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Lois Malphrus Bootle Ridgeland
Lois Adell Gibson Malphrus Bootle, 98, widow of the late Floyd G. Malphrus and Tom Bootle, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at NHC in Bluffton, SC.
She was born in Gardi, GA on July 25, 1921 to the late John Wilson Gibson and Margaret Viola Harrison Gibson.
Lois retired from Holiday Wear Manufacturing, where she worked many years. She was a graduate of Ridgeland High School and also a graduate of a Nursing Assistant Course. She was the oldest member of the Great Swamp Baptist Church in...
Lois Adell Gibson Malphrus Bootle, 98, widow of the late Floyd G. Malphrus and Tom Bootle, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at NHC in Bluffton, SC.
She was born in Gardi, GA on July 25, 1921 to...
Carolyn Wood Ridgeland
Carolyn Lucille Wood, age 77, of Ridgeland passed away on June 30, 2020 at her home with her family by her side after a long illness.
Carolyn was born in Tampa, FL on February 3, 1943 to the late Eldon Green and Marguerite Apple Green. She was a resident of Jacksonville, FL before moving to the Ridgeland area with her beloved husband, Harry Wood, who preceded her in death.
Carolyn retired from Bell South as a Personnel Administrator in Jacksonville, FL where she worked for many...
Carolyn Lucille Wood, age 77, of Ridgeland passed away on June 30, 2020 at her home with her family by her side after a long illness.
Carolyn was born in Tampa, FL on February 3, 1943 to the late...
Baby Andrew Nathan Duncan, infant son of Robert and Miriam Mixon Duncan, was born sleeping in God’s care Monday night June 29, 2020 at the Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC. He was born at 22 weeks weighing 4.5 oz and was 7 ½ inches long. Although, Andrew never spent any time with us on earth he was very loved and touched many lives. Our little angel will never be forgotten.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother Jared Duncan and a sister Leah Duncan. He...
Baby Andrew Nathan Duncan, infant son of Robert and Miriam Mixon Duncan, was born sleeping in God’s care Monday night June 29, 2020 at the Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC. He...
John Black Bluffton
On Sunday, June 28, 2020, John William Black, Jr. of Bluffton S.C, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by loving family.
John was born in Marysville, PA on May 28, 1938, to parents John William Black Sr. and Beatrice Ocker. He was the youngest of three children and grew up in Texas with sister Carolyn Sites and half-brother Ronald Reed, until the family moved back to Marysville, PA where he finished high school. He then joined the United States...
On Sunday, June 28, 2020, John William Black, Jr. of Bluffton S.C, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by loving family.
John was born in...
Roberta Bennett Hardeeville
Roberta Hickman Bennett age 92, of Hardeeville, SC and widow of her beloved husband, Harold I. Bennett Sr., passed away on June 28th at Ridgeland Nursing Center.
Roberta was born on September 10, 1927 to the late Lila and Eugene Hickman of Walterboro, SC.
Roberta, as everyone knew, had a strong and passionate charisma. She was a hard worker, devoted friend, and faithful servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her strength and fortitude is what made her a steady influence in her...
Roberta Hickman Bennett age 92, of Hardeeville, SC and widow of her beloved husband, Harold I. Bennett Sr., passed away on June 28th at Ridgeland Nursing Center.
Roberta was born on...
Margie Mears Yemassee
Margie Morris Mears died June 27, 2020 at her residence in Yemassee, SC after a brief illness.
Margie was the daughter of the late Willie Herman and Fairy B. Morris. She was born in Blackville, South Carolina.
She attended Ridgeland High School and married the love of her life “Bobby” on May 1, 1954. After their retirement they became the proprietors of Yemassee Hardware the only hardware store in the area run by a woman. Margie always smiled when the men came in to have a...
Margie Morris Mears died June 27, 2020 at her residence in Yemassee, SC after a brief illness.
Margie was the daughter of the late Willie Herman and Fairy B. Morris. She was born in Blackville,...
