All Obituaries

Ellen Nettles

Ellen C. Nettles, 84, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Ellen was born May 14, 1936, the daughter of Lemuel and Catherine Carson. She was married to Hallie A. Nettles until his death in 1987. They were married 32 years. She had three sons, Hallie A. Nettles, Jr., who passed in 2016, Marcus W. Nettles (Cindy), and Duncan E. Nettles (Trudy) and four daughters, Cynthia Spiva, Nancy E. Mizell (Robert), Connie Solomon (Ric), and Necold F. Edge (Bo). She was blessed to have...

Ellen C. Nettles, 84, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Ellen was born May 14, 1936, the daughter of Lemuel and Catherine Carson. She was married to Hallie A. Nettles until...

Wayne Stewart Bluffton

Wayne Stewart passed away suddenly this week at the young age of 59. We know that Wayne’s faith guided him daily and he knew Jesus would call him home when his time on earth was complete. For those of us that loved him it was a calling way to soon. Wayne lived his life to serve our Lord. He embodied the Christian teachings of love, mercy, charity, forgiveness, righteousness, faithfulness, prayer, honesty and purity of the heart. Wayne was such a sweet and...

Wayne Stewart passed away suddenly this week at the young age of 59. We know that Wayne’s faith guided him daily and he knew Jesus would call him home when his time on earth was...

William Riepe Bluffton

Bill Riepe passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on January 16, 2021. He was born in Saginaw Michigan on November 10, 1941 to Harry and Bettie Riepe. He was a loving and fun partner to his spouse, Emily and a wonderful Father to his children, David, Linda and Carole. He will be remembered fondly by his seven grandchildren. His “Quasi” face, and his humor will be missed! Bill graduated from Michigan State University and loved...

Bill Riepe passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on January 16, 2021. He was born in Saginaw Michigan on November 10, 1941 to Harry and Bettie Riepe. He was a...

Marilyn Gemme Bluffton

Marilyn Ruth (Whitney) Gemme entered eternal life in the early hours of January 14,2021 at home in Sun City, Bluffton, SC. She was the much-loved wife of Ronald L. Gemme of Sun City, Bluffton, SC. She is survived by her Husband of 46 years, Her Brother Richard P. Whitney and his wife Mary of Bluffton. S.C., her Brother Stephen C. Whitney and his wife Nancy of Millbury, MA and Her Sister Cynthia Noble and her Husband Dr. George Noble of Longboat Key, FL, as well as multiple nieces and...

Marilyn Ruth (Whitney) Gemme entered eternal life in the early hours of January 14,2021 at home in Sun City, Bluffton, SC. She was the much-loved wife of Ronald L. Gemme of Sun City,...

Marsha Weiss Bluffton

Marsha Lynn Weiss, beloved wife of nearly 50 years to her husband Fred who died in 2012, and devoted mother to two sons, Marc and Jay, passed away on January 14, 2021 at the age of 82. Marsha was born in Brooklyn, NY to parents Sam and Claire on December 28, 1938. She graduated high school at the age of 16 and received a BA from Brooklyn College. She then went on to receive a Master’s degree from New York University. During her early career as a teacher, she met Fred whom...

Marsha Lynn Weiss, beloved wife of nearly 50 years to her husband Fred who died in 2012, and devoted mother to two sons, Marc and Jay, passed away on January 14, 2021 at the age of 82. Marsha was...

Doris Blackmon Okatie

Doris Mallard Blackmon, widow of William Dempsey (W.D.) Blackmon, Jr., of Okatie, SC died Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at NHC Health Care, Bluffton, SC.. Doris was born on December 2, 1929 in Smoaks, SC, the daughter of the late William Daniel Mallard and Gertrude Hucks Mallard. She was a graduate of Beaufort High School. Doris and W. D. were married for 67 years. With her husband and two sons, she made a home in Ridgeland where she worked for the Jasper County...

Doris Mallard Blackmon, widow of William Dempsey (W.D.) Blackmon, Jr., of Okatie, SC died Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at NHC Health Care, Bluffton, SC.. Doris was born on...

