Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Clyde Douglas Wilson

Clyde Douglas Wilson

Jul 9, 2025

Clyde Douglas Wilson, 72, resident of Hickory St., entered into rest Wednesday July 9, 2025 at his residence.

Born on June 4, 1953 in Abbeville to the late Clyde and Annie Ruth Banks Wilson, he was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. Clyde spent 23 years in the Army National Guard, Abbeville 125th En Co. He was a retired truck...

Jayce Alexander Blackwell

Jayce Alexander Blackwell

Jul 5, 2025

Jayce Alexander Blackwell, 21, of Kingsport, TN, died Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to Jennifer Michelle Blackwell.

Jayce attended Abbeville County Schools and worked with Hobby Electric, LLC. He was a passionate musician, who enjoyed playing the piano and keyboard. His musical talents were matched only by his love for spending time with friends, creating lasting...

Lue Virginia McNatt

Lue Virginia McNatt

Jul 3, 2025

Lue Virginia Prater McNatt, 83, widow of the late James “Jimmy” Irvin McNatt, resident of Ellis Ave., entered into rest Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her residence.

Born on April 12, 1942, in Georgia, to the late Hugh Benjamin and OV Carnes Prater, she was a homemaker.

She loved Elvis, enjoyed crocheting and shopping.

She was a member of Church of God of...

Gerald Milford

Gerald Milford

Jul 3, 2025

Gerald Benjamin Milford, 87, of Abbeville, husband of Earlene Spearman Milford, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville County to the late William Albert Milford and Mertie McClain Milford.

A 1956 graduate of Abbeville High School, Gerald furthered his education at Greenwood College of Commerce, Class of 1960. He honorably served his country in the...

Guynelle Hooper Brooks

Guynelle Hooper Brooks

Jul 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Guynelle Marie Hooper Brooks, age 96, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life.

Guynelle was the embodiment of warmth and compassion, touching every life she encountered with her gentle spirit and unconditional love. As a devoted wife, caring mother and...

Ed Rothwell

Ed Rothwell

Jun 29, 2025

Carlton Edward ‘Ed’ Rothwell, 81, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Barbara ‘Bonnie’ Miller Rothwell, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Martinsville, VA to the late Edward Kidman Rothwell, II and Mary Elizabeth Coles Rothwell and lived most of his adult life in Richmond, VA.

Ed earned an associate degree from A-B Technical...

Dr. James J. 'Mike' Bowe

Dr. James J. 'Mike' Bowe

Jun 28, 2025

Dr. James J. ‘Mike’ Bowe, 86, of Due West, husband of Ann Fowler Bowe, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Herman J. and Hilda M. Pyle Bowe.

Dr. Bowe received his early education from Dupont High School before furthering his studies at the University of Florida, where...

William "Jack" Jackson Denmark, Jr.

William "Jack" Jackson Denmark, Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

William Jackson Denmark, Jr. (Jack) was born in Blue Ridge, GA, on November 26, 1930 to William Jackson, Sr. and Nita (Franklin) Denmark. He spent his childhood years between Statesboro, Savannah and Tybee Island, GA.

As a senior in high school, Jack gave his life to the Lord Jesus through the efforts of Mr. R.C. Johnson, an area pastor who picked...

Randy Doyle Cason

Randy Doyle Cason

Jun 28, 2025

Randy Doyle Cason, 56, entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2025 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson on October 14, 1968 to Robert L. Cason and the late Eunice Fay Jordan Cason, he attended Anderson County Schools.

Randy enjoyed life, very outgoing and always trying to help his fellow man. He loved music, singing, and making people laugh. He will...

Claire G Thower

Claire G Thower

Jun 27, 2025

Claire Gorczyca Thower, 73, widow of the late Richard Murray Thower, resident of Oakwood Lane, entered into rest Friday, June 27, 2025, at her residence.

Born on December 9, 1951 in Newton, NJ to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Bart Gorczyca, Claire received her B.A. from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH. She loved music and loved teaching music, she taught in...