Kathryn Cowan Ridgeland
Kathryn Diane Cowan, age 72, passed away 3:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Pruitt Health Center in Walterboro, South Carolina.
She was born to Kenneth David Brown and Kathryn Joyce (nee Cowan) Brown on October 5, 1947 in Michigan and grew up in Chester, Illinois with her Mother and loving step-Father.James Milligan. She was a member of the Methodist Church and having accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord, she was then baptized.
Kathryn leaves three sisters: Carol Harvey...
Kathryn Diane Cowan, age 72, passed away 3:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Pruitt Health Center in Walterboro, South Carolina.
She was born to Kenneth David Brown and Kathryn Joyce (nee Cowan)...
Ann Charney Bluffton
Ann V Charney, 93 of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday morning June 25. At the time of her passing, Annwas a resident of NHC Healthcare Facility in Bluffton under the care of Caris Hospice. Ann was surrounded by her loving NHC and Caris caregivers as she passed. She is the daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Fiore) Porpiglia. Also preceding her in death was her son Jack E Charney and great granddaughter Evelyn Grace Andrews; brothers Gerard, Joseph, Paul, Dominic, Michael, Anthony, Genie...
Ann V Charney, 93 of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday morning June 25. At the time of her passing, Annwas a resident of NHC Healthcare Facility in Bluffton under the care of Caris Hospice. Ann...
Gail Toboada Bluffton
Gail Taboada of Sun City, South Carolina passed away on her birthday 6/24/2020. Gail will be fondly remembered for her quick wit and unique sense of humor and often reminding others within “earshot” stating: “I crack myself up”. She lit up a room with her eyes and her smile. She loved to host parties, entertain, and make everyone feel welcome. She continued her family legacy of “rolling in dough” by devoting her free time to cooking...
Gail Taboada of Sun City, South Carolina passed away on her birthday 6/24/2020. Gail will be fondly remembered for her quick wit and unique sense of humor and often reminding others within...
Greg Conran Bluffton
Greg Conran, aged 63 of Bluffton, passed away on June 24th, 2020 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Born in London on January 19th 1957, and growing up in the South East of the UK, Greg later graduated from University of Wales Cardiff and began a 35 year career in the oil and gas industry. Greg spent much of his life travelling the world with his work and became a pillar of the industry, living in Holland, Egypt, Dubai and Houston, before building a life for retirement in Hampton Lake with his...
Greg Conran, aged 63 of Bluffton, passed away on June 24th, 2020 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Born in London on January 19th 1957, and growing up in the South East of the UK, Greg later...
Brian LeBaron Jr. Bluffton
Brian P LeBaron Jr. of Bluffton, SC, loving husband, father of 4, passed away at the age of 43 on Sunday June 21, 2020. Brian was born November 13th, 1976 in Goshen, NY and relocated to Bluffton in 2008. In 2009, Brian married Melissa (Gunyou) and they had 4 children. He is survived by his wife Melissa, children Lily (13), Jaxson (9), Milla (8) and Blake (3), sister Tina D’Angelo, brother-in-law Nick D’Angelo, niece Adrianna, nephew Nicholas and his mother and father Victoria and...
Brian P LeBaron Jr. of Bluffton, SC, loving husband, father of 4, passed away at the age of 43 on Sunday June 21, 2020. Brian was born November 13th, 1976 in Goshen, NY and relocated to Bluffton...
Sharon Schuur Hardeeville
Sharon Elizabeth Schuur, age 53 of Hardeeville passed away on June 21, 2020 at her home.
Sharon was born in Orlando, FL on March 9, 1967 to Carolyn Baker Lacey and the late Warren Schuur.
Sharon was a graduate of The Magnolia High School of Orlando, FL. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed reading her Bible. She enjoyed going fishing; being with her family and loved Georgia football.
She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Baker Lacey of Hardeeville; her brothers,...
Sharon Elizabeth Schuur, age 53 of Hardeeville passed away on June 21, 2020 at her home.
Sharon was born in Orlando, FL on March 9, 1967 to Carolyn Baker Lacey and the late Warren Schuur.
Sharon...
Peter Baier Hilton Head Island
Peter Dieter Baier, age 79
December 27, 1940—June 21, 2020
Loving husband, father, respected businessman and master watchmaker, passed away, at the age of 79, from a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer late Sunday night. Peter was the sole proprieter of an island retail watch sales and repair store, known for over twenty-five years as Swiss-Time, LLC. His shop was originally located at the Shelter Cove Mall off of Highway 278, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. His love and his...
Peter Dieter Baier, age 79
December 27, 1940—June 21, 2020
Loving husband, father, respected businessman and master watchmaker, passed away, at the age of 79, from a long battle with...
Clayton "Badese" DeVore, Jr. Pineland
Clayton “Badese” DeVore, Jr., 83, of Pineland, SC passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home.
Badese was born January 31, 1937 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Clayton B. DeVore, Sr. and Louise Woods. He was a retired Palmetto Electric employee; enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a member and deacon at Gillison Branch Baptist Church, as well as a trustee in the church. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all.
Badese is survived by his sons,...
Clayton “Badese” DeVore, Jr., 83, of Pineland, SC passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home.
Badese was born January 31, 1937 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Clayton B. DeVore,...
Dorothy "Dotty" Cardali Bluffton
Dorothy (Dotty) Cardali, (nee Lange), age 74, passed away on June 16, 2020 due to complications related to Alzheimer's disease. At the time of her passing, Dotty was a resident on the memory care unit at Canterfield of Bluffton under the care of Crescent Hospice.
Dotty was born in Newark, New Jersey, the fourth of seven children. Dotty was a long-time resident of Morris County NJ until 2009 when she and her husband, Charlie, decided to follow the sun and their passion for...
Dorothy (Dotty) Cardali, (nee Lange), age 74, passed away on June 16, 2020 due to complications related to Alzheimer's disease. At the time of her passing, Dotty was a resident on the...
Sarah Simmons Ridgeland
Sarah Rebecca Simmons, age 87, of Ridgeland, South Carolina went to be home with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2020. Sarah was born in Ridgeland, SC on June 29, 1932, a daughter of the late Julia and Ed King. Sarah was educated by the Beaufort County public school system of South Carolina. Sarah lived a very good life and was affectionately known as "Grandma Sarah" to all. Sarah was a fun loving person with an infectious smile who enjoyed dancing, cooking, spending time with her...
Sarah Rebecca Simmons, age 87, of Ridgeland, South Carolina went to be home with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2020. Sarah was born in Ridgeland, SC on June 29, 1932, a daughter of the late...
Marshall May Bluffton
On June 13th our loss of Doug May was Heaven’s gain. He had suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis for several years. Doug was born on March 19, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of Marshall Dean May and Maurine England May. His father was in the South Pacific serving in World War II when he was born. His early life was spent in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University and the Krannert School of Industrial Management with a degree in Computers....
On June 13th our loss of Doug May was Heaven’s gain. He had suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis for several years. Doug was born on March 19, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the...
Teresa Danforth Bluffton
Teresa Marie Danforth, 68, of Bluffton, SC formally of Williamsburg, VA passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 peacefully and surrounded by love in her home.
Born July 9, 1951 in Troy, NY Teresa graduated from Shaker High School to serve in the United States Air Force until her honorable discharge in July 1975. Teresa later obtained her MBA from William and Mary during an extensive career in contract management with Jefferson Laboratories in Newport News, VA until her retirement in...
Teresa Marie Danforth, 68, of Bluffton, SC formally of Williamsburg, VA passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 peacefully and surrounded by love in her home.
Born July 9, 1951 in Troy, NY Teresa...
Elder Wallace Wright, Sr. Beaufort
Elder Wallace E. Wright, Sr., age 55 of Beaufort, SC passed away at Beaufort Memorial Hospital on June 13, 2020. Mr. Wright’s beloved wife, Almarie Witter, preceded him in death.
