Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Michael 'Mike' Eugene Culbreath

Michael 'Mike' Eugene Culbreath

Feb 17, 2021

Michael Eugene (Mike) Culbreath, 59, of Hartsville, suddenly and tragically departed his earthly home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Mike was born on May 16, 1961, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to William Richard (Bill) Culbreath and Helen Louise (Lawrimore) Culbreath. At just over 11 pounds, he was one of the largest babies born in Horry County Hospital up until...

Benny D. Campbell Sr.

Benny D. Campbell Sr.

Feb 14, 2021

Benny D. Campbell, Sr., 87, of Abbeville, husband of Carolyn Murrah Campbell, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Samuel Eldred and Helen Martin Campbell. Mr. Campbell was employed in textiles for 31 years. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Campbell was preceded in death...

Roger Sanderson

Roger Sanderson

Feb 14, 2021

Roger Allen Sanderson, 53, resident of 76 Proud Hope Lanehusband of Sharon Sanderson passed away Feb. 14, 2021 at his home.

Born in Moline, IL. He was the son of Lenora Stanphill Sanderson and the late Alton Sanderson.

Roger was a retired Staff Sargent in the United States Army with 24 years of service. He received his BA Degree in Management...

Thomas C. Gallman

Thomas C. Gallman

Feb 14, 2021

Thomas C. Gallman, 69, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Little Miss Kennedy Jae Goff

Little Miss Kennedy Jae Goff

Feb 12, 2021

Kennedy Jae Goff infant daughter of Allison Stevens and Hunter Goff gained her wings Friday Feb. 12, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include: her mother Allison Stevens and father Hunter Goff; maternal grandmother Jackie Stevens Plunkett (Chris); maternal grandfather David Stevens; paternal grandmother Kristi King; maternal great-grandmother Sara Grimes; maternal great-grandparents Jerry and Bobbie Stevens; paternal great-grandmother Faye Goff; great-great-grandmother...

Rev. Langdon 'Boo' Erwin Iii

Rev. Langdon 'Boo' Erwin Iii

Feb 9, 2021

Rev. Langdon Anderson ‘Boo’ Erwin, III, of Abbeville, husband of Sandra Uldrick Erwin, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville to the late Langdon Anderson Erwin, Jr and Darliene Sorrow Erwin. Affectionately known as ‘Boo’, he attended Erskine College Seminary and was an ordained Presbyterian and Baptist minister. He served several...

Dr. Lowry Ware

Dr. Lowry Ware

Feb 8, 2021

Dr. Lowry Price Ware, 92, died at Wesley Commons (Greenwood) on February 8, 2021. Born September 17, 1928, he was the 3rd child of five born to the late Charlie B. Ware and the late Ruby Price Ware. Surviving is a brother, Gene R. (Shirley) Ware of Due West. Also surviving are nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Lane Hill

Lane Hill

Feb 8, 2021

Irle Lane Hill, 61, of Abbeville, husband of Catharine Hiott Hill, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Alan B. and Nona Maden Hill. Lane was previously employed with Walmart in Mt. Pleasant, SC. An enthusiastic collector of various items, he especially enjoyed his car collection. Lane was a...

Beth Newell (Hall)

Beth Newell (Hall)

Feb 8, 2021

Beth Hall Newell, 88, of Abbeville, wife of the late James M. ‘Jimmy’ Newell, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Newberry. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Carl and Mary Virginia Simpson Hall. Mrs. Newell attended Antreville High School. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing delightful meals. Mrs. Newell held her...

Joan Poore (Vinson)

Joan Poore (Vinson)

Feb 8, 2021

Joan Vinson Poore, 76, of Honea Path, wife of Randy Poore, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Oconee County to the late Floyd and Florence Blackwell Vinson. A 1962 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mrs. Poore retired from Beverage Air after several years of service. She enjoyed flower arranging and crafting; however, her...

Sue Mccarter Carwile

Sue Mccarter Carwile

Feb 4, 2021

Sue McCarter Carwile, 89, of the Antreville Community, wife of the late Hugh Wesley Carwile, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Eugene and Gypsie Branyon McCarter. Mrs. Carwile retired from the Clemson University Extension Service. She was a faithful member of Little River Baptist Church since...

Corky Koonts

Corky Koonts

Feb 4, 2021

Cortlandt “Corky” Morper Koonts, 93, wife of the late J. Calvin “Cal” Koonts, died peacefully Feb. 4, 2021, at Carolina Pines Hospital in Hartsville, SC. She was the first born child of the late Milton C. Morper, Sr. and Annie Louise Walton Morper of Archer, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milton C. Harper, Jr., and her...

William Underwood

William Underwood

Feb 4, 2021

William “Bill” Glover Underwood, 72, resident of Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, formerly of Greenwood, SC passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

Born in Abbeville Co. SC he was a son of the late William “Gene” Underwood and Sarah Belle Fleming Underwood.

He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a former mason, musician and worked in...

Allen 'Louboo' Bowie

Allen 'Louboo' Bowie

Feb 1, 2021

Allen ‘LouBoo’ Bowie, 62, of Abbeville, husband of Debbie Hudson Bowie, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Greenwood to Janie Beasley Bowie and the late Marvin R. Bowie. Allen attended Abbeville High School and honorably served with the SC National Guard. He was formerly employed with Prysmian Cable, Flexible Tubing, and as an...

William Robert Wright Jr.

William Robert Wright Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

William ‘Bill’ Robert Wright, Jr., 71, of Donalds, SC, husband of Patricia ‘Pat’ Wright, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. He was born in Raeford, NC to the late William Robert Wright, Sr. and Mary Tiller Wright. A graduate of Hazlehurst High School in Georgia, Bill also attended Georgia College. He was employed in textiles for many years...

Dorothy 'Dot' Waddell (Moore)

Dorothy 'Dot' Waddell (Moore)

Feb 1, 2021

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Moore Waddell, 86, of Abbeville, SC wife of the late Horace Fred Waddell, Jr. died Monday, February 1, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenwood. She was born in Laurens County, SC to the late George L. Moore and Josie Carroll Moore. A 1952 graduate of Ford High School in Laurens, Dot was the Salutatorian of her class....

Gabriel 'Gabe' Christian Smith

Gabriel 'Gabe' Christian Smith

Jan 30, 2021

Gabriel C. ‘Gabe’ Smith, 21, of Abbeville, died suddenly on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Gabe attended BHP High School and was employed with Kelletts Framing. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Gabe was the proud father of two daughters; time spent with them always brought him much joy. He is...

Luther Wair "'Doc'" Tollison Jr.

Luther Wair "'Doc'" Tollison Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Luther Wair ‘Doc’ Tollison, Jr., 65, of Iva, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Tampa, FL to the late Luther Wair Tollison, Sr. and Helen Smith Tollison. Mr. Tollison enjoyed assembling model cars. He was a very giving man and known for his good heart. Mr. Tollison was of the Baptist...

Mark Brock

Mark Brock

Jan 28, 2021

Mark Brock, 58, of Troy, husband of Toni Quesenberry Brock, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Summerville, SC to Ruth Botts Brock and the late Rev. Raymond W. Brock. Mark, a 1981 graduate of Burns High School and 1983 graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, was employed with Milliken & Co for 22 years at...

Jane M. Coolidge

Jane M. Coolidge

Jan 28, 2021

Jane M. Coolidge, 67, of the Savannah Lakes Community, McCormick, SC, wife of Robert ‘Bob’ Bruce Rigg, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Seattle, WA to the late Richard Pearson Coolidge and Dora Johnson Coolidge. Jane honorably served her country with the United States Army as...