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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Amanda Moore "Ruth" Burton

Amanda Moore "Ruth" Burton

Jun 21, 2019

Amanda ‘Ruth’ Moore Burton, 73, of Donalds, died peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ware Shoals, SC a daughter of the late James Allen ‘Bye’ Moore and Lila Ivester Moore. Ruth was a 1964 graduate of Dixie High School and attended Erskine College. She was blessed with many talents and...

Bernadine Rita Swalstad - "Nephew" Baumann

Bernadine Rita Swalstad - "Nephew" Baumann

Jun 18, 2019

Bernadine’s Years in the Church Militant Bernadine Rita Nephew started her life’s journey that we are celebrating today on January 31st, 1924 with that journey ending June 18, 2019 at the age of 95.  She was born to David James Nephew and Loretta Susanna Voodre-Nephew in Detroit Michigan.  Bernadine married Clayton Randolph Pershing Swalstad in January 1943. Upon his death...

Maggie Thelma "Chick" Wilson

Maggie Thelma "Chick" Wilson

Jun 16, 2019

Maggie Thelma ‘Chick’ Wilson, 88, of Abbeville died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Abbeville Nursing Home.  She was born in Abbeville to the late James Roy Thomas Hammond Sr., and Maggie Mobley Hammond. Mrs. Wilson was employed with Greenwood Mills and retired as the custodian of the Anderson Ward of her church,  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Derrell Maurice Brown

Derrell Maurice Brown

Jun 15, 2019

Derrell Maurice Brown, 66, husband of Pat Fossum Brown, of Anderson, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Rainey Hospice House.  He was born February 18, 1953 in Anderson to Betsy Ross Brown and the late George Calvin Brown. For over 29 years, Mr. Brown was a supervisor at Owens Corning Fiberglas. In 2018, he retired as a structural steel...

Larry Joe Alexander

Larry Joe Alexander

Jun 14, 2019

Larry Joe Alexander, 61, husband of Margaret Garner Alexander, of Honea Path, died Friday, June 14, 2019 in Greenville. He was born in Pickens County to Lillian Aiken Alexander and the late Ozzie Joseph Alexander. Larry was a woodworking craftsman. As a carpenter, his motto was “if it’s wood, it’s good.” He was an outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hiking; his...

Lynn "Hestir" Wegener

Lynn "Hestir" Wegener

Jun 12, 2019

Lynn Hestir Wegener, 74, wife of Joseph Wegener, of Due West, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at AnMed Health in Anderson, following a brief illness. Reared in Texas, she developed an early passion for literature and languages, earning a degree from Eckerd College.  Lynn employed her linguistic skills in numerous local papers and periodicals, teaching at local public and private...

Ann Mcdill Roberts

Ann Mcdill Roberts

Jun 12, 2019

Ann McDill Roberts, born June 16, 1930 to the late Knox and Christine Parnell McDill in Spartanburg, SC, passed peacefully from this life on June 12, 2019 in Mauldin, SC. She was 88 years old. Born in Spartanburg County, Ann was a lifelong resident of Columbia, where she was reared and educated at Epworth Children’s Home. She also attended Winthrop...

Ollie Lee Ferqueron

Ollie Lee Ferqueron

Jun 12, 2019

Ollie Lee Ferqueron, 87, of Troy, husband of the late Carolyn Brown Ferqueron, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood.  He was born in McCormick to the late Luther L. and Minnie Wideman Ferqueron. Ollie honorably served his country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.  He was employed with Milliken & Co. – McCormick...

Vivian "Miller" Evans

Vivian "Miller" Evans

Jun 10, 2019

Vivian Miller Evans, 77, of Abbeville, wife of the late William B. ‘Bill’ Evans died Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.  She was born in Dillon County, one of eight siblings, to the late Allen Worth Miller, Sr. and Anna Grace Moody Miller. Vivian retired from the finance business after many years of service. Following...

Jeane A. "Ankerman" Newman

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

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...

Joann Harris Vess

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

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,...

Norma Lee Cabe

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...

Edith "Campbell" Mcelrath

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...

Matthias D. Elam

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...

Dayton Gayle Sellers

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

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...

Cecil H. Ashley

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

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...

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