All Obituaries

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Mr. Milford Norman, Jr., of 103 Meadow Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his home. “Bud” or “Jerry” as he was affectionately called by many, was born in Abbeville, SC to the parentage of Milford Norman, Sr. and the late Vera Gardner Norman on ...

Rodney Winfred Hawthorne, better known as “Stoney, 74, transitioned into his eternal home on June 7, 2026 at Abbeville Medical Center in Abbeville, SC. He was born in Abbeville, SC on November 8, 1951 to the late R. E. and Margaret Hawthorne. Rodney Joined Mt. Lebanon AME Church at an early age. He is a graduate of Dixie High School Class of 1969. Upon graduation, Rodney worked for Flexible Technologies for 39 years. After retirement he rejoined the workforce where he was currently ...

Today, we gather together with hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude as we celebrate the beautiful life of James Emmanuel Waithe Sr. — a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. To know him was to experience strength, wisdom, humor, warmth, and unconditional love. Though our hearts ache in his absence, we thank God for the privilege of having him in our lives and for the legacy of love he leaves behind. Edwin Emmanuel Waithe Sr. was born on August 19, 1939, in ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clarence Christopher Brown, better known as, “Boo-Cat,” who departed this life on May 29, 2026 at the age of 48. Born on June 27, 1977 in Greenwood, SC to Sarah “Juanita” Brown and Clarence Brown. Clarence was a 1997 Graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. After high school he received a Class A Commercial Driver’s Licensure from South Land driving academy in which he traveled the highways for 27 years ...

Carrie Lou London Hughey, 90, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026 peacefully at her home. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the parentage of the late William and Rebecca London. Carrie was a member of Haigler Street Church of Christ. She retired from Milliken after 20 years. Carrie loved to fish and spend time with her family. Carrie leaves to cherish her precious memories one son, Willie (Jenny) Hughey of Abbeville, SC; two daughters, Jackie Martin of the home, Clara Hughey of ...

Juanita (“Nita”) Hazzard Lee, who was also fondly known as “Nana”, was born on March 8, 1950 in Abbeville, South Carolina. Her proud parents were the late Louise Lomax Hazzard and Sanders Hazzard. Nita was the sixth of seven children born to this union. She grew up in Abbeville and enjoyed residing in the Blue Hill Community, which was a close-knit village. Nita attended the public schools in Abbeville, where she was always extremely active in numerous clubs, the ...

In Loving Memory of Geraldine Lucretia Belcher-Strickland Geraldine Lucretia Belcher-Strickland of Calhoun Falls, SC, born October 7, 1963, lovingly known as “Gerri,” entered eternal rest on May 21, 2026, at the age of 62. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and raised in St. Albans, Queens where she attended the public school system. Gerri carried herself throughout life with strength, grace, and dignity. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter Matthew ...

Johnnie Mae Jackson Elmore, affectionately known as "Scooter" by those who loved her, departed this earthly life on Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and grace. Born on December 10, 1950, in Abbeville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson, Sr. and Ida Bell Paul Jackson. Johnnie Mae began attending Shady Grove A.M.E. Church as a child, and her faithful membership continued throughout her life. A proud 1970 ...

Rev. Jo Rossie Covin Jackson, 97, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the parentage of the late Ambrose and Martha McCullogh Ware. Rev. Jackson was a member of Shady Grove AME Church. She graduated from State High School in Abbeville County. From there she met James Covin and married. Together they had three children; late Bernard Covin, Juanita Randolph, and Chauncey Covin. They traveled around the country on military services, ...

Khallid Ozaiah-Sai Smith, 30, transitioned into his eternal home on April 12, 2026, at Abbeville Area Medical Center in Abbeville, South Carolina. He was born on February 16, 1996, in Abbeville, South Carolina, to Carlos Smith and Sophia Bryson. Khallid was a devoted member of The Life Center. He had a deep love for the outdoors, and hunting and fishing were among his greatest passions. A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 2014, Khallid went on to build a career in ...