Ruth E. Pinder, 84, of Bluffton, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pinder was born in Allen County on Jan. 31, 1927, to Leo W. and Marie (Grabner) Louden. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Debra L. Horton of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Paige A. Pinder of Greensboro, N.C.; one son, Jon P. (Julie) Pinder of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and one sister, Rachel E. Webb of Bluffton. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be at a later date in North Carolina. The Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.thegmcfamily.com