Obituaries

Sandra Lee Ford, affectionately known as Sandy to her friends and family, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 76 in Greer, SC. Born on March 19, 1948, in Greenville, SC, Sandy was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.Sandy’s journey began […]

Emily Ann Bartley, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Piedmont, South Carolina. Born on November 7, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Emily’s life was a testament to selflessness and dedication, touching the hearts of all who knew her.Emily’s early years in Vincennes laid the foundation for a life

Winnie Ruth Hunter Reynolds, 92, of Central, wife of the late William Verner “Polly” Reynolds, passed away February 22, 2025. Born in Central, she was the daughter of the late John Curtis Hunter and Sara Frances Satterfield Hunter. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Central Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing,

Laverne Owen Marchbanks, 79, wife of the late Wayne Ralph Marchbanks, of Piedmont, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. Born in Jackson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Christopher and Mary Owen. Mrs. Marchbanks was a member of the Upcountry Quilters Guild and Pickens Church of God. Along with quilting, she

Margie Moss Bryan, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025. She passed at the Willows of Easley, where she had been a resident for over two years.  Born on March 25, 1941, in Buncombe County, NC, she was the eldest daughter of the late Herman Willis and Daphna McKinney

Catherine Fowler Maier, wife of the late Robert (Bob) Lee Maier, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 93.  She was born in Connecticut, the daughter of the late Sarah (Sadie) Kelly Fowler and the late Arthur Fowler, Sr., on June 30, 1931. Catherine grew up In the Bronx, NY,

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

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

Anita Faye Lesley Nalley, 84, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, including her husband of 66 years, George Burdine “Bud” Nalley, Jr. Born on June 4, 1940, in Easley, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mina Lee Lesley and Edna Hoxit Lesley. She graduated from Easley High

Tommy Ray Lawter, 75, husband to the late Carol Lawter, passed away on February 16, 2025. Tommy was born in Spartanburg, SC, to the late James Thomas and Lillie Mae Lawter.  Tommy served honorably in the Navy for six years, showcasing his dedication and commitment. He was a proud member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist