Obituaries

Clarence "Larry" Leonard Johnson

Clarence "Larry" Leonard Johnson

Jun 8, 2016

Clarence Leonard "Larry" Johnson, 93, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Hospice House at Greenwood. He was born in Bend, Oregon to the late Harry Emmanuel Johnson and Lea (Lindstrom) Johnson. Larry was a Class of 1941 graduate of the High School of Music and Art in New York City, a magnet school for those with exceptional...

Faye  Hill Alexander

Faye Hill Alexander

May 31, 2016

Josie "Faye" Alexander,79, resident of 201 Haigler St. wife of Thomas Herbert Alexander went to be with her Lord Tuesday May 31, 2016. She passed away peacefully at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Born in Lowndesville, SC she was a daughter of the late George Hugh Hill and Frances Elizabeth Allen Hill.Faye was a retired textile employee having worked...

John  Winslow Hathaway

John Winslow Hathaway

May 20, 2016

John Winslow Hathaway left us on May 20, 2016 to be reunited in heaven with his parents, three brothers, and his sister.John was born June 1, 1937 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to John Woodbury Hathaway and Eleanor Rogers Hathaway he was raised in La Puente, CA he grew his appetite for knowledge and travel into a career as an Engineer...

Phillip  Lee Moss

Phillip Lee Moss

May 15, 2016

Phillip Lee Moss, 57, resident of 7457 River Fork Rd., Waterloo, SC, passed away Sunday May 15, 2016 at his home.Born in Union, SC June 18, 1958, he was a son of the late Paul Thomas Moss and Reamell Waldrop Moss.Phillip served in the United States Army. He worked as a supervisor in a number of different Lumber Yards. He...

Betty Jean Funderburk Jackson

Betty Jean Funderburk Jackson

May 3, 2016

Betty Jean Funderburk Jackson resident of 1212 First St. widow of Alvie Jackson passed away peacefully Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Kershaw County Memorial Hospital.Born in Hartsville, SC she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Etta Jones Funderburk.Betty worked for many years at Elgin Watch Plant before its closure. She then became a supervisor with the Bendix Company...

Matetrell Lee Hopper Hollingsworth,  Jr.

Matetrell Lee Hopper Hollingsworth, Jr.

Apr 30, 2016

Mrs. Henry G. Hollingsworth, Jr. (Matetrell Lee Hopper), 90, resident of 222 Main St. wife of Dr. Henry Grady Hollingsworth, Jr. passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday April 30, 2016.Born in Chester, SC Nov. 23, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Edwin Hopper and Pearl Simms Hopper.Mrs. Hollingsworth was a former teacher, mother and homemaker. She...

Dennis  Thurmond Scott

Dennis Thurmond Scott

Apr 25, 2016

Dennis Thurmond Scott, 69, resident of 606 McDill Rd. husband of Betty Barnes Scott passed away Monday April 25, 2016 at his home.Born Oct. 4, 1946 he was a son of the late Floyd Gaines Scott and Eunice Powell Scott.Dennis was a former member of the National Guard. He was a retired owner and operator of Scott's TV Repair in...

Evelyn  Godwin Barefoot

Evelyn Godwin Barefoot

Apr 24, 2016

Evelyn Godwin Barefoot born Feb. 27, 1921 passed away April 24, 2016.She was the widow of George Rufus Barefoot, Jr. and the youngest of 11 children born to Hepsie Catherine and Herbert P. Godwin.She was retired from J.C. Penney's where she held many positions including buying. She spent most of her retirement in Trenton, MI where she was very active...

Norma  Graham Denmark

Norma Graham Denmark

Apr 23, 2016

Norma Jean Graham Denmark, 85, resident of 9334 Abbeville Hwy. wife of William Jackson Denmark, Jr. passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Anderson Area Medical Center.Born in Danielsville, GA, she was a daughter of the late Norman Isaiah Graham and Montine Bullock Graham.Norma was a homemaker and a retired missionary having served as a missionary in Zambia during her...

Mary Jo DuPre Case

Mary Jo DuPre Case

Apr 18, 2016

Mary Jo DuPre Case, 64, resident of 212 Bradford Lane Columbia, SC, wife of Mitchell Case passed away Monday April 18, 2016 at NHC in Columbia, SC.She was born in Abbeville, SC August 28, 1951 a daughter of Adelaide Little DuPre and the late William C. DuPre.Mary Jo was a graduate of Abbeville High School. She obtained her Bachelor's degree...

