Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Gary Ray Parriman

Gary Ray Parriman

Feb 6, 2019

Gary Ray Parriman, 48, of Abbeville, husband of Glenda Vines Parriman, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Kentucky to the late Virgil and Mollie Watson Parriman. Following high school, Gary joined the United States Marines and honorably served his country from 1988-1992.  He was most recently employed with Hanna Enterprises in Abbeville.  Gary was...

John 'Johnny E' W. Evans

John 'Johnny E' W. Evans

Feb 3, 2019

John W. Evans, 63, of Ninety Six, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  He was born in Camden to the late James M. Evans and Avenelle Cook Wells. ‘Johnny E’, as he was affectionately known, was employed as a textile associate and most recently worked in construction.  He was a veteran of the United States...

Penelope Janet "Penny Hitchcock" Thomas

Penelope Janet "Penny Hitchcock" Thomas

Feb 3, 2019

Penelope Janet Hitchcock ‘Penny’ Thomas, 72, of Due West, SC, wife of Dr. Howard E. Thomas, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  She was born in Sussex, England to the late Douglas H. and Joan Miles Hitchcock. Penny studied teaching at college in Bristol, England and upon graduation in 1968 Penny and Howard moved to...

Fred K. Moore

Fred K. Moore

Jan 28, 2019

Fred K. Moore, Jr., 80, of Abbeville, husband of Rita C. Moore, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Frederick Koch Moore, Sr. and Frances Elise Moncrief Moore. A 1956 graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High School, Mr. Moore admirably served his country in the United States Navy.  He was employed...

Doris Janette New

Doris Janette New

Jan 27, 2019

Doris Janette New, 75, resident of Woodview Apts., formerly of New Rd, Abbeville, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the McCormick Nursing Home.  She was born in Abbeville on June 23, 1943, the daughter of the late Albert Henry New and Irene Belle Finley New. Doris was a graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1961.  She was...

Raymond A. Hays

Raymond A. Hays

Jan 26, 2019

Raymond A. Hays, 68, of Abbeville, SC died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lynch, KY to the late Rev. Raymond Hayes and Cora Rhymer Hayes. Raymond was reared in the town of Totz, KY and later retired as a coalminer. After his mining days, he went on to retire from Publix Super Market, also....

Bobby Weldon Bowen

Bobby Weldon Bowen

Jan 26, 2019

Bobby Weldon Bowen, 85, husband of Cornelia Gable Bowen, of the Antreville Community, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center.  He was born in Anderson County to the late I.C. and Nannie Ashley Bowen. Bobby was a graduate of Antreville High School, Class of 1952.  For 11 years, he served with the Anderson Unit of the South...

Arita Morrett

Arita Morrett

Jan 21, 2019

Arita Anne Morrett, 75, of the Savannah Lakes Village, wife of Mike Morrett, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio to the late John Darrell Wiseman and Margaret D. Snyder Wiseman. All services will be private. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. Harris...

Nancy Jane "Black" Garofalo

Nancy Jane "Black" Garofalo

Jan 20, 2019

Nancy Jane Black Garofalo, 76, of Greenwood, SC died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Wesley Commons. She was born in Newnan, GA to the late Charles Norwood Black and Ruth Thomson Black. Nancy was a 1964 graduate of Erskine College where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education. She had a compassionate heart and much of her time was devoted...

Patterson Thomas "Pat" Cox

Patterson Thomas "Pat" Cox

Jan 16, 2019

Patterson T. ‘Pat’ Cox, 92, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Greenwood. A native of Abbeville County, he was the son of the late James T. ‘Jim’ Cox and Effie Mae Smith Cox. Pat served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After furthering his education, he lived in Richmond, VA and Atlanta, GA. Pat...

