Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Ed Rothwell
Jun 29, 2025
Carlton Edward ‘Ed’ Rothwell, 81, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Barbara ‘Bonnie’ Miller Rothwell, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Martinsville, VA to the late Edward Kidman Rothwell, II and Mary Elizabeth Coles Rothwell and lived most of his adult life in Richmond, VA.
Ed earned an associate degree from A-B Technical...
Dr. James J. 'Mike' Bowe
Jun 28, 2025
Dr. James J. ‘Mike’ Bowe, 86, of Due West, husband of Ann Fowler Bowe, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Herman J. and Hilda M. Pyle Bowe.
Dr. Bowe received his early education from Dupont High School before furthering his studies at the University of Florida, where...
William "Jack" Jackson Denmark, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
William Jackson Denmark, Jr. (Jack) was born in Blue Ridge, GA, on November 26, 1930 to William Jackson, Sr. and Nita (Franklin) Denmark. He spent his childhood years between Statesboro, Savannah and Tybee Island, GA.
As a senior in high school, Jack gave his life to the Lord Jesus through the efforts of Mr. R.C. Johnson, an area pastor who picked...
Randy Doyle Cason
Jun 28, 2025
Randy Doyle Cason, 56, entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2025 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born in Anderson on October 14, 1968 to Robert L. Cason and the late Eunice Fay Jordan Cason, he attended Anderson County Schools.
Randy enjoyed life, very outgoing and always trying to help his fellow man. He loved music, singing, and making people laugh. He will...
Claire G Thower
Jun 27, 2025
Claire Gorczyca Thower, 73, widow of the late Richard Murray Thower, resident of Oakwood Lane, entered into rest Friday, June 27, 2025, at her residence.
Born on December 9, 1951 in Newton, NJ to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Bart Gorczyca, Claire received her B.A. from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH. She loved music and loved teaching music, she taught in...
Raymond Jeffrey 'Jeff' Horne
Jun 25, 2025
Raymond Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Horne, 61, of Abbeville, husband of Joy Lynn Horne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late Samuel Scurry Horne and Emily Williams Horne.
Jeff graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1981. He began his career with Prysmian Cable before...
Ronnie Gene Taylor
Jun 22, 2025
Ronnie (Ron) Gene Taylor, Lt. Colonel, US Air Force (Ret.), 86, of the Savannah Lakes Community in McCormick, SC, husband of Bobbie Opal Clark Taylor, passed away June 22, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. He was born on December 4, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Orville Leon and Leota Mae Tresner Taylor.
A proud 1957...
Debbie 'DeDe' McCurry Ledford
Jun 22, 2025
Debbie McCurry Ledford, 67, of Ridge Spring, SC, wife of the late Bobby Ledford, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare of Greenwood. Born on April 27, 1958, she was the daughter of the late William and Joy Summers McCurry.
Affectionately known as ‘DeDe’, she was an avid reader, a passion that encouraged her curiosity for life....
Phyllis Herzog Hartley
Jun 17, 2025
Phyllis Herzog Hartley, 94, resident of Wesley Commons, wife of the late James Hartley, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cook County, IL to the late Arthur Ludwig Herzog and Lolita Stockman Herzog.
A graduate of Morgan Park High School in Chicago, IL, Phyllis built a successful career, spending many...
Betty Joyce Priest
Jun 16, 2025
Betty Joyce Priest (nee Chesser) of Greenwood, SC, age 88, beloved wife of the late Carl Priest, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Betty and Carl married on June 26, 1955. Together they raised 6 children: Stephen, Robert, Leann, Lori, Michael and Michelle. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.
Betty was born in Coolidge,...
Nathaniel Wayne Templeton
Jun 14, 2025
Nathaniel “Wayne” Templeton Sr., 81, husband of Delores Kemmerlin Templeton, resident of Durham Road, entered peacefully into rest on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence.
Born on September 23, 1943, in Laurens to the late Sam and Estelle Brewer Templeton, he was a graduate of Orangeburg High School. A cattleman his entire life, he was retired from Templeton Cattle Company.
In...
Sandra Norris Fleming
Jun 14, 2025
Sandra Norris Fleming, 82, of Abbeville, wife of Samuel E. Fleming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Hospice House. Born in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late J.E. Norris, Jr. and Rebecca Trippe Norris.
A proud 1961 graduate of Abbeville High School, Mrs. Fleming was a devoted...
William Charles Stone
Jun 13, 2025
William Charles Stone, 69, of Abbeville, husband of Ira Dean Williams Stone, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Charles was born on October 12, 1955, and left this Earthly realm on June 13, 2025. He graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1973, where he played on the first state championship football team in 1971. Charles...
Wayne Stevens
Jun 11, 2025
Homer Wayne Stevens, 77, of Hodges, husband of Vickie Dixon Stevens, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Greenwood to the late Homer Ted Stevens and Ruby Butler Stevens.
For 30 years, Wayne was the owner and operator of Stevens Painting, where his craftsmanship earned him the respect of many.
In addition to his...
Roddey S. 'Joe' Ellis, III
Jun 8, 2025
Roddey Stevenson Ellis, III, affectionately known as ‘Joe’, husband of Jane Price Ellis, passed away on June 8, 2025, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina. He most recently resided at Cascades Verde in Greenville, South Carolina, and lived on Kiawah Island for 15 years after moving there from his hometown of Due West, South Carolina.
A ninth generation native...
Margaret Shores Dickert
Jun 8, 2025
Margaret Mae Shores Dickert, 84, of Due West, SC, wife of Winford Eugene Dickert, Jr., died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA to the late William Felton Shores and Mae Estelle Miller Shores.
Her educational journey began at Chowan College in Murfreesboro, NC where she earned her Associate of Arts degree in 1968...
John Steven Parise
Jun 3, 2025
John Steven Parise, 63, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI to John Parise and the late Ollie Mae Standridge Parise.
Steven was employed as an EMT and Paramedic with Abbeville County Emergency Services. He was happiest spending time outdoors target shooting.
Steven is survived by his father of the home.
There are no...
Paul Ruelle, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Paul H. Ruelle, Jr., 87, of the Savannah Lakes Community in McCormick, SC, beloved husband of Barbara Ruelle (Fialkowski) passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville, SC surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Malden, MA, he was the son of the late Mary (Raso) and Paul Ruelle Sr. Paul was raised...
Christopher James Mincey
May 29, 2025
Christopher James Mincey, 54, husband of Crystal Ashby Mincey, resident of George Street, entered into rest at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 22, 1971 in Elberton, GA to the late Herbert and Nancy Tiller Mincey, he was a graduate of Harvest Christian Academy in Jacksonville, FL. He worked as a Fork Lift Driver.
Christopher enjoyed riding his...
Ann Link Davis
May 27, 2025
Ann Link Davis, 96, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Marvin Thomas Davis, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Martin Luther Link and Pauline Harrison Link.
A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1946, Ann furthered her education at Piedmont Technical College. For...
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