Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Julie  Ann New

Julie Ann New

May 4, 2017

Julie Ann New, 56, resident of 979 Old Abbeville Hwy. went to be with her Lord Thursday May 4, 2017.Born in Abbeville, SC, she was a daughter of Julia Smith Petty and the late Thomas Allen New, Sr.Julie was a graduate of Hartsville High School, followed by a BS Degree from Coker College in Special Education. She was a recognized...

Cheyna Eve Fore

Cheyna Eve Fore

May 4, 2017

Cheyna Eve Fore, 22, of Hodges, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Greenwood County as a result of injuries incurred in an automobile accident.  She was born in Roanoke, VA to David Fore and Crystal Ashby. Cheyna was a 2013 graduate of Abbeville High School and 2017 graduate of Lander University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice/Sociology.  She was employed...

Irabeth "Crosby" Kidd

Irabeth "Crosby" Kidd

May 4, 2017

Irabeth Crosby Kidd, 86, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Albert Marcus ‘A.M.’ Kidd, Jr., died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at NHC Healthcare, Greenwood.  She was born in Waycross, GA to the late Lucious Crosby and Gaynelle Shadron Crosby. Irabeth was a valuable employee of Flexible Technologies and retired after more than 25 years of dedicated service.  She was...

William "Bill" Herchel Ray,  Sr

William "Bill" Herchel Ray, Sr

May 4, 2017

William Herchel "Bill" Ray ,Sr., 77, resident of 600 Due West Hwy. went to his heavenly home Thursday May 4, 2017.He was born in Elbert Co. Georgia a son of the late Hoke William Ray and Mary Fowler Ray.Survivors include his beloved wife of 37 years Mary Holbrook Ray of the home; four sons William H. Ray, Jr. (Alice), Richard...

Anthony "Tony" Alan Southard

Anthony "Tony" Alan Southard

May 3, 2017

Anthony Alan "Tony" Southard, 52, resident of 402 Byrnes Ave. husband of Amy Southard passed away Wednesday May 3, 2017 at The Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.Tony was born Nov. 18, 1964 a son of the late Don L. Southard, Sr. and Helen Booth Southard.Tony was a graduate of Abbeville High School Class of 1982. He also graduated from Piedmont...

Evan Blair Campbell

Evan Blair Campbell

Apr 30, 2017

Evan Blair Campbell, 18, born to Bryan and Heather Campbell of Greenwood, SC, on July 8, 1998, died Sunday, April 30, 2017. Evan was a member of the Greenwood Christian School Class of 2017 and a member of NewSpring Church. His love of playing basketball is evident in his senior quote from his coach Josh Chiles, “Hard work beats talent,...

Wilma "Powell" Canfield

Wilma "Powell" Canfield

Apr 28, 2017

Wilma Powell Canfield, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Leonard ‘Pete’ Canfield, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at her residence.  She was born in Ware Shoals to the late Lewis Richard and Cora Ferguson Powell.  Wilma was a member of the Abbeville High School Class of 1955.  She was employed with the J.P. Stevens Plant and retired from Milliken...

Charles William "Joe" Mensch Jr.

Charles William "Joe" Mensch Jr.

Apr 15, 2017

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Jennifer Jane "Bergeron" Tessier

Jennifer Jane "Bergeron" Tessier

Apr 13, 2017

Jennifer Jane Tessier, 54, of Donalds, wife of Dale C. Tessier, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Richford, VT to the late Norbert and Katherine Wing Bergeron. Jennifer, co-owner of Tessier Dairy Farm for the past 26 years, was affectionately known as “Moo-ma” by her beloved grandchildren.  She lived life to the fullest and...

Heather  Jewell Payton

Heather Jewell Payton

Apr 8, 2017

Heather Jewel Ratliff Payton, 31, resident of 1748 Washington Hwy. Elberton, Georgia passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born in Anderson SC she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Ratliff and Brenda Kidd Ratliff.She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.Survivors include one daughter Kayleigh Jay Rhodes; three sons Andrew,...

