Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Jeanette Burton Ware
Jun 12, 2026
Jeanette Burton Ware, 95, of Abbeville County, beloved wife of the late Cecil ‘Pete’ Ware, died on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 12, 1930, in Iva to the late Howard Burton and Sudie Prince Burton.
Mrs. Ware dedicated several years as a production associate in the mill prior to raising her family. Her greatest...
Julia Bouchillon Alewine
Jun 11, 2026
Julia Bouchillon Alewine, 91, of the Antreville Community in Abbeville County, wife of the late Sam W. Alewine, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Abbeville County to the late Lee Junot Bouchillon and Frances Mae Campbell Bouchillon.
A graduate of Antreville High School, Mrs. Alewine devoted an impressive 40 years to...
Carl Thomas ‘Tommy’ Morrah
Jun 5, 2026
Carl Thomas "Tommy" Morrah, 63, of McCormick, South Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Born on August 24, 1962, in Abbeville, South Carolina, Tommy was the son of the late David Joel Morrah, Sr. and Martha Crocker Morrah. He lived a life devoted to his family, friends, and community.
Tommy graduated from Long Cane Academy in 1980...
Laura Purser Busbee
Jun 3, 2026
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...
Stephen Mark Campbell
Jun 3, 2026
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...
Nancy Elizabeth Tollison
Jun 1, 2026
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...
David Michael Yoder, Jr.
May 31, 2026
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...
Margaret "Peggy" Ticehurst
May 30, 2026
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.
Trymby K. Hall
May 25, 2026
Trymby K. Hall, 81, of Abbeville, died on May 25, 2026 at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Marvin Brown and Elizabeth Barr Brown.
Throughout her years, Trymby found purpose and fulfillment in her role as a cashier at Walmart.
Trymby is survived by her three sons, Collin Hall, Sean Hall, and Kyle Hall; daughter, Danielle...
Josephine L. Wilson
May 25, 2026
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...
Harry E. Pursley
May 24, 2026
Harry Edgar Pursley, 77, of Abbeville, beloved husband of Alice Burriss Pursley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home. He was born November 19, 1948 in Abbeville to the late James David and Sarah Amy Hedden Pursley, Harry dedicated much of his life to family, community, and his profession.
A 1967 graduate of Abbeville High School and...
Marie June Miner
May 22, 2026
Marie June Miner, 83, of Iva, SC, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville. She was the beloved wife of John W. Miner, to whom she was married for 63 years.
Born in the village of Mt. Upton, New York, at Upton Castle, Mrs. Miner was the daughter of the late Leon B. and Lawanda Welch...
Mark H. Wargula
May 18, 2026
Mark H. Wargula, 66, of Abbeville, husband of Ashley Cameron Wargula, died Monday, May 18, 2026 in Greenwood, SC. Born on August 10th 1959 in Buffalo, New York, Mark was the son of the late Henry Francis Wargula, Jr. and Mary Ann Kurczewski Wargula.
A graduate of Clarkston High School in Georgia, Mark furthered his education at Dekalb County Community College....
Harold A. Hunter
May 14, 2026
Harold A. Hunter, 65, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Angela Young Hunter, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Edgar T. Hunter and Elaine Henderson Hunter.
Harold or ‘Macky’, as some affectionately knew him, was a proud graduate of Pendleton High School. He devoted a significant part of his career to...
Emma Marie Wengerd Masters
May 13, 2026
Emma Marie Wengerd Masters, 90, of Abbeville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Dayton, Virginia. Born in Kidron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Eli J. and Martha E. Miller Wengerd. Mrs. Masters was the beloved wife of the late William E. "Bill" Masters.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Masters was known for her compassion and unwavering...
Bobby Ray Garner
May 11, 2026
Bobby Ray Garner, 70, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Debra Shirley Garner, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Union, SC to the late Robert Henry and Laura Mae Miller Garner.
A 1974 graduate of Lockhart High School, Bobby dedicated many years to a career in the textile industry. Beyond his career,...
Tommy Dean Hilley
May 10, 2026
Tommy Dean Hilley, 76, of Calhoun Falls, SC, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Thomas C. Hilley and Geraldine Ayers Hilley Britt.
Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Army. He dedicated more than two decades of his career to Greenwood Mills and later retired from Mohawk in...
John R. Giles
May 7, 2026
John R. Giles, 80, of Greenwood, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville. Born in Greenwood to the late John V. ‘JV’ Giles and Helen Louise Young Giles.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Giles served during the Vietnam War and was honored with two Bronze Star medals. Following his military service, he enjoyed a dedicated...
Katherine Jane Taylor Brown
May 4, 2026
Katherine Jane Taylor Brown, 80, of Abbeville, died Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Lakelands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Ebensburg, PA to the late Robert Richard Taylor, Thelma Katherine Askew Taylor and her stepmother Kathryn Taylor.
Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Bob Jones Academy and earned her associate degree from Virginia College. She dedicated many years...
Harold L. Prince, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Harold L. Prince, Jr., 92, of Abbeville, husband of the late Marion Camak Prince, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Harold was the son of the late Harold L. Prince, Sr., and Mildred Sheppard Prince.
A 1951 graduate of Abbeville High School, he fondly recalled his time playing football for the Panthers....
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