Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Dorothy 'Dot' Kidd Manning

Dorothy 'Dot' Kidd Manning

Apr 30, 2026

Dorothy "Dot" Kidd Manning, 89, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Lakelands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Virgil L. Manning.

Mrs. Manning was born in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to the late Olin N. and Ouida Carruth Kidd.

A 1955 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, she...

Edward T. 'Bud' Webster, Jr.

Edward T. 'Bud' Webster, Jr.

Apr 28, 2026

Edward T. 'Bud' Webster, Jr., 80, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Ann Schneck Webster, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.  

Jerry Dwayne Little

Jerry Dwayne Little

Apr 27, 2026

Jerry Dwayne Little, 78, of Hartwell, GA, formerly of Abbeville, SC passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born on May 13, 1947, in Royston, GA, Dwayne was the son of the late Francis Little and Zelma Mae Moon Little. A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1965, he went on to earn his...

Joseph Barry 'Bear' Creswell

Joseph Barry 'Bear' Creswell

Apr 26, 2026

Joseph Barry ‘Bear’ Creswell,79, husband of Cheryl Stickles Creswell, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Joseph Meadows and Ouida Adams Creswell.

A 1965 graduate of Abbeville High School, Barry attended Clemson University. He dedicated 37 years as a Conductor and Instructor with CSX Railroad, demonstrating commitment and professionalism throughout his tenure....

JoAnn Russell Bledsoe

JoAnn Russell Bledsoe

Apr 25, 2026

JoAnn Russell Bledsoe, 80, of Troy, SC, wife of the late Lamar Derrick Bledsoe, Jr., died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Bledsoe was born in McCormick, SC to the late Sydney J. Russell, Sr., and Mary Leila Edwards Russell.

A 1963 graduate of Greenwood High School, she was a devoted member of the Methodist faith. Throughout her life,...

Vivian Marie Davis

Vivian Marie Davis

Apr 24, 2026

Ms. Vivian Marie Davis, age 76, passed away on Friday April 24, 2026.

A native of Calhoun Falls, SC. Marie was affectionately known to her family as "Ree". Marie was the daughter of the late Horace Jackson and Lila "Tiny" McClain Davis.

Survivors include her sister; Jackie Davis (John) McCurley; Niece Kelly C. Jordan; nephew; Josh (Katie) Carrington; great niece and nephews;...

Shelvia J. Evenson

Shelvia J. Evenson

Apr 24, 2026

Shelvia J. Evenson, 71, of Abbeville, SC, wife of Eric G. Evenson, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Augusta, GA to the late William Allen and Myrtis Smith on August 29, 1954.

A 1972 graduate of Belleville High School, Shelvia began her career with a heartfelt focus on helping others, working...

Luke George Adams

Luke George Adams

Apr 22, 2026

Luke George Adams, 87, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Carole Carithers Adams, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home. He was born in Winder, GA to the late George L. and Maudie B. Clack Adams.

Mr. Adams dedicated many years to the textile industry before retiring. When able he attended Lake Russell Baptist Church and found joy in fishing, coin...

Scott McCurry

Scott McCurry

Apr 20, 2026

Christopher Scott McCurry 52, of Anderson, SC, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC. He was born December 6, 1973 in Greenwood, SC to Don McCurry and Susan Dickerson Bowen.

Scott graduated from Crescent High School. He was employed in the roofing industry as an estimator and foreman with the former Coes Roofing. In his youth,...

Marvin 'Buddy' Hershberger

Marvin 'Buddy' Hershberger

Apr 19, 2026

Marvin “Buddy” Hershberger, 65, of the Level Land Community, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 25, 1960, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Anna Elizabeth Yoder Hershberger. 

Buddy was known for his enjoyment of simple pleasures, including mowing the lawn, driving his Kubota and golf cart,...

Baby Katherine Andrea Page

Baby Katherine Andrea Page

Apr 17, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of sweet Katherine Andrea Page, a precious infant of just four months, who died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.

Though her time with us was brief, Katherine’s presence was a radiant light that warmed every room she entered. Her joyful smile and delightful giggles brought endless happiness to...

Isaac Ray 'Ike' Morgan

Isaac Ray 'Ike' Morgan

Apr 17, 2026

Isaac Ray 'Ike' Morgan, 75, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Marlys 'Marty' Jordan Morgan, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home. He was born in Clarksburg, WV to the late Victor and Ora May Cupp Morgan.

Ike, as he was affectionately known, honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He held numerous jobs throughout his life.  For 18...

George D. Hall, Jr.

George D. Hall, Jr.

Apr 16, 2026

George D. Hall, Jr., 81, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Jayne Thompson Hall, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pendleton, SC to the late George D. Hall, Sr. and Alice Belle Brown Hall Anderson Hardy.

A 1963 graduate of Abbeville High School, George pursued a career that reflected both his...

Dorothy M Mertz

Dorothy M Mertz

Apr 9, 2026

Dorothy M. Mertz, 84, of Donalds, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her home. She was born in Chillicothe, OH.

All services will be private.

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 Mertz family.

Bill Botts, Jr.

Bill Botts, Jr.

Apr 8, 2026

L. Bill Botts, Jr., age 75, of Abbeville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born on April 3, 1951, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Jewel Grace Loftis and Lt. Col. Billy Botts, USA (Ret.).

A proud graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Class of 1969, Bill continued his...

David ‘Dave’ Allan Kenzie

David ‘Dave’ Allan Kenzie

Apr 4, 2026

David “Dave” Allan Kenzie, 88, of Greenwood, husband of the late Maryleone Bober Kenzie, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 4, 2026. He was at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, with his daughters by his side. He was born in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Bernard Frank Kenzie and Marjorie Hazelton Kenzie.

A 1956 graduate of Leslie...

Heather Lynn Pruitt

Heather Lynn Pruitt

Mar 31, 2026

Heather Lynn Pruitt, 43, of Honea Path, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Anderson to Erline McLawhorn Pruitt and the late Larry Thomas Pruitt.

Heather was a proud graduate of Belton-Honea Path High School in 2001 and furthered her education at Lander University, graduating in 2011. She was presently employed as a...

Georgia Lomax Miller

Georgia Lomax Miller

Mar 30, 2026

Georgia Lomax Miller, 54, of Abbeville, wife of Jonathan Miller, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Clinton to the late George and Paulette Feinstein Lomax.

Georgia was a 1989 graduate of Abbeville High School. She served with unwavering dedication as a Circulation Supervisor at the Greenwood County Library System for many years....

Crystal McCurry Wallace

Crystal McCurry Wallace

Mar 24, 2026

Crystal McCurry Wallace, 47, of Calhoun Falls, wife of John Wallace, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home. She was born in Fort Worth, TX to Kimberly Devore Floyd and the late Jerry Douglas McCurry.

Throughout her life, Crystal was cherished deeply by those who knew her. She was known to many as ‘YaYa’. Crystal’s legacy is one of warmth...

Brenda Edmunds Lewis

Brenda Edmunds Lewis

Mar 24, 2026

Brenda Edmunds Lewis, 82, of McCormick, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born in McCormick to the late Paul Jackson and Lillian Oculese Holiday Edmunds.

She was employed for several years by Monsanto and was well-known for her delightful cake baking, which brought joy to many in her community. Brenda and her husband were owners...