Janie Harris Ellison

Janie Harris Ellison, 76, widow of John William “Bill” Ellison, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. Born in New Bern, NC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Albert and Elizabeth Storm Harris. “Janie Ruth” was born into a musical family and spent most of her youth in Jacksonville, NC.  She graduated from […]

James L. Bennefield

James “Jim” Lindsey Bennefield, 85, of Fountain Inn, widower of Mary Catherine Leake Johnson Bennefield, passed away on June 7, 2023. Born in Pickens, SC, he was a son of the late Oscar and Gladys Jamison Bennefield. Mr. Bennefield is survived by five sons, Jeffery Bennefield, Darrell F. Johnson (Debra), Clarence Johnson, Timothy E. Johnson, […]

Raymond O’Neil Zeigler

Raymond O’Neil Zeigler, 85, of Simpsonville, widower of Betty Lee Zeigler, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in Doddridge, WV, he was a son of the late Charles and Beulah Kimball Zeigler. Mr. Zeigler is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Haag (Terry) of Simpsonville; one grandson, Andrew Haag of Simpsonville; two brother, Tom […]

Faye Patricia Greer

Patsy (Faye Patricia) Greer, 91, of Fountain Inn, was called Home on June 7, 2023. She was born February 8, 1932, in Camden, SC; she was daughter to William and Fleta (West) Hammond. Patsy was a sharp wit, spirited, playful, and laughed easily in the company of loved ones and friends. She was a world-traveler […]

William David Thrailkill

David Thrailkill came to peace on June 3, 2023 at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his mother, Jacqueline McCurry Thrailkill; his father William Earl Thrailkill; his stepmother Mary Anne Thrailkill; and his step-grandson Miles McMillan Batson. He is survived by his wife Laurie Schipman Thrailkill; his daughters Jacqueline […]

Donna Eugenia Raines

Donna Eugenia Raines, 69, of Fountain Inn, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. & Joann Tumblin Raines. Ms. Raines was a long-time member of Mauldin First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, […]

Sebastian Penaloza

Sebastian Penaloza, 25, of Simpsonville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of Roque A. and Adela Zamora Penaloza. In addition to his parents, Sebastian is survived by his sister Nicole Penaloza. As well as his grandmother, aunt, uncles, cousins, and friends. Our beloved ‘Sebas’ loving son, […]

Paul Freys

Paul Freys, 83, husband of Judith Kurtz Freys, of Simpsonville passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  Born in Germany, he was a son of the late Maximilion and Elisabeth Klos Freys. In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul will be laid to rest in the Columbarium at […]

Gary Lee Wilson

Gary L. Wilson, 60, of Simpsonville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Huntsville, AL, he was a son of Jane Hosch Dale and the late Claudie Ray Wilson. In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his brother, Jay Wilson, and his wife, Tracy, and their two sons, Peyton & Austin […]

Maisie Lorna Wade

Maisie Lorna Wade [nee Lewis] was born February 20, 1944 in St. Ann, Jamaica W.I. to Ethylind Louise and George W. Lewis. She attended primary & secondary school in Jamaica.  In June 1970, she married Fred Alton. They emigrated from Jamaica to New York, later settling the family on Long Island. As she  adapted to […]