Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Furman E Taylor

Furman E Taylor

Feb 19, 2016

Furman E. Taylor, 89, of Abbeville, husband of the late Elizabeth 'Louany' Stone Taylor, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Oconee County to the late William L. and Ethel Hall Taylor. Mr. Taylor proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from Milliken &...

Candy Lynn Mcwhorter

Candy Lynn Mcwhorter

Feb 15, 2016

Candy Lynn McWhorter, 44, of Due West, died Monday, February 15, 2016, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville to Barbara Ann Erwin McWhorter and the late James Pruitt McWhorter. Candy was a member of Little River Baptist Church in Honea Path and will be remembered for her bright smile and loving spirit. She is survived...

Patti Jo Fisher

Patti Jo Fisher

Feb 7, 2016

Patti Jo Fisher, 54, of Abbeville, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Abbeville to Juanita Cann Fisher and the late William Marshall Fisher. Patti Jo was employed with Milliken, Hardees and Dendy Corner Restaurant. Her quiet, unassuming and gracious personality made friends with everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She volunteered with...

Robert Benedict "Roben" Eleazer Iii

Robert Benedict "Roben" Eleazer Iii

Feb 6, 2016

Robert Benedict 'Roben' Eleazer, III, 62, husband of Beck Bardin Eleazer, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Orangeburg, SC to Nancy Brewster Eleazer and the late Dr. Robert B. Eleazer, Jr. Roben was a 1971 graduate of Orangeburg High School. He attended Wofford College and was a 1975 graduate of the...

Jennie Marie Magretto

Jennie Marie Magretto

Feb 3, 2016

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Linda A. Stone

Linda A. Stone

Jan 31, 2016

Linda A. Stone, 70, of Hodges, wife of the late Harold F. Stone, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Martha Ellenburg Roche. In addition to her husband and mother, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Kerry James Argo. Mrs. Stone was a graduate of...

Edwin T. Hanna Sr.

Edwin T. Hanna Sr.

Jan 25, 2016

Edwin T. Hanna, Sr., 84, of Abbeville, husband of Muriel Campbell Hanna, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at Anmed Health Center in Anderson. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Ward Haskel and Annie Tucker Hanna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Vincent Hanna, Talmadge Hanna, and Ewell Hanna and two...

Pat Ferguson

Pat Ferguson

Jan 25, 2016

Albert "Pat" Ferguson, 66, of Abbeville, died peacefully, Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House of the Upstate in Anderson. Mr. Ferguson was born in Abbeville to the late Joe Pat and Teresa Gable Ferguson. Pat graduated from Dixie High School and attended Anderson College. He was employed with Sage Automotive Interiors–Sharon Plant as a senior design technician...

John Robert Perry

John Robert Perry

Jan 19, 2016

John Robert Perry, 77, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Bob and Virginia Long Perry. Mr. Perry retired from the Rocky River Plant after 33 years of loyal service. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team and a member of Lebanon...

Doris Jackson Land

Doris Jackson Land

Jan 18, 2016

Doris Jackson Land, wife of J. Stuart Land and daughter of the late Lucia Woodhurst and Andrew Hagen Jackson, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville, February 7, 1919. Mrs. Land graduated from Abbeville High School in 1936 and received a BS degree in Home Economics from Lander College in 1940....

Alana D Law

Alana D Law

Jan 17, 2016

Alana Law, 61, of Greenwood, SC, wife of Alan Kneece, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at her residence. The family will receive friends at the home. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Law family.

Ruth Napier Ferguson Ashley

Ruth Napier Ferguson Ashley

Jan 15, 2016

Ruth Napier Ferguson Ashley, 80, of Abbeville, wife of Maxie D. Ashley, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Monie E. and Lotus James Napier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George W. Ferguson; a brother, Marion E. 'Squeaky' Napier; and grandson,...

Earl Anderson "Andy" Botts Jr.

Earl Anderson "Andy" Botts Jr.

Jan 10, 2016

Earl Anderson (Andy) Botts, Jr., 52, of Abbeville, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Earl Anderson Botts, Sr. and Ann Dillashaw Botts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tina Botts Gwinn and a brother, Kip Todd Botts. Andy was a 1981 graduate...

Barbara Bailey "Toots" Sumner

Barbara Bailey "Toots" Sumner

Jan 10, 2016

Barbara Bailey 'Toots' Sumner, 76, wife of the late Charles S. 'Speedy' Sumner, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Union, SC to the late Doc and Frances Cudd Bailey. 'Toots', as she was affectionately known, retired from the Department of Social Services with 30 years of service. She was a member...

Justin Ray "Jut" Williams

Justin Ray "Jut" Williams

Jan 9, 2016

Justin Ray 'Jut' Williams, 32, of Lowndesville, died January 9, 2016. Born in Greenwood, SC on March 18, 1983, he was the beloved son of Eddie and Carol Jane 'CJ' Purdy Williams. Jut was a craftsman and his carpentry skills were exceptional. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he left to cherish...

Marty H. Atkins

Marty H. Atkins

Jan 8, 2016

Marty H. Atkins, 70, formerly of Anderson, SC., died Friday, January 8, 2016 in Macon, GA. She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Crawford Henry Atkins and Lloyd Frances "Billie" McCurry Bujanski. Ms. Atkins retired from the Anderson County Health Department after many years of dedicated service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Ruth J. Hershberger

Ruth J. Hershberger

Jan 5, 2016

Ruth J. Hershberger, 66, of Abbeville, SC, died January 5, 2016, at the Hospice House of Greenwood. She was born in Lynnhaven, VA to the late Jacob and Matilda Hershberger. Ms. Hershberger was a member of Lighthouse Ministries of Abbeville, SC where she found happiness and pleasure in teaching children. She was the former owner of Cold Spring Café. Ms....

Frank J Nalevaiko

Frank J Nalevaiko

Dec 31, 2015

Frank J. Nalevaiko, 79, of Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, husband of Rosemarie Basile Nalevaiko died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born and raised in the Bronx, NY to the late Frank J. & Stella Anna Filinovitch Nalevaiko. Mr. Nalevaiko was a graduate of the RCA Institute in New York, and worked as a civilian in...

William J. "Bill" Scott

William J. "Bill" Scott

Dec 29, 2015

William J. 'Bill' 'Pops' Scott, 69, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Brenda VanOrden Scott, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Self Regional Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was born in Abbeville County to Jewell 'Nanny' Graham Scott and the late Harold J. Scott. Mr. Scott retired from the Burlington/Mohawk Plant after many years of dedicated service. He was a...

Betty Brickle Dunn

Betty Brickle Dunn

Dec 25, 2015

Betty Brickle Dunn, 91, of Iva, wife of the late Roger Lamar Dunn, died Friday, December 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Elberton, GA to the late George Allison Brickle and Earle Elizabeth Bell Brickle. Mrs. Dunn was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church in Lowndesville and retired from the Wellington Mill in Anderson after many...