James "Pete" Noah Vinson

James "Pete" Noah Vinson

Apr 5, 2017

James Noah "Pete" Vinson, 96, resident of 71 Vinson Rd. husband of Martha Timms Vinson went to be with his Lord Wednesday April 5, 2017 after passing at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born Jan. 5, 1921 in Greenville, SC a son of the late George Washington Vinson and Essie Bryant Vinson.Pete was a United...

James A. "Jimmy" Ashley

James A. "Jimmy" Ashley

Apr 4, 2017

James A. ‘Jimmy’ Ashley, 61, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  He was born in Mineral Wells, TX to the late James Ashley and Edna Stamey Whitlow. Jimmy, also known as “Charles Mansion” and “Chivo”, was a Native Cherokee Indian.  He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Korea.  Jimmy...

Sarah Elizabeth Fain

Sarah Elizabeth Fain

Apr 3, 2017

Sarah Elizabeth Fain, 42, of Statesboro, GA, died Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA.  She was born in Hendersonville, NC to George Ramey Fain and Marilyn Botts Fain. Sarah was a 1992 graduate of Eastside High School, Greenville, SC.  In 1996, she received her B.A. in Leisure Studies and Recreation Administration from the University...

James R. "Jim" Scott

James R. "Jim" Scott

Apr 2, 2017

James R. ‘Jim’ Scott, 71, of Abbeville, husband of Judy Fleming Scott, died peacefully Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. Mr. Scott was born in Aiken County to the late William R. and Alma Johnson Scott. Mr. Scott was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College where he received a degree in Criminal Justice. He honorably...

Carroll "Buster" Fleming

Carroll "Buster" Fleming

Mar 28, 2017

Carroll C. ‘Buster’ Fleming, 58, of Abbeville, husband of Lynda ‘Lynn’ Morris Fleming, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his residence.   He was born in Abbeville to the late Carroll Greene Fleming and Wilma Bratcher Fleming Brown. Buster was a graduate of Abbeville High School and proudly served in the South Carolina National Guard.  He was employed as a painter,...

Howard  Matthew Parnell

Howard Matthew Parnell

Mar 28, 2017

Howard Matthew Parnell, 87, resident of 329 Rice St. husband of Sue McLane Parnell passed away peacefully Tuesday Morning March 28, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.Born in Lowndesville, SC Dec. 23, 1929 he was a son of the late Reverend Gids Porter Parnell and Martha Ann "Annie" Charping Parnell.Howard proudly served his country as...

I Ronald Dennis Tidwell

I Ronald Dennis Tidwell

Mar 25, 2017

Ronald Dennis Tidwell, 63, of Abbeville, husband of Martha Courtney Tidwell, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Louise "Hill" Johnson

Louise "Hill" Johnson

Mar 23, 2017

Louise Hill Johnson, 74, of Abbeville, wife of the late Bo Johnson, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  She was born in Abbeville to the late Thomas Franklin Hill and Rossie Evelee Allison Hill. Mrs. Johnson was employed with the Tax Assesser’s Office at the Abbeville County Courthouse.  She was a member of Midway Baptist...

William M. "Bud" Powell

William M. "Bud" Powell

Mar 23, 2017

William M. ‘Bud’ Powell, 86, of Lowndesville, husband of Margie Spires Powell, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Abbeville County to the late Malon and Flossie Mitchell Powell. Mr. Powell proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea.  He was avid gardener and shared his...

Eddie "Yogi" Dalton

Eddie "Yogi" Dalton

Mar 22, 2017

Eddie ‘Yogi’ Dalton, 65, of Calhoun Falls, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at his residence.  He was born in Abbeville to the late Charles M. Dalton and Mildred Haralson Dalton.  ‘Yogi’ attended Calhoun Falls High School.  He was employed with Burlington Industries in Calhoun Falls for 17 years and a member of the Solid Rock Community Church. In addition to...