Bettie Tillis Hardeeville

Bettie Jean Brabham Tillis, 61, widow of William Tillis, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away January 13, 2021. Bettie was born on January 11, 1960 in Savannah, Ga to the late William Sr. and Lina (Simmons) Brabham. She was also predeceased by two brothers, William O. “Bubba” Brabham and Paul Anthony Brabham, granddaughter Valerie Brabham and nephew Lowell “Boy” Reed. She was a member of Life Spring Worship Center in Bloomingdale, GA. Bettie was a homemaker...

Bettie Jean Brabham Tillis, 61, widow of William Tillis, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away January 13, 2021. Bettie was born on January 11, 1960 in Savannah, Ga to the late William Sr. and Lina...

David Waugh Bluffton

David Murray Waugh, beloved husband of Linda Langeman Waugh died on January 12, 2021 at Hilton Head Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. On July 2, 1966 he married Linda Langeman and celebrated 54 wonderful years together. He received a Masters degree in mathematics and physics from the University of Alberta in Calgary. He taught high school mathematics and physics as well as coached football and hockey in Calgary prior to joining IBM in...

David Murray Waugh, beloved husband of Linda Langeman Waugh died on January 12, 2021 at Hilton Head Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. On July 2,...

Ward Hinze, Jr. Bluffton

Ward J. Hinze, Jr, 73, passed away January 11, 2021 at his home in Bluffton, SC. Born on May 14, 1947 in Racine, WI to Ward and Ellen Hinze, he attended Washington Park High School. Ward served his country as an MP in the US Army. A Vietnam veteran, in recent years he reunited with his army roommate and participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, DC. He was active with a local veteran’s group. In 2002 Ward retired after 33 years with the City of...

Ward J. Hinze, Jr, 73, passed away January 11, 2021 at his home in Bluffton, SC. Born on May 14, 1947 in Racine, WI to Ward and Ellen Hinze, he attended Washington Park High School. ...

Joan Nimmer Ridgeland

Joan Smith Nimmer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on January 11, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Ridgeland, SC to Joseph Elihu Smith, Sr., and Annette Crosby Smith. She had a childhood filled with wonderful friends and family. She spent her summers at Alljoy Beach in Bluffton, SC and loved to tell her children about those magical days. She attended Ridgeland High School and graduated from Limestone University with a degree in...

Joan Smith Nimmer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on January 11, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Ridgeland, SC to Joseph Elihu Smith, Sr., and...

James Beck Bluffton

James Joseph Beck was born November 1, 1944 in Manhattan, New York and he was the only child to his parents Dorothy and Albert Beck. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Queens, NY and then in 1957 to W. Berry, Long Island, NY where Dorothy Beck remarried Dr. A. Rabinowitz a practicing physician in Astoria Queens. Jim graduated from Westbury High School, and later received a BSIE (Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering) from Hofstra University and a MSIE (Master's of...

James Joseph Beck was born November 1, 1944 in Manhattan, New York and he was the only child to his parents Dorothy and Albert Beck. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Queens, NY and...

Michael Fagan Bluffton

FAGAN, Michael Patrick, formerly of Huntington, NY, passed away of COVID-related complications on January 11, 2021 in Bluffton, SC. Born in Queens, NY in 1944, Michael served in the Army Reserves before starting a 45-year career as a commercial print salesman in Manhattan. A lifelong sports enthusiast with a particular passion for golf, he achieved his first hole-in-one in 2017. Michael helped those in need as a volunteer for Heroes on Horseback.org (to which contributions in his memory can...

FAGAN, Michael Patrick, formerly of Huntington, NY, passed away of COVID-related complications on January 11, 2021 in Bluffton, SC. Born in Queens, NY in 1944, Michael served in the Army Reserves...

