All Obituaries

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...

     Julia Ann Martin, 77, passed on Wednesday 09/09/2020 at Arrowhead Nursing Center, Jonesboro, GA. Born in Abbeville County, SC she was the daughter of the late Johnny A. and Carrie Lou Martin.  Julia lived in Georgia where she worked in her own business as a beautician for many years.      Julia is survived by her sons Kirk (Mary) Martin of Jonesboro, GA and Anthony Martin of Greenwood, SC; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. ...

Mr. Willie T. Bolden, 85, passed on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Morningside Assisted Living of Greenwood. He was born to the late Willie and Queen William Bolden. He was formerly married to Shirley Bolden. Mr. Willie T. Bolden served in the U.S. Army for 23 years where he retired. After moving back to Abbeville, Willie worked at Abbeville County Hospital for many years. Mr. Bolden retired as a respiratory therapist.  He is survived by Three sons; Michael (Janet) Bolden of New York,...

On Thursday morning August 6th 2020 an Angel silently came into the ICU of Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood South Carolina. and carried away his soul unto the Lord. To a place where there's no pain, no burdens, no sorrow, and no tears.   Though we are all sad,  we are thankful for the life, the laughs and the memories that he gave and lived among us. If you don’t have a funny story,  a situation, or can repeat one of his famous quotes...

Mr. William Lowery Aiken, 91 of 11549 Heritage Dr., Hampton, GA., passed on August 5, 2020 at his home. Born on December 18, 1928. He was the son of the late Thomas Aiken Sr. and Lillie Bell Belcher Aiken. William was married to the late Sweetie Belle Power Aiken who preceded him in death on May 21, 2020. William enlisted and served honorably in the Army for 25 years. After retiring from the Army, he worked five years as a civil servant and retired again. William and his family lived...

Mr. Moses Morton, 91, of 107 Enwright Lane, Abbeville passed on Wednesday, 8/5/2020 at his home.  He was born on September 1, 1928, he was the son of the late Rockford and Annie Mae Terry Morton.  Moses was the husband of Georgia Mae Aiken of the home.  He retired from CSX (formerly Seaboard Coastline) and he was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church in Hodges. Moses is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mary Tate of Abbeville, Mamie Morton of the home and Michelle C. Morton of...

Mr. Thomas Gray, Jr., 84, of Abbeville, SC passed on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Abbevile Nursing Home where he was a resident. He was born on January 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas “Tom” Gray, Sr. and Rodia Jones Gray. Thomas worked at the Richie Funeral Home as a grave digger for many years. He is survived by one daughter, Phyllisteen Gray Brown of College Park, GA; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a special niece, Doris Starks of Abbeville, SC and...

Willie “Billy” Charles Simmons Jr. age 78, of Abbeville South Carolina died unexpectedly on July 23, 2020 at Self Regional Memorial Hospital. He was born in Augusta, GA., on July 22, 1922 to the late Harriett Wingfield and Willie Charles Simmons Sr. Billy graduated from J.S. Wright High School in 1961. After graduation he went on and worked several places until he retired from Flexible Technologies, Inc. He was an attendee of Johns Creek Baptist Church. Billy was a wonderful...