniel Clarke and Gladys Clark Clarke. Margaret was a graduate of Abbeville High School and a retired School teacher having taught kindergarten and...

Alice Charping

Alice Charping

Jul 15, 2021

Alice Kimsey Charping, 86, resident of 850 Shirley St. widow of Henry Alvin Charping passed away Thursday July 15, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Abbeville CO. SC she was a daughter of the late Julius Arthur Kimsey and Eula Saxon Kimsey.

She was a homemaker and loved spending time with family and...