Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
JoAnn Brock Ramsey
Jul 31, 2026
JoAnn Brock Ramsey, 70, of Donalds, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services are assisting the Ramsey family.
Mary Ellen Hochstetler
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Ellen Hochstetler, 85, of Abbeville, SC, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Salome Byler Yoder.
Preceded in death by her parents, four brothers—David Yoder, stillborn brother Samuel Yoder, Floyd Yoder, and Andy Yoder—two sisters, Barbara Yoder and Alma (Yoder) Hertzler,...
Frankie Krech Reese
Jul 29, 2026
Frankie Krech Reese, 86, of McCormick, SC, wife of the late Roy Reese, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. Arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.
Earlene Spearman Milford
Jul 29, 2026
Earlene Milford, 85, passed away peacefully after a long and well-lived life devoted to her faith, her family, and serving others. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and joyful praise that touched countless lives.
From an early age, music was one of God's greatest gifts to Earlene. Growing up, she sang with her two sisters, known as The Spearman...
Nelle McMahan
Jul 27, 2026
Nelle McGill McMahan, 101, wife of the late Jack McMahan of Belton died at NHC Anderson Monday July 27, 2026.
She was born in Anderson County and was the daughter of the late James and Nellie McClellan McGill. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. She was the oldest member at Eastview and a member of Eastview’s widow group.
She is...
Susan Anne Erhardt
Jul 25, 2026
Susan Anne Erhardt, 76, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her home. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Erhardt family.
Robert H. 'Bob' Wildes
Jul 21, 2026
Robert H. ‘Bob’ Wildes, 84, of Greenwood, SC, husband of the late Linda ‘Fay’ Page Wildes, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home. He was born in Brentwood, NH to the late Harry S. and Violet ‘Ada’ Sheys Wildes.
A proud 1962 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Bob cherished his alma mater and remained an enthusiastic Gamecock fan...
Joseph E. 'Joey' Ferguson
Jul 19, 2026
Joseph E. 'Joey' Ferguson, 48, of Abbeville, SC, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born on June 13, 1978, in Anderson, SC to the late Albert 'Pat' and Martha Rogers Ferguson.
Joey was a 1997 graduate of Dixie High School. After graduating, he worked in the textile industry, and most recently for LaFrance Fabrics. A few...
Wesley L Griffith
Jul 12, 2026
Wesley Lamar Griffith, 68, of Abbeville, died Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Clinton, SC to the late Jessie K. and Margaret Bryant Griffith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Crenshaw.
Wesley is survived by his sister, Rebecca Lingefelt (Ronald) of Abbeville.
To honor his wishes,...
Earl Lee Madeline
Jul 11, 2026
Earl Lee Madeline, 83, of the Savannah Lakes community, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in McCormick, SC.
Born in Attica, Michigan, Earl was the son of the late Augustine P. and Vera Willin Madeline. He was a 1961 graduate of Imlay City High School and began his professional career at the Lapeer County Bank. He...
Anna Taylor Hauver
Jul 11, 2026
Anna Taylor Hauver, 94, of McCormick, SC., wife of the late Walworth D. Hauver, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Cranston, RI, to the late Benjamin and Jennie Berggren Taylor on August 23, 1931, about a month shy of her 95th birthday.
On December 8, 1951, Anna married Walworth D. Hauver...
Mary Alewine Byers
Jul 7, 2026
Mary Alewine Byers, 72, of Ridgeville, SC, wife of Rev. Dr. Lloyd C. Byers, Jr., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at her home. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Rev. James R. and Juanita Todd Alewine.
Mary was a 1971 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. She continued her education...
Pamela Kay Spence
Jul 5, 2026
Pamela Kay Spence, 77, of Due West, SC, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1949 in Marshalltown, IA to the late Robert Earl and Maxine Eash Spence.
A 1967 graduate of West Sioux High School in Hawarden, IA, she furthered her education at Western Iowa Technical College in Sioux City,...
Barbara June Reese
Jul 4, 2026
Barbara June Reese of Abbeville, SC, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 85. Mrs. Reese was a 1960 graduate of South High School in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to Abbeville in 1974. She was the daughter of the late Leo Wells and Ruth Smith Wells.
Barbara found great joy in creating a warm and welcoming home....
Susan 'Melanie' Pittman
Jul 1, 2026
Susan ‘Melanie’ Clarke Pittman, 76, of the Savannah Lakes Community, wife of Daniel C. ‘Dan’ Pittman, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the hospice house in Greenwood, SC. She was born on August 16, 1949 in Campbellsville, KY to the late Dorsey and Nadine Hedgespeth Clarke.
Melanie began her professional career as a nurse, offering compassionate care to those in need....
Leon E. 'Lee' Sautter
Jun 30, 2026
Leon E. ‘Lee’ Sautter, 91, of Greenwood, SC, husband of Beverly RoJohn Sautter, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his home. He was born in Zieglerville, PA to the late Russell K. and Myrtle Keiser Sauter.
Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army. He devoted his professional career as a telecommunications technician. Lee began his career at Western...
Marsha Gaines Hartsfield
Jun 29, 2026
Marsha Gaines Hartsfield, 84, of Abbeville, wife of the late Andrew 'Earl' Hartsfield, died peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 29, 1941 in Birmingham, AL to the late Thomas Ervin and Lucille Dellinger Gaines.
A 1960 graduate of Abbeville High School and devoted member of Abbeville First Baptist Church where she was baptized...
Mary Page Harrison
Jun 29, 2026
Mary Page Harrison, 79, of Abbeville, beloved wife of the late George Wayne Harrison, died Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born in Abbeville on September 2, 1946, to the late Dan and Alberta Simpson Page.
A 1965 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mary was employed in the textile industry. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
Birdie Brown
Jun 28, 2026
Our beloved ‘Memom’, Birdie Brown, wife of Carroll ‘C’ Brown, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2026. The service will be on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 3:00PM at First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions, in memory of Birdie, may be sent to First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2107 Mount Moriah Road, Greenwood, SC 29646.
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E. Rayford Prince
Jun 28, 2026
E. Rayford Prince, 85, of Abbeville, husband of the late Mary Elisabeth Agan ‘June’ Prince, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his home. He was born in Donalds, SC to the late Ernest R. and Lois Haynes Prince.
Mr. Prince was a 1959 graduate of Dixie High School and 1963 graduate of Erskine College. He served in the U.S. Army. He...
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