Mr. Wright was born May 18, 1965 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Arthur F. Wright and Nellie Taylor and lived in Ridgeland and Beaufort most of his life.
Mr. Wright is survived by his sons, Rabbi Moses Ben-Yisrael of Atlanta, GA and Johnathan Wright of Columbia, SC; his daughter, Elizabeth Wright of...
Elder Wallace E. Wright, Sr., age 55 of Beaufort, SC passed away at Beaufort Memorial Hospital on June 13, 2020. Mr. Wright’s beloved wife, Almarie Witter, preceded him in death.
Mr....
Dr. James Patti Okatie
Dr. James E. Patti passed peacefully at home surrounded in love and care by his daughter and son. Jim was born in Hornell, NY to Carmelo and Mary Ellen Patti. He was an exceptional athlete all his life and attended Niagara University playing both basketball and golf. He finished dental school at Georgetown University and did his internship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then served as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a Captain in the US Air Force...
Dr. James E. Patti passed peacefully at home surrounded in love and care by his daughter and son. Jim was born in Hornell, NY to Carmelo and Mary Ellen Patti. He was an exceptional athlete all his...
Joan Zecchitella Bluffton
Joan M. Zecchitella, of Sun City, formally of Ridge and Jericho, New York, passed away on June 11th 2020 at Savannah Memorial Hospital at 11:57pm. Born Joan Fries on July 22, 1932 in Floral Park, New York, she was sixth of 7 children, and enjoyed a happy childhood. Joan graduated Sewanhaka High School (Floral Park) in 1950 and shortly after began work as a clerk at the Home Insurance Company in Manhattan.
She met the love of her life through letters exchanged after her older brother, who...
Joan M. Zecchitella, of Sun City, formally of Ridge and Jericho, New York, passed away on June 11th 2020 at Savannah Memorial Hospital at 11:57pm. Born Joan Fries on July 22, 1932 in Floral Park,...
Willis "Bill" Burbank Bluffton
Willis “Bill” P. Burbank Jr., 78, of Bluffton, SC formerly of Boxford and Lynnfield, MA died peacefully at home Tuesday, June 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Bill was born June 4, 1942 in Lynn, MA to the late Willis P. Burbank and Virginia Hammond Burbank.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Burbank; daughter, Kimberly Burbank of Gilford, NH, daughter, Marcy Callahan and her husband Robert of Gilford, NH; sister, Beverly Cheek and her husband Anthony of...
Willis “Bill” P. Burbank Jr., 78, of Bluffton, SC formerly of Boxford and Lynnfield, MA died peacefully at home Tuesday, June 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Bill was born...
Carolyn Beattie Bluffton
Carolyn Ann Beattie ( AKA Carolyn Michels AKA Carolyn A. Walston) of 3 Oxen Lane, Bluffton, SC passed away on Sunday June 7, 2020 at St Joseph Candler Hospital Savannah of pneumonia.
Born in Salt Lake City, UT on Christmas day, 1944 to Margaret Michels-Mettler and John Michels those who knew this amazing long term resident of Bluffton will not soon forget her. She spent most of her working...
Carolyn Ann Beattie ( AKA Carolyn Michels AKA Carolyn A. Walston) of 3 Oxen Lane, Bluffton, SC passed away on Sunday June 7, 2020 at St Joseph...
Michael Trumphour Bluffton
Michael Anthony Trumphour born November 10, 1971 passed away at the age of 48 on June 7, 2020 following a short illness.
Michael was a graduate of Wooster High School (Wooster, OH) and attended Ohio State University. He relocated to Bluffton, SC in 2012 where he was a furniture designer and artist at Vintage Market. Additionally Michael was a scenic artist for IATSE Local 479 Georgia where he worked on several films and television series.
Michael is survived by his parents, Cecil...
Michael Anthony Trumphour born November 10, 1971 passed away at the age of 48 on June 7, 2020 following a short illness.
Michael was a graduate of Wooster High School (Wooster, OH) and attended...
