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Caroline Campbell Prince, 89, resident of 1232 Hwy. 81 North formerly of the Nation Community widow of Golden S. Prince passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Abbeville, SC she was a daughter of the late Ernest Campbell and Cleo Wansley Campbell. She was twice married first to the late Cecil Stuart, Sr. She was a retired employee of Abbeville Shirt Plant. She was a member of Solid Rock Church. Caroline enjoyed doing Cross Word Puzzles and sitting on her porch listening to the wind chimes. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include: two sons Cecil Stuart, Jr. and Ernest M. Stuart; a sister Geneva Hart;...

Danny Earl Turner, 67, resident of 147 Rachel's Way husband of Janet Hanlon Turner passed away at his home Wednesday May 11, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Born in Lanett, AL he was a son of the late Curtis Turner, Sr. and Rachel Johns Turner. Danny was a retired Computer Engineering/ Telecommunications Operator. He was a member of First Christian Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. He was a veteran having served in the US Marines. Danny was a big Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Braves fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends but the apple of his eye where his grandchildren. Survivors include: His beloved wife of 36 years Janet Hanlon Turner of the home; his...

Dateline: Hodges, SC Danny Turner, 67, resident of 147 Rachel's Way husband of Janet Turner passed away peacefully Wednesday May 11, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home .

Barbara Ann McCurry Turpin, 68, wife of Jerry Turpin passed away Tuesday May 3, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC with her loving family by her side. Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Carl Harry McCurry and Geneva Williams McCurry. Barbara was a retired lunchroom attendant with Starr Elementary School. She was a member of Lowndesville Pentecostal Holiness Church where she taught Sunday School and led the singing in the church. Barbara loved to make cakes for family and friends. She also enjoyed camping, going to the beach and fishing but the apple of her eye and her most enjoyment was spent with her grandboys. Survivors include: her beloved husband of 49 years Jerry...

Barbara Ann McCurry Turpin, 68, wife of Jerry Turpin passed away Tuesday May 3, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC with her loving family by her side. Born in Abbeville, on June 11, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Carl Harry McCurry and Geneva Williams McCurry. Barbara was a retired lunchroom attendant at Starr Elementary School. She was a member of Lowndesville Pentecostal Holiness Church where she taught Sunday School and led the singing in the church. She loved to make cakes for family and friends. Barbara enjoyed Camping, going to the beach, and fishing but the apple of her eye was spending time with her grandboys. Survivors include: her beloved husband of 49 years Jerry...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Barbara McCurry Turpin, 68, wife of Jerry Turpin passed away Tuesday May 3, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Claire Teresa Cumming, 94, formerly of Iva, SC widow of Alexander David Cumming passed away April 3, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC. Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia she was a daughter of the late Leo J. Sullivan and Katherine McDougald Sullivan. A Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM Monday April 11, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jacob Joseph officiating. The burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Claire may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, PO Box 812 Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be made to the Cumming family by visiting www.chandlerjacksonfh.com The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Claire Teresa Cumming, 94, widow of Davis Cumming passed away Sunday April 3, 2022 in Seneca, SC. at Cottingham Hospice House.

Miyuki Shibata Thomas, 97, widow of George Thomas, Jr. passed away Thursday March 10, 2022 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Aomori, Japan a daughter of the late Toshio Shibata and Miya Yokota Shibata. Survivors include: her daughter Vivian Warren (Ernest) of Starr, SC; a son Ray Thomas (Teresa) of Iva, SC; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Sylvia Garnto and two sisters Kimie Shibata and Metsuyo Shiratori, Funeral services will be Monday March 14, 2022 at Smyrna United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM. The visitation will be from 12 till 1:00 PM at the church prior to services. The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation...

Jedediah "Jed" Andrew Smith, 30 was called home on February 23, 2022 at his home in Watford City, ND. Originally from Abbeville, SC he was born at Abbeville County Memorial Hospital May 15, 1991 to Andy Smith and Theresa Gale Mabry, of Abbeville. Jed graduated from Abbeville High School in 2009. He worked as a Welder/Fitter/Fabricator until 2011 when nature called. He traveled to Livingston, Montana where he secured a job with Black Otter Outfitters as a hunting guide. In 2014, Jed set out on his own journey leading him to Watford City, ND where embarked on a career in the oil fields. He was employed by Panther as a Pressure Tester for 6 years. He was introduced to hunting & outdoors...

