All Obituaries

On July 16, 1937, George Archie Calhoun was born to Tommie Calhoun Sr. and Janie Calhoun in Abbeville, South Carolina. On January 14, 2023, George departed this life at home with loved ones. George served in the US Army, later worked as a postal carrier in Evanston, Illinois for a number of years, and then moved back to Abbeville, South Carolina. He was a faithful member of Long Cane AME Church where he served as a Trustee for some years, a member of the Male Choir, Usher Board, and an Armor...

Donald Leonard Thomas, Sr. received his angel wings and passed through heaven’s gate into the waiting arms of the Lord on January 12, 2023.  First born of Charles and DeLois, Donald began his earthly journey on September 29, 1949, in Bluefield, WV. While he grew up attending John Stewart United Methodist Church in Bluefield and was baptized at an early age, Donald’s faith was strong throughout the years, and he enjoyed engaging with just about everyone he met with his...

Shona Elaine Belton, 48, of 9 Lanford Drive, Greenville, was born October 26, 1974, in Abbeville, SC. She was the daughter of the late, David V. Belton Sr. and Martha Belton. Shona went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2022. Shona was a graduate of Abbeville High School Class of 1992, and graduated from Forrest College with a degree in Phlebotomy. She worked as a Senior Tax Preparer at Business and Such Accounting Firm of Greenville, SC. At an early age, Shona was baptized at...

Ms. Shirley Sue Grant Walker, 67, of 1261 Watts Road, Abbeville, SC passed at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Abbeville County on March 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Margie Gray Grant. Shirley was a member of Shady Grove A.M.E. Church where she served as missionary president, usher and formerly as a finance committee member. Shirley retired from the Department of Social Services of McCormick Co. as a Case Supervisor. She is survived by her son,...

Ms. Lisa Rena Aiken, 55, of Mt. Lebanon Road, Donalds, SC, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2022, at her residence. Lisa was born in Abbeville County to the late Lem and Clara Morton Aiken. She joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church at an early age. Lisa graduated from Dixie High School in Due West, SC, the class of 1985. Lisa also attended USC/Aiken in Aiken, SC. Lisa was a member of the Lay Organization, Missionary Society, and a Board Member of the Mental Health America of Abbeville...

Tiara Shakeima Johnson, 26, passed on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Born on May 22, 1996, to the late Jessie Johnson and Johnnie Ruth Enwright, Tiara grew up in Abbeville, attended school in Abbeville and was a 2014 graduate of Abbeville High School. Tiara was a member of New Faith Presbyterian Church and a cook at the Stop-A-Mint in Abbeville. Tiara leaves to cherish her memories, a spouse, Deshawna Johnson of Calhoun Falls, SC; God parents, Tara Johnson and Nakeo Willis of Abbeville, SC, a...

Ms. Doris Jean Brooks, 66, of 1381 Secession Street Extension, Abbeville, SC, passed on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her home. She is survived by two sons, one brother, and four sisters.  No services are scheduled at this time. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Hattie Ruth Tisdale, 72, passed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in Easley South Carolina. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina on January 01, 1950. Hattie was the daughter of the late George Dawson, Sr. and Alonie Miller Dawson. Hattie attended the public schools of Abbeville, and she attended Valley Brook of Piedmont, SC. As an adult, Hattie worked and lived in Greenville, SC. She Married Robert V. Tisdale, Sr. of Greenville, SC. She was retired from Safety Components in Greenville, SC. She...

Edith Ramey, 87, was born in Abbeville, SC on July 22, 1935 to the late Allen and Phoebe(Brown) Ramey. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Edith was next to the youngest of 20 siblings. She was preceded  in death by her beloved daughter Rebecca Ann Ramey and her parents Allen and Phoebe Ramey. Nine brothers; Walter, Willie Joe, Daniel (Dan), Woodrow, Solomon(ST), Ishmell (Mel), Henderson, Willie Allen and Leroy(LR) Ramey. Ten sisters;...

Mr. James Albert Jordan, 86, took his eternal rest early on Wednesday morning October 19, 2022, at Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville County on February 1, 1936. James was the son of the late Joseph Wright and Georgia Smith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Fannie Williams. James was a member of Mt. Clement C.M.E. Church and worked for many years at a poultry plant in Elberton, GA., before retiring. He is survived by his loving wife, Isabelle Starks Jordan of Abbeville...