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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Katrina Wilson Prince

Katrina Wilson Prince

Oct 28, 2018

Katrina Wilson Prince, 61, of Abbeville, departed this life on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  She was born in Atlanta, GA to Ellen Pressley Woods and the late Shelby Steele Katrina was employed as an associate of Anmed Rehabilitation Hospital and a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.  She was an excellent cook and admired...

Barry Kelley New Sr.

Barry Kelley New Sr.

Oct 27, 2018

Barry Kelley New, Sr., 75, of Augusta, GA, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Augusta University Medical Center.  He was born in Wake County, NC to the late Miller Boyd New, Jr. and Grace Kelley New. Mr. New loyally served his country in the United States Army.  A graduate of Abbeville High School Class of 1961, he graduated from Erskine...

Brad Jennings

Brad Jennings

Oct 24, 2018

Brad ‘Big Waylon’ Jennings, 37, of Calhoun Falls, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  He was born in Greenwood to the late James Workman and Barbara Gilliam Jennings. Brad is survived by his grandmother, Betty Gilliam; three aunts, Deborah, Bobby Jean, and Linda; and two uncles, Eddie and Jerry. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00AM, Monday, October 29, 2018 at...

Jean "Minor" Sorrow

Jean "Minor" Sorrow

Oct 24, 2018

Margaret ‘Jean’ Minor Sorrow, wife of S.V. ‘Vic’ Sorrow, passed away on October 24, 2018 peacefully at home.  Born October 22, 1951 in Abbeville, she was the daughter of the late Riley Edward Minor and Margaret Christine Finley Minor.  Jean was preceded in death by a daughter, Kriston Michelle Sorrow. She was previously an associate at the Bank of Abbeville...

Jewell 'Nanny Scott' "Graham" Scott

Jewell 'Nanny Scott' "Graham" Scott

Oct 24, 2018

Jewell Graham ‘Nanny’ Scott, 92, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Harold Joseph Scott, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. She was born in Iva, SC to the late Lonnie and Cora Bridges Graham. Mrs. Scott was affectionately known as ‘Nanny Scott’.  Her family held her heart.  She was a devoted mother and nanny to...

Judith "Miller" Brown

Judith "Miller" Brown

Oct 23, 2018

Judith Miller Brown, 73, wife of Ronald Wayne Brown, of Greenwood, SC died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her home. She was born in Spartanburg to the late Paul H. Miller, Sr. and Nellie Wood Miller. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a brother. She is survived by her husband, Ron, of the home;...

Janie L. Taylor

Janie L. Taylor

Oct 20, 2018

Janie L. Taylor, 75, of Abbeville, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  She was born in Abbeville County and lovingly reared in the home of the late Haskell Dewey Taylor and Leona Couch Brown Taylor. Ms. Taylor was employed with the Hess Corporation and retired after many years of service.  After retirement, she enjoyed working...

Myra Jean "Gilmer" Land

Myra Jean "Gilmer" Land

Oct 19, 2018

Myra Jean Gilmer Land, 72, wife of the late Rev. Bishop Gene A. Land, of Simpsonville, SC, died Friday, October 19, 2018 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. She was born in Abbeville to the late Jim Bert Gilmer and Helen Norrell Gilmer. Mrs. Land was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. Her love of travel was evident...

Elsie Bonanno

Elsie Bonanno

Oct 13, 2018

Elsie Bonanno, 93, wife of the late Mario M. Bonanno, of Abbeville, SC, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Benitez Morales and Ana Graxirena Garcia. Mrs. Bonanno is survived by her three sons, Reginaldo A. Rivera Benitez and his wife, Gladys Pajuelo, Charles M. Bonanno...

Johnny Lee Storey

Johnny Lee Storey

Oct 9, 2018

Johnny Lee Storey, 52, of Elberton, GA, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late Forrest L. and Nancy Elaine Gilliland Storey. Johnny was a 1984 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his cats. In addition to his parents,...

