Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Charles Henry Carlisle Dr.

Charles Henry Carlisle Dr.

Apr 7, 2020

Dr. Charles Henry Carlisle, 95, of Due West, husband of the late Jean Todd Carlisle, his wife of 68 years, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  He was born in Newberry to the late Hubert Toland and Ora Askins Carlisle.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Toland Carlisle, and his sisters, Virginia Ouzts,...

Ronda "Kirby" Perry

Ronda "Kirby" Perry

Apr 6, 2020

Mrs. Perry Service will be Live Streamed via https://www.facebook.com/HarrisFuneral/videos/536594680620962/ Ronda Perry, 63, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Len Perry, died Monday, April 06, 2020, at her residence following a long struggle with lung cancer.  She was born in Abbeville to the late Barbara Jean Kirby Mitchell. Mrs. Perry attended Abbeville High School.  She was employed with the Abbeville Shirt Plant...

Margaret "Peachy Rudder" Johnson

Margaret "Peachy Rudder" Johnson

Apr 3, 2020

Margaret ‘Peachy’ Johnson, 72, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Vernon G. Johnson, died Friday, April 03, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late L.V. and Frances Cobb Rudder. ‘Peachy’, as she was affectionately known, was dedicated to her family.  She was generous with her time and love, always caring about others.  Most...

Juanita Finley

Juanita Finley

Apr 3, 2020

Juanita Wilson Finley, 83, resident of 27 Wilson Way widow of Jimmy Finley passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at her home.

Juanita was a retired Administrative Assistant with Greenwood Mop & Broom Company. She also attended Warrenton Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include: two daughters Dianne Baker and Debbie Hudson (Allen) both of Abbeville, SC; three grandchildren Justin Hudson (Lauren), Lindsey...

George Harry Wenzel

George Harry Wenzel

Apr 3, 2020

Services at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, CA will be announced at a later date. Full obituary to follow. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Harry Wenzel, please visit our floral store.

Connie "Williams" Ferguson

Connie "Williams" Ferguson

Mar 31, 2020

Connie Williams Ferguson, 90, of Abbeville, wife of the late James E. ‘Jim’ Ferguson, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood. She was born in Edgefield County to the late Homer L. and Sallie Hammond Williams. Mrs. Ferguson, a graduate of Edgefield High School, also attended Lander College. She was employed with...

Phyllis Elaine Tucker

Phyllis Elaine Tucker

Mar 29, 2020

Phyllis Taylor Tucker, 64, resident of 395 Hwy. 20 widow of Tommy Tucker passed away Sunday March 29, 2020 at Abbeville Area Medical Center.

Born in Selma, Alabama she was a daughter of the late John Taylor.

Phyllis was a dedicated employee of Ingles Groceries for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved being outdoors. Her...

John A. "Buddy" Braswell

John A. "Buddy" Braswell

Mar 25, 2020

John A. ‘Buddy’ Braswell, 74, of Abbeville, husband of the late Sumie K. Braswell, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Stanley Wright Braswell and Ruth Grace Campbell Braswell. Buddy served in the United States Navy for 25 years, traveling the seas and spending time in California,...

Judy Lewis

Judy Lewis

Mar 23, 2020

 

Judy Wilson Lewis, 74, resident of 774 Lake Secession Rd. wife of Vair Lewis passed away peacefully at her home Monday March 23, 2020.

Born in Abbeville Co. SC she was a daughter of the late Walter Woodrow Wilson and Juanita Ferguson Wilson.

She was a retired textile employee with BASF Industries. She was also a member of Bells...

Ellen P. "Pressley" Woods

Ellen P. "Pressley" Woods

Mar 23, 2020

Ellen Pressley Woods, 87, of Abbeville died Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence. She was twice married, first to the late Shelby Steele, then to the late Roy Jack Woods. Born in Abbeville to the late Charles Leroy (Roy) and Alice Link Pressley, Mrs. Woods graduated from Sharon School, class of 1951. She was formerly employed with the Bank...

Mabel "Freeland" Hemminger

Mabel "Freeland" Hemminger

Mar 14, 2020

Mabel Freeland Hemminger, wife of the late James Morrow Hemminger, Jr., died March 14, 2020 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born on July 3, 1927, in Plum Branch, South Carolina, to the late Hugh Manning Freeland and Lula Self Freeland. She attended Anderson College. In 1946 she married James Hemminger, Jr.; they were married for 63 years until...

Bruce Clark "Skip" Adams Sr.

Bruce Clark "Skip" Adams Sr.

Mar 14, 2020

Bruce 'Skip' Clark Adams, Sr., 90, of Greenwood, husband of Judith Murphy Adams, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late John Howard Johnston Adams and Ruth Clark Adams. All services will be private. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com....

John William "Bill" Cameron

John William "Bill" Cameron

Mar 14, 2020

John William ‘Bill’ Cameron, 84, of Abbeville, husband of Judy Goff Cameron, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Bradley, SC to the late Clyde William Cameron and Grace Gentry Cameron. A 1954 graduate of Greenwood High School, Mr. Cameron served in the US Army Reserves. In 1958, he received his Bachelor of Science degree...

Joel K "Buck" Bailey

Joel K "Buck" Bailey

Mar 11, 2020

Joel K. ‘Buck’ Bailey, 58, of Abbeville died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home. He was born in Lockhart, SC to the late Bobby R. and Virginia ‘Gin’ Bailey. For many years, Buck was employed with Reliable Heating and Air. He was currently associated with Stoll Industries. Buck is survived by his brother, Reid Bailey, Jr. and his wife,...

Sara Link Uldrick

Sara Link Uldrick

Mar 10, 2020

Sara Link Uldrick, 99, of Abbeville, wife of the late William Perrin Uldrick, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Lindsay and Maggie Stevenson Link. Mrs. Uldrick was employed with the Abbeville Shirt Plant and later retired from Abbeville Manufacturing. A longtime, faithful member of Warrenton Presbyterian Church,...

Carolyn F. "Freeland" Winn

Carolyn F. "Freeland" Winn

Mar 8, 2020

UPDATED SERVICE SCHEDULE Carolyn Freeland Winn, 98, widow of Harold Augustus Winn, entered into rest on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Hospice House of Greenwood.  Mrs. Winn, born June 16, 1921, was the daughter of the late Hugh Manning and Lula Self Freeland. She was reared in the White Town section of McCormick County in a loving home with many...

Patricia Ruth "Van Orden" Broome

Patricia Ruth "Van Orden" Broome

Mar 5, 2020

Patricia Van Orden Broome, 72, of Calhoun Falls, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late, Chester and Ruth Sparks Van Orden. As a child, Ms. Broome attended Warrenton Presbyterian Church and was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Robert Giles

Robert Giles

Mar 4, 2020

Robert Allen Giles, 84, resident of 1206 Brownlee Rd. husband of Ellen Crawford Giles passed away peacefully Wednesday March 4, 2020 at his home.

Born on Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late William Marvin Giles and Mae Williams Giles.

Robert was a retired employee with CSX Railroad. Upon retirement he became a barber for a number of years. He was...

Alexander David Cumming

Alexander David Cumming

Mar 4, 2020

Alexander David Cumming, 95, resident of Carlyle Care formerly of Level Land, SC husband of Claire T. Cumming passed away peacefully Wednesday March 4, 2020 at Carlyle Care.

Born in Medford, MA he was a son of the late Alexander J. Cumming and Annette G. Cumming.

He received a BA Degree in Education Management and was a high school teacher...