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11/28/2025

Planning a funeral when you’re grieving a loss can be stressful. That’s why planning ahead for funeral wishes is a gift of love for your family – you lift the burden of funeral planning from their shoulders. Check out this article to learn more about helping your family by planning ahead!

Thinking about your funeral can be intimidating, but if you plan ahead for your wishes, you can make a difficult time easier for your family.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a joyful day filled with people you love. And seeing as this is a time for gratitude, what are you most thankful for this year?

11/26/2025

Headed to a potluck? Having family members over for dinner? Check out this article for simple and tasty side dishes that are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers!

From refreshing salads to roasted veggies, we’ve got something here for everyone—and every main course.

11/24/2025

11/23/2025

Jerry Addison

Jerry Addison, 88, of Calhoun Falls, S.C., beloved husband of the late Mary Hill ‘Lib’ Addison, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at Dominion Senior Living of Anderson surrounded by his two daughters. Born in Anderson, S.C., he was the son of the late William Homer and Dolly Shaw Addison.

Mr. Addison dedicated over 40 years of his life to Rocky River Mills, embodying the values of hard work and commitment. His sense of duty extended beyond his profession as he proudly served in the United States Navy, a testament to his character and dedication to his country.

Music was the thread that wove through the fabric of Jerry’s life. From his early childhood through the years of adulthood, he found profound joy in the melodies of country and gospel music. Whether strumming his guitar, attending the Grand Ole Opry, or crafting tapes for his family, Jerry’s love for music brought light and happiness to those around him.

In celebrating the life of Jerry Addison, we remember a man of integrity, passion, and unwavering love for his family and music. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In addition to her parents, and his wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Forrest Addison, Connie Addison, Retha Brown, Willie Grace Lawton, Joyce Powell and his twin sister, Jean Lewis Hudson.

Mr. Addison is survived by his two daughters, Jean Perkins (Rev. Derwood Perkins) of Columbus, OH and Denise Addison (Cheryl Basel) of East Bridgewater, MA; two granddaughters, Lauren Henderson (Rev. Danny Henderson) of Santee, CA and Rev. Kayla Beck (Robbie) of Monroe, GA; four great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Audrey Henderson, Andy and River Beck.

The family will receive friends 11:00AM - 12:00Noon, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home, Calhoun Falls Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 12:00Noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Derwood Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Jerry, may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28207; or City View Community Church, 9320 Willowgrove Ave., Santee CA 92071

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 Addison family.

View Jerry Addison's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/23/2025

Wishing the Happiest of Birthdays to the one that keeps the office straight and makes it all happen! Nancy the entire staff of Harris Funeral Home appreciates all that you do. Hope you enjoy your day!

11/21/2025

When you’re grieving, the last thing you need is added stress. While Thanksgiving brings a lot of wonderful things, it can also add more to your to-do list. To help you keep things simple while you’re grieving, check out these 7 ways to decrease your Thanksgiving stress!

Are you grieving this Thanksgiving? To keep things simple, check out these 7 ways to decrease Thanksgiving stress during times of grief.

11/19/2025

Letters from important figures, a reel of film, and an Academy Award… what do these all have in common? They’re all in the TIMES Archives! Click the link below to explore these and other artifacts from the archives.

The Zapruder film, a note from Martin Luther King, the first TIME logo, and more

11/18/2025

Javier Macias Oñate

Javier Macias Oñate, 75, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Esperanza Alvarez, died Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home. Born February 9, 1950 in San Jose de la Paz, Jalisco, Mexico, he was the son of the late Febronio Oñate and Maria Macias Oñate.

After years of devoted service in the mechanics industry, Javier retired as an accomplished entrepreneur in business, leaving a lasting impact on those who worked with him and benefitted from his guidance and mentorship.

Javier is survived by his wife of 52 years, Esperanza; six children, Javier Oñate, Jr., Gilbert Oñate (Marie), Maria Isabel Caballer (Richard), Esmeralda Vandessppoll (Nevin), Andres Oñate (Melisa) and Marisol Arellano (Sergio); seven siblings, Elva Montes (Jose), Francisco Oñate (Armida), Celia Cordero (Jose), Berta Ayala (Rigoberto), Juan Oñate (Digna), Antonio Oñate (Megan) and Hector Oñate (Raquel); sixteen grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.

Javier leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come, a testament to a life well-lived and a spirit that will never be forgotten.

The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home, 302 N. Main St. Abbeville, SC. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Oñate will be 2:00PM, Monday, November 24, 2025,. at Harris Funeral Home. A reception will follow at The Terrace, 137 Highland Terrace, Abbeville, SC 29620. A private family burial will be in the Oñate Family Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Onate, may be sent to the North Anderson Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Building Fund, 3551 N. Hwy 81, Anderson, SC 29621.

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 Oñate family.

View Javier Macias Oñate's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/14/2025

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11/14/2025

We understand that putting together a eulogy for a loved one can be a daunting task. As you begin to write the eulogy, check out these guidelines that can help you avoid common mistakes.

Writing a eulogy is a big task! While there's no set way to create a eulogy, here are a few things to avoid.