Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Earl Cannon
Jul 28, 2025
Earl Cannon, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Brenda Cannon, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.
Bettina 'Tina' Dublin
Jul 26, 2025
Bettina ‘Tina’ Dublin, 77, of Abbeville, South Carolina, beloved wife of Wayne Dublin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Throughout her final hours, her devoted husband, Wayne, remained steadfastly by her side, a testament to their enduring love.
Born in The Bronx, New York, Tina was the cherished daughter of the late Costantino...
William Barry Devore
Jul 23, 2025
William Barry Devore, 63, of Donalds, SC, died July 23, 2025 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Tanya McCombs Devore. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late John Newton and Billie Jean Andrews Devore.
Barry was a proud graduate of Dixie High School, Class of 1979, and Lander University, Class of 1983. He dedicated...
Johnny S. Copeland
Jul 23, 2025
Johnny S. ‘Pappy’ Copeland, 68, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to Rosemary Hodges Copeland and the late James Eugene ‘Gene’ Copeland.
A 1975 graduate of Abbeville High School, Johnny continued his education by attending Presbyterian College. He was currently employed with Centerline Engineered Solutions (formerly KSC) in Greenwood. Johnny demonstrated dedication...
Benjamin 'Banjo' Powell
Jul 22, 2025
Benjamin ‘Banjo’ Powell, Jr., 75, of Abbeville, husband of Myra Alexander Powell, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Benjamin Bonnon Powell, Sr. and Nancy Harris Powell.
Banjo, as he was affectionately known, was a 1968 graduate of Abbeville High School. He served with honor in the United States Marines, demonstrating his...
Aaron Thad Ricketts
Jul 19, 2025
Aaron Thad Ricketts, 48, of Ninety-Six, husband of April McGill Ricketts, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Thad was born in Greenwood to the late Tommy and Darilyn King Ricketts.
Thad or affectionally known as ‘Stick’ was a proud 1995 graduate of Abbeville High School and held his faith in the Presbyterian Church close to his...
Andrew Nicholas Thomas
Jul 18, 2025
Andrew Nicholas Thomas, 34, of Abbeville, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Habersham County, GA to Gary Lynn Thomas and the late Beverly Heath Thomas.
Andrew had a unique gift for making friends wherever he went, never meeting a stranger. The simple yet powerful thought of “Hey you, you’re awesome” echoed his approach to life...
Stephen 'Steve' Parnell
Jul 18, 2025
Steve Parnell, 69, of the Antreville Community, husband of Charlene Loner Parnell, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Abbeville to the late James Dudley ‘Red’ Parnell, Sr. and Irene Underwood Parnell.
A 1974 graduate of Dixie High School, Steve’s career was marked by many years of service to his community....
Julius Marvin King, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Julius Marvin King, Jr., 88, of Abbeville, husband of Gale Brown King, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Julius Marvin King, Sr. and Lillian Lee Dansby King.
Julius graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1955, where he developed friendships that lasted a lifetime. He cherished these bonds, often attending breakfast...
Helen Potts Bonds
Jul 15, 2025
Helen Potts Bonds, 90, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late William ‘Buzzard’ Bonds, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Emerald Gardens of Greenwood. She was born in Dillsboro, NC to the late Wiliam Wilkes and Julie B. Messer Potts.
Helen was a retired employee of the former Bigelow Sanford Company in Calhoun Falls. A devoted member of the Calhoun Falls...
Johnny Page
Jul 13, 2025
Johnny C. Page, 64, of Abbeville, husband of Rita Smithey Page, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Benjamin L. and Evelyn Bratcher Page.
A 1979 graduate of Abbeville High School, Johnny was the owner and operator of Page’s Locksmith and Page’s Shoe Shop for more than 40 years. He briefly worked...
Jayce Alexander Blackwell
Jul 5, 2025
Jayce Alexander Blackwell, 21, of Kingsport, TN, died Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to Jennifer Michelle Blackwell.
Jayce attended Abbeville County Schools and worked with Hobby Electric, LLC. He was a passionate musician, who enjoyed playing the piano and keyboard. His musical talents were matched only by his love for spending time with friends, creating lasting...
Gerald Milford
Jul 3, 2025
Gerald Benjamin Milford, 87, of Abbeville, husband of Earlene Spearman Milford, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville County to the late William Albert Milford and Mertie McClain Milford.
A 1956 graduate of Abbeville High School, Gerald furthered his education at Greenwood College of Commerce, Class of 1960. He honorably served his country in the...
Guynelle Hooper Brooks
Jul 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Guynelle Marie Hooper Brooks, age 96, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life.
Guynelle was the embodiment of warmth and compassion, touching every life she encountered with her gentle spirit and unconditional love. As a devoted wife, caring mother and...
Ed Rothwell
Jun 29, 2025
Carlton Edward ‘Ed’ Rothwell, 81, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Barbara ‘Bonnie’ Miller Rothwell, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Martinsville, VA to the late Edward Kidman Rothwell, II and Mary Elizabeth Coles Rothwell and lived most of his adult life in Richmond, VA.
Ed earned an associate degree from A-B Technical...
Dr. James J. 'Mike' Bowe
Jun 28, 2025
Dr. James J. ‘Mike’ Bowe, 86, of Due West, husband of Ann Fowler Bowe, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Herman J. and Hilda M. Pyle Bowe.
Dr. Bowe received his early education from Dupont High School before furthering his studies at the University of Florida, where...
Raymond Jeffrey 'Jeff' Horne
Jun 25, 2025
Raymond Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Horne, 61, of Abbeville, husband of Joy Lynn Horne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late Samuel Scurry Horne and Emily Williams Horne.
Jeff graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1981. He began his career with Prysmian Cable before...
Ronnie Gene Taylor
Jun 22, 2025
Ronnie (Ron) Gene Taylor, Lt. Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.), 86, of the Savannah Lakes Community in McCormick, SC, husband of Bobbie Opal Clark Taylor, passed away June 22, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. He was born on December 4, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Orville Leon and Leota Mae Tresner Taylor.
A proud 1957...
Debbie 'DeDe' McCurry Ledford
Jun 22, 2025
Debbie McCurry Ledford, 67, of Ridge Spring, SC, wife of the late Bobby Ledford, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare of Greenwood. Born on April 27, 1958, she was the daughter of the late William and Joy Summers McCurry.
Affectionately known as ‘DeDe’, she was an avid reader, a passion that encouraged her curiosity for life....
Phyllis Herzog Hartley
Jun 17, 2025
Phyllis Herzog Hartley, 94, resident of Wesley Commons, wife of the late James Hartley, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cook County, IL to the late Arthur Ludwig Herzog and Lolita Stockman Herzog.
A graduate of Morgan Park High School in Chicago, IL, Phyllis built a successful career, spending many...
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