Dawn "Scott" Strawhorn

Dawn "Scott" Strawhorn

Oct 8, 2018

Dawn Scott Strawhorn, 74, of Greenwood, wife of Joseph E. ‘Joe’ Strawhorn, gained her angel wings on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Self Regional Healthcare.  She was born in Abbeville County to the late Emmett Scott, Sr. and Evelyn Bowie Scott. Dawn, a 1962 graduate of Abbeville High School received a degree from Anderson College.  She obtained a license to...

Billie Barrett Harry

Billie Barrett Harry

Oct 8, 2018

Billie Barrett ‘B.B.’ Harry, 93, of McCormick, husband of the late Marguerite Flynn Harry, entered into rest, Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home.  Born in Waynesboro, VA, he was the son of the late Robert B. Harry, Sr. and Mary Delle Barrett Harry. Mr. Harry was a World War II veteran having served in the United States Navy.  He...

Roger Clayton West

Roger Clayton West

Oct 7, 2018

Roger Clayton West, 75, of Bradley, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  He was born in Minneapolis, KS to the late Earl Clayton and Lillian George West. Mr. West honorably served his country in United States Marine Corp Reserves.  He was a painter and retired from West Painting.  Mr. West will be remembered as a...

Gene Graves

Gene Graves

Oct 6, 2018

Donald Gene Graves, 75, of Lake Secession, husband of Laura Hughes Graves, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Streator, Illinois to the late Gladys Cooper Reum. Mr. Graves graduated from Illinois University where he was a member of the Fighting Illini football team.  Renewing his airline license at the age of 70, he retired...

William "Junior" Fleming

William "Junior" Fleming

Oct 5, 2018

William ‘Junior’ Fleming, 61, of Ninety Six, died Friday, October 5, 2018, at the McCormick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, LLC.  He was born in Goldsboro, NC to the late William H. Fleming, Sr. and Ella Grace Powell Mobley. Mr. Fleming was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter W....

Virginia "Kerns" Campbell

Virginia "Kerns" Campbell

Oct 2, 2018

Virginia ‘Jenny’ Kerns Campbell lived a long life to the extraordinary age of 95.  As the daughter of Hamilton Kerns and Virginia Ward Kerns, she was the third of nine children.  Jenny grew up in Greenville and graduated from Welcome School.  She married Wallace Campbell, Sr. of Greenville and was a loving mother to her two sons, Wallace, Jr. and...

Madge "Bunch" Wideman

Madge "Bunch" Wideman

Sep 27, 2018

Madge Bunch Wideman, 89, of McCormick, wife of the late Walter O. Wideman, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  She was born in Lincolnton, GA to the late Theodore E. and Nettie Wheelis Bunch. Mrs. Wideman was a graduate of Lincolnton High School and a 73 year resident of McCormick.  She was employed by Riegel...

Olin D. Barrett

Olin D. Barrett

Sep 25, 2018

Olin D. Barrett, 73, husband of the late Katherine Whyte Barrett, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home. He was born in McCormick County to the late Tom and Kathleen Loftis Barrett. Olin, a 1963 graduate of Abbeville High School, honorably served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Little River Co-op and retired after 37...

Sumie K. Braswell

Sumie K. Braswell

Sep 24, 2018

Sumie K. Braswell, 77, wife of John ‘Buddy’ Braswell, of Abbeville, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan to the late Masaru and Shime Choda Kishimoto. Mrs. Braswell is survived by her husband of 43 years, Buddy, of the home; two daughters, Erin Wilson (Jason) of Greenville and Evonda Marner...

James H. "Jim" Bell

James H. "Jim" Bell

Sep 23, 2018

James H. “Jim” Bell, 71, husband of Karen Brogden Bell, of Abbeville died Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born in Lodi, OH to the late John Robert and Wilma Criebs Bell. Jim was a graduate of Northside High School in Warner Robins, GA and the South Carolina Police Academy. He was employed with the Abbeville Police Department, retiring later...

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