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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Frances "Clinton" Randall

Frances "Clinton" Randall

May 7, 2017

Frances Clinton Randall, 86, of Abbeville, wife of James H. ‘Jim’ Randall, died Sunday, May 07, 2017 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Barnardsville, NC to the late Ottis and Laura Dillingham Clinton. Mrs. Randall, a Kindergarten Teachers’ Aide, retired after many years of dedicated service from the Abbeville County School District.  She was a faithful...

Melvin Yoder

Melvin Yoder

May 6, 2017

Melvin Yoder, 57, of Abbeville, passed from this life, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Landrum Hospice House in Landrum, SC. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Verna Byler Yoder and the late Henry M. Yoder, Melvin worked for many years in his family’s restaurant Yoder’s Dutch Kitchen. He enjoyed caring for doves and using them for weddings and...

Marilyn "Botts" Fain

Marilyn "Botts" Fain

May 5, 2017

Marilyn Botts Fain, 73, of Greenville, died Friday, May 05, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.  She was born in Abbeville to the late Marion H. and Estelle Culbreth Botts. Marilyn was a 1962 graduate of Abbeville High School and Erskine College Class of 1966 where she studied Business Administration.  She retired after 30 years of dedicated service from...

Cheyna Eve Fore

Cheyna Eve Fore

May 4, 2017

Cheyna Eve Fore, 22, of Hodges, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Greenwood County as a result of injuries incurred in an automobile accident.  She was born in Roanoke, VA to David Fore and Crystal Ashby. Cheyna was a 2013 graduate of Abbeville High School and 2017 graduate of Lander University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice/Sociology.  She was employed...

Irabeth "Crosby" Kidd

Irabeth "Crosby" Kidd

May 4, 2017

Irabeth Crosby Kidd, 86, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Albert Marcus ‘A.M.’ Kidd, Jr., died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at NHC Healthcare, Greenwood.  She was born in Waycross, GA to the late Lucious Crosby and Gaynelle Shadron Crosby. Irabeth was a valuable employee of Flexible Technologies and retired after more than 25 years of dedicated service.  She was...

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...

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