Annie  Palmer Hannah

Annie Palmer Hannah

Apr 14, 2016

Annie Palmer Hannah, 95, entered into eternal rest Thursday April 14, 2016 at Abbeville Nursing Home. She was the widow of the Edward David Hannah and a daughter of the late James Frank Palmer and Alice Robison Palmer.She was born Nov. 14, 1920 in the Central-Shiloh Community of Abbeville County where she lived for 85 years prior to moving to...

Rossie Allison Hill Hall

Rossie Allison Hill Hall

Apr 13, 2016

Rossie Evelee Allison Hill Hall, 93, resident of 201 Mitchell Place Rd. passed away peacefully Wednesday April 13, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side.Born in Knoxville, TN she was a daughter of the late Earnest Eugene Allison and Jannie Louise Gilstrap Allison.She was a retired textile spinner with Milliken Textiles for over 27 years and...

Tony  Edgar Major

Tony Edgar Major

Apr 12, 2016

Tony Edgar Major, 68, resident of 248 Colony East passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Self Regional Medical Center.Born in Abbeville Co. SC, he was a son of the late Jimmy Major and Cora Maeline Graham Major.Tony was retired from South Carolina Electric and Gas Authority with over 27 years of service. Tony loved the outdoors and especially riding...

Winnie Sue Hughes Taylor

Winnie Sue Hughes Taylor

Apr 8, 2016

Winnie Sue Hughes Taylor, 64, resident of 169 Hilley Rd. wife of Steve Taylor passed away Friday April 8, 2016 at her home.Born in Abbeville, SC she was a daughter of the late Harold Hughes and Clara Roberts Hughes.Winnie was a home maker where she cared for her loving daughter Katelyn.Survivors include her husband Steve Taylor of the home; two...

Dr. David Clayton Lewis

Dr. David Clayton Lewis

Mar 30, 2016

Dr. Lewis practiced optometry beginning in 1947 and began his practice in Abbeville in 1948. He served as a member of many Optometric Associations and past President of the Board of Examiners of Optometry. Dr. Lewis was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Treasurer of the church. He served as Director and as a...

Rev. Dr. William "Ed" Edwin Kirkpatrick

Rev. Dr. William "Ed" Edwin Kirkpatrick

Mar 18, 2016

Rev. Dr. William Edwin "Ed" Kirkpatrick, 68, formerly of Abbeville resident of 108 Abbey Court Greenwood, SC passed away Friday March 18, 2016 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Born in Atlanta, GA, May 3, 1947, he was a son of the late William Maben and Elizabeth Greer Kirkpatrick.Ed was a graduate of Central Wesleyan College School of Seminary....

John  Witzell Taylor

John Witzell Taylor

Mar 14, 2016

John "Johnny" Witzell Taylor, 84, formerly of Abbeville, SC husband of Maxine Hawkins Taylor passed away Monday March 14, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late John Leslie Taylor and Eliza Hawkins Taylor.Johnny was a US Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired TV Repairman and...

Roger  Lee Carroll

Roger Lee Carroll

Mar 9, 2016

Roger Lee Carroll, 64, resident of 306 McGowan Ave. husband of Sandra Gary Carroll passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 in Abbeville, SC.Born in Elbert County, GA, he was a son of the late L.M. Carroll and Macon Haynes Carroll.Roger was a retired painting contractor and worked a number of years for granite sheds in Elberton, GA.Survivors include his wife...

Emily  Elizabeth Smith

Emily Elizabeth Smith

Feb 23, 2016

Emily Elizabeth Smith, 80, formerly of Abbeville Arms Apts. resident of Abbeville Nursing Home passed away Tuesday Feb. 23, 2016 at the Nursing Home.Born in Abbeville, SC she was a daughter of the late Charlie Smith and Jessie Hammett Smith.Emily was a retired textile employee having worked for Rocky River and Bloomsburg Mills for many years. She was a member...

Richard  Arnold Simpson

Richard Arnold Simpson

Feb 23, 2016

Richard Arnold Simpson, 81, resident of 2101 Old Calhoun Falls Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Hospice House in Greenwood with his loving family by his side.Born in Abbeville, he was a son of the late James Monroe Simpson, Sr. and Anna Goff Simpson.Richard was a veteran and served his country in the United States Army. He...