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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Martha J. 'Marty' Gunzenhauser

Martha J. 'Marty' Gunzenhauser

May 6, 2024

Martha J. Gunzenhauser, 73, of McCormick, SC, wife of Monte Gunzenhauser, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont House. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville. 

Roy Reese

Roy Reese

May 2, 2024

Roy Reese, 91, of McCormick, beloved husband of Frankie Krech Reese, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mitchell, GA to the late Claude and Mary Coleman Reese.Mr. Reese was a proud graduate of Gibson High School and honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to...

Louise 'Boots' Gibson

Louise 'Boots' Gibson

Apr 30, 2024

Louise ‘Boots’ Gibson, 93, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Haskel Gibson, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her home. She was born in Social Circle, GA to the late E. J. Davis and Ola Cannon Davis.

 

A bookkeeper with Snipes Oil Company, Boots retired after many years of dedicated service where she was regarded as a reliable and organized...

Darlene Conley O'Bannon

Darlene Conley O'Bannon

Apr 29, 2024

Darlene Conley O’Bannon, 71, of Abbeville, wife of Clayton Hugh O’Bannon, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  She was born in Fayetteville, NC to Sarah Lovia Conley and Donald Louis Conley.      

 

Darlene retired from the former Milliken & Co – Sharon Plant as a jacquard technician.  She was happiest while taking care of...

David Wayne Leroy

David Wayne Leroy

Apr 28, 2024

David Wayne LeRoy, 65, of Abbeville, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. No services are planned at this time. 

Pete Peeler

Pete Peeler

Apr 27, 2024

Henry G. ‘Pete’ Peeler, Jr., 81, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, husband of the late Myra Bosler Peeler, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Henry Grady Peeler, Sr. and Ruth Anderson Peeler. 

Pete, a 1961 graduate of Abbeville High School,  attended Erskine College and honorably served his country...

Timothy F. Beals

Timothy F. Beals

Apr 25, 2024

Timothy F. Beals, 74, of Abbeville, SC, formerly of Charleston, SC, husband of Jane Beals, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home.  There are no services planned at this time.  Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Beals family.

Wendy Marie White

Wendy Marie White

Apr 20, 2024

Wendy Marie White, 76, of McCormick, Savannah Lakes Village, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the White family. 

Pauline Hershberger Gingerich

Pauline Hershberger Gingerich

Apr 20, 2024

Pauline Hershberger Gingerich, 83, of Abbeville, wife of Pete Gingerich, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA., June 18, 1940, to the late Joseph I. and Sadie Wengerd Hershberger. 

Mrs. Gingerich was a member of Lighthouse Ministries of Abbeville. Pauline, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother enjoyed many things...

Rev. Wendell Rhodes

Rev. Wendell Rhodes

Apr 17, 2024

Rev. Wendell Rhodes, 80, of Abbeville, husband of Beverly Thompson Rhodes, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.  Born in Williamston, he was the son of the late Broadus Washington and Willie Mae Allen Rhodes.

 

Rev. Rhodes graduated from Palmetto High School in 1961 and continued his education at North Greenville College, Furman University and...

Shirley Mae Blanchett

Shirley Mae Blanchett

Apr 16, 2024

Shirley Mae Blanchett, 86, of Abbeville, wife of the late Frank Blanchett, entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  Affectionately known as “Nanny” by those who loved her, she was born in Spartanburg to the late Clyde and Elizabeth Hipp Wilson.

 

Shirley was a dedicated employee of Milliken & Co – Abbeville...

Mickey Baker

Mickey Baker

Apr 15, 2024

Services for R. Michael "Mickey" Baker, 86, of Irmo, will be private. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the family.

Richard Michael "Mickey" Baker passed away on April 15, 2024. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Baker and Geneva Martin Baker. In addition to his parents, Mickey was predeceased by a sister, Naydean...

Teresa Newell McClain

Teresa Newell McClain

Apr 14, 2024

Teresa Newell McClain, 62, of Abbeville, wife of Josh McClain, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Abbeville to the late Jack T. and Frieda Shields Newell.

 

Teresa graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1979 and retired from the United States Postal Service.  A talented musician, she shared her gift of playing the piano and...

Winfield A Lohr

Winfield A Lohr

Apr 14, 2024

Winfield A. Lohr, 76, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Gloria Robinson Lohr, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home.  He was born in High Point, NC to the late Albert Elroy and Margaret Clough Lohr.  

 

A 1965 graduate of Trinity High School, Trinity, NC, Mr. Lohr served his country in the NC National Guard.  He devoted 15 years of...

Hubert 'Bub' McCord Botts, Jr.

Hubert 'Bub' McCord Botts, Jr.

Apr 13, 2024

Hubert McCord ‘Bub’ Botts, Jr., 96, of Abbeville, husband of the late Carolyn Evans Botts, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Hubert McCord Botts, Sr. and Leslie Wilson Botts.

 

A 1945 graduate of Abbeville High School, Bub honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from...

Maria Pettersson Fowler

Maria Pettersson Fowler

Apr 11, 2024

Maria Pettersson Fowler, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late John Fowler, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Fowler family. 

Harold W Taylor, Sr.

Harold W Taylor, Sr.

Apr 11, 2024

Harold W. Taylor, Sr., 93, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Betty Latham Taylor, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Edgefield, SC to the late George and Eva Addis Taylor. 

Mr. Taylor proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 and retired from the construction industry.  Throughout his life, he found joy in...

Mary Elisabeth Agan 'June' Prince

Mary Elisabeth Agan 'June' Prince

Apr 8, 2024

Mary Elisabeth Agan ‘June’ Prince, 81, wife of E. Rayford Prince and beloved member of the Abbeville community, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.  She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Clarence Dewitt Agan, Sr. and Mary Campbell Agan.

 

June, as she was affectionately known, graduated from Abbeville High School in 1961 and later...

Michelle Driggers Cox

Michelle Driggers Cox

Apr 6, 2024

Michelle Driggers Cox, 53, of Calhoun Falls, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home. She was born in Anderson, SC to Betty Willis Driggers and the late Gene Autry Driggers. 

Michelle was a 1988 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and enjoyed reading and traveling. 

She is survived by her mother, Betty W. Driggers of Calhoun Falls, SC; a daughter, Amanda...

James Earl Lockey

James Earl Lockey

Apr 5, 2024

James E. Lockey, 85, of Abbeville, died Friday, April 5, 2024 in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Robeson County, North Carolina to the late Willie and Florence Lowery Lockey. 

Mr. Lockey graduated from McColl Fletcher Memorial Highschool and retired after many years with Professional Towel Mill in Abbeville, SC. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dogs and taking...

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