William Sherwood Jr. Bluffton
William H. Sherwood Jr. (Bill) born November 13, 1935, passed away peacefully on June 7th in his home.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann, daughter, Debra (Dick) Hughes, Donna (Paul) Daley, son, Patrick (Lisa) Sherwood, daughter, Mary Ann (Joe) Hines; nineteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; step children, Edward (Pam) White, Robert (Lynne) White, Patricia Ann (Chris) Gilbert, Pamela (Jeff) Morsell plus nine step grandchildren.
He was an active member of Saint Gregory the...
William H. Sherwood Jr. (Bill) born November 13, 1935, passed away peacefully on June 7th in his home.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann, daughter, Debra (Dick) Hughes, Donna (Paul) Daley,...
Patty Atkins Okatie
Patty Jo Atkins, 61, alongside her longtime companion, James Archie LaRoche entered into her eternal peace, Saturday, June 6, 2020. Patty was the Daughter of the late, Frank Laurie Atkins & Betty Ann Woods Atkins who moved their family from Beaufort to Hilton Head Island in 1962.
She is survived by her daughter Rosa Lee Garrett (Mike) of Charleston, SC and Step-daughter Erin Renee LaRoche of Savannah, GA. Two grandsons and one granddaughter, which were her most precious love, Rhyan...
Patty Jo Atkins, 61, alongside her longtime companion, James Archie LaRoche entered into her eternal peace, Saturday, June 6, 2020. Patty was the Daughter of the late, Frank Laurie Atkins &...
James Knotts, III Bluffton
James Temple Knotts, III, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. He was 80 years old. After battling metastatic liver cancer, James (Jim) died peacefully at home with his beloved family by his side.
Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who lived a remarkably full life. He was born on August 1, 1939 to James and Grace Knotts in Nutley, NJ. Jim is a graduate of St. Bernard's High School and The College of William and Mary. He began his career...
James Temple Knotts, III, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. He was 80 years old. After battling metastatic liver cancer, James (Jim) died peacefully at home with his beloved...
Christina "Christie" Monaco Whitaker Ridgeland
Christina “Christie” Marie Monaco Whitaker was born November 7, 1971 in Dunkirk, New York to Joseph A. Monaco Jr. and Kathy Knopp Hogsett.
Christie attended Westfield Academy and Central School, graduating from Battery Creek High School after the family relocated to South Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Whitaker; son, Harmon Whitaker; Step-daughters, Christy Whitaker Tindal (Chris) and Brittany Whitaker; mother; father; sister, Julianna Monaco, along with...
Christina “Christie” Marie Monaco Whitaker was born November 7, 1971 in Dunkirk, New York to Joseph A. Monaco Jr. and Kathy Knopp Hogsett.
Christie attended Westfield Academy and...
Marian Ruth Thomson Huck passed away on June. 3, 2020 after a long battle with Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma with her family by her side.
Mother, daughter, friend and wife. Born in Chicago, IL where she lived in Oak Park and Glen Ellen as a child. She graduated from Glenbard HS in 1955 and attended National College of Education in Evanston, IL and graduated in 1959 with a degree in Education with an emphasis on English. After college she taught school in Park Ridge, IL for one year.
Robert T....
Marian Ruth Thomson Huck passed away on June. 3, 2020 after a long battle with Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma with her family by her side.
Mother, daughter, friend and wife. Born in Chicago, IL where she...
Martin "Marty" Silbert Bluffton
Martin “Marty” R. Silbert, 89 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 following a long illness. He was born on May 7, 1931 in Boston, MA to parents Harold and Viola Silbert. A graduate of Boston English High School he graduated from Boston University in 1958. Following graduation he joined his father in his CPA firm, attained his CPA certification and practiced in the greater Boston area until his retirement in 2000.
On April 15, 1988 he married...
Martin “Marty” R. Silbert, 89 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 following a long illness. He was born on May 7, 1931 in Boston, MA to parents Harold and...
