Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Patti Prince Howie
Aug 26, 2025
Patti Prince Howie, 73, of Abbeville, wife of Tom Howie, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Abbeville, SC to Harold Lawrence Prince, Jr. and the late Marion Boyd Camak Prince. Patti was a beloved community member, a dedicated professional and a cherished friend to many.
Her educational journey began at Abbeville...
Betty Gambrell Dixon
Aug 26, 2025
Betty Gambrell Dixon, 87, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late Samuel Wayne Dixon, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at NHC Heathcare Greenwood. She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Cheshire and Vera Ashley Gambrell.
Betty attended Dixie High School. She retired from Mohawk Industries with 47 years of dedicated service, where she was honored as the oldest associate...
Dorothy Simpson Argo
Aug 24, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Simpson Argo, 93, widow of the late Samuel Argo, entered into rest Sunday August 24, 2025, at Wesley Commons.
Born on April 25, 1932, in Abbeville County, to the late Mack Hunter and Corrie Black Simpson, she was a seamstress at the Abbeville Shirt Plant.
Dot loved cooking, she especially enjoyed shucking corn and canning corn and was an exceptional...
George R. McKee, Jr. Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired
Aug 24, 2025
George R. McKee, Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired
George R. McKee, Jr., 95, of Greenwood, SC., husband of the late Patricia Helms McKee, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1930 in Shepherdstown, WV to the late George R. and Maud L. Painter McKee, Sr.
Mr. McKee attended local schools in Shepherdstown and spent two...
Brad Turner
Aug 22, 2025
Brad Turner, 45, of Abbeville, South Carolina, passed away on August 22, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born on April 29, 1980, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of Randy and Beverly Argo Turner.
Brad graduated from Abbeville High School in 1999 and furthered his education at Piedmont Technical School. He dedicated over 19 years to his...
Tony Wayne Martin
Aug 20, 2025
Tony Wayne Martin, 68, widower of the late Laureese Ashley Martin, entered into rest Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Born on September 20, 1956, in Anderson to Lou Ellen Martin and the late E.J. Martin, he worked many years at Foundry & Steal. He retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass.
Tony Wayne was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting deer,...
Kenneth Johnson
Aug 19, 2025
Kenneth Johnson, 66, of McCormick, SC, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home. He was born in McCormick to the late Joseph Oscar and Lillie Mae Jackson Johnson. Kenneth embraced life with an unwavering spirit and a compassionate heart.
A proud graduate of Mims High School, Mr. Johnson served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a true embodiment...
Charles F. Dawson
Aug 17, 2025
Charles F. Dawson, affectionately known as “Papa”, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Carole Hagan Dawson, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Frank and Sara Ferguson Dawson.
A 1957 graduate of Dixie High School, Charles retired from Solutia after 33 years of dedicated service as a maintenance technician. His...
Bobby Ray James
Aug 15, 2025
Bobby Ray “Squirrel” James, 64, husband of Darlene Mobley James, resident of Oak Place, entered into rest Friday, August 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 19, 1960, in Seneca to the late William Earl and Reba Virgina Ellenberg James, he worked in textiles until his health would no longer allow him to.
Bobby was an avid...
Fisher Bennett Davenport
Aug 15, 2025
Fisher Bennett Davenport
With profound love and sorrow, Alexander and Olivia Davenport announce the passing of their precious baby, born August 15, 2025 at Duke University hospital in Durham NC.
Though his time on earth was brief, he filled our hearts with a lifetime of love. His memory will be cherished.
A private service will be held to honor and remember our baby.
A...
JoAnn Burriss Atkinson
Aug 15, 2025
JoAnn Burriss Atkinson, 88, of Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of the late William Douglas Atkinson, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Calhoun Falls to the late Joel Monroe Burriss and Allie Mae Adams Burriss.
A graduate of Calhoun Falls High School in 1954, Mrs. Atkinson furthered her education at Winthrop College,...
Robin Lee Elmore
Aug 14, 2025
Robin Lee Elmore, 68, of Abbeville, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2025. Born in Abbeville to the late Robert Lee Conzett and Maria Pettersson Fowler, Robin was a lifelong resident of the community.
She received her education in the Abbeville County Schools and dedicated many years of her professional life to Walmart, where she was known for...
Ed Hall
Aug 14, 2025
Edward C. ‘Ed’ Hall, 93, of Elberton, GA, husband of Patricia ‘Pat’ Jones Hall, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home. He was born in Elbert County, GA to the late John Speed and Elza Johnson Hall.
Ed lived a life dedicated to family, hard work, and kindness. A 1948 graduate of Elberton High School, Ed’s career began at the...
David Ray Feinstein
Aug 9, 2025
David Ray Feinstein, 82, of Abbeville, SC, died August 9, 2025, at Woodbridge Clinton Assisted Living. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Paul Feinstein, Sr. and Cecile Richey Feinstein.
A graduate of Spartanburg High School, David proudly served in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he built a successful career as a technician with IBM, retiring...
Jose Rodriguez
Aug 9, 2025
Jose Antonio Rodriguez, 80, husband of Maria Rodriguez, resident of Calhoun Falls, entered into rest Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Hospice House of Care of the Piedmont Hospice and Palliative Care. Born on February 1, 1945 in San German, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Antonio Rodriguez and the late Celia Vargas. Jose later moved to New York City...
William "Bill" Stewart Ashcraft
Aug 8, 2025
William “Bill” Stewart Ashcraft, 85, husband of Madelyn Justice Ashcraft, resident of Haynes St., entered into rest Friday, August 8, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 31, 1939, in Abbeville to the late Wilson Stewart and Marie White Ashcraft, he was a 1960 graduate of Abbeville High School. Even before graduating high school, he was...
Stephan Binet Wilson
Aug 2, 2025
Stephan Binet Wilson, aged 60, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph “Joe” Samuel Wilson and Mary Binet Wilson.
Stephan attended McCracken High School in Bluffton, South Carolina, and held steadfastly to his Methodist faith throughout his life. He dedicated many years to the construction...
Keith Cleveland
Aug 1, 2025
Archie Keith Cleveland, 69, of Abbeville, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home. Born February 7, 1956, in Abbeville, SC to the late Archie L. and Mabel Moore Cleveland, he was reared in Jackson, SC.
A 1974 graduate of Jackson High School, Keith attained a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in management from Limestone College. He proudly served...
Frank A. 'Skip' Tortorello
Jul 30, 2025
Frank A. ‘Skip’ Tortorello, 82, of the Savannah Lakes Community, husband of Patricia Batto Tortorello, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born in Newark, NJ to the late Anthony and Nellie Decker Tortorello.
‘Skip’, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Hillside High School, Class of 1960. A proud veteran of the United States Marines, he served...
Earl Cannon
Jul 28, 2025
Earl Cannon, 75, of Abbeville, husband of Brenda Brock Cannon, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Harvey F. and Annie Lee Smith Cannon.
A graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1968, Earl retired from Covidien Medical Products with 45 years of dedicated service. A true farmer at heart, he spent...
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