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Dorothy C. Tanner
Mar 10, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Tanner, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 10, 2026. Dottie was truly extraordinary women whose kindness, warmth, and loving spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of meeting her.
Born in Fairfax, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Myron Cupp and Frances Stover Thorne. From an early age, she possessed a gentle...
Tony Gene Branch, Sr.
Mar 10, 2026
Tony Gene Branch Sr., 76 of Coosawhatchie,SC passed away peacefully on March 10,2026.
He was born on April 30,1949 in Hampton,SC to the late Steve and Elsie Branch. Tony was an Owner and operator of his own Trucking company. He also volunteered on the Coosawhatchie Fire Dept for 41 years where he retired in 2005 as the Fire Chief.
Tony enjoyed spending...
Lynn Jaekel Strenkofsky
Mar 6, 2026
Lynn M. Jaekel Strenkofsky, age 87, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, died peacefully at The Pines of Hilton Head, where she resided, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Lynn, a descendant of Grover Cleveland, was born in Belleville, New Jersey to Frederic H. and Anna M. (nee Collins) Jaekel. She graduated from The Bergen School for Girls and Katherine Gibbs and began...
Sherwin Tames
Mar 4, 2026
Sherwin Francis Tames, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. Born on January 5, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, Sherwin lived a full and vibrant life defined by curiosity, entrepreneurship, and a love for connecting with people around the world.
Sherwin attended New York University and went on to build a successful career as an entrepreneur and businessman. His...
Dennis Roger Kiamie
Mar 2, 2026
Dennis Roger Kiamie, 88, of Bluffton, SC, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.
Dennis was born on September 9, 1937, to the late Roger Kiamie and Philomena Esposito Kiamie and was raised in the Bronx, NY. Growing up, he was a talented athlete in all sports. He proudly served his country in the United...
Florence "Lori" Ross
Feb 27, 2026
Florence “Lori” Ross, 59, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Lori was born on October 4, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and attended Archbishop Ryan High School, graduating in 1984. Her education continued at Northeastern School of Nursing in Philadelphia,...
Georgiann Hyduk
Feb 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Georgiann. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family 2/26/2026 at her sister’s home in Bluffton, SC. She was born on September 21, 1949, to John and Lois (McCabe) Kemper, both of whom preceded her in death. She was raised in Kulpmont, attended St. Mary’s Elementary School...
William G. Osler
Feb 26, 2026
William G. Osler, lovingly known as “Billy O,” passed away on February 26th, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy defined by devotion, loyalty, and unwavering support for those he cherished most.
Bill was born on March 7, 1940. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara S. Osler, his partner in every sense of...
Nelson I. Adelman
Feb 26, 2026
Nelson I. Adelman, 86, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he had lived full-time since 2007. He loved his family, baseball and making friends.
Nelson was born in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, where his childhood centered around his beloved Brooklyn Dodgers and his Orthodox Hebrew School education. He...
Koree Gackle
Feb 25, 2026
Koree H. Gackle, 61, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 25, 2026, at 9:47 p.m., surrounded by his four children.
Koree was born on July 18, 1964. He proudly served his country as an Army Ranger and was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard. Following his military service, he worked for several years at...
Loren Foster Bozarth
Feb 25, 2026
Loren Foster Bozarth, 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Loren was born on February 19, 1952, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Robert and Verle Bozarth.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Debbie. He is also survived by his mother, Verle; sisters, Dee (Mark) David of Texas and Denise (Eric) Smith of Texas;...
Leon Evans Woods, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Leon Evans Woods Jr (Junior Woods), 57, died Wednesday February 26, 2026, after a bout with cancer. He was born to Leon and Sarah Magdalene Woods on February 10,1969 in Savannah Ga. Leon spent most of his life in the Hardeeville SC area. He was a facility maintenance engineer for the former Joker Joes Truck Stop. He became ill in...
Carl Joseph LoGuidice
Feb 24, 2026
Carl Joseph LoGuidice, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home.
Carl was born November 4, 1946 in Paterson, NJ to the late Carl Joseph LoGuidice and Rose Capalbo LoGuidice. He was a 1970 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and upon graduation, entered into the Marine Corps. During his tenure in the Marine Corps., Carl...
Derek Lee Winebrenner
Feb 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Derek Lee Winebrenner announces his abrupt passing from a cardiac event on February 24th 2026, at the age of 62. Although he was a resident of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Derek was born in Louisville, Kentucky to his parents Edwin and Janet Popham Winebrenner.
He was a proud graduate of Saint Xavier...
Neal William Graves
Feb 23, 2026
Neal William Graves, a true Bluffton native, passed away on Monday February 23, 2026 at the age of 57. He was the youngest of three children and was born in Beaufort, SC to Lloyd and Sidney Graves on November 3, 1968.
Neal was a jack of all trades with a passion for woodworking just like his father. He spent most of...
Thomas E. Hancock, Sr.
Feb 23, 2026
Thomas Edwin Hancock Sr., 90 of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Greenlawn, New York passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Savannah Hospice, Savannah, GA. Tom was born in Port Jefferson, NY to the late Roslyn Keller and Kenneth Hancock.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Carole Ericson Hancock. He is survived by his children – Lauran Hancock Johnson (Francis)...
Charles William Knoppel
Feb 21, 2026
Charles William Knoppel age 94 passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Beaufort, SC.
Born on May 28, 1931, in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frederick William Knoppel III and Sarah Emily Brewer. He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School in Pennsylvania.
He served as S/Sgt in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean...
Ryann Angela Austin
Feb 19, 2026
Ryann Angela Austin (Maiden Breslin), 42, passed away on February 19, 2026.
Ryann was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, and a bright light to everyone who knew her. She is survived by her spouse, Shaun Austin; her daughter, Emily Austin; her son, Nicholas Austin; and her father, Timothy Breslin and her wonderful fur family Odin, Hank, Molly and Pablo....
William Perry Trainer
Feb 19, 2026
William “Bill” Trainer of Bluffton, SC, husband of Patricia R. Trainer passed away on February 19, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his daughter Julia Ann Darby and son Anthony Grant Darby.
Bill was born on February 13, 1937 in Memphis, TN. After graduation from Memphis State University he enlisted in the...
Sandra Klein
Feb 19, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Klein passed peacefully February 19th with her loving family around her. She is survived by her children Marjie Seras, husband Howie, Patty DeMaria, husband David, Richard Klein, wife Theresa and her grandchildren Lindsay DeMaria, Jake DeMaria, Carolyn Seras, Marc Seras, wife Stephanie, Hannah Klein, Levi Klein and great granddaughter Ava Seras. Sandy was a graduate of Bucknell University...
