Richard Dale Becker went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Richard (Dick) was born on November 18, 1937, the youngest of eight siblings to Fred and Margaret (Baugh) Becker near Carrollton, Illinois.After high school, Dick joined the Air Force and served for 20 years, working in aircraft and missile maintenance. While serving in Japan, he met and married his wife, Marianne Clark. Their two children, Becky and David, were each born…

J Lori Tucker, known affectionately as Lori by her friends and family, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 92 in Greenville, SC. Born on August 15, 1932, in Belleville, NJ, Lori lived a life marked by faith, generosity, and a spirited nature that touched everyone she met.Lori was the beloved wife of the late George Tucker, with whom she shared many joyful years until his passing. She was a loving mother to her devoted daughter, Pam…

Sharon Bailey Kline, a cherished soul known for her warmth and creativity, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born on July 16, 1946, in Knoxville, TN, Sharon’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and artistic expression that touched everyone she knew.Sharon, affectionately called by her friends and family, dedicated two decades of her life to the art of costume design. Her career at Opryland USA was marked by her remarkable talent and passion, which also shone…

James Ray “Jimmy” Godfrey Jr. Liberty, SC James Ray Godfrey Jr., age 82, of Liberty, passed away on February 19, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1942 to James Ray Godfrey, Sr. and Ruth King Godfrey. He proudly served his country in the US Navy for 18 years, from which he was medically discharged. He went on to work as an industrial…

Patricia Anne Roberts Rutledge, age 87, died peacefully at The Foothills of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Easley, SC. “Pat” was born May 18, 1937 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA. She was raised in Schuyler, Va., by parents, Emmett Samuel Roberts and Myrtle Saunders Roberts. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Broaddus L. Rutledge…

Eddie Sherwood Smith, 74, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.Eddie was born on December 18, 1950 in Lewes, Delaware. He was a son of the late William Harry and Elsie Hall Smith. He worked many years for Cryovac. Eddie loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed reminiscing about his time living in Conway. Eddie had a sense of humor and loved making others laugh. He was always quick to lend a helping hand.Surviving are his girlfriend, Evelyn…

Sharon Bailey Kline, a cherished soul known for her warmth and creativity, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born on July 16, 1946, in Knoxville, TN, Sharon’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and artistic expression that touched everyone she knew.Sharon, affectionately called by her friends and family, dedicated two decades of her life to the art of costume design. Her career at Opryland USA was marked by her remarkable talent and passion, which also shone…

Julia Smith Bishop, affectionately known as Jubee, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 82 in her hometown of Greenville, SC, where she born December 14, 1942. Jubee’s life was a testament to her loving, creative, and selfless nature, which touched the hearts of all who knew her.Jubee was the cherished wife of Ronnie, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and companionship. She was a devoted mother to her sons, Gene and Greg (Lindsay), and…

Jerald Clifford Rookstool, known affectionately as Jerry to his friends and family, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Anderson, South Carolina. Born on April 18, 1937, in Blaker’s Mill, West Virginia, Jerry was a man of intelligence, adventure, and analytical prowess, whose life was as rich and storied as the history he loved to study.Jerry was the proud grandson of Clark Clifford Rookstool and Christopher and Spicer Flacks of West Virginia, and the cherished son of Clifford Clark and…

Dr. Richard Ringeisen, a resident of Seneca, SC, died February 18th, 2025, after a long and spirited battle with Parkinson’s. Dr. Ringeisen was born March 18th, 1944, in Kokomo, IN. He was the son of the late Garold and Thelma Ringeisen of Kokomo, and a devoted husband of Carolyn Byrer Ringeisen. Dr. Ringeisen graduated from Manchester University (Manchester, IN) in 1966, and obtained a Doctorate…