Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
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...
Herbert J. Dye, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Herbert Johnson Dye, Jr., 89, of Abbeville, husband of the late Myrtis Johnson Dye, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. He was born in Elberton, GA, to the late Herbert J. Dye, Sr. and Vera Johnson Dye Sudduth.
A graduate of Nancy Hart High School, Class of 1954, Herbert retired from the former Milliken & Co – Abbeville Plant...
Jerry Addison
Nov 22, 2025
Jerry Addison, 88, of Calhoun Falls, S.C., beloved husband of the late Mary Hill ‘Lib’ Addison, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at Dominion Senior Living of Anderson surrounded by his two daughters. Born in Anderson, S.C., he was the son of the late William Homer and Dolly Shaw Addison.
Mr. Addison dedicated over 40 years of his life to...
Robert J Duffy
Nov 19, 2025
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Robert J. Duffy, 87, husband of Claudette Perry Duffy, formerly of Abbeville, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, S.C., surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 9, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Henry Joseph and Eleanor McGoldrick Duffy. Robert grew up in Atlanta, Ga.,...
Parks Caldwell Kennerly
Nov 17, 2025
Parks Caldwell Kennerly, 58, of Kennesaw, Georgia, died November 17, 2025 at Grady Burn Center in Atlanta, GA after a hunting accident.
Parks was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta on January 23, 1967, the eldest child of Lee Plummer Kennerly and Sarah McFerrin Kennerly, who survive him. He was raised in the White Oak Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in...
Javier Macias Oñate
Nov 13, 2025
Javier Macias Oñate, 75, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Esperanza Alvarez, died Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home. Born February 9, 1950 in San Jose de la Paz, Jalisco, Mexico, he was the son of the late Febronio Oñate and Maria Macias Oñate.
After years of devoted service in the mechanics industry, Javier retired as an accomplished entrepreneur in business,...
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