Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Ronnie K. 'Sad Daddy' Stone

Ronnie K. 'Sad Daddy' Stone

Jan 16, 2025

Ronnie K. Stone, 62, of Abbeville, husband of Amanda Ayers Stone, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Abbeville to the late Albert Gordon and Shelby Jean Moore Stone.

Affectionately known as ‘Sad Daddy’, Ronnie was a 1980 graduate of Dixie High School. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to his...

Jo Ann McNeill Botts

Jo Ann McNeill Botts

Jan 15, 2025

Jo Ann McNeill Botts, 87, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Alvin Botts, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Pruitt Health in Blythewood, SC. She was born in Abbeville to the late Robert N. McNeill and Helen Hall McNeill.

A graduate of Abbeville High School, Jo Ann was employed with several notable companies throughout her life including the Rug Barn,...

Gary W. Wiles

Gary W. Wiles

Jan 15, 2025

Gary W. Wiles, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Patricia ‘Pat’ Wilson Wiles, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Iva to the late Reese and Isabell Brown Wiles.

A 1958 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Gary began his career at several organizations including The Press and Banner, Liberty Life Insurance...

David Landreth

David Landreth

Jan 11, 2025

David Joe Landreth, 46, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Jenny Corley Landreth, went to his heavenly home Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Simpsonville to Terry W. and Cathy Jacks Landreth.

A 1996 graduate of Buncombe County High School and a member of Simpsonville First Baptist Church, David had a love for his wife, his...

Mary Winton Hughes

Mary Winton Hughes

Jan 10, 2025

Ms. Mary Winton Hughes passed peacefully at home in Franklin, Tennessee on January 10, 2025, at the age of 85.

Originally from Abbeville, South Carolina, she was the only child of Dr. William Tagart Hughes and Ruth Hendrix Hughes. She was a graduate of Abbevillle High School and the University of South Carolina.

Upon graduation, Mary Winton worked in Charleston for US...

Robert Eugene Vermillion

Robert Eugene Vermillion

Jan 10, 2025

Robert Eugene Vermillion, aged 76, of Donalds, South Carolina, husband to Julia McCurry Vermillion, passed away on January 10, 2025, at the Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Claude Forrest Vermillion and Ruth Jester Vermillion.

Mr. Vermillion attended Dixie High School and dedicated 50 years to his career as a truck...

Eric 'Do' Drew Hill

Eric 'Do' Drew Hill

Jan 6, 2025

Eric Drew Hill, 41, of Donalds, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Darlene Sosbee Hill. ‘Do’, as he was affectionately known, was reared in the home of the late Doris McGill.

He attended Dixie High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. ‘Do’ was a man of...

Brenda Grace Bragg

Brenda Grace Bragg

Jan 5, 2025

Brenda Grace Bragg, 78, of Abbeville, wife of the late Don Bragg, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Sanford, NC to the late John Matthew and Margaret Strickland McMahan. 

Brenda was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1964, and furthered her education at Spartanburg School of Nursing, graduating in 1967. Her commitment...

Audrey Marie Ross

Audrey Marie Ross

Dec 31, 2024

Audrey Marie Ross, 29, of Donalds, SC died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Greenville. She was born in Abbeville, SC to Jeanette Davis Ross Bourlet and the late Don N. Ross.

A graduate of Paul Mitchell The School – Cosmetology School in Greenville, SC, Audrey was employed as a stylist at Ceres Salon in Greenville. She enjoyed vending with her partner,...

Sherlyn Ellis York

Sherlyn Ellis York

Dec 26, 2024

Sherlyn Ellis York, 73, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Ronald ‘Ronnie’ K. York, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her home. She was born in Abbeville to the late John B. Ellis and Lizzelle Bryant Ellis.

Sherlyn was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Class of 1969. She enjoyed a dedicated career as a cosmetologist, retiring on June 30, 2022,...

Lois V Fortescue

Lois V Fortescue

Dec 24, 2024

Lois V. Fortescue, 65, of Greenwood, formerly of Abbeville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Abbeville to the late William ‘Bill’ Andrew Fortescue and Thelma Lee Ervin Fortescue.

A 1978 graduate of Abbeville High School, Lois dedicated many years to her work at Hardees, Pizza Hut and Flexible Technologies. Her greatest joy came from...

Jo Ann Griffith

Jo Ann Griffith

Dec 21, 2024

Jo Ann Griffith, 90, a gentle, faithful, and beloved servant of God, died at The Renaissance Senior Facility in Due West, SC on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born on September 30, 1934, she was the first of four children of the late Reverend Murray W. Griffith and Willma Miller Griffith in Covington, VA. Surviving is a brother, Dr. M. Dale...

Wanda Beauford Partridge

Wanda Beauford Partridge

Dec 21, 2024

Wanda Beauford Partridge, 74, of Abbeville, wife of Aaron Partridge, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Lakelands Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Abbeville to the late Joseph Henry and Mamie Lewis Beauford. 

Wanda retired from the textile industry and was of the Baptist faith. She cherished reading her Bible, drawing strength...

Tommy Ashley

Tommy Ashley

Dec 20, 2024

Tommy Paul Ashley, 76, of Honea Path, husband of Donna Branyon Ashley, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. He was born in Anderson to the late Joseph Paul Bradley and Sadie Holland Ashley.

A 1965 graduate of Dixie High School, Tommy furthered his education at Forrest Junior College. He honorably served in the United States...

Carolyn Brammer Wolfer

Carolyn Brammer Wolfer

Dec 19, 2024

Carolyn Brammer Wolfer, 86, of McCormick, SC, wife of James ‘Jim’ Wolfer, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home. She was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Wilton Lemon and Madelyn Bain Brammer.

Carolyn graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Roanoke, VA. She retired from Kroger in 1999 where she was committed to service and loyalty which endeared...

Camilla J. Marchi

Camilla J. Marchi

Dec 19, 2024

Camilla Jean Marchi, 84, of Greenwood, SC, wife of the late John Vincent Douglas Marchi, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Elberton, GA to the late Van and Mary Helen Davis Ayers.

 A graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College, Mrs. Marchi earned her Associate Degree in Nursing and dedicated her career to...

William Lamar Beasley

William Lamar Beasley

Dec 13, 2024

William Lamar Beasley, 81, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Brenda Prince Beasley, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Elberton, GA to the late Mack and Lovis Hanvey Beasley.

Lamar was educated in the Elberton, GA school system. He proudly served in the United States Army, demonstrating his dedication to his country. Lamar...

Hugh Wilson Bradley, Jr.

Hugh Wilson Bradley, Jr.

Dec 11, 2024

Mr. Hugh Wilson Bradley Jr., affectionately known as Red, or Hootie to those who dared, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on December 11, 2024. Born on November 3, 1942, in Columbia, SC, to Hugh Wilson Bradley Sr. and Amelia Jane Wylie Bradley, Red's heart always remained in South Carolina. After a long and successful career as a...

Robert John 'Bob' de Guzman

Robert John 'Bob' de Guzman

Dec 11, 2024

Robert John de Guzman (Bob), 94, of Greenwood, SC, former resident of Beaufort, SC and prior to that a 30-year resident of Brookline, NH, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Wesley Commons Health Care Center. He was born on March 15, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Gertrude de Guzman.

 Mr. de Guzman graduated from Duke University circa...

Elizabeth Kelly

Elizabeth Kelly

Dec 10, 2024

Elizabeth Brown Kelly, 79, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Family will greet friends for visitation at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Forsyth Methodist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Richard Jelley and Pastor Jody Barfield officiating. Elizabeth will be laid to rest in Due West Associate...