Vester Gene Gable, 81, resident of 29 Troy Rd. widower of Emma Sue Partain Gable passed away peacefully Wednesday Feb. 23, 2022 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. Vester was a retired mechanic having worked for Pirelli Cable for over 35 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he was involved in all church activities. He was also in the Harry Powell Sunday School Class. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being outdoors. He was also a member of the Bethia Volunteer Fire Dept. Survivors are: two sons: Aaron and Terry Gable both of Abbeville, SC; his extended family Belinda Sellers and Kevin and Devon Sellers. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday Feb. 27,...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Vester Gable resident of 29 Troy Rd. widower of Emma Sue Partain Gable passed away Wednesday Feb. 23, 2022 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.

Dr. Leon Edwin Thompson passed peacefully in the arms of the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Patricia Foster Thompson on January 15, 2022. He was 86 and retired with his bride to Abbeville after serving the Lord by ministering to many United Methodist congregations in Georgia and South Carolina. Born on March 28, 1935, in Timmonsville SC where he finished high school as Valedictorian and played football and basketball. He loved scouting and reached the highest achievement as an Eagle Scout. Dr. Thompson graduated from Wofford College with membership in Phi Beta Kappa. In 1960 he received his Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University where he...

Dr. Leon Edwin Thompson passed peacefully in the arms of the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Patricia Foster Thompson on January 15, 2022. He was 86 and retired with his bride to Abbeville after serving the Lord by ministering to many United Methodist congregations in Georgia and South Carolina. Born on March 28, 1935, in Timmonsville SC where he finished high school as Valedictorian and played football and basketball. He loved scouting and reached the highest achievement as an Eagle Scout. Dr. Thompson graduated from Wofford College with membership in Phi Beta Kappa. In 1960 he received his Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University where he...

Abbeville, SC Rev. Leon Thompson, 86, husband of Patti Thompson passed away Saturday Jan. 15, 2022 at NHC in Greenwood, SC Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.

Chief G. Mason Speer, Jr., 79, resident of 313 Wilewood Rd. husband of Connie Yeargin Speer passed away peacefully Friday at Self Regional Healthcare, Born April 19, 1942 he was a son of the late G. Mason Speer, Sr. and Mary Shaw Gilliam Speer. Mason was a 1960 graduate of Abbeville High School, where he played offensive and defensive line for Coach Tommy Hite, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Lander College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Mason worked with South Carolina National Bank in Greenwood and Abbeville for 18 years, where he managed the Abbeville Branch the last years. After working for bank, he went to work with Reithhoffer's Amusement and Entertainment as...

John Alan Waldrop, 67, resident of 430 Noble Drive husband of Gail Botts Waldrop passed away Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021 at NHC Assisted Living in Greenwood, SC. Born in Laurens, SC he was a son of the late Arthur Lee Waldrop and Amanda Mae Saxon Waldrop. John was a graduate of Abbeville High School Class of 1972. John was formerly the Manager of Sharpe's Formal Wear in Greenwood, SC. He was self employed and was the Owner and Operator of The Veranda Caf? for many years best known for his homemade Chicken Corn Chowder. John was a member of the South Carolina Barbecue Association and was a certified Show Judge. He was probably best known as the lead singer of the famous group Brass Town Ball as...

Grace Arant Bowen Utsey, 104, resident of Abbeville Nursing Home widow of Earl Utsey, Jr. passed away Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021. Grace was twice married first to the late Paul K. Bowen, Sr. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Shedrick and Allye Bullock Arant. Grace attended the City schools of Ashville, NC where she lived with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Williams. During her years in Asheville she was a member of a youth orchestra and was First Chair in the Violin Section. She attended Lander College and Draughton Business College, majoring in Business. She held positions with the Auto Finance Company in Greenwood and Charlotte, NC; was a private secretary to the...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Grace Bowen Utsey, 104, resident of Abbeville Nursing Home passed away Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021 at Abbeville Area Medical Center. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.

Ann Cox Barnes, 98, resident of Abbeville Nursing Home widow of Samuel Henry Barnes passed away Thursday Nov. 25, 2021 at Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born in Walhalla, SC she was a daughter of the late Bunnie Cox and Bertha Mattison Cox. Ann was a retired textile employee with Milliken Textiles. She was a Charter Member of Southside Baptist Church where she was a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. She was also a former member of the Abbeville Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include: three daughters Betty Scott of Abbeville, SC, Faye Hall (Joe) of Greenville, SC and Peggy Price of Columbia, SC; one sister Violet Chatos of...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Ruth Franks Hall, 89, passed away Sunday Nov. 21, 2021 at her home. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home.