Elaine Bianco Bluffton
Elaine M. Bianco, 70 of Bluffton, South Carolina died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 2nd, 2020. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania to James and Laura (Nicolodi) Carroll. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Bianco and brother James Carroll, Jr. Surviving family members are, sister Sylvia Bauer wife of Richard Bauer, brother, Thomas Carroll, brother, Patrick Carroll husband to Cindy Carroll. Daughter Lisa and son in law John...
Elaine M. Bianco, 70 of Bluffton, South Carolina died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 2nd, 2020. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania to James and Laura (Nicolodi)...
Bernice Logan Ridgeland
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning – Psalm 30:5
Bernice Alston Logan was born on October 12, 1952 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Nathaniel Alston, Sr. and Juanita Williams Alston.
She obtained her formal education in the public school of Jasper County South Carolina. Later in life she joined the New Road Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the usher board until her health failed.
She was gainfully employed at Sea Pines Plantation in...
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning – Psalm 30:5
Bernice Alston Logan was born on October 12, 1952 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Nathaniel Alston, Sr. and...
Curt Steel Bluffton
Curt Douglas Steel, 67, known to his beloved grandkids as “Pappa”, passed away in Bluffton, SC on May 31, 2020 after battling a rare form of young-onset dementia called Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA).
Curt was born on December 29, 1952 in Abington, PA, son of the late Joan Marriott and John Steel. He attended Abington High School, class of 1970, and went on to become a proud Penn State alumnus with a degree in biology and was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. Curt met his future...
Curt Douglas Steel, 67, known to his beloved grandkids as “Pappa”, passed away in Bluffton, SC on May 31, 2020 after battling a rare form of young-onset dementia called Posterior...
William Harrelson Hardeeville
William Ray Harrelson, age 68 of Hardeeville, SC, passed away on May 30, 2020 at NHC Health Care – Bluffton.
Mr. Harrelson was born in Sumter, SC on May 12, 1952 to the late Thomas Timmons and Oleta Cox Timmons.
Mr. Harrelson was a home builder with Dale Parrish and Harvey Carson Builders. He was a Methodist.
Mr. Harrelson is survived by his brother, Terry Timmons (Laura) of Ludowici, GA and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Allen...
William Ray Harrelson, age 68 of Hardeeville, SC, passed away on May 30, 2020 at NHC Health Care – Bluffton.
Mr. Harrelson was born in Sumter, SC on May 12, 1952 to the late Thomas Timmons...
Sandra Reiter Hilton Head Island
Sandra Lingham Reiter was part of the generation that grew up at a time when many fathers were away defending the United States during World War II. For much of her early childhood, her own father, Theodore Tower Lingham, served in the US Navy in the South Pacific. While he was often away during those early years, Sandy inherited her father's positive outlook on life as well as some of his Navy expressions. Even on the cloudiest of days, Sandy would always smile and say “that...
Sandra Lingham Reiter was part of the generation that grew up at a time when many fathers were away defending the United States during World War II. For much of her early childhood, her own...
Kenneth George Hilton Head Island
Kenneth “Ken” Gilbert George was born November 26, 1933 in Houston Texas, the only child of the late Willie Eva Gilbert George and Chester Cleveland George. He passed away at Coastal Carolina hospital on May 30, 2020 with his two loving sons by his side. He lived a full 86 year life and is survived by his wife Martha T. Webb George of Blytheville Arkansas.
Pre-deceasing Ken was his wife Mary Janice Graves George from Marshall Texas. He is also survived by his sons Gilbert Graves...
Kenneth “Ken” Gilbert George was born November 26, 1933 in Houston Texas, the only child of the late Willie Eva Gilbert George and Chester Cleveland George. He passed away at Coastal...
John Egan Bluffton
John Francis Egan, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on Memorial Day, May 25th, 2020. John was born on August 18, 1941 in New Rochelle, New York to James and Emily (Hogan) Egan. He grew up in a wonderful community of friends and family on St. Joseph’s Street in New Rochelle, attending Blessed Sacrament grammar and high schools. Love of family was paramount in John’s life which was evident in the love and...
John Francis Egan, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on Memorial Day, May 25th, 2020. John was born on August 18, 1941 in New...
