Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Paula Wright Johns

Paula Wright Johns

Sep 12, 2025

Paula Wright Johns, 79, of Abbeville, SC, formerly of Tabor City, NC, wife of the late Michael Fielding Johns, Sr., died Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home.  Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Johns family.

Robert S. Fossett

Robert S. Fossett

Sep 6, 2025

Robert Sloan Fossett, 72, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Abbeville to the late Lyman J. ‘Bo’ Fossett, Sr. and Evelyn Cochran Fossett.

A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, class of 1972, Robert was a lifelong devoted member of Abbeville Presbyterian Church. He spent many years working...

Edith Alice Brucklacher Davidson

Edith Alice Brucklacher Davidson

Sep 5, 2025

Edith Alice Brucklacher Davidson, 90, of McCormick, SC, wife of the late John Alfred Davidson, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at the McCormick Post Acute Center. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Robert and Henrietta Kehm Brucklacher.

Mrs. Davidson was a graduate of John Adams High School in Queens, New York. With grace and dedication, she embraced...

Patti Prince Howie

Patti Prince Howie

Aug 26, 2025

Patti Prince Howie, 73, of Abbeville, wife of Tom Howie, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Abbeville, SC to Harold Lawrence Prince, Jr. and the late Marion Boyd Camak Prince. Patti was a beloved community member, a dedicated professional and a cherished friend to many.

Her educational journey began at Abbeville...

Betty Gambrell Dixon

Betty Gambrell Dixon

Aug 26, 2025

Betty Gambrell Dixon, 87, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Samuel Wayne Dixon, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at NHC Heathcare Greenwood. She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Cheshire and Vera Ashley Gambrell.

Betty attended Dixie High School. She retired from Mohawk Industries with 47 years of dedicated service, where she was honored as the oldest associate...

George R. McKee, Jr. Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired

George R. McKee, Jr. Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired

Aug 24, 2025

George R. McKee, Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired

George R. McKee, Jr., 95, of Greenwood, SC., husband of the late Patricia Helms McKee, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1930 in Shepherdstown, WV to the late George R. and Maud L. Painter McKee, Sr.

Mr. McKee attended local schools in Shepherdstown and spent two...

Brad Turner

Brad Turner

Aug 22, 2025

Brad Turner, 45, of Abbeville, South Carolina, passed away on August 22, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born on April 29, 1980, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of Randy and Beverly Argo Turner.

Brad graduated from Abbeville High School in 1999 and furthered his education at Piedmont Technical School. He dedicated over 19 years to his...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Aug 19, 2025

Kenneth Johnson, 66, of McCormick, SC, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home. He was born in McCormick to the late Joseph Oscar and Lillie Mae Jackson Johnson. Kenneth embraced life with an unwavering spirit and a compassionate heart.

A proud graduate of Mims High School, Mr. Johnson served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a true embodiment...

Charles F. Dawson

Charles F. Dawson

Aug 17, 2025

Charles F. Dawson, affectionately known as “Papa”, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Carole Hagan Dawson, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Frank and Sara Ferguson Dawson.

A 1957 graduate of Dixie High School, Charles retired from Solutia after 33 years of dedicated service as a maintenance technician. His...

Fisher Bennett Davenport

Fisher Bennett Davenport

Aug 15, 2025

Fisher Bennett Davenport

With profound love and sorrow, Alexander and Olivia Davenport announce the passing of their precious baby, born August 15, 2025 at Duke University hospital in Durham NC.

Though his time on earth was brief, he filled our hearts with a lifetime of love. His memory will be cherished.

A private service will be held to honor and remember our baby.

A...

JoAnn Burriss Atkinson

JoAnn Burriss Atkinson

Aug 15, 2025

JoAnn Burriss Atkinson, 88, of Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of the late William Douglas Atkinson, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Joel Monroe Burriss and Allie Mae Adams Burriss.

A graduate of Calhoun Falls High School in 1954, Mrs. Atkinson furthered her education at Winthrop College,...

Robin Lee Elmore

Robin Lee Elmore

Aug 14, 2025

Robin Lee Elmore, 68, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2025. Born in Abbeville to the late Robert Lee Conzett and Maria Pettersson Fowler, Robin was a lifelong resident of the community.

She received her education in the Abbeville County Schools and dedicated many years of her professional life to Walmart, where she was known for...

Ed Hall

Ed Hall

Aug 14, 2025

Edward C. ‘Ed’ Hall, 93, of Elberton, GA, husband of Patricia ‘Pat’ Jones Hall, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home. He was born in Elbert County, GA to the late John Speed and Elza Johnson Hall.

Ed lived a life dedicated to family, hard work, and kindness. A 1948 graduate of Elberton High School, Ed’s career began at the...

David Ray Feinstein

David Ray Feinstein

Aug 9, 2025

David Ray Feinstein, 82, of Abbeville, SC, died August 9, 2025, at Woodbridge Clinton Assisted Living. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Paul Feinstein, Sr. and Cecile Richey Feinstein.

A graduate of Spartanburg High School, David proudly served in the United States Navy.  Following his military service, he built a successful career as a technician with IBM, retiring...

Stephan Binet Wilson

Stephan Binet Wilson

Aug 2, 2025

Stephan Binet Wilson, aged 60, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph “Joe” Samuel Wilson and Mary Binet Wilson.

Stephan attended McCracken High School in Bluffton, South Carolina, and held steadfastly to his Methodist faith throughout his life. He dedicated many years to the construction...

Keith Cleveland

Keith Cleveland

Aug 1, 2025

Archie Keith Cleveland, 69, of Abbeville, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home. Born February 7, 1956, in Abbeville, SC to the late Archie L. and Mabel Moore Cleveland, he was reared in Jackson, SC.

A 1974 graduate of Jackson High School, Keith attained a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in management from Limestone College. He proudly served...

Frank A. 'Skip' Tortorello

Frank A. 'Skip' Tortorello

Jul 30, 2025

Frank A. ‘Skip’ Tortorello, 82, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Patricia Batto Tortorello, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born in Newark, NJ to the late Anthony and Nellie Decker Tortorello.

‘Skip’, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Hillside High School, Class of 1960. A proud veteran of the United States Marines, he served...

Earl Cannon

Earl Cannon

Jul 28, 2025

Earl Cannon, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Brenda Brock Cannon, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Harvey F. and Annie Lee Smith Cannon.

A graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1968, Earl retired from Covidien Medical Products with 45 years of dedicated service. A true farmer at heart, he spent...

Bettina 'Tina' Dublin

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

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...