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06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Laura Purser Busbee

Laura Purser Busbee, 65, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton. She was born October 15, 1960 in Abbeville to the late Mike Purser and Peggy Hawkins Purser.

Laura was employed with the former Milliken & Company – Sharon Plant (now Sage Automotive Interiors) for many years. One her greatest joys was her role as a loving grandmother. She cherished her family deeply, and found companionship with her beloved fur baby CoCo. Laura was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Abbeville. She will be fondly remembered by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Laura is survived by her children, Jonah Busbee and Jolee Beth Busbee; sisters, Kerry P. Wilson of Columbia and Carol Purser of West Columbia; three grandchildren, Jase Hall, Zola Busbee, and Brodie Lee Busbee; father of her children, Lee Busbee; and beloved fur baby, CoCo Busbee.

Honoring Laura’s wishes, there will be no services held.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Calhoun Falls Chapel is assisting the Busbee family.

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06/04/2026

Stephen Mark Campbell

Stephen “Mark” Campbell, 61, of Jasper, GA, adored husband of Angela Turner Campbell, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home. He was born March 31, 1965 in Abbeville, SC to Brenda Jordan Campbell and the late Joseph Ralph Campbell.

Mark graduated from Calhoun Falls High School, Class of 1983, and earned his Ph.D. from Capella University, Class of 2013. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After the Navy, Mark began his law enforcement career as a Deputy with Abbeville County and eventually retiring as a Master Deputy from Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Mark later retired from CSX railroad where he was a Conductor and then a Conductor Trainer.

His interests extended beyond his career to his numerous hobbies, which included farming, beekeeping, and caring for horses and various animals. More than anything else, he treasured the time spent with his Angela, their children, and grandchildren. They enriched his life beyond measure and he loved them unconditionally with all of his heart.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by their son, Stephen Mark Campbell II and his brother, Gregg Campbell.

Mark is survived by his wife of 37 years, Angela, of the home; his mother, Brenda, of Calhoun Falls; two sons, Joe Campbell (Katy) and Turner Campbell (Kayla); and three grandchildren, Finn Vose, Ben Campbell, and Hazel Campbell who is expected in August.

The family will receive friends 1:30PM-2:30PM, Saturday, June 5, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home, Calhoun Falls Chapel, 526 E Savannah St., Calhoun Falls, SC. Funeral services will begin at 3:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Scotty Willoughby and Rev. Derwood Perkins officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Mark, may be sent to the Lowndesville Pentecostal Holiness Church, PO Box 27, Lowndesville, SC 29659.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Calhoun Falls Chapel is assisting the Campbell family.

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06/02/2026

Nancy Elizabeth Tollison

Nancy E. Tollison, 77, of Abbeville, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 1, 2026. Born in Abbeville to the late Dillard L. Madden and Mary Frances Sutherland Ferguson, Nancy was a lifelong resident of the area.

She attended Abbeville High School and dedicated nearly two decades to Milliken & Company – Sharon Plant before retiring. Nancy was a member of Little Mountain Presbyterian Church and also attended Westside Baptist Church when possible. She cherished spending time with her family, enjoyed cruises, attending festivals and being outdoors. Nancy’s family and community will remember her for her devotion, warmth, and the joy she brought to those around her.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father Glenn ‘Cuz’ Ferguson, and her sisters Barbara Ann Brown and Sara Arnold.

She is survived by her children, Darlene Gilmer and Mike Ashley; her grandchildren, Britney Davis, Vance Ashley, Aiden James Ashley, and Alivia Ashley; her great-grandchildren, Rylan, Reagan, and Rayz; her brother, Reverend George James Long (Betty); her sister, Carolyn Ferguson Crook; her brother-in-law, Reverend Boyd Arnold; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services begin at 2:00PM on Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

The family is at the home.

Memorial contributions in memory of Nancy, may be sent to the Shriners Children’s Greenville, 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Tollison family.

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06/02/2026

David Michael Yoder, Jr.

SCPO David ‘Doc’ Michael Yoder, Jr., RET, US Navy, 86, of Greenwood, husband of Rachel Hall Yoder, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Born on April 10, 1940 in Lancaster, PA, David was the son of the late David Michael Yoder Sr. and Louella Bleacher Tyson.

