Larry L. Yelton
Larry Lynn Yelton, aged 87, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Born on November 15, 1938, in Erlanger, Kentucky, he was the cherished son of Daniel Arthur Yelton and Louella Yelton (nee Lynn). Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Yelton, father, Daniel Yelton, mother, Louella Yelton, and brother Danny Dale […]
James B. “Smiley” Trammell
James Boyce “Smiley” Trammell, 74, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Born in Simpsonville, SC, he was the son of the late Vernon and Myrtle Trammell. Smiley liked playing poker with his buddies and taking trips to Myrtle Beach. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed drag racing. Smiley loved to […]
Lester E. Ernst
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lester Eugene Ernst, known by everyone simply as “Butch,” age 84, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, who passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Born in Glidden, Wisconsin to the late Otto and Laura Ernst, Butch grew up as one of 18 children in a […]
Robert F. Hempel
Robert Fred Hempel, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, husband of Dorothy Joanne Hempel, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Fred and Marie Hempel. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by two children, Christopher Hempel (Kara) and Kimberly Deane (Thomas); four grandchildren, Dathan […]
Stephen Dale Michael
Stephen D. Michael, 77, of Simpsonville, husband of Inshirah Abdelfattah died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Mr. Michael served our country in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his stepson, Yaser Abdelfattah (Amanda Sprague); his stepdaughter, Sonia Ali; and four grandchildren, Mohammed Abdelfattah, Yesmine […]
William N. Masters
William Norman Masters, 85, of Fountain Inn, SC, husband of Patricia Masters, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Tillman and Bonnie Masters. In addition to his wife, William is survived by two children, Tony Masters and Danny Ray Masters (Jamie); and two grandchildren, […]
Lawrence “Larry” N. Cook III
Lawrence “ Larry” N. Cook III, 73, of Simpsonville, SC, husband of Renee Forrester Cook, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Born in Laurens, SC, he was a son of the late Lawrence N. Cook Jr. and Patricia Cook. In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by two stepchildren, Jeremy Forrester (Angel) and […]
Matilde Cristina Ditchfield
Matilde Cristina Ditchfield, 80, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 26, 2026. Born in Lima, Peru, she was a daughter of the late Alberto Portugal and Cristina Gallardo. She is survived by her daughter, Jessie (Mark) Elliott; sisters, Josefina Grozo and Teresa (Ricardo) Orellano and a […]
Catherine “Kate” Lake
Catherine “Kate” Lake 88 of Fountain Inn, SC peacefully passed away on Friday October 23,2026. She was born in Crooksville, OH to James and Dorothy Batstone, as a teen moved to Florida and later to New York. Kate was never one to sit still for long. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, taking a […]
Donna J. Brookshire
Donna Jean Brookshire, 84, of Simpsonville, SC, widow of Clarence Brookshire, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Born in Conway, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hewbert and Virginia Edwards. Donna is survived by three children, Debra Brookshire, David Andrew Brookshire, and Michael Jon Brookshire; three grandchildren, Jesscia Hope Brookshire, McKensie […]