Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Rachel Elizabeth Harvey

Rachel Elizabeth Harvey

Sep 28, 2024

Rachael Elizabeth Harvey, 52, of Abbeville, wife of Charlie Beasley, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Titusville, PA to Mary Jane Foster Harvey and the late Ronald Harvey.

Rachael spent her life committed to caring for others. She worked at both the Abbeville Nursing Home and Iva Nursing Home. Most recently, she...

Larry Thomas Pruitt

Larry Thomas Pruitt

Sep 26, 2024

Larry Thomas Pruitt, 74, of Honea Path, husband of Erline McLawhorn Pruitt, died Thursday September 26, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Anderson to the late Edgar Ludie Pruitt and Rachel Christine Bawkum Pruitt. 

Larry obtained his GED in 1971, while proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he began...

Richard A. 'Dick' Torrey

Richard A. 'Dick' Torrey

Sep 25, 2024

Richard A. ‘Dick’ Torrey, 90, of the Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC, husband of Karen Mack Torrey, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Bangor, Maine to the late Paul and Dorothy Cox Torrey.

A graduate of Morris High School in Bath, Maine, Mr. Torrey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Beverly Eakin Wilson

Beverly Eakin Wilson

Sep 25, 2024

Beverly Eakin Wilson, 81, of Abbeville, wife of William T. ‘Billy’ Wilson, Jr., died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home. She was born in Honea Path to the late Louis O’Dell and Mina McAdams Eakin.

A proud 1961 graduate of Dixie High School, Beverly pursued her higher education at Erskine College before graduating from Newberry College with a major in...

Dale Long Magaha

Dale Long Magaha

Sep 23, 2024

Dale Long Magaha, 68, of Donalds, S.C, beloved wife of Freddy Magaha, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Spartanburg County to the late Clyde Griffin and Lillie Christine Moore Long.

Mrs. Magaha was a proud graduate of Dixie High School, class of 1974, where she was actively involved in different sports including basketball,...

Patricia Knollenberg

Patricia Knollenberg

Sep 23, 2024

Patricia Knollenberg, 77, of the Savannah Lakes Community, wife of Robert Knollenberg, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at her home. She was born April 5, 1947, in Little Rock Arkansas, to the late James Gordan Hendricks and Edna Earle Hendricks. 

Patricia and Robert would have celebrated their 57th anniversary on November 1st of this year. 

There are no services planned at this...

Lotte Ibell

Lotte Ibell

Sep 22, 2024

Lieselotte Ibell, 92, of Abbeville, SC wife of the late Walter Joseph Ibell, Jr., died September 22. She was born in Landsberg Am Lech, Germany to the late Wilhelm and Maria Forstner Schmitt. 

Mrs. Ibell was a graduate of Pinellas Vocational Technical School. She retired from Abbeville Area Medical Center in 1995 after 15 dedicated years. Lotte was a member of...

Victoria "Vicky" Chadwick Thompson

Victoria "Vicky" Chadwick Thompson

Sep 21, 2024

Victoria “Vicky” Elizabeth Chadwick Thompson, 56, wife of Mario C. Thompson, resident of George Alewine Rd., entered into rest Saturday September 21, 2024, in McCormick. Born on July 11, 1968 to Samuel J. Chadwick and the late Elizabeth McGill Chadwick, she was a 1986 graduate of Dixie High School, and was employed at Erskine College House Keeping Department.

Vicky loved to...

Jasmine Chadwick

Jasmine Chadwick

Sep 21, 2024

Jasmine May Chadwick, 15, resident of George Alewine Rd., student at Dixie High School, entered into rest Saturday September 21, 2024, in McCormick. Born on May 15, 2009, she was a daughter of Mario C Thompson and the late Victoria “Vicky” McGill Thompson.

Jasmine attended Dixie High School where she was active in JV Volleyball and the Wrestling team. She was...

Carole Lee Halsey

Carole Lee Halsey

Sep 21, 2024

Carole passed away, at the age of 80, on September 21, 2024, in McCormick, SC surrounded by family. She was formerly of Lansing, MI.

