Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Dan Cobb

Dan Cobb

Feb 23, 2024

Larry Daniel ‘Dan’ Cobb, 80, of Due West SC, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  He was born October 13, 1943, in Westminster, SC to the late John Edward and Ethel George Cobb.

 

Dan, a 1961 graduate of Westminster High School, attended the University of South Carolina, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University....

Wesley Cromer

Wesley Cromer

Feb 17, 2024

  Wesley Kyle Cromer, 31, of Iva, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024.



  Born in Abbeville, he was a son of David Shannon Cromer and Lori Jones Cromer. Wesley worked for Mergon Industries and attended West Anderson Church of God. He was a friend to many and never met a stranger.



  Surviving in addition to his parents are his siblings,...

June Trautwein

June Trautwein

Feb 16, 2024

June Trautwein, 72, of Abbeville, died Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  She was born in Benham, Ky to the late Roland Lee Hash and Carolyn Ann Minton Hash.

 

During her early years, June pursued a career as a welder.  Her talents extended far beyond welding as she effortlessly embraced various roles throughout her life.  June cherished...

Dianne Latham Fossett

Dianne Latham Fossett

Feb 15, 2024

Dianne Latham Fossett went home to be in Heaven on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and will experience all the Promises our Lord has told us about for Eternity.  She was born on April 2, 1959, the daughter of the late John and Louise Latham.   Dianne resides in Greenville and is formerly from Abbeville.

 

She battled cancer for 4 ½  years....

Dana McDonald Ellis

Dana McDonald Ellis

Feb 13, 2024

Dana McDonald Ellis, 68, of Donalds, wife of Carol H. Ellis, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood.   Born January 3, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James William McDonald and Katherine Patricia ‘Patsy’ Pearman McDonald.

 

Dana graduated from Dixie High School, Class of 1974.   She worked for over twenty years at Erskine...

Laura Ann Fisher

Laura Ann Fisher

Feb 12, 2024

Laura Ann Fisher, 86, widow of Bobby Ray Fisher, known to her loved ones as Ann, passed away peacefully on 2/11/2024 in Jackson Gap, Alabama. She was a kind-hearted and special lady who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Ann was born on November 20, 1937, in Abbeville, SC to the late Frank Milton...

Debbie Jean Thompson

Debbie Jean Thompson

Feb 10, 2024

Debbie Jean Thompson, 73, widow of James Royce Thompson, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born on December 26, 1950, in Greenwood, SC, to the late Jack and Mattie Cobb Crawford.

Debbie's passion for teaching led her to a fulfilling career. She dedicated herself to the education of young minds, starting at Antreville Elementary...

Dawn Williams

Dawn Williams

Feb 9, 2024

Dawn B. Williams, 84, of Abbeville, died Friday, February 9, 2024 at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Guy Winchester Baker and Anna Ramey Baker.

 

Dawn, a 1957 graduate of Abbeville High School, began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant working at both the Abbeville Hospital and Anderson Hospital.  Following her career as...

Thomas J. Brown

Thomas J. Brown

Feb 9, 2024

Thomas Jefferson Brown, 70, of Abbeville, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood.  He was born February 25, 1953, the son of the late James W. Brown and Martha S. Brown.

 

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by two siblings, Susie S. Guillebeaux and James A. Brown.

 

Leaving behind to cherish his memories are...

William 'Bill' Stone

William 'Bill' Stone

Feb 7, 2024

William Curtis ‘Bill’ Stone, 89, of Abbeville, husband of Joannah Crittendon Stone, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Abbeville Nursing Home.  He was born in Abbeville February 27,1934 to the late James Elbert and Eva Strawhorn Stone.   

Bill was a dedicated public servant and former Abbeville County Sheriff who honorably served his country in the United States Army, 101st...

James ‘Jimmy’ Sutherland

James ‘Jimmy’ Sutherland

Feb 4, 2024

James Harold Sutherland, 72, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Ok Hui ‘Lee’ Sutherland, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Samuel ‘Tom’ and Dorothy Ware Sutherland.

A graduate of Abbeville High School and Piedmont Technical College, Jimmy honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Steve Alvie Jackson

Steve Alvie Jackson

Feb 4, 2024

  Steve Alvie Jackson, a beloved member of the Abbeville community and owner of Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.



  Steve was born on March 30, 1954, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to his loving parents Alvie and Betty Jean Funderburk Jackson. From a young age, Steve showed great talent both on...

Edith Brawley

Edith Brawley

Feb 4, 2024

Edith Mitchell Brawley, 87, of Due West, SC, wife of the late Dr. John G. Brawley, Jr., died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at The Oaks in Brevard, NC.  She was born in Charleston, SC to the late Francis Marion Mitchell, Jr. and Elizabeth Hay Mitchell.

 

A graduate of Johns Island High School and Erskine College, Mrs. Brawley was a pillar of...

Ray Baughman

Ray Baughman

Feb 3, 2024

Ray Baughman, 75, of Abbeville, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at NHC in Greenwood.  He was born in Abbeville to the late Jack Baughman and Frances Link Baughman.

 

A graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1966, Ray graduated from Anderson College in 1968.  He retired from the textile industry after many years of dedicated service.  Ray had a passion for...

Rodney P. Wurst

Rodney P. Wurst

Feb 2, 2024

Rodney P. ‘Rod’ Wurst, 85, of the Savannah Lakes Village Community in McCormick, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. 

 

He was born in Ottoville, OH to the late Frank H. and Hilda Scharf Wurst. He grew up in Ottoville and graduated from Ottoville High School. He furthered his education and earned...

Clara Davis

Clara Davis

Feb 2, 2024

Clara T. Davis, 94, of Anderson, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024. Clara was born on March 29, 1929, in Newberry, SC to the late B.L. Thomasson and Hollis Ruth Gause Thomasson. She was the last surviving member of her family. 

Clara is survived by her three children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In...

Minnie C White

Minnie C White

Feb 1, 2024

 Minnie C White, widow of James Franklin White,  a beloved member of the community and a retired realtor at Prince Brothers Realty Company, has passed away at the age of 82. She was born on July 12, 1941, in West Union, SC. Minnie passed peacefully on February 1, 2024, at NHC Greenwood.

Minnie dedicated many years of her life to her...

Linda June Graham

Linda June Graham

Feb 1, 2024

Linda June Graham, 76, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. She was born on June 18, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Edward Adam and Zephyr Betty Berge. 

Linda's most cherished roles in life were that of a mother and grandmother. She poured herself into creating a...

Ronald B. Roehrig

Ronald B. Roehrig

Feb 1, 2024

Ronald B. Roehrig, 81, of Savannah Lakes Village, husband of Judith ‘Judy’ Dinger Roehrig, passed Thursday, February 1, 2024, at home in McCormick SC. He was born in Grosse Pointe, MI to the late Harold A. and Loraine Sanner Roehrig.

Ron attended St. Joan of Arc Elementary school in St Clair Shores, MI before graduating from North Central High School in...

Bonnie Moore

Bonnie Moore

Jan 31, 2024

Bonnie Price Moore, 68, of Abbeville, SC wife of Mack Moore, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her residence.   She was born in Stephens, GA to the late Jimmy R. Price and Marjouies Powers Price.

 

For ten years, Bonnie dedicated her life to helping others in their journey towards better mental health by working at...