OBITUARIES
Paul Douglas Cox
Sep 9, 2025
To my beloved family,
As I look back on my journey, I am filled with gratitude for the life I’ve led. Joining the Army’s 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) at 18 years of age, was a defining moment in my life, instilling in me a sense of duty and honor. I would have made the Army my career if I hadn't been...
Joan E. Conant
Sep 8, 2025
Joan Anne Evans Conant, 94, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away surrounded by family on September 8, 2025, at the Bayshore on Hilton Head. She was born on July 23, 1931, in Middletown, NY to the late Ralph Wayland and Anna Roberta (Wallace) Evans. Joan married the love of her life, the late Robert Conant, on June 10,...
Mary Neal Dunaway
Sep 6, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Neal Dunaway, 97, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2025, in Hardeeville, SC.
Born in Columbia, S.C. on April 9, 1928. Mary was the daughter of Margaret Chalk Neal and Stonewall Jackson Neal.
She worked for 31 years for S.C. State Tax Commission and was a member of First Baptist Church...
Joan Ethel Phelps
Sep 6, 2025
Joan Ethel (Griffith) Phelps passed away on September 6, 2025 in Okatie, SC. She was born on February 9, 1934 in Mt. Kisco, NY. Joan was engaged at the age of 19 to Gordon Griffith Phelps, and after a short engagement, they were married in Scarsdale, NY. They had a wonderful marriage of almost 70 years before Gordon's passing in...
Gloria Dawn Jones
Sep 4, 2025
Gloria Dawn (Boga, Patinka) Jones, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 4, 2025.
Known to all who loved her as “Tink,” she was born in 1940 in Johnson City, New York, to George and Mary Boga, Gloria grew up with a love of the outdoors, sports, and swimming. She attended the State University of New York...
David Richard Charnigo
Sep 4, 2025
David Charnigo, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Audrey and Richard Charnigo, his brother, Michael Charnigo, and his cherished daughter, Jenny Marie Ray.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jacqueline Charnigo, and his devoted daughter, Laurie Charnigo Heathcock. Both...
Carol Lynn "Cat" Watts
Sep 3, 2025
Carol Lynn “Cat” Watts, 61, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Friends of Caroline Hospice House.
Cat was born on June 23, 1964. She worked at multiple local establishments in Ridgeland, including Dairy Queen, the Galley Grill, and the Gulf Station. From the moment you met Cat, she considered you a friend. She loved to laugh...
Eric Peter Spector
Sep 1, 2025
Eric Peter Spector, 71, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, after an extended illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew P. and Beverly A. Spector, and by his beloved wife of 19 years, Carolyn Keenan Spector.
Born October 19, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, Eric grew up in Sharon and graduated from Sharon...
Barbara A. O'Connor
Aug 30, 2025
Barbara A. O'Connor
“My birth and death dates are NOT important. It's the DASH in between.”
Michele Roldan-Shaw fully covered Barb's 95 year DASH in her article for The Bluffton Breeze.
No one escapes the passage of time; but if you're having fun you might hardly even notice it. This has been the motto of Bluffton resident Barb O'Connor for so long that...
Ryan Patrick Casey
Aug 29, 2025
Ryan Patrick Casey, born December 17, 1994 to Sean and Laura Casey, left this world far too soon on August 29, 2025. Though only 30, Ryan packed more passion and words spoken into his years than most could in a lifetime.
He is the devoted husband to Cheyenne (Deal), proud father to his little girl, Blakely, and cherished son of Laura...
Raffaella Anne Cannizzaro
Aug 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness and enduring love that we announce the passing of Raffaella “Rae” Anne Cannizzaro on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 81 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Rae was a devoted sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Born on April 19, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York to Philomenia and Angelo Cerciello. Rae spent her formative...
Warren Vroom
Aug 27, 2025
Warren Vroom passed away peacefully a few days shy of his 90th birthday, but not having missed out on celebrating it with family and caregivers. Russ' early years were spent in Plainfield, NJ where he discovered his love of education, music and the French language. He was a 1954 graduate of Plainfield HS and later the NJ State Teachers College...
DeRon Ray Freeman
Aug 26, 2025
DeRon Ray Freeman, beloved mother, dreamer, and eternal optimist, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the age of 84. Born on July 7, 1941, in Macon, Georgia, she lived a life full of passion, inspiration, and love.
DeRon graduated from Miller High School in Macon, Georgia in 1959, before pursuing higher education by earning her...
Robert Edward Tucker, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Tucker Sr., Robert Edward, 80, passed away suddenly with family at his side on August 26, 2025. Bob was born March 27, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in West Philly. Bob served in the U.S. Army from September 17, 1965 to July 11, 1967 in the infantry as a scout dog trainer. During his service, he was wounded and...
Mahmoud Namdar
Aug 26, 2025
Mahmoud Namdar, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 4:44pm surrounded by his family. Mahmoud was born on June 4, 1941 in Tehran, Iran, the youngest of eight children born to Maasoumeh and Ghasem Namdar. Mahmoud is survived by his wife Jean of over 57 years and their children Madiam (m. Tony), Michael (m. Erin)...
Roy Andrew Ferland
Aug 26, 2025
Roy Andrew Ferland, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Roy was born August 9, 1947 in St. Albans, VT to the late Benoit Ferland and Rita Levesque Ferland. After completing high school at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans, VT; Roy received a Bachelor’s Degree from Husson College in Bangor, ME. In...
John Howard Grote, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Howard Grote Sr. who departed this life on August 25, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 16, 1957, he grew up in Brooklyn, NY and Sarasota, FL. He attended St. John’s university, where he met his loving wife of 40 years, Jayne. He...
Matthew James "Jim" Chapman
Aug 23, 2025
Matthew James “Jim” Chapman, 81, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2025.
Jim was born on February 7, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Matthew and Loretta Chapman. He grew up in the Youngstown suburb of Canfield and enjoyed summers boating and waterskiing on Lake Milton, developing skills he would surprise friends...
Diana M. Panzarino
Aug 22, 2025
Diana M. Panzarino, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Diana was born on February 4, 1940, in New York City, NY, to the late Frank Kasper and Josephine (Nebilak) Kasper. She earned her associate’s degree from Somerset Community College and dedicated much of her career to the Franklin Township Board...
Teri Barnes
Aug 21, 2025
Teri Barnes aged 72 passed away on August 21st, 2025 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Teri was born February 13th, 1953 at the Bronx Hospital, in the Bronx, New York to her proud parents Morris and Freida Karmel, who have preceded her in death. Teri had an older sister Rose, who also has preceded her in death. Teri is...
