Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Vivian "Miller" Evans

Vivian "Miller" Evans

Jun 10, 2019

Vivian Miller Evans, 77, of Abbeville, wife of the late William B. ‘Bill’ Evans died Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.  She was born in Dillon County, one of eight siblings, to the late Allen Worth Miller, Sr. and Anna Grace Moody Miller. Vivian retired from the finance business after many years of service. Following...

Jeane A. "Ankerman" Newman

Jeane A. "Ankerman" Newman

Jun 1, 2019

Jeane A. Newman, 94, wife of the late Rev. James Newman, of Abbeville, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. Born in Wapakoneta, OH, July 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Burneta Ankerman. Mrs. Newman was a beloved preacher’s wife, a wonderful mother and a gracious friend. She...

Gail Phillips Norris

Gail Phillips Norris

May 23, 2019

Gail Phillips Norris, 60, wife of Tim Norris, of Abbeville died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home. She was born in Greenwood to the late Henry and Estelle Morgan Phillips. Gail was a 1976 graduate of Greenwood High School. She was employed with Winn-Dixie in Abbeville and Greenwood for 28 years. Gail later graduated with honors from Piedmont Technical...

Joann Harris Vess

Joann Harris Vess

May 22, 2019

Joann Harris Vess, 79, wife of Mack Vess, of Greenwood, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home. All services will be private. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Abbeville is assisting the Vess family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory...

Phyllis Louise "Penny" Mcclintock

Phyllis Louise "Penny" Mcclintock

May 16, 2019

Phyllis L. ‘Penny’ McClintock, 59, of Hodges, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Doctors Hospital of Augusta, GA.  She was born in Greenwood to the late Elic Rayburn Cann and Flora Lee Rushton Cann Bates. At a young age, Penny, along with her mom and step-father, Charles Bates, relocated to Rockdale, TX.  Later, the family moved to San Antonio,...

Edith "Campbell" Mcelrath

Edith "Campbell" Mcelrath

May 11, 2019

Edith Campbell McElrath, 99, of Abbeville, wife of the late Jack McElrath, died peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in the Nation Community of Abbeville County to the late Thomas Hoyt and Bessie Barnett Campbell. Mrs. McElrath, a 1938 graduate of Lowndesville High School, attended Forrest Business College. She worked for 11...

Norma Lee Cabe

Norma Lee Cabe

May 11, 2019

Norma Lee Cabe, 94, of Abbeville, died peacefully Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Anderson to the late Andrew William Cabe and Ruth Odesa Keys Cabe. At a very early age, Norma assumed the responsibility of rearing her brothers and sisters after their mother passed away. Her appreciation for animals was evident...

Matthias D. Elam

Matthias D. Elam

May 8, 2019

Matthias D. Elam, 11, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home. He was born in Greenwood to James Elmore and Desarae Elam. Matthias was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in McCormick and also attended South Main Baptist Church in Greenwood. He enjoyed sports, interaction with people and loved God. Matthias was #9 on the Abbeville...

Dayton Gayle Sellers

Dayton Gayle Sellers

May 7, 2019

Dayton Gayle Sellers, 18, of Honea Path passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born, April 13, 2001, in Greenwood to her loving parents, Kevin and Belinda Blanchett Sellers. Dayton was an avid horse enthusiast and many happy hours were spent trail riding. She enjoyed bonfires, hunting, four-wheelers and dancing. Dayton was...

Suzanne "Power" Smith

Suzanne "Power" Smith

May 4, 2019

Suzanne Power Smith, 93, wife of the late Richard Franklin Smith, of Abbeville, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood. She was born in Korea to the late Dr. Eugene Logan Power and Willie Sue Nicholas Power. Mrs. Smith received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Erskine College. She then earned her...

Cecil H. Ashley

Cecil H. Ashley

May 1, 2019

Cecil H. Ashley, 69, husband of Nancy Stewart Ashley, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood. He was born in Anderson to the late Theo Ashley and Janie Brock Wilson. After being associated with Pirelli Cable for many years, Cecil was then employed with Smith’s Pest Control. Previously a member...

Clara "Miller" Chupp

Clara "Miller" Chupp

May 1, 2019

Clara Miller Chupp, 75, wife of Vernon Chupp, of Due West fell asleep doing her crossword puzzle and awoke to the glory of Jesus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA to the late Jonas and Kate Petersheim Miller. Although reluctant to leave her childhood home in VA Beach, Clara quickly came...

Benson Cain Rev. Dr.

Benson Cain Rev. Dr.

Apr 27, 2019

Rev. Dr. Benson Cain died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Wesley Commons Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.  He was 93 years old.  Dr. Cain was born in Birmingham Alabama, April 21, 1926, son of the late Joseph Bibb Cain and Marie Ellen Brooks Cain. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Coline Gunn Cain....

George L. Bryant

George L. Bryant

Apr 26, 2019

George L. Bryant, 92, husband of Ruth Shepard Bryant, of Abbeville, died peacefully Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Anderson to the late William Lonnie and Magnolia Evans Bryant. For many years, George was employed by Milliken & Co. – Abbeville Plant. Later he was associated with Richard Mundy Builders constructing houses. George...

Austin James "Aj" Callaway

Austin James "Aj" Callaway

Apr 23, 2019

Austin James ‘AJ’ Callaway, 24, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Greenwood to Eric N. Callaway and Amy Elaine Wood. AJ was a 2012 graduate of T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson. He is survived by his dad, Eric, and step-mother, Laura, of Abbeville; his mother, Amy, of Elgin; three brothers, Blake...

Judith Frances Stover

Judith Frances Stover

Apr 18, 2019

Judith Frances Stover, 75, of Troy, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Laurens County to the late Harmon G. and Jimmy White Murrah. Judith was currently employed with Walgreens in Greenwood. She was fond of all genres of music and often enjoyed playing the piano. Dancing, especially the salsa, was...

Patricia Ann "Getsinger" Bowman

Patricia Ann "Getsinger" Bowman

Apr 17, 2019

Patricia Ann Getsinger Bowman, 58, wife of Johnny Bowman, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Neuffer and Lois Willoughby Getsinger. Mrs. Bowman was reared in Calhoun Falls where she attended Calhoun Falls schools. The beach was her happy place; Daytona Beach was her favorite. Time spent camping filled...

Michael Joseph Williams

Michael Joseph Williams

Apr 15, 2019

Michael Joseph Williams, 65, of Abbeville, formerly of Hazlet, NJ, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Washington Heights, New York to the late Raymond James Williams and Joan O’Neil Williams. Michael honorably served his country in the United States Army as a member of the Military Police Corps stationed in Germany.  Later, he was...

Jack Richey

Jack Richey

Apr 14, 2019

Jack Richey, 88, husband of the late Betty Ann Burton Richey, of Calhoun Falls, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home. He was born in Greenwood to the late James Carson Richey and Bannie Bell Martin Richey. Jack honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War; he was the recipient of the Purple Heart,...

Glenn "Cw" Bladon

Glenn "Cw" Bladon

Apr 13, 2019

Glenn ‘CW’ Bladon, 64, husband of Libby Bladon, of Abbeville, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Greenwood to the late Thomas E. and Margie L. Willis Bladon. CW was a 1974 graduate of Greenwood High School.  He was employed with Solutia as a sheet metal mechanic for many years.  Playing the...