Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Gertrude 'Gertie' Yates Carroll

Gertrude 'Gertie' Yates Carroll

Jan 11, 2026

Gertrude Yates Carroll, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on March 14, 1934, in Cramerton, North Carolina, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 11, 2026, surrounded by family in her home.

Lovingly known as ‘Gertie’, her early years were spent in Abbeville, South Carolina, where her family moved when she was a young child....

Dianne Hozey Silvers

Dianne Hozey Silvers

Jan 11, 2026

Dianne Hozey Silvers, 79, of Iva, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late John Henry Hozey, Sr. and Flora Evans Hozey.

Dianne exemplified a spirit as vibrant as the fabric she lovingly stitched together throughout her dedicated career as a seamstress. Beyond her career, she was a devoted...

Robert Lawrence Sherard, Jr.

Robert Lawrence Sherard, Jr.

Jan 7, 2026

Robert Lawrence Sherard, Jr., 32, passed away in a car accident on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Charleston, SC where he worked welding submarine parts, precision work that demanded a steady hand, skill, and focus.

He was a welder by trade and a free spirit at heart. Robert loved the outdoors and found joy in staying active, especially through hiking, running,...

Virgina Jones McCoy

Virgina Jones McCoy

Jan 5, 2026

Virginia Jones McCoy, 92, of Belton, SC, peacefully departed to her heavenly home on January 5, 2026, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Floyd Oliver McCoy and was born in Anderson County to the late James Frank and Pammie Ann Kesler Jones.

Mrs. McCoy was the oldest living member of Chiquola Baptist Church...

Cynthia Ann 'Cindy' Stone

Cynthia Ann 'Cindy' Stone

Jan 2, 2026

Cynthia Ann 'Cindy' Stone, 72, of Abbeville, beloved wife of Kenny Stone, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Lakelands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wesby and Lee Wideman Burton.

Cindy was a proud graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, class of 1972, and took great pride in being a Blue...

Kathy D. Carroll

Kathy D. Carroll

Jan 2, 2026

Kathy DeLong Carroll, 66, of Ninety Six, SC, beloved wife of Paul Carroll, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Gastonia, NC, the daughter of the late Christine Williamson Culbertson and George Williamson.

A graduate of Greenwood High School, Kathy retired from Capsugel after 25 years of dedicated service. She was extremely family-oriented and took...

Teresa Graham Hill

Teresa Graham Hill

Dec 31, 2025

Teresa Graham Hill, 70, of Abbeville, beloved wife of Terry Hill, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born to Dorothy Hughes Graham and the late Bobby Graham, she brought joy and love to everyone who knew her.

Teresa was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class...

Shirley B. Fleming

Shirley B. Fleming

Dec 30, 2025

Shirley Bentley Fleming, 85, of Calhoun Falls, wife of John David Fleming, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home. She was born in Anderson to the late Jack and Mattie Bell Cannon Bentley.

A graduate of Calhoun Falls High School, Class of 1959, Shirley retired from Rocky River Mills with 50 years of dedicated service. Her heart was...

Lawrence B. 'Larry' Fowler, Jr.

Lawrence B. 'Larry' Fowler, Jr.

Dec 29, 2025

Lawrence B. ‘Larry’ Fowler, Jr., 77, of Abbeville, SC, beloved husband of Judy Barnes Fowler, passed away on December 29, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center. He was born in Anderson, SC, to the late Lawrence B. Fowler, Sr. and Jewell Brown Fowler.

Larry always spoke of his teenage years spent in New Jersey and dedicated many years of his life to...

Helen Speer

Helen Speer

Dec 29, 2025

Helen E. Speer, age 84, of Abbeville, passed away at her home in Belton on December 29, 2025. She was born in Abbeville to the late Beverly Henry and Eva Cann Speer.

Helen attended Abbeville County Schools. She dedicated her professional life to serving her community through her work at The Monsanto Plant and Abbeville Nursing Home, from which she retired...

Lenora Jane Beardsley

Lenora Jane Beardsley

Dec 26, 2025

Lenora Jane Fierke Beardsley, 93, died Friday, December 26, 2025, at Renaissance Senior Living in Due West, SC.

Jane was born Feb. 17, 1932, in Herrin, IL, to Miscal and Mary Fierke. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University. Jane married Theodore Sterling Beardsley, Jr. in 1955 while he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, in the U.S. Army. They had...

Elmer Fleming

Elmer Fleming

Dec 25, 2025

Elmer Eugene Fleming, 83, of Abbeville, husband of Jean Perry Fleming, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born in Abbeville County, he was the son of the late Bert and Ola Todd Fleming.

A 1961 graduate of Dixie High School, Elmer retired from Rocky River Mills after more than 40 years of dedicated service as...

Jennie Elaine Uldrick

Jennie Elaine Uldrick

Dec 24, 2025

Jennie Elaine Mattison Uldrick, 80, of Donalds, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at NHC – Anderson. Born in Donalds, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Clinton and Elsie Harris Mattison.

A graduate of Dixie High School, Jennie retired from The Commercial Bank – Due West Branch with 30 years of dedicated service. She was a devoted member of Southside...

Efrain 'Vetch' Rodriguez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...