Col. William “Bill” R. Osborne

Colonel William “Bill” R. Osborne, 71, of Fountain Inn, SC, husband of Elizabeth H. Osborne, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Gene L. Osborne and Patsy Garman Osborne. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by two sons, Dan Osborne and […]

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 […]

Carol Ann Ramdass

Carol Ann Ramdass, 84, of Simpsonville, SC, wife of Nicholas D. Ramdass of 55 plus years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born in Trinidad, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Issacs and Joyce Fernandez. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by two sons, Sergio B. […]

Mark Henry Pease

Mark H. Pease, 64, of Fountain Inn, husband of Michelle M. Pease, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026. Born in Middlefield, MA he was a son of the late Maurice & Nancy Pease. In addition to his wife, Michelle, Mr. Pease is survived by two […]