Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
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
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...
Joy Bolen
May 23, 2019
Joyce “Joy” Wilkerson Bolen, 75, resident of 9 Hwy. 20 passes away Thursday May 23, 2019 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC.
She was a daughter of the late J.V. and Joyce Wilkerson.
Joy was a retired Real Estate and Marketing Representative. She also worked several years at the Abbeville Press and Banner newspaper. She...
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
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
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
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
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...
Elvin Wilson, III
May 8, 2019
Charlie Elvin Wilson, III, 73, resident of 702 Brooks St. passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home.
Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Charlie Elvin Wilson, Jr. and Ellen Blanchett Wilson.
Charlie was a United States Army veteran. He also worked a number of years for Milliken Textiles as a maintenance supervisor. He...
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
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...
Tommy Broome
May 1, 2019
John Thomas “Tommy” Broome, 69, resident of Abbeville Arms Apts. passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019 at his home.
Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late William Raymond “Buddy” Broome, Jr. and Frances Long Broome.
Tommy was a graduate of Abbeville High School and attended Gordon Military Academy on a football scholarship. He was a retired...
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
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.
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....
Azel Mack Freeman
Apr 26, 2019
Azel Mack Freeman, 85, formerly of Abbeville, SC husband of Sally Price Freeman passed away Friday April 26, 2019 at Palmetto Health Medical Center in Columbia, SC.
Born in Franklin Springs, Georgia he was a son of the late William Freeman and Josie Ray Freeman.
Azel was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for a...
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...
Margaret Link
Apr 23, 2019
Margaret Edwards Link, 92, a lifetime resident of Calhoun Falls, SC widow of Francis Clyde Link passed away Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Abbeville Nursing Home.
Margaret graduated from Calhoun Falls High School class of 1944. She was employed by the local Rexall Drug Store for over 30 years. She was a lifetime member of Calhoun Falls United Methodist Church....
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
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...
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