Ghanma Jacob Bishara, 93, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late Attalla Joudeh, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home. Born in Damascus, Syria, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Bishara and M’dalaleh Alkhoury. Ghanma earned an Associate Degree in Elementary Education from the Damascus Institute of Teachers. She moved to the United States from…

Rampey Eady Thomas, beloved wife of Charles Allison Thomas, passed away on August 24,2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Due West, SC, she was the youngest daughter of John Nesbitt and Frances Isabel Eady. She graduated from Winthrop University with a degree in Elementary Education. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Rampey is survived by her daughters, Isabel…

Fetije Spaho Meka, 76, of Easley, South Carolina, loving wife of Hajri Meka, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by those she loved the most. Born on March 1, 1950, in Albania, she was a daughter of the late Njazi and Qanije Terolli Spaho. Fetije left behind an enduring legacy defined by unwavering love, selfless…

Debra Lee Brown, 71, of Easley, wife of the late Joseph Irving Brown, Jr., passed away August 23, 2026. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, from 11:00 – 11:45 am, at West End Baptist Church, Easley, SC. Funeral Service will follow in the church starting at 12 PM. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Central, SC. A…

Karen Ellison Erwin Greenville, SC Mrs. Karen Ellison Erwin, 66, wife of the late Patrick McLaughen Erwin, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 surrounded by family. Born in Greenville County, the daughter of the late W. Roy Ellison, Jr. and the late Camille Strother Ellison, Karen was a graduate of Eastside High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Clemson…

Charlotte Ann Shorter Mauk, 86, wife of Ronald Douglas “Doug” Mauk, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Embreeville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Levi Smith and the late Georgia Kate Lochner Shorter. Charlotte was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and in her free time, she loved to sew. In addition to her loving husband…

Gladys Evelyn Powell Zipperer, 88, loving wife of Frank Martin Zipperer passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Born on April 2, 1938, in Lakeland, Florida, to the late Robert Chester Powell and the late Fannie Grimes Powell. Evelyn was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she cherished her church family…

Billie Faye Morrison Harvey, 99, of Central, SC was welcomed into heaven on August 17, 2026, following a recent, severe fall. Born in Gastonia, NC on November 12,1926, to Harry R. Morrison and Clara Comer Morrison, she was the widow of Edward “Bob” Harvey, who passed away in 2005.  Billie Faye was a beloved member of the Central community and, up…

Thomas Hepworth Oswald entered his next life on August 17, 2026 at Patriot’s Village in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born in 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi, the son of Thomas Hepworth Oswald, Sr., and Juanita Sandidge Oswald. He was predeceased by his younger brother, John Charles Oswald. Tom was married for 42 years to the late Elizabeth Barton, of Marion, Alabama….

Charles David Carter, 78, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on August 16, 2026. Born in Walterboro, South Carolina, on September 17, 1947, Charlie was the son of the late Rev. Frank Carter and Carolyn K. Carter. Charlie lived a life firmly grounded in faith, deeply devoted to family, and generously committed to serving others. Charlie attended Mars Hill College, where…