Rufina C. Lee
Rufina Chua Lee, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, widower of Frederick Lee, Sr., passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born in Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Chua Piao and Loretta Manalo. Rufina is survived by three children, Melissa Lee Jacinto, Frederick Lee Jr. (Lourdes), and Francis Lee (Cecil); nine grandchildren, Jomel Jacinto […]
Alvin George Steading
Alvin George Steading, 91, of Mauldin, widower of Nancy Martin Steading, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born in Spartanburg County, Mr. Steading was the son of the late William & Mamie Elder Steading. He is survived by one son, Craig Steading (Teresa); one stepson, Ken […]
Col. William “Bill” R. Osborne
Colonel William “Bill” R. Osborne, USAF (Ret.), 71, of Fountain Inn, SC, loving husband of Elizabeth “Beth” H. Osborne, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Gene L. Osborne and the late Patsy Garman Osborne. […]
Sharon Sowder
Sharon (Crum) Sowder of Simpsonville, South Carolina, departed this world early in the morning of July 17, 2026. She was born and raised in Harrodsburg, Indiana on March 18, 1936, to Isabel Chambers Crum and Clayton Crum. While in high school, Sharon met the love of her life, Keith Sowder of Bloomington, Indiana. They enjoyed […]
James M. Ayers
James Michael “Mike” Ayers, 70, of Simpsonville, SC, husband of Cynthia C. Ayers, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late James Dennis “Ike” and Betty Englert Ayers. In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Angeline Ayers; and three sisters, […]
Rita Gaye Steele
Rita Gaye Steele, 64, of Simpsonville, loving wife of Daniel Michael Steele, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born in Rota, Spain, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Pauline Gambrell. Rita thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Jonathan […]
Gail G. Richardson
Gail Griffin Richardson, 80, of Fountain Inn, SC, widower of Dr. James “Jim” F. Richardson, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ben Langdon and Lula Grace Moon Griffin. Gail is survived by her sister, Bennie Blakely and her husband, Terry A. Blakely Sr.; […]
Edward E. Henderson
Edward Earl Henderson, 78, of Piedmont, SC, husband of Sharon Henderson, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late John C. and Cora Smith Henderson. In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by his son, Stephen Dale Henderson (Stephanie); two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Henderson and […]
Don E. Drinkhahn
Don Ernest Drinkhahn, 85, of Simpsonville, SC, widower of Glenda E. Drinkhahn, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Monroe, MI, he was a son of the late Ernest and Lucy Blouch Drinkhahn. Don is survived by three sons, Ted Drinkhahn (Catalina), Ryan Drinkhahn (Jennifer) and John Smith (Veronica); five grandchildren, Jacob Drinkhahn, […]
Polly M. Cooper
Polly Mayfield Cooper, of Simpsonville, 81, wife of 62 years to Jerry Cooper, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Wilton (W.W.) and Cassie Lee Mayfield and the last surviving member of her immediate family being predeceased by her parents and brother, William D. Mayfield. In […]