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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Kathy McGuigan Genevie

Kathy McGuigan Genevie

Aug 11, 2023

Kathy McGuigan Genevie, 70, beloved wife of Michael Genevie, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice House (Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont) in Greenwood, SC. Born in Amsterdam, NY to the late William G. 'Bill' and Ruth Sanders McGuigan, Kathy's presence brought warmth and love to all who knew...

Jean Kilgore Dunn

Jean Kilgore Dunn

Aug 9, 2023

Jean Kilgore Dunn, 75, of Abbeville, beloved wife of George Dunn, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Claude Dewitt Kilgore, Sr. and Mildred Louise Spence Kilgore.

Jean's journey through life was marked by resilience, achievement, and love. She was of the...

Mary H. 'Lib' Addison

Mary H. 'Lib' Addison

Aug 9, 2023

 

Mary H. ‘Lib’ Addison, 84, of Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of Jerry Addison, entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Abbeville County to the late Colie Hill and Frances Spires Burriss.  Her legacy will continue to live on through the memories shared by family and friends...

James 'Jim' Lewis Hatley, Jr.

James 'Jim' Lewis Hatley, Jr.

Aug 4, 2023

 

James L. ‘Jim’ Hatley, Jr., 82, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Carol ‘Joyce’ Partridge Hatley, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Greenville, SC to the late James Lewis Hatley, Sr. and Lilly Inez Foster Nelson.

 

A graduate of Parker High School in Greenville, SC, Jim began his career as an...

Reverend Ames Kent Swartsfager

Reverend Ames Kent Swartsfager

Jul 31, 2023

 

The Reverend Ames K. Swartsfager, 85, of Due West, SC, beloved husband of Judith Thrasher Swartsfager, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home. He was born in New York, NY to the late Vernon and Grace Swartsfager.

  He earned his degrees from San Francisco State University and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.  Father...

Ja'Laya Arielle Bryant

Ja'Laya Arielle Bryant

Jul 30, 2023

 

Ja’Laya Arielle Bryant, aged 22 months, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Sunday July 30, 2023.  She is the daughter of Jordan Donaldson and Patrick Bryant, both of Calhoun Falls, SC.

 

Loved deeply by many before she was born, her parents were very excited to bring a ray of sunshine into this world. Ja’Laya loved...

Nelson Lewis Skelton

Nelson Lewis Skelton

Jul 29, 2023

 

Nelson Lewis Skelton, aged 69, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late Brownie W. and Christine Simpson Skelton.

Mr. Skelton graduated from Greenville High School in 1972 and was a dedicated member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Williamston, SC. He had a fulfilling...

Patricia 'Patti' Daniel Crisp

Patricia 'Patti' Daniel Crisp

Jul 22, 2023

 

Patricia ‘Patti’ Daniel Crisp, 66, of Comer, GA, wife of the late Garry Wayne Crisp, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late James Robert Daniel, Jr and Mary Louise ‘Doodle’ Nance Daniel.

Patti was a 1975 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and received her...

Robert 'Bob' Whiteside

Robert 'Bob' Whiteside

Jul 20, 2023

Wade Robert 'Bob' Whiteside, 77, of Abbeville, husband of Yvonne Funderburk Nickles, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Asheville, NC to Elizabeth Young Whiteside and the late Wade Burke Whiteside.

Throughout his life, Bob accomplished many things and touched the lives of those around him.  After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Bob had...

Sara Janelle Todd Campbell

Sara Janelle Todd Campbell

Jul 20, 2023

Sara Janelle Todd Campbell, 85, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Allen Leroy Campbell, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Elberton, GA. She was born in Elberton, GA to the late Dale and Inez Chandler Todd.

Mrs. Campbell was a loving and devoted mother to her sons Rick and Chuck Campbell. Her nurturing spirit shaped their lives and instilled in them...

