Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Renae Young Capell

Renae Young Capell

Nov 23, 2017

Renae Young Capell, 73, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Larry Capell died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. She was born in Thomaston, GA and was the daughter of the late Horace “Bud” and Mattie Davis Martin. Mrs. Capell graduated from Calhoun Falls High School and worked briefly at the Abbeville Shirt Plant before becoming...

Lucian Ellis Leslie Jr.

Lucian Ellis Leslie Jr.

Nov 20, 2017

Lucian Ellis Leslie, Jr., 92, of Due West, husband of the late Betty Biggs Leslie, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson.  He was born in Florence to the late Lucian Ellis Leslie, Sr. and Willie Ferguson Leslie. Mr. Leslie proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He attended Clemson College...

Hazel Haddon Manos

Hazel Haddon Manos

Nov 12, 2017

Hazel K. Haddon Manos died Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was married to the late George Hagan Haddon of Donalds, SC. They had two surviving children George Hagan Haddon Jr. (now deceased) and Jean Haddon Thies of Fort Mill, SC. An earlier child, Michael Paul died as an infant. She is also survived by her son-in-law James F. Thies of...

Bobby Cutter Pastor

Bobby Cutter Pastor

Nov 11, 2017

Pastor Bobby Cutter, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Frances Perry Cutter, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Central to the late Theodore Jackson and Ruby James Cutter. Bobby began his ministry early in life having served 48 years in churches across South Carolina, his first pastorate being in Prosperity. ...

Steven M. Culler

Steven M. Culler

Nov 8, 2017

Steven M. Culler, 69, of Honea Path, husband of Karen Holub Culler, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Norman Gerald and Geneva Ackerman Culler. Steven graduated from Hicksville, OH High School and honorably served in the United States Air Force.  He was a painter...

Charles W. Bowie Sr.

Charles W. Bowie Sr.

Nov 7, 2017

Charles W. Bowie, Sr., 84, of Abbeville, husband of the late Margaret Latham Bowie, died Tuesday, November 07, 2017 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville to the late James Neuffer and Sally Lou Holmes Bowie. Charles retired from Milliken & Co. – Abbeville and Sharon Plants after 47 years of service.  He also retired from...

Katherine Porter Mundy Henry

Katherine Porter Mundy Henry

Nov 3, 2017

Katherine Porter Mundy Henry, 93, of Abbeville died Friday, November 3, 2017 at NHC in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Charlie C. and Lunette Blanchett Porter. Ms. Henry was a graduate of the Greenwood College of Commerce. She worked at the Abbeville Senior Center for a number of years and was a faithful member of Grace...

Gilbert A. Smith Judge

Gilbert A. Smith Judge

Oct 24, 2017

Judge Gilbert A. Smith, Sr. of Due West, South Carolina, was born on May 10, 1923, in Arcadia, Florida.  His parents were Cook Hall Smith and Grace Gilbert.  He and Alpha Shuler Smith were married in 1949 and lived in Florida until moving to Due West in 1998. Judge Smith attended local schools in Arcadia and enlisted in the U.S....

Sue "Sorrow" Hanks

Sue "Sorrow" Hanks

Oct 23, 2017

Sue Sorrow Hanks, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Tillman Antney Hanks, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Seth and Sybil Campbell Sorrow. Mrs. Hanks was a 1955 graduate of Abbeville High School. She was employed with Erskine College for many years and volunteered at the...

Willie Inez "Granny Brown" Brown

Willie Inez "Granny Brown" Brown

Oct 21, 2017

Willie “Granny Brown” Inez Brown, 96, wife of the late Fate Brown, of Abbeville, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late William and Evie Beauford Hall. Mrs. Brown retired from the Abbeville Milliken Plant after many years of dedicated service and was a member of Grace United Methodist...

Peter H Hofer

Peter H Hofer

Oct 21, 2017

All services will be private.

Katherine Denise Eddleman

Katherine Denise Eddleman

Oct 13, 2017

Katherine Denise ‘Nana/Nessie’ Eddleman, 62, of Abbeville, wife of James Dean Eddleman, passed peacefully Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Lincolnton, NC to the late James Henry Faircloth II and Beatrice Shidal Faircloth. Denise was a 1973 graduate of Lincolnton High School and retired from Glen Raven Co. – Anderson Plant as...

James "Ray" Brock

James "Ray" Brock

Oct 13, 2017

Ray Brock, 46, of Ware Shoals, husband of Abbegale Craven Brock, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, October 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Greenwood to the late Sammie Brock and Kathy Davenport Garrett. Ray was a 1989 graduate of Ware Shoals High School and attended Piedmont Technical College.  He was a...

William Joseph "Bill" Metzmeier

William Joseph "Bill" Metzmeier

Oct 10, 2017

W.J. “Bill” Metzmeier, 90, of Hodges, SC, formerly of Tampa, FL, husband of the late Mona Irene Tackett Metzmeier, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Anthony Louis and Norene Riley Metzmeier. Bill honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was an accomplished lithographic...

Elizabeth "Libby Knox" Stone

Elizabeth "Libby Knox" Stone

Oct 8, 2017

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Knox Stone, 95, of Abbeville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at NHC in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Edward Lawrence Knox, Sr. and Mary McDill Knox. Ms. Stone was a 1937 graduate of Sharon High School. She retired from the Abbeville Shirt Plant after many years of dedicated service and was a member of...

Martha Fisher Fields

Martha Fisher Fields

Oct 3, 2017

Martha Fisher Fields, 74, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Autrey Cleveland Fields, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the McCormick Rehab and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Anderson, SC to Lucille Blume Fisher Scott and the late Thomas Clayton Fisher. Mrs. Fields retired from the WestPoint Stevens Calhoun Plant with over 30 years of dedicated service.  She...

William E. "Bill" Ellis

William E. "Bill" Ellis

Oct 3, 2017

William E. ‘Bill’ Ellis, 85, of Antreville, SC, husband of Caroline Ashley Ellis, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.  He was born in Abbeville County, SC to the late John Marvin and Rosa Lee Taylor Ellis.     Bill was a 1949 graduate of Antreville High School and 1960 graduate of Erskine College.  He proudly served...

Murrell Ann "Prince" Bannister

Murrell Ann "Prince" Bannister

Sep 26, 2017

Murrell Ann Prince Bannister, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late Fred T. Bannister, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Joseph M. and Marselle Patterson Prince. Mrs. Bannister, a 1947 graduate of Abbeville High School, was a member of the Abbeville First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening...

Marie "Mccurry" Patterson

Marie "Mccurry" Patterson

Sep 25, 2017

Marie McCurry Patterson, 83, of Abbeville, wife of the late John Albert Patterson, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Abbeville to the late Julius A. and Lucy Powell McCurry. Mrs. Patterson retired after 42 years of services with Mohawk Industries and was a longtime member of Congregational Holiness Church. She...

Robert Lee "Bobby" Green

Robert Lee "Bobby" Green

Sep 19, 2017

Robert ‘Bobby’ Lee Green, 74, of Lowndesville, SC, husband of Ruby Thomas Allison Green, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at his residence.  He was born in Buncombe County, NC to the late Robert Luther and Mary Green. Mr. Green retired from the Ball Corporation after 32 years of dedicated service.  His happiest times were fishing...