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Local Obituaries for Abbeville County, SC & Surrounding Areas

Marilyn Berstler 'Bobbi' Walker

Marilyn Berstler 'Bobbi' Walker

Mar 23, 2025

Marilyn Barbara “Bobbi” Berstler Walker, 84, of Abbeville, SC, wife of the late Larry Walker, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Ashley Square in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Bound Brook, NJ to the late Frank and Catherine McCaffrey Berstler.

Bobbi retired after 21 years of devoted service from the former Capsugel plant (now Lonza) in Greenwood, SC. Her greatest...

Letitia Patton

Letitia Patton

Mar 21, 2025

Letitia ‘Tish’ Wiseman Patton, 86, of Donalds, SC, wife of the late James R. Patton, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was born June 9, 1938 in Salisbury, NC to the late William Maurice and Mildred Grace Fries Wiseman.

A proud graduate of Salisbury High School, Class of 1957, Tish embarked on a remarkable career...

Barbara Wells Spires

Barbara Wells Spires

Mar 20, 2025

Barbara Ann Wells Spires, a beloved Mother, ‘Mudda’, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born September 6, 1935 in Abbeville, SC, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Dee Coy and Eliza Hall Wells.

Barbara dedicated her life to serving and caring for others. After earning her Nursing Degree from Baroness Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing...

Sandra Hiott

Sandra Hiott

Mar 13, 2025

Sandra Hiott, 83, of Abbeville, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Charleston, SC to the late Lloyd James Greene and Catharine Albrecht Greene. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Richard C. Hiott, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd James Greene, Jr and a son-in-law, Lane Hill.

Mrs....

Luther V. 'Junior' Rudder, Jr.

Luther V. 'Junior' Rudder, Jr.

Mar 13, 2025

Luther V. ‘Junior’ Rudder, Jr., 80, of Calhoun Falls, husband of the late Rethia Elaine Olgiati Rudder, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late L. V. Rudder, Sr. and Frances Cobb Rudder.

Junior, as he was affectionately known, attended school in Calhoun Falls. His career began at West...

Samuel 'Sam' G. Thomas

Samuel 'Sam' G. Thomas

Mar 12, 2025

Sam Thomas, 38, of Greenwood, SC, husband of Courtney Lewis Thomas, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in Greensboro, NC to Wanda Scott Thomas and the late Timothy ‘Tim’ D. Thomas.

He graduated from Abbeville High in 2004, and received his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Lander University. His talent for storytelling and visual media led to...

Myrtis Johnson Dye

Myrtis Johnson Dye

Mar 10, 2025

Myrtis Johnson Dye, 86, of Abbeville, wife of Herbert Dye, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home. She was born in Elberton, GA, to the late Haskell and Frances Burden Johnson.

Mrs. Dye began her career at Woolworth Department Store in Elberton, GA, before working for Abbeville Mills and Farmers Cleaners. She was known for her excellent seamstress abilities, skillfully...

Alan S. Weis

Alan S. Weis

Mar 7, 2025

Alan S. Weis, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Paula Hawthorne Weis, died Friday, March 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late Otto and Carol Schulken Weis.

Alan was a graduate of A.C. Flora High School in Columbia, SC and Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. He dedicated many years of his career to the Milliken...

Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun

Mar 7, 2025

Patricia 'Pat' Calhoun, 71, of Abbeville, beloved wife of Roy Calhoun, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Millen, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Frances Newton Collins.

A graduate of T.L. Hanna High School, Patricia dedicated many years to her career...

David E. Clark

David E. Clark

Mar 6, 2025

David Edward Clark, 67, beloved husband of Mary M. Clark, moved to his eternal home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Abbeville, SC. David was born February 22, 1958, in Rochester, NY to the late George Edward Ratcliffe and Dorothy Alice Diehl Clark Washburn. He formerly resided in Horseheads and West Bloomfield, NY until eventually settling in Abbeville, SC.

