Obituaries

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

Brenda Joyce Merritt, affectionately known as Joyce, was born on February 5, 1943, in Anderson, South Carolina. She peacefully departed this life on February 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Throughout her life, Joyce dedicated herself to her family, providing unwavering

Sandra Roper Easley, SC Sandra Roper, 81, of Hagood Street, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Easley, she was the daughter of the late, Naomi Hamby Roper Cox. Sandra was a proud hairdresser for 50 years and enjoyed the opportunity to visit with her clients. She was a lifelong member of Glenwood Baptist

Marcella Elizabeth Kirkham Jordan of Pendleton, SC passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on October 11, 1941, in Anderson, SC to Charles and Geneva Kirkham. She attended Girls’ High School in Anderson and Anderson College. She married Jerry Jordan on September 2, 1960. Together they raised four

Kelly Turner, 38, of Easley, South Carolina, beloved wife of Thomas Turner, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after a courageous four-month battle with cancer. Though her time on this earth was far too short, she lived each day with a vibrant spirit, unwavering faith, and boundless love for those

Martha Louise Hinton Lavender, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, loving wife of David Earl Lavender, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.  Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frank Wyatt and Mary Evelyn Burdette Hinton. Louise graduated from Welcome High School in the class of 1955 and continued her