Mark Tuten Martin
Mark Redden Tuten, 56, of Martin, SC passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.
Mark was born June 16, 1964 in Hampton, SC to Redden Tuten and the late Betty Peeples Tuten. He was a Baptist, loved his family, and was employed by Tuten’s IGA in Estill, SC for many years. He greatly enjoyed fishing in both fresh and saltwater.
In addition to his father and step-mother, Gloria Langford Tuten, of Estill, Mark is survived by his wife, Tina Nix Tuten of Martin, SC; son, Michael Stanley...
Mark Redden Tuten, 56, of Martin, SC passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.
Mark was born June 16, 1964 in Hampton, SC to Redden Tuten and the late Betty Peeples Tuten. He was a Baptist,...
Carolyn Ransier Bluffton
Carolyn Farley Ransier, 84, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Bluffton.
Carolyn was born in Warsaw, New York in 1935 to the late Howard and Viola (Anderson) Farley. She spent her childhood years on the family farm in upstate New York, earning her high school diploma at Barker High School in Barker, followed by work at Harrison Radiator Corporation in Lockport.
She married her husband, the late James H. (“Jim”) Ransier, in Le Roy, New York in 1963, living...
Carolyn Farley Ransier, 84, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Bluffton.
Carolyn was born in Warsaw, New York in 1935 to the late Howard and Viola (Anderson) Farley. She spent...
Karen Kemp Bluffton
Karen Kemp, 70, originally from Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Bluffton, South Carolina. She died at home with her beloved husband of 51 years, Steve Kemp.
She enjoyed a successful career for 37 years with Johnson & Johnson until she retired in 2005. Karen achieved the level of executive assistant to Johnson & Johnson’s Executive Committee. She performed with the highest skill, attention to “perfection”, organization, and her...
Karen Kemp, 70, originally from Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Bluffton, South Carolina. She died at home with her beloved husband of 51 years, Steve Kemp.
She...
Jobbie Williamson, III Ridgeland
Jobbie Williamson, III passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Ridgeland, SC. He was born on September 29, 1979 in Savannah, GA to Jobbie Williamson, Jr. and Deborah Ann Doyle (Williamson). He married his wife Isabel Castro on June 23, 2006. Throughout his life, he worked in construction, and became a jack of all trades. He loved fishing, and usually carried his fishing pole with him at all times just in case the opportunity came along. He also would help anyone, even animals that were in...
Jobbie Williamson, III passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Ridgeland, SC. He was born on September 29, 1979 in Savannah, GA to Jobbie Williamson, Jr. and Deborah Ann Doyle (Williamson). He...
Edwin (Denny) Leinberger Bluffton
Edwin Dennis Leinberger (Denny), 76, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, May 15th, at his home. Denny was born to the late Edwin and Adeline Leinberger on October 29th, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a US Navy Veteran and he worked as an electrical engineer for NASA, Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream. He enjoyed travelling with his wife, playing horseshoes, tennis and flying the model airplanes he built.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Leinberger, his son Dana Leinberger (Misty), his...
Edwin Dennis Leinberger (Denny), 76, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, May 15th, at his home. Denny was born to the late Edwin and Adeline Leinberger on October 29th, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA....
Michael Owens Hilton Head Island
Michael Scott Owens, 63, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 surrounded by his family at home after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer.
Mike was born January 30, 1957, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Rachel and Richard Owens. He married Patricia “Patty” Cullen on March 14, 1981, in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
In addition to Patty, he is survived by his son, Matthew Owens, his daughter-in-law, Carolyn, and three grandchildren, Connor, Brynn and Bennett Owens, all of...
Michael Scott Owens, 63, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 surrounded by his family at home after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer.
Mike was born January 30, 1957, in Oak Park,...
