Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
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
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,...
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
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
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
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...
Margaret Shores Dickert
Jun 8, 2025
Margaret Mae Shores Dickert, 84, of Due West, SC, wife of Winford Eugene Dickert, Jr., died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA to the late William Felton Shores and Mae Estelle Miller Shores.
Her educational journey began at Chowan College in Murfreesboro, NC where she earned her Associate of Arts degree in 1968...
John Steven Parise
Jun 3, 2025
John Steven Parise, 63, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI to John Parise and the late Ollie Mae Standridge Parise.
Steven was employed as an EMT and Paramedic with Abbeville County Emergency Services. He was happiest spending time outdoors target shooting.
Steven is survived by his father of the home.
There are no...
Paul Ruelle, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Paul H. Ruelle, Jr., 87, of the Savannah Lakes Community in McCormick, SC, beloved husband of Barbara Ruelle (Fialkowski) passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville, SC surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Malden, MA, he was the son of the late Mary (Raso) and Paul Ruelle Sr. Paul was raised...
Ann Link Davis
May 27, 2025
Ann Link Davis, 96, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Marvin Thomas Davis, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Martin Luther Link and Pauline Harrison Link.
A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1946, Ann furthered her education at Piedmont Technical College. For...
James Franklin Goff
May 25, 2025
James F. Goff, 87, of Waterloo, SC, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Greenwood County, SC to the late Otis Hugh Goff and Sallie Roberts Goff.
A 1955 graduate of McCormick High School, Mr. Goff honored his country by serving in the South Carolina National Guard. He dedicated a significant portion...
Molcy Lee McCier
May 25, 2025
Molcy Lee McCier, 80, of Abbeville, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Georgia. She was born in McCormick, SC to the late Napolian and Molcy Patterson McCier.
Molcy, a devoted member of her community and church, served in various positions at Glovers Chapel Baptist Church and was a cherished...
Esther Mast Overholt
May 22, 2025
Esther Mast Overholt, 95, of Honea Path, SC, wife of the late Paul Overholt, died Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her home. She was born in Elkhart, IN to the late Joseph A. and Ida E. Christner Mast.
Mom cherished her time with her family and was ‘Granny’ to more than just her grandchildren. She was a talented seamstress and interior...
Maxine Terry McDougal
May 21, 2025
Maxine Terry McDougal, 91, of Abbeville, SC, formerly of Gaffney and Easley, SC, wife of the late George Wayne ‘Mac’ McDougal, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Ansley Glen at Greenwood. She was born in Vinita, OK to the late Everett and Edna Parnell Terry.
A graduate of Weatherford Junior College, Maxine retired as the devoted bookkeeper for her husband’s business,...
William H. 'Billy' Fleming
May 19, 2025
William ‘Billy’ Herbert Fleming, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Betty A. Smith Fleming, died Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Abbeville, SC on September 15, 1949, to Rose Knox Fleming and the late Clyde Herbert Fleming.
Billy was a 1967 graduate of Abbeville High School. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in biology...
Nancy London Bollinger
May 13, 2025
Nancy London Bollinger, 89, of Greenwood, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greenwood.
Nancy was born on April 20, 1936, to the late Forest and Edith Overcash London in Mooresville, NC. She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College in 1957 and taught for 30 years, mostly in the first grade, which she enjoyed dearly.
Nancy married John...
Donald Wayne Gilmer
May 11, 2025
Donald Wayne Gilmer, 80, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Linda Pearson Gilmer, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Jim Bert Gilmer and Helen Norrell Gilmer.
Wayne attended Calhoun Falls High School. His career was characterized by his industrious spirit. He worked as an electrician at Burlington Mill in...
Rhonda Kilgore
May 11, 2025
Rhonda M. Kilgore, 65, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Eddy Kilgore, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Glen and Miriam Hutchison Manning.
Rhonda attended Calhoun Falls High School. She found great joy in her role as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the lights of...
Charles R. Shipman
May 10, 2025
Charles R. Shipman, 74, of Iva, SC, husband of Dorothy Franklin Shipman, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Anmed Medical Center in Anderson. He was born in Transylvania County, NC to Mable Galloway Shipman and the late Newton Shipman.
A graduate of Blue Ridge Community College, Charles pursued a fulfilling career as a machinist retiring from Brisco, Inc. – Laser Cutting...
Brandon Lee Trotter
May 7, 2025
Brandon Lee Trotter, 39, of Iva, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Sikeston, MO to Margorie Smith Trotter and the late James Arnold Trotter.
Brandon began his career as a tree cutter with Asplundh. Following this, he joined the workforce at Prysmian Cable in Abbeville and ultimately found a position at Diana Symrise Pet Food...
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