David was...

Juanita Collins Simpson

Juanita Collins Simpson

Mar 2, 2025

Juanita Collins Simpson, 85, of Greenwood, SC wife of the late James Marion Simpson, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Ansley Glenn in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Greenville, SC to the the late Johnny R. and Frances Inez Collins. 

Mrs. Simpson was a member of Woodfields Baptist Church. She spent many years working at Lifetime Discoveries as an infant...

Ralph Fields, Sr.

Ralph Fields, Sr.

Mar 2, 2025

Ralph Fields, Sr., 96, of Abbeville, husband of the late Evelyn Christine Fields, died Sunday, March 2, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born in Anderson County, SC to the late Bryant and Bertha Brock Fields.

Mr. Fields proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He dedicated many years of service...

Karma Jo Weiers

Karma Jo Weiers

Mar 2, 2025

Karma Jo Thomas Weiers, age 77, of McCormick, SC, (Savannah Lakes Village), beloved wife of Richard Lee Weiers, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born in Greenville, Michigan, to the late William R. and Cecile Noah Thomas.

Mrs. Weiers was a proud graduate of Central Montcalm High School, class of 1965, and earned her...

Dolly Carlene White

Dolly Carlene White

Mar 1, 2025

Dolly Carlene Howard White, 66, beloved wife of the late James Earl “Frog” White Jr., died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born October 1, 1958 in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Joel Howard and Aurelia Pauline Gregory Howard

A dedicated seamstress, Dolly retired from Calvin Klein, Ind. Her artistry extended beyond...

Peter A Jozsa

Peter A Jozsa

Feb 27, 2025

Peter Andrew Jozsa, 65, of Calhoun Falls, SC, husband of Wilma ‘Willie’ Littrell, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Imre and Meta Pea Hofer Jozsa.

Peter graduated in 1982 from Los Angeles Trade Technical College and built a fulfilling career, retiring from York Metal and Air Conditioning. Perhaps...

Sylvia Davis Herlong

Sylvia Davis Herlong

Feb 26, 2025

Sylvia Davis Herlong, 70, resident of 223 Cove Road, wife of James B “Jim” Herlong, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born October 9, 1954 in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Webster Leon “Web” and Carrie Frances King Davis

A graduate of Ware Shoals High School, Sylvia formerly worked at...

Gloria Bonds Ellis

Gloria Bonds Ellis

Feb 25, 2025

Gloria Bonds Ellis, 75, of Calhoun Falls, wife of the late William Leslie ‘Bigfoot’ Ellis, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born July 29, 1949 in Athens, Ga, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Junior and Gaynelle Rucker Bonds.

A 1967 graduate of Abbeville High School, Gloria furthered her education by earning a nursing degree from...

Nancy Chasteen

Nancy Chasteen

Feb 24, 2025

Nancy Terrell Chasteen, 77, of Abbeville, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home. She was born in Toccoa, GA to the late Robert Lee and Faye Ayers Terrell. 

Throughout her life, Nancy took great pride in her role as a mother and grandmother. She devoted herself to her children and grandchildren and found great joy in their happiness, often reflecting...

Ada Mae (Miller) Yoder Chupp

Ada Mae (Miller) Yoder Chupp

Feb 23, 2025

Ada Mae (Miller) Yoder Chupp, 76, peacefully went to her eternal home on Sunday evening, February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on April 13, 1948 in Millersburg, OH to Harry and Ella (Miller) Miller. Ada was married to Lester Yoder for 50 years before his passing in 2017. Together,...

Jeanette Sentell Templeton

Jeanette Sentell Templeton

Feb 23, 2025

Jeanette Sentell Templeton, 68, of Abbeville, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her sister’s home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Alvin L. and Ruby Mae DeVall Sentell.

Jeanette attended Abbeville High School and Piedmont Technical College. She retired after more than 20 years as a Title Clerk for George Ballentine...

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