Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Margaret Johnson Jameson

Margaret Johnson Jameson

Sep 19, 2025

Margaret Johnson Jameson, 86, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Coach Robert B. ‘Red’ Jameson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. She was born in Covington, VA to the late Murrell E. Johnson, Sr. and Frieda Doris Martin Johnson.

Margaret began her career in...

Frances Hedden Rhodes

Frances Hedden Rhodes

Sep 18, 2025

Frances Hedden Rhodes, 78, of Greenwood, SC, wife of the late Luther ‘Frankie’ Rhodes, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was born in Oconee County, SC to the late James Virgil Hedden and Helen Allsep Hedden Mann.

A 1965 graduate of Abbeville High School, Frances spent 33 years as a cosmetologist where she brought joy...

Richard G. Balogh

Richard G. Balogh

Sep 18, 2025

Richard George ‘Dick’ Balogh, 92, of McCormick, SC, Savannah Lakes Village, husband of the late Helen M. Balogh, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence.

Dick was born in Cleveland, OH, to the late John V. and Helen Petro Balogh. When he was six years old, his family moved to Detroit, MI. Dick was a 1951 graduate of St. Stanislaus...

Gerald Vigneault

Gerald Vigneault

Sep 17, 2025

Gerald E. Vigneault, 95, of Abbeville, husband of Charlotte Shedd Vigneault, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC.

Mr. Vigneault enjoyed a successful career as an aircraft engineer, retiring after 40 years of dedicated service with GE Electric in Lynn, MA. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he also demonstrated unwavering commitment to his country, serving...

Karen Beth Culler

Karen Beth Culler

Sep 15, 2025

Karen Beth Culler,78, of Honea Path, South Carolina, and beloved wife of the late Steven M. Culler, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, to the late Louis Frank Holub and Eve Rita Susin Holub.

Mrs. Culler was a proud graduate of Bamberg High School, class of 1965,...

Phyllis Ann Schollenberger

Phyllis Ann Schollenberger

Sep 15, 2025

Phyllis Ann Schollenberger, 84, of McCormick, South Carolina, and beloved wife of Wayne B. Schollenberger, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Born in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Helena Polisky Noone.

A dedicated individual, Mrs. Schollenberger graduated from Jenkins High School in 1960 and furthered her...

Jamie Leigh O'Neal Belcher

Jamie Leigh O'Neal Belcher

Sep 14, 2025

Jamie Leigh O’Neal Belcher, 63, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. She was a beloved wife to Charles Belcher, Jr., and was born in Narrows, Virginia to Cary Leigh Harris O’Neal and the late James B. O’Neal.

Jamie was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School in 1980, followed by Lander University in 1983. She enjoyed...

Paula Wright Johns

Paula Wright Johns

Sep 12, 2025

Paula Wright Johns, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 12, 2025, peacefully at her home in Abbeville, SC. She was born November 15, 1945 in Mullins, SC, grew up in Tabor City, NC, and graduated from Tabor City High School.

She was the daughter of the late Mace Wright & Lula Soles Wright & widow...

Howard Jake Hiller

Howard Jake Hiller

Sep 10, 2025



Howard “Jake” Hiller, 56, husband of Misty June Hiller, resident of Mt. Lebanon Road, entered into rest Wednesday September 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 16, 1968 in Orange, NJ, to the late Elton Howard Sr., and Hazel Van Gordon Hiller, he graduated from Newberg Free Academy in Newberg, NY. He...

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...

Dorothy Simpson Argo

Dorothy Simpson Argo

Aug 24, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Simpson Argo, 93, widow of the late Samuel Argo, entered into rest Sunday August 24, 2025, at Wesley Commons.

Born on April 25, 1932, in Abbeville County, to the late Mack Hunter and Corrie Black Simpson, she was a seamstress at the Abbeville Shirt Plant.

Dot loved cooking, she especially enjoyed shucking corn and canning corn and was an exceptional...

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...

Tony Wayne Martin

Tony Wayne Martin

Aug 20, 2025

Tony Wayne Martin, 68, widower of the late Laureese Ashley Martin, entered into rest Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.

Born on September 20, 1956, in Anderson to Lou Ellen Martin and the late E.J. Martin, he worked many years at Foundry & Steal. He retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass.

Tony Wayne was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting deer,...

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...

Bobby Ray James

Bobby Ray James

Aug 15, 2025

Bobby Ray “Squirrel” James, 64, husband of Darlene Mobley James, resident of Oak Place, entered into rest Friday, August 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born on November 19, 1960, in Seneca to the late William Earl and Reba Virgina Ellenberg James, he worked in textiles until his health would no longer allow him to.

Bobby was an avid...