Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

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...

Marilyn S. Crawford

Marilyn S. Crawford

Sep 11, 2024

Marilyn Sharpe Crawford, 71, of Donalds, SC, left our Earthly realm on the morning of September 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Samuel Young Sharpe and Ruby Pressley Sharpe. 

Marilyn was a 1971 graduate of Dixie High School prior to earning a BS degree in nursing from Clemson University. Her 48-year career...

Philip 'Phil' Joseph Heery Jr.

Philip 'Phil' Joseph Heery Jr.

Sep 10, 2024

Philip ‘Phil’ Joseph Heery Jr., 87, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Pamela Louise Crittendon Heery, died September 10, 2024 at his son’s residence in Greenwood. He was born July 17, 1937, in Mineola, NY to the late Philip Joseph Heery Sr. and Marie Heery. 

Phil proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was employed with Pirelli...

Marlene Lollis Hawthorne

Marlene Lollis Hawthorne

Sep 8, 2024

Sylvia “Marlene” Lollis Hawthorne, 84, widow of the late John “Johnny” Hawthorne, resident of Winona Church Road, entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born on July 6, 1940, in Greenville County to the late Raymond Lollis and the late Lucy Pearson Hughes. She was a graduate of Dixie High School, as well as Drones...

Priscilla Garvin Irwin

Priscilla Garvin Irwin

Sep 8, 2024

Priscilla Garvin Irwin, 82, of Abbeville, wife of the late James T. ‘Jim’ Irwin, died September 8, 2024, at The Renaissance in Due West. She was born in Aiken County, SC to the late Quincy and Ethel Aldrich Garvin.

During her elementary years, Priscilla lived in Wagener, SC. She and her family relocated to Abbeville County in her teens where she...

Faye Perry Hamby

Faye Perry Hamby

Sep 8, 2024

Faye Perry Hamby, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Robert Allen Hamby, Sr., died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Abbeville to the late Bob and Virginia Long Perry. 

Mrs. Hamby was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, class of 1962, and was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Her dedication to her...

Joseph Michael Korrek

Joseph Michael Korrek

Sep 4, 2024

Greenwood

Joseph Michael “Mike” Korrek, 69, resident of Wingert Road, entered into rest Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his residence.

Born on June 20, 1955 in Augusta, GA to Thomas Arthur and Mary Ouzts Korrek. Mike served in the U.S.Navy and worked many years at Greenwood Mills.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgefield.

Survivors include his parents of Edgefield,...

Norma Gregory Clark

Norma Gregory Clark

Sep 4, 2024

Hodges

Norma Gregory Clark, 91, widow of the late Harold Glen Clark, resident of K.C. Ranch Road, entered into rest Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 28, 1933 in Cross Hill to the late John Frank and Mildred Boozer Gregory, she was a retired owner and operator of Conway Appliance Repair in Orlando,...

William Ross Bullock

William Ross Bullock

Sep 3, 2024

William “Bill” Ross Bullock, 74, of Abbeville, died September 3, 2024, at Lakelands Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville. He was born August 1, 1950, to the late Curtis Manley Bullock and Helen Ross Bullock. 

A 1968 graduate of McCormick High School, Bill was extremely musically inclined, playing with numerous bands throughout McCormick and Greenwood. His incredible talent on both...

Larry W. Suddeth

Larry W. Suddeth

Sep 2, 2024

Larry W. Suddeth, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Linda Burdette Suddeth, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home. He was born in Ware Shoals to the late Coley and Estelle Alan Suddeth.

Larry retired from the textile industry and the Index Journal after many years of dedicated service. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather....

Sheron K. Fields

Sheron K. Fields

Aug 31, 2024

Sheron K. Fields, 71, of Greenwood, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born to the late Vernon Dixon and Bessie Claudine Lewis. 

Sheron was a faithful member of the Abbeville Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children, Tiger, John and Stacey.

Sheron is survived by her children,...

Helen M. Balogh

Helen M. Balogh

Aug 30, 2024

Helen Madeline Balogh, 89, of McCormick, SC, Savannah Lakes Village, wife of Richard G. Balogh, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC.

Helen was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and Helen (Cosgrove) Barr. The youngest of five children, Helen attended SS. Joachim and Anne Elementary School in Queens Village and St. Joseph High...

Patricia Cain Pelfrey

Patricia Cain Pelfrey

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Cain Pelfrey, 73, of Abbeville, SC, beloved wife of Carl R. ‘Rex’ Pelfrey, Jr., passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2024. She was born in Anderson, SC, to the late Raymond Walter Cain and Mary Jane Shaw Cain.

A graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Patricia exhibited a profound dedication to her community and her faith. Before...

Louise Virginia Scurlock Register

Louise Virginia Scurlock Register

Aug 28, 2024

Lousie Virginia Scurlocks Register, 67, of Iva, wife of Stanley Register, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in her home. She was born December 2, 1956, in Martinsville VA to the late Bobby Scurlock and Jane Aliff Scurlock. 

Louise had a deep passion for reading, often found lost in the pages of a novel or a thought-provoking book that sparked her imagination....

Betty Jo Rosser Horton

Betty Jo Rosser Horton

Aug 27, 2024

Betty Jo Rosser Horton, 83, of Abbeville, wife of the late Manley Jennings Horton Sr., died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Self Regional Health Care in Greenwood. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Carroll Rosser and Lillie Gertrude Shiflet Rosser. 

Betty Jo, affectionately known as ‘Nanny’, was a member of the Congregational Holiness Church and a beloved mother, grandmother,...