Frederick Nimmer, Jr. Ridgeland

Frederick Anthony Nimmer, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on January 10, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1933 in Savannah, GA to Frederick Anthony Nimmer, Sr., and Marie Rush Nimmer. Fred moved to Ridgeland, SC as a child, attended local schools, and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the Strategic Air Command. During this time,...

Frederick Anthony Nimmer, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on January 10, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1933 in Savannah, GA to Frederick Anthony...

Grace Cooler Ridgeland

Grace Carolyn Bunton Cooler, 85, of Ridgeland, SC peacefully passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Bluffton, SC. Grace was born April 10, 1935 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Luther Bunton and Mary Scoggins Bunton. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her family and affectionately known as “Granny Grace” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grace loved holidays and family get togethers; any chance to spend with her family was...

Grace Carolyn Bunton Cooler, 85, of Ridgeland, SC peacefully passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Bluffton, SC. Grace was born April 10, 1935 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Luther Bunton and...

Beverly Reeves Bluffton

Beverley D’Ann Reeves, 78, of Bluffton, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on 10 January 2021. She was born to the late Frank and Gladys Pauzar, and Beverley graduated from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1960. She married Jim Reeves in 1964, and they lived together in Cincinnati and Port Clinton Ohio for thirty-two years before relocating to Bluffton. Beverley is survived by Jim Reeves and their children; Elizabeth...

Beverley D’Ann Reeves, 78, of Bluffton, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on 10 January 2021. She was born to the late Frank and Gladys Pauzar, and...

Shirley Burlingham Bluffton, SC

Shirley Mellor Burlingham, of Bluffton, SC peacefully passed away on January 9, 2021 at Bloom at Belfair. Shirley Doris Mellor was born on May 27, 1926, in Norwich, CT, the oldest child of Walter F. Mellor Sr. and Edith Firth Mellor. She was a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy class of 1944, and worked in the offices of several Norwich companies, both during and after her NFA years. On June 16, 1945 at the Taftville Congregational Church in Norwich, Shirley was united in marriage...

Shirley Mellor Burlingham, of Bluffton, SC peacefully passed away on January 9, 2021 at Bloom at Belfair. Shirley Doris Mellor was born on May 27, 1926, in Norwich, CT, the oldest child of Walter...

Robert Prothero Bluffton

Robert "Bob" Earl Prothero Robert "Bob" Earl Prothero, 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He is survived by his children Steve (Cheryl) and Bob Prothero, and Kathy (Mike) Ziegler; his dear sister Sandy; and his best friend Brenda. Bob attended Beaumont High School and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He served in the Korean War and then in the Army Reserve. Bob began his career working as a CPA,...

Robert "Bob" Earl Prothero Robert "Bob" Earl Prothero, 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He is survived by his...

William Russell Beaufort

William Michael Russell, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on January 9th, 2021 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was born February 13th, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas, where he lived the majority of his life. He was a true Texan that enjoyed the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Mexican food and Margaritas. Recently he managed the Highway 21 Drive-In and spent a lot of time with his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Jean...

William Michael Russell, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on January 9th, 2021 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was born February 13th, 1954 in Fort Worth,...

Robert Johnson Jr. Ridgeland

Robert DeWitt Johnson, Jr., 79, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on January 6, 2021. Robert was born on August 4, 1941, in Baxley, GA to the late Robert D. Sr., and Georgieree (Hutchison) Johnson. Robert was a Methodist. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and served as Presidential Guard for John F. Kennedy. Robert was a Master Mason member of the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge. He was also a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. During his...

Robert DeWitt Johnson, Jr., 79, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on January 6, 2021. Robert was born on August 4, 1941, in Baxley, GA to the late Robert D. Sr., and Georgieree (Hutchison)...

Robert "Bob" Tremonte Bluffton

Robert (Bob) Tremonte of Bluffton, SC passed away on January 5, 2021 was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He was born on September 13, 1936 to Pascal and Margaret Tremonte in Buffalo, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard Tremonte and his wife Virginia Louise Tremonte, mother of his four children, David, Mark, Kathy and Matthew. After 38 years of enduring the bad weather in Buffalo, Bob moved his...

