Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Matthew Adam "Knocker" Horne

Matthew Adam "Knocker" Horne

Oct 5, 2023

  Matthew Adam Horne, AKA “Knocker”, husband of Tracy Culbreth Horne, of Nance Road Lake Secession, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side. Adam, or Knocker as he was affectionally known, born September 29, 1961, was a son of the late Samuel Scurry Horne and Emily Williams Horne.

  He is survived by his beloved...

James Royce Thompson, Jr.

James Royce Thompson, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

James Royce Thompson, Jr., 80, of 3273 Hwy. 20 husband of Debbie C. Thompson passed away Monday Oct. 2, 2023 at Richard Campbell VA Home in Anderson with his loving family by his side.

Known to many as “ Jimmy”, he was born Nov. 2, 1942 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late James Royce Thompson, Sr....

John William 'Bill' Reese

John William 'Bill' Reese

Sep 26, 2023

 

John William ‘Bill’ Reese, 64, of McCormick, SC, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Prisma Health Columbia.  He was born in McCormick to Martha 'Polly' Ashmore Reese and the late Jesse Lamar Reese.

A graduate of Wardlaw Academy, Bill was a standout in football and was inducted into the Wardlaw Hall of Fame. He spent his career serving as...

Virginia Alexander McCarley

Virginia Alexander McCarley

Sep 20, 2023

 

Virginia Alexander McCarley, 92, resident of Hwy. 71 wife of the late James Allen McCarley passed away Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023, at The Hospice House and Palliative Care in Greenwood, SC. with her loving family by her side.

She was born April 14, 1931, in Lowndesville, SC a daughter to the late George Pierce Alexander and Janie Virginia Waters...

Ray D Copelan

Ray D Copelan

Sep 20, 2023

Ray D. Copelan, 77, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at his residence, husband of Syble Fleming Copelan, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Abbeville to the late William Marion and Estelle Welborn Copelan.

Mr. Copelan was a graduate of Abbeville High School in 1965. He dedicated 40 years of his life to SCE&G...

Mack M. Ellis

Mack M. Ellis

Sep 20, 2023

Mack M. Ellis, 85, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. He was born in Abbeville County to the late James Douglas and Mildred Saxon Ellis.

Mack attended Abbeville High School and retired from CSX Railroad after many dedicated years. He was a devoted member of Abbeville Congregational Holiness Church, as well...

Christina Hershberger Raber

Christina Hershberger Raber

Sep 18, 2023

Christina Hershberger Raber, of Abbeville, lovingly known as Christina, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, at the age of 45. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA to Martha Mast Hershberger and the late Paul J. Hershberger.

Christina's light shone brightly from an early age. She obtained her education at Whispering Pines Mennonite...

Georgeann Miller Nickles

Georgeann Miller Nickles

Sep 18, 2023

Georgeann M. Nickles, 72, of Donalds died Monday, September 18, 2023, in Greenville.  She was born in Greenwood, SC to the late George Nichols Miller and Barbara McClinton Miller. 

Mrs. Nickles was a 1969 graduate of Abbeville High School and retired from the South Carolina DHEC Office in Greenwood County. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Nell Amelia McKee

Nell Amelia McKee

Sep 15, 2023

 

Miss Nell Amelia McKee, 104, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 15 at Abbeville Area Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Claude Wilbur, John Thomas and Andrew Jefferson McKee and four sisters, Janie Clementine Nickles (Lucian), Mary Elizabeth, Lucy Emma, and Edna McKee.

Nell lived a long and active life in...

Clyde W. 'Ram' Blanchett

Clyde W. 'Ram' Blanchett

Sep 13, 2023

 

Clyde W. ‘Ram’ Blanchett, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Annette Wright Blanchett, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Clyde D. and Eva Mae ‘Pansy’ Nixon Blanchett.

A 1956 graduate of Abbeville High School, Clyde also attended Clemson University where he received his egg grading certificate...

Consuela Denise 'Connie' Seigler

Consuela Denise 'Connie' Seigler

Sep 11, 2023

Consuela Denise 'Connie' Seigler, 51, of Abbeville, passed away on September 11, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 9, 1971, in Greenwood, SC.Connie was known for her sweet and loving nature. She was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother, affectionately known as Grandma C. Her presence brought joy and comfort to those around her. She was known...

Mary Dean Domas

Mary Dean Domas

Sep 10, 2023

 

Mary Dean Domas, age 80, of McCormick died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina.  She was born December 18, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Dean and Mary Wartchow.  On June 26, 1976, in Rochester, Michigan, she married Lawrence Domas, and they have shared 47 years together.

Mary was...

Betty J. Taylor

Betty J. Taylor

Sep 8, 2023

Betty J. Taylor, 81, of Abbeville, wife of Wilbur L. Taylor, Jr., died Friday, September 8, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Taylor family.

Loralee Ivanits

Loralee Ivanits

Sep 5, 2023

LoraLee Ivanits Evans, 57, wife of Dale Evans, of Calhoun Falls, SC, passed away September 5, 2023, at the Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Southbridge, MA she was a daughter of the late John Ivanits and Betty Mae Barnes Ivanits. LoraLee was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Dale of the home, daughters Melissa and Melinda both of Lind MA,...

Wilma Braswell Uldrick

Wilma Braswell Uldrick

Sep 1, 2023

 

Wilma Braswell Uldrick, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Link F. Uldrick, died Friday, September 1, 2023, the Renaissance Senior Center in Due West, SC. She was born in Wilmington, NC to the late Stanley Wright Braswell and Ruth Campbell Braswell. 

Mrs. Uldrick was a 1961 graduate of Greenwood High School and member of Warrenton Presbyterian Church. For...

Craig Steven Lomax

Craig Steven Lomax

Aug 31, 2023

Craig Steven Lomax, 59, of Abbeville, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Lomax family.

Marie Cain Carroll

Marie Cain Carroll

Aug 31, 2023

Marie Cain Carroll, 81, of Abbeville, wife of the late Kenneth Carroll, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken. She was born in Calhoun Falls, SC to the late Julian C. and Omalee Atkins Cain.

Mrs. Carroll graduated from Calhoun Falls High School in 1959, laying the foundation for a life rooted in dedication and...

Mark Duane McDonald

Mark Duane McDonald

Aug 30, 2023

 

Mark Duane McDonald, 68, resident of Ellis Ave. Apartments passed away Aug. 30, 2023, at his home.

Born in Abbeville, SC he was a son of the late Mark Leon McDonald and Grace Kirby Mundy.

Mark was a retired long haul truck driver.

Survivors include: two daughters Christina Blount (Chris) of Indian Trail, NC and Trisha McDonald of Palm...

Becky Hall

Becky Hall

Aug 30, 2023

 

Becky Hall, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late Billy T. Hall, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in the Antreville Community to the late Grady and Rosella Poole Hall.

Mrs. Hall was a 1953 graduate of Antreville High School and a member of South Side Baptist Church. She retired from SCE&G...

Robert "Don" Davis

Robert "Don" Davis

Aug 30, 2023

Robert “Don” Donald Davis, 79, resident of 354 Hall Rd. husband of Clara Davis passed away Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 at Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC.

He was the son of the late Robert L. Davis and Myrtle Lucille McAlister Davis.

Don was a retired Maintenance Supervisor with the SC Dept. of Transportation.

Survivors include: His wife Clara...