At the age of 17, with a 5th grade education, David joined the Navy as a Medical Corpsman. At the age of 19, while serving at Portsmouth Naval Base in Virginia, he met a sweet girl who he would marry a month later and set off on an adventure that would last his lifetime. He would rise to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer during his 21-year career that took him and his family to many wonderful places like Trinidad, W.I., Yokohama, Japan, and Sardinia, Italy.

After retiring from the Navy in CT, David became a Nationwide agent then opened and ran Creative Marketing Inc. until his retirement in 2002.

David and his wife lived in his wife’s childhood home in Abbeville SC before designing and building his final home in Hunter’s Creek, Greenwood.

David loved people, singing, laughter and loved telling funny stories. He went toward people in need, was brave, generous, kind, and dependable.

Above all other accomplishments, David was most proud of the family he and his wife, Rachel, created and raised around the world while serving his country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jay, John and George Tyson.

David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rachel, of the home; children, Dodie Yoder Mendal (Gary) of West Hartford CT, David M. Yoder III (Diane) of Greenwood, SC, and Daphne Dristy (Janice) of Manchester, CT; three brothers, Jim, Chuck, and Joe Tyson, two sisters, PeeWee and Sue; three grandchildren, Zoe Anna Mendal, Samuel James Mendal, and Miranda Stephens (Blake); and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Noah.

Inurnment, with full military honors, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2026, in M. J. ‘Dolly’ Cooper Veterans Cemetery Columbarium, 140 Inway Drive, Anderson, SC 29621.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to David’s caregivers, Cynthia, Ms. White, Gwynn, Georgia, and Shameka for their love and care.

The family is at the home.

Memorial contributions, in memory of David, may be sent to:

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) https://help.dav.org.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Yoder family.

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06/02/2026

Margaret "Peggy" Ticehurst

Margaret "Peggy" Ticehurst, 92, of Abbeville, died on May 30, 2026 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Ticehurst family.

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06/01/2026

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

Josephine L. Wilson

Josephine Lewis “Jo” Wilson, 92, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Born on September 25, 1933, in “the Nation” community of Abbeville County, she was the devoted daughter of the late Joe Earl and Rosa Tommie Campbell Lewis and the beloved wife of the late William Boyce Wilson.

Jo graduated from Lowndesville High School, where she discovered her love of mathematics. She continued to expressher passion for math over the years by working for multipleUpstate banks, competing in various bridge clubs and performing notoriously meticulous bookkeeping.

A devout Methodist, Jo lived by Psalms 118:24: “This is a day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” She was amember of both Bells Chapel in the Nation and Main Street United Methodist Church in Greenwood. Jo demonstrated the Lord’s love through her commitment to helping others and served as Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star in Clinton, South Carolina.

Jo’s favorite role was grandmother. “Nannie Jo,” as her granddaughters called her, hosted frequent sleepovers, taught them how to play cards and conquered her fear of flying to travel around the country with them.

Jo was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her four siblings: Dr. Horace Lewis, Frances “Frankie” Lewis Cain, Tobitha Lewis Ellis, and Roy Campbell Lewis.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosann Wilson Jones, and her son-in-law, W. Townes Jones, IV, of Ware Shoals, South Carolina; four granddaughters Gilland, Townes Adair, Isabella, and Campbell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Jo was adored by all who knew her. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her kindness, affability, contagious sense of humor and delicious chocolate pies. They aim to follow the example set by her full, virtuous life.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude for the unwaveringsupport Jo received. They are especially thankful for her faithful caregivers Peggy Drennon and Lottie Drennon Seigler.

A service to celebrate Jo’s life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Bells Chapel, 2540 Flat Rock Road, Abbeville, SC 29620. A reception to greet family and friends will immediately follow in the fellowship hall at Bells.

Memorial contributions in memory of Josephine may be sent to the Bells Chapel Fellowship Hall Fund, 2540 Flat Rock Rd. Abbeville, SC 29620 or to the Main Street United Methodist Church, 211 Main St. North, Greenwood, SC 29646.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Wilson family.

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