Robert (Bob) Tremonte of Bluffton, SC passed away on January 5, 2021 was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He was born on September 13, 1936 to...

Barbara Esquivel Hilton Head Island

Barbara B. Esquivel, 72, widow of Dr. Hector Fabio Esquivel, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away on January 5, 2021. Barbara was born on September 8, 1948 in New Jersey the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Greigg) Voges. She was a member of the St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church on Hilton Head Island, SC. Barbara was a homemaker and attended nursing school. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving family includes: sons,...

Barbara B. Esquivel, 72, widow of Dr. Hector Fabio Esquivel, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away on January 5, 2021. Barbara was born on September 8, 1948 in New Jersey the daughter of...

Gregg Davis Bluffton

It is hard to sum up a person’s life in a few words. It is even more difficult when trying to do so for such an amazing man like Gregg Davis. Gregg was born August 30, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Maryland with his family at the age of two. In his 58 years on this earth, he had many great accomplishments. The most important being his 36-year marriage with the love of his life, Debbie, and raising two sons as respectable men, Michael and Christopher. Along with them, he leaves...

It is hard to sum up a person’s life in a few words. It is even more difficult when trying to do so for such an amazing man like Gregg Davis. Gregg was born August 30, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio...

Sylvia Weeks Bluffton

Sylvia Crocker Weeks, 85, of Hilton Head Island, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, also known as MeMe, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2021. She was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., August 11, 1935 to the late Nathan Thomas Crocker, Jr. and Lena Tanner Crocker. She was preceded in death by her husband John Philips Weeks, son John Philips Weeks, Jr., and brother Nathan Thomas (Tommie) Crocker III. Sylvia spent her childhood in Rocky Mount where her love for tennis began and...

Sylvia Crocker Weeks, 85, of Hilton Head Island, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, also known as MeMe, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2021. She was born in Rocky Mount,...

Frederick Martindale Bluffton

With his loving wife by his side, Frederick Beach Martindale, age 73, of Bluffton , SC, passed away January 1, 2021 from complications of Covid 19. Born in Montclair, NJ, Fred attended Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Nancy Martindale and brother, Ross Martindale Jr. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna Cooper-Martindale, his sons Christopher Wight Martindale and David Scott Martindale, his grandchildren, Kassie Lynn...

With his loving wife by his side, Frederick Beach Martindale, age 73, of Bluffton , SC, passed away January 1, 2021 from complications of Covid 19. Born in Montclair, NJ, Fred attended Morris...

Dorothy Tate Bluffton

Dorothy Ellen Womack Tate, 79, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Danville, VA passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020 after a brief illness. Dorothy or “Dot” as she was known to most was born on October 3, 1941 in Danville, VA and spent most of her of her life there until relocating to Bluffton, SC in 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Martha Cecille Cox Womack and J.C. (Spinks) Womack. She was a 1959 graduate of George Washington...

Dorothy Ellen Womack Tate, 79, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Danville, VA passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020 after a brief illness. Dorothy or...

Fredna (Tena) McCormack Ridgeland

Fredna (Tena) Nix McCormack, age 93, widow of George McCormack, passed away on December 31, 2020 at the home of her son in Walterboro, SC. Tena was born in Garnett, SC on May 22, 1927 to the late Victor Hugo Nix and Rose McKenzie Nix. Tena is survived by her sister, Willie Agnus (Bill) McCormack, and her 4 children all of whom she adored and brought her great joy: son, George (Bucky) McCormack, wife Gail; daughter, Virginia Brannen, husband Bill; daughter Ruth McDaniel, husband Greg;...

Fredna (Tena) Nix McCormack, age 93, widow of George McCormack, passed away on December 31, 2020 at the home of her son in Walterboro, SC. Tena was born in Garnett, SC on May 22, 1927 to the late...