Frederick Lewis "Fred" Carroll

Frederick Lewis "Fred" Carroll

Jan 13, 2019

Frederick ‘Fred’ Lewis Carroll, 77, husband of Sandra James Carroll, of Abbeville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Cecil Alan Richard Carroll and Lyda Aliff Carroll. Fred retired from the Abbeville Nursing Home with over 20 years of dedicated...

Lois Lorene Boetel

Lois Lorene Boetel

Jan 11, 2019

Lois Lorene Boetel, 95, wife of the late Christian Boetel, of Alcester, SD, died Friday, January 11, 2019 in Abbeville, SC. She was born in Wells, MN to the late Ira and Anna McKean Roberts. Mrs. Boetel was reared in Minnesota, then moved to Hawarden, IA where she was employed as a supervisor for Otis Manufacturing. She later made her...

Claudette "Polly" Gendron

Claudette "Polly" Gendron

Jan 10, 2019

Claudette ‘Polly’ Bergron Gendron, 68, wife of Leo Gendron, of Greenwood, SC died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown in Greenville. She was born in St. Albans, VT to the late Norbert and Katherine Wing Bergron. Polly attended college in New Hampshire. Later in life, she, along with her husband, relocated to South Carolina. For over 15...

Charles Edward "Charlie" Freeman

Charles Edward "Charlie" Freeman

Jan 10, 2019

Charles E. ‘Charlie’ Freeman, 86, of Abbeville, husband of Ruth Johnson Freeman, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood.  He was born in Gadsden, Alabama to the late David Freeman and Ethel Creswell Freeman. Mr. Freeman served in the U.S. Army, 1st Calvary Division as a Sergeant during the Korean War and was a recipient of...

Sennia "Ashley" Wilson

Sennia "Ashley" Wilson

Jan 8, 2019

Sennia Ashley Wilson, 94, of Abbeville, wife of the late Joe M. Wilson, Sr., died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Abbeville Nursing Home.  She was born in Union County, NC to the late Sam Henry and Jenny Ghant Ashley. Mrs. Wilson retired from Milliken & Co. – Abbeville Plant with many years of dedicated service as an inspector in...

Alayna Marie Gonce

Alayna Marie Gonce

Jan 7, 2019

Alayna Marie Gonce, 8, of Waterloo, SC died Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Greenwood, the daughter of Danielle Coursey. Alayna, a third grade student at Waterloo Elementary School, had a vibrant, engaging personality. Every day she enjoyed singing and dancing. Listening to music, especially Queen and JoJo Siwa, brought her many happy...

Mary Yvonne "Richardson" Rossi

Mary Yvonne "Richardson" Rossi

Jan 6, 2019

Mary Yvonne Rossi, 80, of Abbeville, wife of Raymond J. Rossi, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Toronto, Canada to the late Charles Fredrick Bardsley-Richardson and Mary Gertrude Barbour Richardson. Mrs. Rossi was a graduate of Wheelock College in Boston, MA. She retired as an educator having taught 45 years. She...

Sybil "Fleming" Woodall

Sybil "Fleming" Woodall

Jan 2, 2019

Sybil Fleming Woodall, 75, of Clemson, formerly of Abbeville, wife of the late Aubrey James Woodall, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at National Health Care in Anderson. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Victor Keith Fleming and Dora Beauford Fleming. Mrs. Woodall earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Lander College, class of 1979, and a Master’s Degree from...

Philip C. Henry

Philip C. Henry

Jan 1, 2019

Philip C. Henry, 86, of Greenwood, husband of Jo Ann Nelson Henry, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Greenfield, Missouri, to the late Clifford Orland Henry and Marguerite Courtney Henry. Mr. Henry, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, served on the U.S.S. Rogers. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering...

Scott Ashley

Scott Ashley

Dec 29, 2018

Scott Ashley, 58, of Due West, SC died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Jack and Frances Fleming Ashley. Scott was a 1979 graduate of Dixie High School and a devoted Gamecock fan. He was a former employee of the Torrington Plant in Honea Path. Scott was of the Baptist...