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Doris Simpson Smith, 75, resident of 89 Watts Rd., widow of Alan Smith passed away peacefully Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. Born October 8, 1948, in Abbeville, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Monroe Simpson, Sr. and Anna Goff Simpson. Doris was an Abbeville High School graduate and retired accountant with 47 years of service at Flexible Technologies. She was an avid Clemson Tiger fan and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member at Rice Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was also preceded in death by her daughter Jerri Smith. Survivors include Deanna Smith (Reggie); grandsons...

Judy Ann Todd, passed away on November 12, 2023, at the AnMed Medical Center. She was born on June 15, 1945, in Due West, South Carolina to Thomas A Ballard and Hazel B Ballard. Judy will always be remembered for her passion for gardening and her incredible green thumb. She took great pride in growing an array of beautiful tomatoes, okra, and various other vegetables. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Family always held a special place in Judy's heart, and she cherished every moment spent with her loved ones. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, Scotty. Her memory will forever be treasured by her surviving family members and friends. Her...

Mary Ann Craig Link, widow of the Reverend Robert Sumter Link, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at The Clinton Presbyterian Community where she had been a resident since 2020. She was 96. A Christian educator and teacher, she served as Director of Christian Education at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elkins, WV, at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, and briefly at Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church in Abbeville, SC, and taught in public and private schools in Brunswick County, NC, Cheraw, SC, and Floyd County, VA, until her retirement in 1989. Together with her husband of 66 years, she served congregations in Moncks Corner, SC, Chadbourn, NC, Chesterfield, SC, and Floyd, VA. ...

Mary Ann Craig Link, widow of the Reverend Robert Sumter Link, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at The Clinton Presbyterian Community where she had been a resident since 2020. She was 96. A Christian educator and teacher, she served as Director of Christian Education at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elkins, WV, at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, and briefly at Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church in Abbeville, SC, and taught in public and private schools in Brunswick County, NC, Cheraw, SC, and Floyd County, VA, until her retirement in 1989. Together with her husband of 66 years, she served congregations in Moncks Corner, SC, Chadbourn, NC, Chesterfield, SC, and Floyd, VA. ...

Mrs. Virginia "Gin" Wilson Glace, 86, resident of Abbeville, passed away peacefully at her home on October 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

James Royce Thompson, Jr., 80, of 3273 Hwy. 20 husband of Debbie C. Thompson passed away Monday Oct. 2, 2023 at Richard Campbell VA Home in Anderson with his loving family by his side. Known to many as " Jimmy", he was born Nov. 2, 1942 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late James Royce Thompson, Sr. and Inez Hodges Thompson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Hawthorne. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Debbie Crawford Thompson, of the home, a son Russ (Carleen) Thompson of Due West, SC, two grandchildren; Chandler (Anna) Thompson of Greenwood, SC, Reagan Thompson, and a great-granddaughter, Jada Rae Thompson. Jimmy is also survived by a brother, Timothy Thompson, a...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Name for heading: Virginia McCarley Virginia Alexander McCarley, 92, resident of Hwy. 71 wife of the late James Allen McCarley passed away Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023 at The Hospice House and Palliative Care in Greenwood, SC. with her loving family by her side. She was born April 14, 1931 in Lowndesville, SC a daughter to the late George Pierce Alexander and Janie Virginia Waters Alexander. Virginia retired from Bigelow-Sanford Rocky River Plant as a spinner with over 36 years of service. After she retired, she took care of her daughter Martha McCarley Moore until her death in May 1994 of cancer. Virginia was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church for over 50...

Dateline: Anderson, SC Robert "Don" Davis, 79, passed away Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 at Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.

Jerri Dunneah Smith, 54, resident of 75 Watts Rd. passed away peacefully Thursday Aug. 24, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of Doris Simpson Smith and the late Alan W. Smith. Jerri was a waitress for years at The Village Grill where she had a loyal contingent of customers for her dedicated service of excellence. She later was the office manager and bookkeeper for Boggero's Septic Tank of Greenwood, SC. Jerri was a loving and free- spirited person who had a love for life. She especially loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all. Survivors include: Her mother Doris Simpson Smith of...

Anderson, SC Milton Allen Hagen. 74, resident of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday August 21, 2023, at his home. Born in Abbeville, he was a son of the late Robert Allen Hagen and Bertie Mae Loner Hagen. Milton was a diehard Clemson fan and an avid golfer. He and his brothers, Andy and Bob, were founders of the "Cousins, In-Laws, Out-laws, and Branch Kin Annual Golf Tournament; 2023 being its 16th year. Milton was also the manager of First Credit in Abbeville. Survivors include his 'Darlin' Shirley Lance, a son, Kevin Hagen (Leanne) and a daughter, Jenna Weis (Wes); one sister, Marsha Patterson (Wayne), and 2 brothers, Andy Hagen (Joan) of Morganton NC, and Bob Hagen of Beaufort, SC;...