Carole worked at General Motors and was a member of the United Auto Workers #652 since 1967 and retired after 30 & ½ years of service. After retirement, she worked at Nursing Homes and a Laundry Mat...

Karen Rena McNatt

Karen Rena McNatt

Sep 20, 2024

Karen Rena McNatt, 41, of Abbeville, died Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Abbeville, SC to Wanda Lisa McNatt. 

Karen was a proud 2004 graduate of Abbeville High School and devoted supporter of the Abbeville Panthers. You could always brighten Karen’s day by asking her to read the Jungle Book. 

She was preceded in death by...

Mary Evelyn Ezell

Mary Evelyn Ezell

Sep 19, 2024

Mary Evelyn Ezell, 84, of Abbeville, died Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ware Shoals, to the late Joseph Capers and Janet Bolt Ezell.

An alumna of Taylors High School, Mary graduated in 1958, where she distinguished herself as an All-Star basketball player. Her prestigious 47-year career in law enforcement, serving both...

Franklin Ellis Blum

Franklin Ellis Blum

Sep 17, 2024

Franklin Ellis Blum completed his journey through this life on September 17, 2024 while being comforted by family. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina in 1937, Ellis, as he was known by his dearest friends from childhood, was grateful for nearly nine decades of life.

What a life he had and how much he managed to fit into his 87 years on...

John Robert Regan

John Robert Regan

Sep 17, 2024

John Robert Regan, 80, of Mt. Carmel, SC, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Passaic, NJ to the late Joseph Burlius Regan and Eleanor Elizabeth Hull Regan.

Rev. Regan was a Catholic Priest for 18 years and served as a Hospice Nurse for 25 years. He was a member of Good...

Judy Tucker Elder

Judy Tucker Elder

Sep 13, 2024

Judy Tucker Elder, 81 of Iva, SC, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home, with loved ones by her side. She was born in Belton to the late Samuel Howard Weeks and Clydie Snipes Weeks.

Judy enjoyed a career as a graphic artist and typesetter, contributing her artistic talents to a number of publications, including the Anderson Independent, Press &...

Linda Loftis Brock

Linda Loftis Brock

Sep 12, 2024



Linda Leah Loftis Brock, 81, widow of the late Sloan Pressly Brock, entered into rest on September 12, 2024 at The Renaissance in Due West, SC.

Born in Abbeville on July 1, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Grady Cowan Loftis and Mary Lee Cochran Loftis.

Linda retired from the United States Postal Service where she served as a rural...

Jane Martin Hall

Jane Martin Hall

Sep 12, 2024

Sally ‘Jane’ Martin Hall, 84, of Irmo, SC, wife of Harris Wayne Hall, Sr, went home to be with our Lord, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by her family during her brief battle with cancer. She would have celebrated her 85th birthday on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Jane was born and raised in Calhoun Falls, SC. She attended Calhoun Falls...

Nancy M. Barnette

Nancy M. Barnette

Sep 12, 2024

Nancy Hall Barnette, 81, of Abbeville, wife of the late Jonathan Leo Barnette, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville. She was born in Abbeville to the late William Calvin and Fannie Mae Williams Hall.

Nancy attended Abbeville County Schools. She was an enthusiastic Clemson Tiger Fan, who demonstrated a deep pride for her...

Joann Rauton

Joann Rauton

Sep 12, 2024

Joann B. Rauton, 87, of Abbeville, wife of James ‘Jim’ Rauton, died Thursday, September 12, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lowndesville to the late James Bennett Baughman, Sr. and Annie Rebecca McNeill Baughman.

A 1955 graduate of Abbeville High School, Joann continued her education at the Greenwood College of Commerce graduating in 1958. She was employed in the...

Shelby Jean Williams

Shelby Jean Williams

Sep 12, 2024

Shelby Jean Williams, 76, of Due West, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born July 20, 1948, in Abbeville to the late Ethel J. Williams and Mary Mae Burton Williams.

Shelby was a very active and dedicated member of Due West Baptist Church. Her joys of life were cleaning, gardening, helping others...