All Obituaries

                              Honoring Schawanna’s Life     “The Lord bless thee and keep thee: The Lord made His face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee.”      Numbers 6:24 and 25   Angie was born on August 5, 1969 and she accepted her wings on February 16, 2021 at her residence.  She was a native New Yorker; born and raised in Brooklyn.  Angie...

Alberta Mae George 77, passed on Feb. 5, 2021 at her home. She was born in Red Springs, North Carolina to the late Hayse Love and Alberta Williams Love.   She graduated from R.B. Dean High School in Maxton, North Carolina and moved to New York to continue her education. She enrolled in beauty school to become a cosmetologist. While attending school Alberta would frequently go to “One Stop Party Shop Catering'', to order a cheeseburger and a soft drink. At the...

Mr. Sylvester Woods, 80, of 1225 Watts Road, Abbeville, SC passed on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Greenwood.  Born in Abbeville on January 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Lessie Woods and the late Sylvester McGowan.   Sylvester was the husband of Thelma G. Woods of the home and he a member of Grace Chapel AME Church.  He worked as a brick mason before retirement and he also served in the U.S. Army.      He is survived by...

Mr. Thomas “Jack” Dunlap, 79, of 1535 Cedar Spring Road, Abbeville passed on Sunday, 01/24/2021 at Abbeville Area Medical Center.  Born on August 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Lucious Dunlap, Sr. and Alice Mae Smith Dunlap.  Jack was a founding member and lead singer of the Traveling Harmonizers gospel group.  Jack was the owner and operator of the Blue Dot and was a member of Shady Grove AME Church.  He also served in the U.S. Army. Jack is survived...

Mr. James M. “Sweet Pea” Pressley, 62, of Atlanta, GA passed on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Emory Midtown Hospital, Atlanta, GA.  Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Norris Odell and Allie Mae Crawford and the late James M. Pressley, Sr. He was educated in the Abbeville County Public School system and he served his country honorably in the United States Army.  James was a member of Little Mountain AME Church. He is survived by his sisters, Sarah...

     Pastor Johnny Eugene Chiles was the son of Philson Turner and Bertha Chiles Morton.  He was born on February 24, 1959. On Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:37 pm, Johnny left us to go stand before his maker, Lord and Savior, King Jesus to receive his crown (James 1:12).      He was the Pastor and co-founder of The Life Center.  He was affectionately known as “Pop” and stood as a spiritual father to many sons and daughters of the...

  Ms. Judy Elane Sherard Gary, 69, peacefully entered eternal rest at 3:28 PM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hospice of the Piedmont, Greenwood, SC.  She was born in Abbeville, SC on September 17, 1951 to the late Walter Sherard, Sr. and Alice Mary Ray Sherard.  After the death of her mother, Judy and her siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents, the late Wesley and Anniese M. Ray.  Judy was a homemaker and was the widow of the late John Lewis Gary and she...

Elease Cobb Martin, 87 of 185 George Alewine Road, Due West, SC passed on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Abbeville County on September 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late will and Cleolar Liddell Cobb. She was married to the late Eddie Eugene Martin. Elease worked and retired from J.P. Stevens Plant. She was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church where she served as an usher, a choir member, on the missionary board and church...

 Shirley Ann Watson     Shirley Ann Watson, 65, of 3000 Highland Parkway, Smyrna, GA passed on September 24, 2020 at her home. A native of Abbeville, Shirley was born on March 24, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Douglas and Eddie Ruth Martin Gray. Shirley was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church, Abbeville SC and worked and retired from Lockheed Credit Union, Atlanta, GA.   Shirley is survived by her son, Ralph Watson, Jr. of the home; two grandchildren, Niya...

Honoring Betty’s Life        Betty Jean Pressley, affectionately known as “Betty Ann”, was born on September 14,1953.  She was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Ernest) Baskin and the late L.G. Mills.  She departed this earthly life early Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020.  Betty received her education experience in Abbeville County public school system.  She was employed at Calhoun Falls Resident Care for many years and...