Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Bobby Cutter Pastor

Bobby Cutter Pastor

Nov 11, 2017

Pastor Bobby Cutter, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Frances Perry Cutter, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Central to the late Theodore Jackson and Ruby James Cutter. Bobby began his ministry early in life having served 48 years in churches across South Carolina, his first pastorate being in Prosperity. ...

Steven M. Culler

Steven M. Culler

Nov 8, 2017

Steven M. Culler, 69, of Honea Path, husband of Karen Holub Culler, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Norman Gerald and Geneva Ackerman Culler. Steven graduated from Hicksville, OH High School and honorably served in the United States Air Force.  He was a painter...

Charles W. Bowie Sr.

Charles W. Bowie Sr.

Nov 7, 2017

Charles W. Bowie, Sr., 84, of Abbeville, husband of the late Margaret Latham Bowie, died Tuesday, November 07, 2017 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville to the late James Neuffer and Sally Lou Holmes Bowie. Charles retired from Milliken & Co. – Abbeville and Sharon Plants after 47 years of service.  He also retired from...

George  Gary Brown

George Gary Brown

Nov 4, 2017

George Gary Brown, 83, resident of 3180 Horseshoe Rd, Iva, husband of Jane Marlowe Brown, passed away Nov 4, 2017 at his home.Born in Calhoun Falls, SC, George was the son of the late Mathleen Fagen and David Brown.All services will be private.

Katherine Porter Mundy Henry

Katherine Porter Mundy Henry

Nov 3, 2017

Katherine Porter Mundy Henry, 93, of Abbeville died Friday, November 3, 2017 at NHC in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Charlie C. and Lunette Blanchett Porter. Ms. Henry was a graduate of the Greenwood College of Commerce. She worked at the Abbeville Senior Center for a number of years and was a faithful member of Grace...

Charles  Byrd Murphy,  Sr.

Charles Byrd Murphy, Sr.

Oct 28, 2017

Charles Byrd Murphy, Sr., 83, formerly of Abbeville, passed away October 28, 2017 at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood, SC.Born May 30, 1934 in Richland Co, SC, Charles was a son of the late Watson Murphy and Florence Bouknight Murphy. Charles, a graduate of Clemson University, served in the National Guard and was quite the entrepreneur. Most notably recognized as owner...

Gilbert A. Smith Judge

Gilbert A. Smith Judge

Oct 24, 2017

Judge Gilbert A. Smith, Sr. of Due West, South Carolina, was born on May 10, 1923, in Arcadia, Florida.  His parents were Cook Hall Smith and Grace Gilbert.  He and Alpha Shuler Smith were married in 1949 and lived in Florida until moving to Due West in 1998. Judge Smith attended local schools in Arcadia and enlisted in the U.S....

Sue "Sorrow" Hanks

Sue "Sorrow" Hanks

Oct 23, 2017

Sue Sorrow Hanks, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Tillman Antney Hanks, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Seth and Sybil Campbell Sorrow. Mrs. Hanks was a 1955 graduate of Abbeville High School. She was employed with Erskine College for many years and volunteered at the...

Willie Inez "Granny Brown" Brown

Willie Inez "Granny Brown" Brown

Oct 21, 2017

Willie “Granny Brown” Inez Brown, 96, wife of the late Fate Brown, of Abbeville, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late William and Evie Beauford Hall. Mrs. Brown retired from the Abbeville Milliken Plant after many years of dedicated service and was a member of Grace United Methodist...

Peter H Hofer

Peter H Hofer

Oct 21, 2017

All services will be private.

Mary Ann Loftis Breedlove

Mary Ann Loftis Breedlove

Oct 13, 2017

Mary Ann Loftis Breedlove, 81, resident of 140 Loftis Rd. widow of William "Billy" Breedlove passed away Friday Oct. 13, 2017 at her home.Born in Abbeville, SC she was a daughter of the late Evans Loftis and Lula Mae Watkins Loftis.Mary Ann was a retired receptionist with an OBGYN doctor's office. She was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church....

