Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Bobby Ray Garner

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

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

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

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.

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....

Patricia 'Patsy' Rosenberg Riley

Patricia 'Patsy' Rosenberg Riley

May 2, 2026

Patricia "Patsy" Rosenberg Riley, 79, of Abbeville, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born in Wilmington, NC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. George V. Rosenberg and Edith Cochran Rosenberg.

Patsy was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. Her interests included painting and sculpting, as well...

Sandra Jean Phillips

Sandra Jean Phillips

May 1, 2026

Sandra Jean Phillips, 64, of Iva, wife of Robert Vincent Phillips, died Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. She was born in Camden, NJ to the late Anthony Stanley Goraj and Virgina Slaboda Goraj.

Sandra was a former employee at the AnMed Medical Center in the business office and member of First Creek...

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

Gunnery Sergeant Edward Thomas ‘Bud’ Webster, RET. U.S. Marine, 80, of McCormick, SC., husband of Ann Schneck Webster died Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his home. He was born in Mt. Kisco, NY to the late Edward T. Webster, Sr and Mary Martin Webster.

Bud retired from the U.S. Marine Corp after serving three tours in Vietnam where he received many...

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...