Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
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...
Patricia Ann "Getsinger" Bowman
Apr 17, 2019
Patricia Ann Getsinger Bowman, 58, wife of Johnny Bowman, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Neuffer and Lois Willoughby Getsinger. Mrs. Bowman was reared in Calhoun Falls where she attended Calhoun Falls schools. The beach was her happy place; Daytona Beach was her favorite. Time spent camping filled...
Eros Hayne Wilson, Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
Eros Hayne Wilson, Jr., 98, formerly of Antreville, SC widower of Christine Kay Wilson passed away Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Abbeville Nursing Home.
Born July 4, 1920 in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Eros Hayne Wilson, Sr. and Ruby Patterson Wilson.
Eros retired from Milliken Textiles with over 40 years of service. He was an...
Michael Joseph Williams
Apr 15, 2019
Michael Joseph Williams, 65, of Abbeville, formerly of Hazlet, NJ, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at his home. He was born in Washington Heights, New York to the late Raymond James Williams and Joan O’Neil Williams. Michael honorably served his country in the United States Army as a member of the Military Police Corps stationed in Germany. Later, he was...
Jack Richey
Apr 14, 2019
Jack Richey, 88, husband of the late Betty Ann Burton Richey, of Calhoun Falls, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home. He was born in Greenwood to the late James Carson Richey and Bannie Bell Martin Richey. Jack honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War; he was the recipient of the Purple Heart,...
Glenn "Cw" Bladon
Apr 13, 2019
Glenn ‘CW’ Bladon, 64, husband of Libby Bladon, of Abbeville, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Greenwood to the late Thomas E. and Margie L. Willis Bladon. CW was a 1974 graduate of Greenwood High School. He was employed with Solutia as a sheet metal mechanic for many years. Playing the...
George Lee Bell, Jr.
Apr 13, 2019
George Lee Bell, Jr., 73, resident of 103 Hidden River Lane husband of Karen Logan Bell passed away at his home Saturday April, 13, 2019.
Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late George Lee Bell, Sr. and Marjorie Gillespie Bell.
George received an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Piedmont Technical College. He was retired from...
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