Jerry Lee Knight, 68, resident of 110 Rosemont Drive husband of Glenda Knight passed away peacefully Tuesday Aug. 15, 2023 at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Dorothy Coursey Knight and the late Dewey Knight. Jerry was a retired route salesman for Sara Lee Bakery. Survivors in include: His beloved wife Glenda Ann McNeil Knight of the home; his mother Dorothy Knight; a son Jarred Knight (Amanda) of Greenwood, SC; a daughter Hayley Adams (Christopher) of Greenwood, SC; two brothers Ray Knight of Greenwood, SC and Michael Knight of Greenwood, SC; a sister Sandra Lotheridge of Ware Shoals, SC; three grandchildren Cailyn Coffman, Ava Grace Knight and Kyndal Knight. A...

Mary Elizabeth Hurt, 85, resident of 120 Caldwell Dr., McCormick, SC, wife of the late James Bryant Hurt, passed away Tuesday July 11, 2023, in North Augusta, SC. She was the daughter of the late Benjamiin Franklin White and Mary Frances Hunter White. Mary attended Lander University where she received her BSN in Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 35 years. Mary was the original founder of Hurt Realty. She was a real estate broker for 34 years. Mary enjoyed living on the lake and spending time with her family. Mary was previously a member of McCormick First Baptist Church. She is currently a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church, in North Augusta, SC. In addition to her husband and...

Shirley Harmon Ware went home on Angels wings on July 6, 2023. A memorial service celebrating her life, will be held at Honea Path Presbyterian Church, 106 Church St., Honea Path, SC at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 preceding the service. Memorials may be made to: Honea Path Presbyterian Church, 106 Church St., Honea Path, SC 29654. Shirley was born to Jesse T. and Bonnie Steele Harmon on October 16, 1935, in West Columbia, South Caroliina. As a child, she loved new adventures and even traveled alone, by train, to visit her great aunt and uncle in a nearby town, while under the watchful eye of her great uncle who worked for the...

Dateline: West Columbia Name for heading: Shirley Harmon Ware Shirley Harmon Ware went home on Angels wings on July 6, 2023. A memorial service celebrating her life, will be held at Honea Path Presbyterian Church, 106 Church St., Honea Path, SC at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 preceding the service. Memorials may be made to: Honea Path Presbyterian Church, 106 Church St., Honea Path, SC 29654. Shirley was born to Jesse T. and Bonnie Steele Harmon on October 16, 1935, in West Columbia, South Carolina. As a child, she loved new adventures and even traveled alone, by train, to visit her great aunt and uncle in a nearby town, while...

John Francis Clark, Sr., 70, resident of 594 Turtleback Trail husband of Mary Simmons Clark passed away Monday May 8, 2023 at his home. Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Edgar Rufus Clark, Sr. and Melda McCombs Clark. John is survived by: his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Simmons Clark, and his two sons, John Francis Clark, Jr. (Crystal) and William Simmons Clark (Beccah), a sister Melinda Clark Gray (Sandy) along with three grandchildren, Lauren (10), Kevin (7), and Cooper (3). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edgar R. Clark, Jr. and a nephew, Craig Williams Clark. A Celebration of John's life will be conducted Thursday May 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the...

Dateline: Waterloo, SC John Clark, 70, husband of Mary Simmons Clark passed away Monday May 8, 2023 at his home. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Dateline: Abbeville, SC William "David" Bannister, 68, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023 at his home. Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Bannister family.

Virginia Smith Sides, 98, resident of The Presbyterian Home of Clinton, SC passed away Monday April 24, 2023 at The Presbyterian Home. Born in Fairview, NC she was a daughter of the late Daniel Alexander Smith and Ruby Ellen Brooks Smith. Virginia Sides lived a full and varied life: at six feet tall, she was a standout women's basketball player in high school, and played semi-professional ball for a short period of time after graduation. She was a runner up to Miss Monroe (NC) in the early 1940s. During World War II, she worked in Civil Service in Daytona Beach, FL and Bridgeport, CT, where she was a gauge inspector for B-17 and B-29 bombers. After raising her children, she worked at...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Name for heading: Cynthia Lyons Cynthia Lyons, 67, resident of 407 Magazine St. passed away Sunday April 23, 2023 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.

William Benjamin "Bennie" Snipes, Sr., 72, resident of 540 Old Vienna Rd. husband of Sherry Sorrow Snipes passed away Monday April 10, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late William Franklin Snipes and Ella Boland Snipes. Bennie was a retired Rural Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed life and having fun. He also enjoyed going to auctions. He was a faithful member of Congregational Holiness Church. Survivors are: His beloved wife Sherry Sorrow Snipes of the home; two sons Ben Snipes (Sharon) of Abbeville, SC and Jonathan Snipes (Anna) of Abbeville, SC; one daughter Krista Snipes of Abbeville, SC; one...

Dateline: Greenwood, SC Susie Berry Wilson, 90, former resident of Greenwood and then living with her son and daughter-in-law in Raleigh, NC, passed away in their home on Saturday, April 8, 2023, after a short illness. Born in Rome, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Enfield Berry and Margaret Smith Berry. She had one sibling, the late James Smith Berry who lived in Coulee Dam, WA. Susie grew up in Summerville, GA, and graduated from Summerville High School in 1950 and then Business School in Rome. She moved to Abbeville, SC, in the mid-50's to work at Rocky River Mills in Calhoun Falls. There she met her future husband, Frank. They were married on March 21, 1959. Susie was...