All Obituaries

William Arthur Hadden, affectionately known as “Booleg,” was born on April 3, 1960 to the late James Hadden, Sr. and the late Bessie McDuffie Hadden. He was a graduate of Abbeville High School in 1980. William was employed at Southern Cash for 14 years, followed by employment at Reelco, Inc. for 39 years until his health declined. He accepted his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was baptized in accordance with the Church of Christ faith. William was preceded in death by both of...

Joann Baskin Brownlee, 84, was born in Abbeville County on August 5, 1939, and transitioned into Glory on March 27, 2024 at the NHC, Healthcare of Laurens, SC. She was the wife of Wallace Brownlee, Sr. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Baskin. Joann was a member of Flat Rock AME Church, Antreville. She was educated at Wright High School in Abbeville, SC. She worked at Reigel Textile Mfg. in Ware Shoals for many years until they closed. She worked at the Abbeville Nursing...

Mother Hattie Beatrice Madison Brown was born on May 16,1941 in McCormick, SC to the late Jack Madison, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Patterson Madison. She attended school locally and graduated from Mims High School. Over the years, she was employed at Abbeville Mills, Flexible Technology and Calvin Klein Manufacturing. Additionally, she was a master chef in the kitchen! She enjoyed cooking and baking cakes for family and friends. Everyone enjoyed Mother Brown’s cooking! Mother Hattie Brown...

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, and friend passed away Thursday, March 15, 2024 at Prisma Health in Greenville, SC. Veronica Denise Marshall Tinch (63), nicknamed NeNe, was born April 27, 1960 in Abbeville, SC to Willie G. Marshall and the late Thomas Marshall. Denise was a devoted founding board member of Tabernacle of Deliverance and Praise in Anderson, SC Denise was educated in Massachusetts until 1976 when she moved back to Abbeville. She graduated from...

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3 Ms. Felicia Rochelle Guillebeaux, better known as “FeFe”, was born on July 4, 1977 to the late Moses and Susie Guillebeaux. Felicia made her transition on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Felicia attended Abbeville public schools. She was a member of Grace Chapel AME Church. Felicia is survived by...

Sallie M. Rayford, 96, of Abbeville, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the home of her grandson. She was a widow of the late Julius Rayford, and the daughter of the late Minnie Elmore and Henry Woody. Sallie leaves to cherish her fond memories two sons, Larry (Ruell) Rayford, Terry (Mary) Rayford both of Abbeville, SC; a granddaughter reared in the home, Michelle (O’Neal) Killingsworth; 16 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren;...

Eddie Clarence Dunlap was born October 17, 1931 in Abbeville, SC to late Luscious, Sr. and Alice Smith Dunlap. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He joined the Shady Grove A.ME. Church in which he served as a life-long member. He loved listening and singing Gospel Music. One of his greatest pleasures on his Christian journey was sharing the stage with his brothers and childhood friends was giving honor and glory to God through song as a member of the Traveling...

Cora Marie Harris, 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Abbeville, SC on May 29, 1938 to the late TC and Janie Walker Harris. She was reared in the home of Daisy Harris. Cora graduated from JS Wright High School. She then pursued a career in Insurance. She was employed with Protective Insurance as an Insurance Claim Adjuster. After many years, she retired and relocated to the home of her niece. Cora leaves...

On June 30, 1931, Tommie Calhoun, Jr. was born to the late Tommie Calhoun Sr. and Janie Calhoun in Abbeville, South Carolina. On February 6, 2024, Tommie departed this life at Richard M Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. Tommie served in the US Army, National Guard, and later worked at CSX Transportation for 29 years. He was a faithful member of Long Cane AME Church where he served as a Steward, Trustee, for many years, a member of the Male Choir, and Graveyard Marker for Long Cane AME Church...

Jamel Wilson James Mullins, 36, the second born of loving parents Stephanie and Kenneth Mullins Sr. transitioned to his new home on January 16, 2024. Jamel was born on January 23, 1987, in Germany while his parents were both serving in the United States Army. During his childhood Jamel grew up in Miami, FL and Abbeville County, SC. Jamel attended and started his early education in Dade County school systems at Golden Glades Elementary where people quickly grew to love and pour into him....