Joseph Randall Lewis

Joseph Randall Lewis

Jul 17, 2023

 

Joseph Randall Lewis was born on August 1, 1986 in Abbeville, South Carolina to James R. Lewis Sr and Diana Wilder Lewis. He was the youngest of their three children. He grew up in Mt. Olive Church of God Holiness where his love for God and praising God began.

Joseph attended John C. Calhoun Elementary School and graduated from...

Ben Allen White

Ben Allen White

Jul 17, 2023

Ben A. White, 84, of McCormick, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC on November 23, 1938 to the late Paul Edwin White and Florence Jennings McKinney.

Mr. White was employed by the Piedmont Oil Company, Rocky River, and Greenwood Mills, serving twenty years in the textile industry before retiring in...

Curtis Edward Dillashaw, RET. US Army

Curtis Edward Dillashaw, RET. US Army

Jul 12, 2023

Master Sgt. Curtis Edward Dillashaw, RET., U.S. Army, 85, of McCormick, husband of Patricia Edmonds Dillashaw, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Richard A. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson.

He was born in 1937 to the late Eddie Dillashaw and the late Sadie Brown Dillashaw Young.

A graduate of McCormick High School, Mr. Dillashaw served his country with...

Douglas (Doug) Lee Campbell

Douglas (Doug) Lee Campbell

Jul 10, 2023

Doug Lee Campbell, aged 65, passed away on July 10, 2023 at his home in Abbeville County. He was the beloved husband of Sherry Smith. Doug was born in Abbeville County to the late Alvin O. and Irene Boyd Campbell.Doug was a proud graduate of Dixie High School, Class of 1978. He held strong to his Presbyterian faith throughout his...

James David Horton, Jr.

James David Horton, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

 

James David Horton, Jr., 55, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home. He was born in Abbeville to Diann Stone Patterson and the late James David Horton, Sr.

David attended Abbeville High School. He was employed for over 30 years with Higdon Septic Service and later with Powell Trash Service before his retirement. An avid hunter...

Gerald 'Red' D. Sutton, Sr.

Gerald 'Red' D. Sutton, Sr.

Jul 8, 2023



Gerald D. ‘Red’ Sutton, Sr., 75, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born in Luzerne, PA to the late Cecil Lawrence Sutton and Doris Kreiger Sutton.

‘Red’, as he was affectionately known by many, graduated from Dallas High School in Dallas, PA in 1966. He proudly served his country as...

Carolyn Tapscott Gingerich

Carolyn Tapscott Gingerich

Jul 1, 2023

Carolyn Tapscott Gingerich, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Joe Gingerich, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare.  She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late John L. and Grace Marie Jones Tapscott.

Carolyn was employed with Creative Designs Hair Salon in Greenwood as a beautician.   She took great pride in her work and was known...

Bruce Winn

Bruce Winn

Jun 30, 2023

Bruce Garrison Winn, 71, of Abbeville, husband of Sara Long Winn, died Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home. He was born in Abbeville on March 22, 1952 to the late Waymon John Winn and Margaret Humphreys Winn Silvey. 

Mr. Winn graduated from high school in Milpitas, CA and attended Anderson University. He was employed with Pirelli Cable for 23...

Dianne Quade Hilley

Dianne Quade Hilley

Jun 26, 2023

 

Dianne Quade Hilley, 73, of Abbeville, SC, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC.  She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late James R. and Myrtle Burdette Quade.

 

Dianne was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School’s class of 1968. She worked with Abbeville Nursing Home as an activities director for several years....

Dylan Blake Taylor

Dylan Blake Taylor

Jun 23, 2023

Dyan Blake Taylor, 22, of Greenwood, died unexpectedly on June 23, 2023, leaving a void in the lives of many. He was born in Beaufort, SC on August 15, 2000 to William N. 'Will' Taylor and Beverly Rogers Taylor.

 

Dylan graduated from Greenwood Christian School in 2018. He was employed as the Assistant General Manager for Marcos Pizza. ...

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