Leonard Marino Bluffton
Leonard Marino, 87, died peacefully in his home May 13th, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born March 10, 1933 in Chicago, the son of John and Mary Marino. He is survived by his children, Michael (Almut), Lisa ( Steve) Surette, David (Jenny). Grandfather of Settimio, Joshua, Emily, Kimberly, Sydney, Jacob, Lee, David and Seppi, great-grandfather to seven, and his dear friend Adrienne. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Rocco, sister Rose, wives Jaqueline (Forke) and Mary...
Leonard Marino, 87, died peacefully in his home May 13th, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born March 10, 1933 in Chicago, the son of John and Mary Marino. He is survived by his children,...
Levy Walden Ridgeland
Levy Leonard Walden, 71, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.
Levy was born July 1, 1948 in Darien, GA to the late Lemuel Walden and Nita Rozier Walden. He worked as a Master Electrician for Universal Studios and Disney World. An Air Force and US Navy Veteran of Vietnam, he served with the Seabees. Levy was a Christian, avid NASCAR fan, loved cars and drag racing, and enjoyed going fishing.
Levy is survived by his son, Jason B. Walden of Hilton Head, SC; daughter,...
Levy Leonard Walden, 71, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home.
Levy was born July 1, 1948 in Darien, GA to the late Lemuel Walden and Nita Rozier Walden. He worked as a...
Terri Alwardt Bluffton
Terri Lynn Alwardt was called home to be with Jesus and her loved ones at 6:05 a.m. on May 11 2020 after several years of ill health.
Her love for others seemed unlimited. She was quick to assist anyone, family member or stranger, whenever she saw a need. No matter how problematic her own circumstances might be, Terri could spot someone worse off, and would pitch in to help. Donations of clothes, food and money, even beyond regard to her own needs, were an everyday...
Terri Lynn Alwardt was called home to be with Jesus and her loved ones at 6:05 a.m. on May 11 2020 after several years of ill health.
Her love for others seemed...
Dorothy "Dot" Malphrus Cooler Way Ridgeland
Dorothy “Dot” Malphrus Cooler Way, 92, widow of Eugene B. Way, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. She was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina on November 27, 1927 to the late John Walter Malphrus and Golda Virginia Lowther Malphrus. She was one of 15 children.
She was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and attended the Ridgeland Ward. Dot enjoyed singing, gardening, and shopping. She was hospitable and always gave a...
Dorothy “Dot” Malphrus Cooler Way, 92, widow of Eugene B. Way, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. She was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina on November...
James Way Ridgeland
James Harold Way, 75, of Beaufort, SC passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
James was born November 23, 1944 in Charleston, SC to the late William Jefferson Way, Jr. and Marion C. Way. A veteran of the Vietnam War, James was honorable discharged from the US Army in 1972. He was a member of Coosawhatchie Baptist Church.
James is survived by his son, Jimmy H. Way, Jr of Charleston, SC; brothers, M. Gerald Way (Debby) of Beaufort and William V. Way...
James Harold Way, 75, of Beaufort, SC passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
James was born November 23, 1944 in Charleston, SC to the late William Jefferson Way,...
Edna Knoche Bluffton
Edna May Knoche, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 11, 1929 in London, Ontario to Edith H. Scott and Edward M. Short, she was the youngest of seven children.
She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married for 62 years to the love of her life, Donald I. Knoche. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Randolph Zellis, and her son and daughter-in-law, Karl and...
Edna May Knoche, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 11, 1929 in London, Ontario to Edith H. Scott and Edward M. Short, she...
Daniel Levie Ormond Beach, Florida
Daniel was born to Rose and Benjamin Levie of Floral Park, New York. He was the younger brother of Edward Levie. Early years were spent residing in Floral Park, before enlisting in the Navy during World War II, serving predominately in the Philippines. Upon his separation from the service, he married Harriet Feinne living in Bellerose and Bayside, New York rearing their children, Jacquelyn and Sandra.
Daniel was a supermarket and produce manager, and grocer in New Hyde Park and Great Neck,...
Daniel was born to Rose and Benjamin Levie of Floral Park, New York. He was the younger brother of Edward Levie. Early years were spent residing in Floral Park, before enlisting in the Navy during...