Katherine Denise Eddleman

Katherine Denise Eddleman

Oct 13, 2017

Katherine Denise ‘Nana/Nessie’ Eddleman, 62, of Abbeville, wife of James Dean Eddleman, passed peacefully Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Lincolnton, NC to the late James Henry Faircloth II and Beatrice Shidal Faircloth. Denise was a 1973 graduate of Lincolnton High School and retired from Glen Raven Co. – Anderson Plant as...

James "Ray" Brock

James "Ray" Brock

Oct 13, 2017

Ray Brock, 46, of Ware Shoals, husband of Abbegale Craven Brock, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, October 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Greenwood to the late Sammie Brock and Kathy Davenport Garrett. Ray was a 1989 graduate of Ware Shoals High School and attended Piedmont Technical College.  He was a...

Sara Dianne Hilley Morris

Sara Dianne Hilley Morris

Oct 11, 2017

Sara "Dianne" Hilley Morris, 62, resident of 298 Morris Drive wife of John Oliver Morris passed away Wednesday Oct. 11, 2017 at 243 Noble Drive Abbeville.Born on Elberton, Georgia she was a daughter of the late William "Bill" Hilley and Jennie Finley Hilley Purvis.Dianne was a retired accounting manager. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Dianne had a deep...

William Joseph "Bill" Metzmeier

William Joseph "Bill" Metzmeier

Oct 10, 2017

W.J. “Bill” Metzmeier, 90, of Hodges, SC, formerly of Tampa, FL, husband of the late Mona Irene Tackett Metzmeier, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Anthony Louis and Norene Riley Metzmeier. Bill honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was an accomplished lithographic...

Elizabeth "Libby Knox" Stone

Elizabeth "Libby Knox" Stone

Oct 8, 2017

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Knox Stone, 95, of Abbeville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at NHC in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Edward Lawrence Knox, Sr. and Mary McDill Knox. Ms. Stone was a 1937 graduate of Sharon High School. She retired from the Abbeville Shirt Plant after many years of dedicated service and was a member of...

Stephen "Gene" Eugene Sheorn,  Sr.

Stephen "Gene" Eugene Sheorn, Sr.

Oct 5, 2017

Stephen Eugene Sheorn, Sr., 91, resident of 2013 White Oak Rd. passed away Thursday Oct. 5, 2017 at Kershaw County Health Center in Camden, SC.Gene was born in Camden, SC Jan. 27, 1926, a son of the late James Duncan Sheorn and Selma McCaskill Sheorn.Gene was a United States Army veteran proudly serving his country during WWII. He was a...

Martha Fisher Fields

Martha Fisher Fields

Oct 3, 2017

Martha Fisher Fields, 74, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Autrey Cleveland Fields, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the McCormick Rehab and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Anderson, SC to Lucille Blume Fisher Scott and the late Thomas Clayton Fisher. Mrs. Fields retired from the WestPoint Stevens Calhoun Plant with over 30 years of dedicated service.  She...

William E. "Bill" Ellis

William E. "Bill" Ellis

Oct 3, 2017

William E. ‘Bill’ Ellis, 85, of Antreville, SC, husband of Caroline Ashley Ellis, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.  He was born in Abbeville County, SC to the late John Marvin and Rosa Lee Taylor Ellis.     Bill was a 1949 graduate of Antreville High School and 1960 graduate of Erskine College.  He proudly served...

Danny  Eugene Rousey

Danny Eugene Rousey

Sep 30, 2017

Danny Eugene Rousey, 57, resident of 924 Pettigrew Rd. passed away Saturday September 30, 2017 at his home.Danny was born April 23, 1960 a son of Dorothy Dutton Rousey and the late Melvin Eugene Rousey.Danny was a carpenter and construction worker. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by his loving family and many friends.Survivors include his...