Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Lawrence B. 'Larry' Fowler, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Lawrence B. ‘Larry’ Fowler, Jr., 77, of Abbeville, SC, beloved husband of Judy Barnes Fowler, passed away on December 29, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center. He was born in Anderson, SC, to the late Lawrence B. Fowler, Sr. and Jewell Brown Fowler.
Larry always spoke of his teenage years spent in New Jersey and dedicated many years of his life to...
Helen Speer
Dec 29, 2025
Helen E. Speer, age 84, of Abbeville, passed away at her home in Belton on December 29, 2025. She was born in Abbeville to the late Beverly Henry and Eva Cann Speer.
Helen attended Abbeville County Schools. She dedicated her professional life to serving her community through her work at The Monsanto Plant and Abbeville Nursing Home, from which she retired...
Lenora Jane Beardsley
Dec 26, 2025
Lenora Jane Fierke Beardsley, 93, died Friday, December 26, 2025, at Renaissance Senior Living in Due West, SC.
Jane was born Feb. 17, 1932, in Herrin, IL, to Miscal and Mary Fierke. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University. Jane married Theodore Sterling Beardsley, Jr. in 1955 while he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, in the U.S. Army. They had...
Elmer Fleming
Dec 25, 2025
Elmer Eugene Fleming, 83, of Abbeville, husband of Jean Perry Fleming, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born in Abbeville County, he was the son of the late Bert and Ola Todd Fleming.
A 1961 graduate of Dixie High School, Elmer retired from Rocky River Mills after more than 40 years of dedicated service as...
Jennie Elaine Uldrick
Dec 24, 2025
Jennie Elaine Mattison Uldrick, 80, of Donalds, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at NHC – Anderson. Born in Donalds, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Clinton and Elsie Harris Mattison.
A graduate of Dixie High School, Jennie retired from The Commercial Bank – Due West Branch with 30 years of dedicated service. She was a devoted member of Southside...
Efrain 'Vetch' Rodriguez
Dec 24, 2025
Efrain ‘Vetch’ Rodriguez, 71, of Calhoun Falls, SC, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home. He was born in Mesa Grande, Mexico to Concepción Montoya Rodriguez and the late Heliodoro Rodriguez.
Vetch, as he was affectionately known, dedicated his life to his career as a farrier, a trade that he approached with passion and skill. His love for horses was...
William 'Bill' Page
Dec 23, 2025
William W. ‘Bill’ Page, 84, of the Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, SC, husband of Katherine Therwanger Page, passed away, Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born in Alexandria, VA to the late Woodrow Wilson and Mary Lee Jones Page.
A graduate of Highpoint High School in Beltsville, MD, Bill was deeply committed to service in his community. He was a...
Connie Robinson
Dec 22, 2025
Connie Dorn McAbee Robinson, 92, of McCormick, SC, wife of the late Foster Sondley Robinson, Jr., died Monday, December 22, 2025, at her home. She was born in McCormick, SC to the late Thomas Russell McAbee, Jr. and Virginia Cornelia Dorn McAbee.
A graduate of McCormick High School, Connie attended Furman University in Greenville, SC. She later earned her law degree...
Paul Jackson 'Jackie' Edmunds
Dec 21, 2025
Paul Jackson ‘Jackie’ Edmunds, Jr., 87, of McCormick, husband of Mary Gable Edmunds, passed away, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born December 26, 1938, in McCormick to Paul Jackson Edmunds, Sr. and Lillian Oculese Holiday Edmunds.
Jackie was a proud graduate of McCormick High School. He honorably served his country for 32 years in...
Estherphine Carwile Ashley
Dec 20, 2025
Estherphine Carwile Ashley, 91, of Abbeville, wife of the late Lawrence Otto ‘L.O.’ Ashley, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Abbeville to the late James Mahlon Carwile and Allie Mae Burton Carwile.
Estherphine will be remembered for her remarkable contributions as a beautician, dedicating over 50 years to bringing joy...
Brian Fulmer
Dec 20, 2025
Brian Fulmer, 54, of Abbeville, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born September 22, 1971, to James William ‘Bill’ Fulmer and Mary Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Treaster.
A proud graduate of Harlem High School, Class of 1989, Brian furthered his education at Augusta College, where he completed his studies in 1995 receiving a BA in History....
Michael Walter Cooper
Dec 19, 2025
Michael Walter Cooper, 63, of Abbeville, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home. He was the son of Joyce Cameron Cooper and the late Walter Roy Cooper.
A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1982, Mike furthered his education at Piedmont Technical College. In his career, he made significant contributions to the car industry, serving as a salesman,...
Carol Justice Bell
Dec 19, 2025
Carol Leath Justice Bell, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 19, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1945, in Lafayette, Georgia, to the late Reverend J.O. Leath and Frances Coulter Leath.
From a young age, Carol showed a profound love for music and a passion for working with children. She began playing the piano at her church...
Michael 'Mike' Simpson
Dec 17, 2025
Michael A. ‘Mike’ Simpson, 60, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Cindy Brown Simpson, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Port St. Joe, FL to the late Preston Chalmers Simpson, Sr. and Mildred Register Simpson.
Mike was a proud graduate of Wewahitchka High School, Class of 1983. His...
Thomas J. Catalanotto
Dec 17, 2025
Captain Thomas J. Catalanotto, Retired Merchant Mariner, 87, of Abbeville, husband of Judy Starre Catalonotto, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1938 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph Catalanotta and Mary Cacioppo Catalanotto.
A retired Captain from the Merchant Marines, he dedicated a significant part of his life...
Spencer Gary
Dec 13, 2025
Spencer Lee Gary, 68, of Abbeville, beloved husband of Montee Gable Gary, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Regency Hospital. He was born in Rome, GA, to Robert C. ‘Bob’ Gary, Sr. and the late Sarah Spencer Gary.
A proud graduate of Abbeville High School in 1976, Spencer was actively involved in sports during his youth. He dedicated many...
Helen Roberson Risner
Dec 7, 2025
Helen Roberson Risner, 83, widow of the late Billy Joe Risner, resident of Winding Creek Court, entered into rest Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 14, 1942 in Anderson to the late Jack and Agnes Norris Roberson, she was a homemaker, raising her children, grandchildren along with some neighborhood children.
Helen loved flowers,...
Lonnie Eugene Campbell
Dec 4, 2025
Lonnie Eugene Campbell, 66, husband of Debra Courtney Campbell, resident of Hwy 20, entered into rest Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Self Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 9, 1959 in Abbeville, to the late Jerry and Helen Loftis Campbell, he was a 1977 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. Lonnie was an electrician most of...
Harold Witzer
Dec 4, 2025
Harold Witzer, 96, of Greenwood, SC, died Thursday, December 4, 2025. at Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Witzer family.
Carolyn M. McElrath
Dec 2, 2025
Carolyn M. McElrath, 91, of Abbeville, wife of the late Harold David ‘Boots’ McElrath, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at McCormick Post Acute Care. She was born January 6, 1934, in Abbeville to the late Jessie McCoppin and Tommie Mae Harris.
Carolyn spent many years serving as a Nursing Assistant before retiring from Mohawk Industries. A cherished member of Rocky River...
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