Raymond Jeffrey 'Jeff' Horne

Raymond Jeffrey 'Jeff' Horne

Jun 25, 2025

Raymond Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Horne, 61, of Abbeville, husband of Joy Lynn Horne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late Samuel Scurry Horne and Emily Williams Horne.

Jeff graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1981. He began his career with Prysmian Cable before...

Ronnie Gene Taylor

Ronnie Gene Taylor

Jun 22, 2025

Ronnie (Ron) Gene Taylor, Lt. Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.), 86, of the Savannah Lakes Community in McCormick, SC, husband of Bobbie Opal Clark Taylor, passed away June 22, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. He was born on December 4, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Orville Leon and Leota Mae Tresner Taylor.

A proud 1957...

Debbie 'DeDe' McCurry Ledford

Debbie 'DeDe' McCurry Ledford

Jun 22, 2025

Debbie McCurry Ledford, 67, of Ridge Spring, SC, wife of the late Bobby Ledford, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare of Greenwood. Born on April 27, 1958, she was the daughter of the late William and Joy Summers McCurry.

Affectionately known as ‘DeDe’, she was an avid reader, a passion that encouraged her curiosity for life....

Phyllis Herzog Hartley

Phyllis Herzog Hartley

Jun 17, 2025

Phyllis Herzog Hartley, 94, resident of Wesley Commons, wife of the late James Hartley, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cook County, IL to the late Arthur Ludwig Herzog and Lolita Stockman Herzog.

A graduate of Morgan Park High School in Chicago, IL, Phyllis built a successful career, spending many...

Betty Joyce Priest

Betty Joyce Priest

Jun 16, 2025

Betty Joyce Priest (nee Chesser) of Greenwood, SC, age 88, beloved wife of the late Carl Priest, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Betty and Carl married on June 26, 1955. Together they raised 6 children: Stephen, Robert, Leann, Lori, Michael and Michelle. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.

Betty was born in Coolidge,...

Nathaniel Wayne Templeton

Nathaniel Wayne Templeton

Jun 14, 2025

Nathaniel “Wayne” Templeton Sr., 81, husband of Delores Kemmerlin Templeton, resident of Durham Road, entered peacefully into rest on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence.

Born on September 23, 1943, in Laurens to the late Sam and Estelle Brewer Templeton, he was a graduate of Orangeburg High School. A cattleman his entire life, he was retired from Templeton Cattle Company.

In...

Sandra Norris Fleming

Sandra Norris Fleming

Jun 14, 2025

Sandra Norris Fleming, 82, of Abbeville, wife of Samuel E. Fleming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Hospice House. Born in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late J.E. Norris, Jr. and Rebecca Trippe Norris.

A proud 1961 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mrs. Fleming was a devoted...

William Charles Stone

William Charles Stone

Jun 13, 2025

William Charles Stone, 69, of Abbeville, husband of Ira Dean Williams Stone, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.

Charles was born on October 12, 1955, and left this Earthly realm on June 13, 2025. He graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1973, where he played on the first state championship football team in 1971. Charles...

Wayne Stevens

Wayne Stevens

Jun 11, 2025

Homer Wayne Stevens, 77, of Hodges, husband of Vickie Dixon Stevens, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Greenwood to the late Homer Ted Stevens and Ruby Butler Stevens.

For 30 years, Wayne was the owner and operator of Stevens Painting, where his craftsmanship earned him the respect of many.

In addition to his...

Roddey S. 'Joe' Ellis, III

Roddey S. 'Joe' Ellis, III

Jun 8, 2025

Roddey Stevenson Ellis, III, affectionately known as ‘Joe’, husband of Jane Price Ellis, passed away on June 8, 2025, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina. He most recently resided at Cascades Verde in Greenville, South Carolina, and lived on Kiawah Island for 15 years after moving there from his hometown of Due West, South Carolina.

A ninth generation native...