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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

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

Please share your favorite memory of Charles to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

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...

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,...

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...

James Richard Kimsey Sr.

James Richard Kimsey Sr.

Mar 17, 2017

Richard Kimsey, Sr., 82, of Abbeville, husband of Emily Wilkerson Kimsey, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at his residence.  He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Charlie H. Kimsey and Ruth Saxon Kimsey. Mr. Kimsey graduated from Piedmont Technical College with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He was honored to serve his country in the United States Army. ...

Ruby Catherine "Payne" Lawrence

Ruby Catherine "Payne" Lawrence

Mar 14, 2017

Ruby Payne Lawrence, 92, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Harold A. Lawrence, Sr., died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Piedmont, SC to the late John C. and Pauline Huff Payne. Mrs. Lawrence was a graduate of Piedmont High School and Forrest College in Anderson, SC. She retired, after...

Michael Dewey Holbert

Michael Dewey Holbert

Mar 13, 2017

Michael Dewey Holbert, 52, of Abbeville, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Abbeville to the late Dewey W. and Jackie Drennan Holbert. ‘Mikey Mike’, as he was affectionately known, honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He enjoyed motorcycles, especially dirt bikes, which he rode for many years.  ‘Mikey Mike’ was a...

Glenn Howell

Glenn Howell

Mar 12, 2017

Glenn Howell, 67, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Donna Hatcher Howell, died peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late John R. and Mary Faircloth Howell. Mr. Howell was a 1971 graduate of Belmont Abbey College where he played basketball. He served six years in the Army reserves and retired after...

Samuel Grady Gilliam Sr.

Samuel Grady Gilliam Sr.

Mar 3, 2017

Samuel Grady Gilliam, Sr., 87, of Abbeville, husband of Elizabeth ‘Bootsie’ Edwards Gilliam, died peacefully Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home after a brief illness.  He was born in Abbeville County to the late James Whitfield Gilliam, Sr., and Josie Clinkscales Gilliam. Mr. Gilliam was a faithful and lifelong member of Sharon United Methodist Church. He...

Franklin J. Allen

Franklin J. Allen

Mar 2, 2017

Franklin J. Allen, 83, of Abbeville, husband of the late Karen L. Hughes Allen, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in New Lexington, OH to the late James Leon Allen and Julie McCarthy Allen. Mr. Allen was a retired contractor with over 50 years of experience building homes throughout California and proudly served his country...

Tracie Waters Bock

Tracie Waters Bock

Mar 1, 2017

Mrs. Tracie Marie Bock, 56, of Clemmons passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born October 16, 1960 in Abbeville, SC, the daughter of the late, Richard Lee and Bobbie Neeley Waters. Tracie attended Hope Moravian Church in Winston-Salem and was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Class of 1978 and Lander...

Shirley M. "Tenbusch" Milhoan

Shirley M. "Tenbusch" Milhoan

Feb 27, 2017

Shirley M. Milhoan, 79, of the Savannah Lakes Village, wife of Howard J. Milhoan, died Monday, February 27, 2017 at her residence.  She was born December 8, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan at Providence Hospital, the daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia Tenbusch. A 1955 graduate of St. Stephens High School in Port Huron, Michigan, Shirley received her BA degree...

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