Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas
Benjamin 'Banjo' Powell
Jul 22, 2025
Benjamin ‘Banjo’ Powell, Jr., 75, of Abbeville, husband of Myra Alexander Powell, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Benjamin Bonnon Powell, Sr. and Nancy Harris Powell.
Banjo, as he was affectionately known, was a 1968 graduate of Abbeville High School. He served with honor in the United States Marines, demonstrating his...
Donald Lee Smith
Jul 21, 2025
Donald Lee Smith 87, husband of LaNettye “Nett” Waters Smith, resident of Hwy 81 N., entered into rest Monday July 21, 2025, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Born on May 10, 1938, in Miami, FL to the late Ralph Harry and Martha Hall Smith, he worked as a monkey trainer at Monkey Jungle in Homestead Fl. He retired from Sundance Builders...
Aaron Thad Ricketts
Jul 19, 2025
Aaron Thad Ricketts, 48, of Ninety-Six, husband of April McGill Ricketts, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. Thad was born in Greenwood to the late Tommy and Darilyn King Ricketts.
Thad or affectionally known as ‘Stick’ was a proud 1995 graduate of Abbeville High School and held his faith in the Presbyterian Church close to his...
Andrew Nicholas Thomas
Jul 18, 2025
Andrew Nicholas Thomas, 34, of Abbeville, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Habersham County, GA to Gary Lynn Thomas and the late Beverly Heath Thomas.
Andrew had a unique gift for making friends wherever he went, never meeting a stranger. The simple yet powerful thought of “Hey you, you’re awesome” echoed his approach to life...
Stephen 'Steve' Parnell
Jul 18, 2025
Steve Parnell, 69, of the Antreville Community, husband of Charlene Loner Parnell, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Abbeville to the late James Dudley ‘Red’ Parnell, Sr. and Irene Underwood Parnell.
A 1974 graduate of Dixie High School, Steve’s career was marked by many years of service to his community....
Julius Marvin King, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Julius Marvin King, Jr., 88, of Abbeville, husband of Gale Brown King, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Julius Marvin King, Sr. and Lillian Lee Dansby King.
Julius graduated from Abbeville High School, Class of 1955, where he developed friendships that lasted a lifetime. He cherished these bonds, often attending breakfast...
Helen Potts Bonds
Jul 15, 2025
Helen Potts Bonds, 90, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late William ‘Buzzard’ Bonds, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Emerald Gardens of Greenwood. She was born in Dillsboro, NC to the late Wiliam Wilkes and Julie B. Messer Potts.
Helen was a retired employee of the former Bigelow Sanford Company in Calhoun Falls. A devoted member of the Calhoun Falls...
Mildred Frances Smith
Jul 13, 2025
Mildred Frances Smith, 95, widow of the late Thomas Junior Smith, resident of Hwy 72 W., entered into rest Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her residence.
Born on October 18, 1929, in Winnsboro, SC to the late Jim and Hassie Rogers Kirkland, she was a Packer in the Medical Glove Industry. She moved from Ware Shoals to Abbeville over 30 years...
Johnny Page
Jul 13, 2025
Johnny C. Page, 64, of Abbeville, husband of Rita Smithey Page, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Benjamin L. and Evelyn Bratcher Page.
A 1979 graduate of Abbeville High School, Johnny was the owner and operator of Page’s Locksmith and Page’s Shoe Shop for more than 40 years. He briefly worked...
Clyde Douglas Wilson
Jul 9, 2025
Clyde Douglas Wilson, 72, resident of Hickory St., entered into rest Wednesday July 9, 2025 at his residence.
Born on June 4, 1953 in Abbeville to the late Clyde and Annie Ruth Banks Wilson, he was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School. Clyde spent 23 years in the Army National Guard, Abbeville 125th En Co. He was a retired truck...
Jayce Alexander Blackwell
Jul 5, 2025
Jayce Alexander Blackwell, 21, of Kingsport, TN, died Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to Jennifer Michelle Blackwell.
Jayce attended Abbeville County Schools and worked with Hobby Electric, LLC. He was a passionate musician, who enjoyed playing the piano and keyboard. His musical talents were matched only by his love for spending time with friends, creating lasting...
Lue Virginia McNatt
Jul 3, 2025
Lue Virginia Prater McNatt, 83, widow of the late James “Jimmy” Irvin McNatt, resident of Ellis Ave., entered into rest Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her residence.
Born on April 12, 1942, in Georgia, to the late Hugh Benjamin and OV Carnes Prater, she was a homemaker.
She loved Elvis, enjoyed crocheting and shopping.
She was a member of Church of God of...
Gerald Milford
Jul 3, 2025
Gerald Benjamin Milford, 87, of Abbeville, husband of Earlene Spearman Milford, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. He was born in Abbeville County to the late William Albert Milford and Mertie McClain Milford.
A 1956 graduate of Abbeville High School, Gerald furthered his education at Greenwood College of Commerce, Class of 1960. He honorably served his country in the...
Guynelle Hooper Brooks
Jul 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Guynelle Marie Hooper Brooks, age 96, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life.
Guynelle was the embodiment of warmth and compassion, touching every life she encountered with her gentle spirit and unconditional love. As a devoted wife, caring mother and...
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...
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