Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Robin Lee Elmore
Aug 14, 2025
Robin Lee Elmore, 68, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2025. Born in Abbeville to the late Robert Lee Conzett and Maria Pettersson Fowler, Robin was a lifelong resident of the community.
She received her education in the Abbeville County Schools and dedicated many years of her professional life to Walmart, where she was known for...
Ed Hall
Aug 14, 2025
Edward C. ‘Ed’ Hall, 93, of Elberton, GA, husband of Patricia ‘Pat’ Jones Hall, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home. He was born in Elbert County, GA to the late John Speed and Elza Johnson Hall.
Ed lived a life dedicated to family, hard work, and kindness. A 1948 graduate of Elberton High School, Ed’s career began at the...
David Ray Feinstein
Aug 9, 2025
David Ray Feinstein, 82, of Abbeville, SC, died August 9, 2025, at Woodbridge Clinton Assisted Living. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Paul Feinstein, Sr. and Cecile Richey Feinstein.
A graduate of Spartanburg High School, David proudly served in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he built a successful career as a technician with IBM, retiring...
Jose Rodriguez
Aug 9, 2025
Jose Antonio Rodriguez, 80, husband of Maria Rodriguez, resident of Calhoun Falls, entered into rest Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Hospice House of Care of the Piedmont Hospice and Palliative Care. Born on February 1, 1945 in San German, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Antonio Rodriguez and the late Celia Vargas. Jose later moved to New York City...
William "Bill" Stewart Ashcraft
Aug 8, 2025
William “Bill” Stewart Ashcraft, 85, husband of Madelyn Justice Ashcraft, resident of Haynes St., entered into rest Friday, August 8, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 31, 1939, in Abbeville to the late Wilson Stewart and Marie White Ashcraft, he was a 1960 graduate of Abbeville High School. Even before graduating high school, he was...
Stephan Binet Wilson
Aug 2, 2025
Stephan Binet Wilson, aged 60, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph “Joe” Samuel Wilson and Mary Binet Wilson.
Stephan attended McCracken High School in Bluffton, South Carolina, and held steadfastly to his Methodist faith throughout his life. He dedicated many years to the construction...
Keith Cleveland
Aug 1, 2025
Archie Keith Cleveland, 69, of Abbeville, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home. Born February 7, 1956, in Abbeville, SC to the late Archie L. and Mabel Moore Cleveland, he was reared in Jackson, SC.
A 1974 graduate of Jackson High School, Keith attained a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in management from Limestone College. He proudly served...
Frank A. 'Skip' Tortorello
Jul 30, 2025
Frank A. ‘Skip’ Tortorello, 82, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Patricia Batto Tortorello, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born in Newark, NJ to the late Anthony and Nellie Decker Tortorello.
‘Skip’, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Hillside High School, Class of 1960. A proud veteran of the United States Marines, he served...
Earl Cannon
Jul 28, 2025
Earl Cannon, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Brenda Brock Cannon, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Harvey F. and Annie Lee Smith Cannon.
A graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1968, Earl retired from Covidien Medical Products with 45 years of dedicated service. A true farmer at heart, he spent...
Bettina 'Tina' Dublin
Jul 26, 2025
Bettina ‘Tina’ Dublin, 77, of Abbeville, South Carolina, beloved wife of Wayne Dublin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Throughout her final hours, her devoted husband, Wayne, remained steadfastly by her side, a testament to their enduring love.
Born in The Bronx, New York, Tina was the cherished daughter of the late Costantino...
William Barry Devore
Jul 23, 2025
William Barry Devore, 63, of Donalds, SC, died July 23, 2025 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Tanya McCombs Devore. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late John Newton and Billie Jean Andrews Devore.
Barry was a proud graduate of Dixie High School, Class of 1979, and Lander University, Class of 1983. He dedicated...
Johnny S. Copeland
Jul 23, 2025
Johnny S. ‘Pappy’ Copeland, 68, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to Rosemary Hodges Copeland and the late James Eugene ‘Gene’ Copeland.
A 1975 graduate of Abbeville High School, Johnny continued his education by attending Presbyterian College. He was currently employed with Centerline Engineered Solutions (formerly KSC) in Greenwood. Johnny demonstrated dedication...
Benjamin 'Banjo' Powell
Jul 22, 2025
Benjamin ‘Banjo’ Powell, Jr., 75, of Abbeville, husband of Myra Alexander Powell, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Benjamin Bonnon Powell, Sr. and Nancy Harris Powell.
Banjo, as he was affectionately known, was a 1968 graduate of Abbeville High School. He served with honor in the United States Marines, demonstrating his...
Donald Lee Smith
Jul 21, 2025
Donald Lee Smith 87, husband of LaNettye “Nett” Waters Smith, resident of Hwy 81 N., entered into rest Monday July 21, 2025, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Born on May 10, 1938, in Miami, FL to the late Ralph Harry and Martha Hall Smith, he worked as a monkey trainer at Monkey Jungle in Homestead Fl. He retired from Sundance Builders...
Aaron Thad Ricketts
Jul 19, 2025
Aaron Thad Ricketts, 48, of Ninety-Six, husband of April McGill Ricketts, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Thad was born in Greenwood to the late Tommy and Darilyn King Ricketts.
Thad or affectionally known as ‘Stick’ was a proud 1995 graduate of Abbeville High School and held his faith in the Presbyterian Church close to his...
Andrew Nicholas Thomas
Jul 18, 2025
Andrew Nicholas Thomas, 34, of Abbeville, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Habersham County, GA to Gary Lynn Thomas and the late Beverly Heath Thomas.
Andrew had a unique gift for making friends wherever he went, never meeting a stranger. The simple yet powerful thought of “Hey you, you’re awesome” echoed his approach to life...
Stephen 'Steve' Parnell
Jul 18, 2025
Steve Parnell, 69, of the Antreville Community, husband of Charlene Loner Parnell, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Abbeville to the late James Dudley ‘Red’ Parnell, Sr. and Irene Underwood Parnell.
A 1974 graduate of Dixie High School, Steve’s career was marked by many years of service to his community....
Julius Marvin King, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Julius Marvin King, Jr., 88, of Abbeville, husband of Gale Brown King, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Julius Marvin King, Sr. and Lillian Lee Dansby King.
Julius graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1955, where he developed friendships that lasted a lifetime. He cherished these bonds, often attending breakfast...
Helen Potts Bonds
Jul 15, 2025
Helen Potts Bonds, 90, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late William ‘Buzzard’ Bonds, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Emerald Gardens of Greenwood. She was born in Dillsboro, NC to the late Wiliam Wilkes and Julie B. Messer Potts.
Helen was a retired employee of the former Bigelow Sanford Company in Calhoun Falls. A devoted member of the Calhoun Falls...
Mildred Frances Smith
Jul 13, 2025
Mildred Frances Smith, 95, widow of the late Thomas Junior Smith, resident of Hwy 72 W., entered into rest Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her residence.
Born on October 18, 1929, in Winnsboro, SC to the late Jim and Hassie Rogers Kirkland, she was a Packer in the Medical Glove Industry. She moved from Ware Shoals to Abbeville over 30 years...
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