Virginia Refenes Bluffton

Virginia M. Refenes, 93, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home. Virginia was born May 2, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Edmond Miesch and Freda Wilker Miesch. Adored by family and friends alike, she was known by many names: Virginia, Ginny, Mom, Gramma, Grammy, and Triple G. She enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, knitting, and needlework; but she enjoyed spending time with her family most of all. Virginia is survived by her sons,...

Virginia M. Refenes, 93, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home. Virginia was born May 2, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Edmond Miesch...

Raymond Black Walterboro

Raymond T. Black, 91, died peacefully on December 26, 2020. Born in Jersey City, NJ in 1929. After serving in the Occupation Forces in Japan at the end of World War II and then in Korea in the Second Division in a combat role he returned home and continued to serve, attaining NCO rank. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson University in the mid 1960’s and had a 22-year career with Public Service Electric and Gas in Newark, NJ, until his retirement in 1994. Ray was...

Raymond T. Black, 91, died peacefully on December 26, 2020. Born in Jersey City, NJ in 1929. After serving in the Occupation Forces in Japan at the end of World War II and then in...

Delphine LaSpisa Bluffton

Del LaSpisa passed away in her home after a 9-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Rick LaSpisa and her son Rik LaSpisa of Pooler, GA, sister Velerie Johnstone and brother Leonard Malek. Del was born in Buffalo N.Y. and grew up in West Seneca N.Y. Her parents were the late John and Magdalene (Marge) Malek. Del was the CFO and vice president of LHB Home Builders in Clarence, NY and the VP and CFO of Rick’s True Value Hardware and Rental in...

Del LaSpisa passed away in her home after a 9-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Rick LaSpisa and her son Rik LaSpisa of Pooler, GA, sister Velerie...

Fred Silverman Bluffton

On Christmas Day Fred J. Silverman walked quietly, peacefully into the arms of God. He was blessed to die at home with his wife Maryanne at his bedside. He died as he lived wrapped in her love. They shared 46 beautiful years. Fred is survived by his beloved wife Maryanne Haley Silverman; his precious children, Marc (Lili), Sheryl Silverman Refaat (Adham, Ali) Lori Silverman Vasisht (Gautam, Maya) his dearly loved stepsons Brian Okonski (Julie), Dreux Okonski (Leslie)...

On Christmas Day Fred J. Silverman walked quietly, peacefully into the arms of God. He was blessed to die at home with his wife Maryanne at his bedside. He died as he lived wrapped in...

Peter York Bluffton

Peter David York, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2020. Peter was born February 21, 1961 in Tacoma, WA to Milton and Claudia York, who preceded him in death. Peter graduated from Hayfield High School in Alexandria, VA in 1979 and from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 1983. He had a successful and rewarding career at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division, in Orlando, FL where he worked for 32 years as an electrical...

Peter David York, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2020. Peter was born February 21, 1961 in Tacoma, WA to Milton and Claudia York, who preceded him in death. Peter...

Daniel Ackerman Ridgeland

Daniel Bruce Ackerman, 75, of Hampton, SC passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Daniel was born January 28, 1945 in Rincon, GA to the late George Lester Ackerman and Cora Salome Kessler Ackerman. He was a US Army Veteran and a home builder. He was Christian. Daniel is survived by his brothers, Steve Ackerman (Cheryl) of Estill, SC and Bernard Ackerman of Stillmore, GA; and sisters, Brenda Helmly of Rincon, GA and Nancy Robbins of Savannah, GA. Daniel is also survived by...

Daniel Bruce Ackerman, 75, of Hampton, SC passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Daniel was born January 28, 1945 in Rincon, GA to the late George Lester Ackerman and Cora...

J. Pinckney Bluffton

John David Pinckney was the 10th child of William E Pinckney and May Rivers Pinckney. He is survived by his wife Agnes Pinckney, his daughters Kelley Weston, Kate Johnson, Karen Floyd (spouse Larry Floyd), son Robert Pinckney (spouse Aubrey Pinckney), and his grandchildren Rhett Weston, Julian Weston IV, Hannah Johnson, Katie Leigh Floyd, Austin Floyd, John Robert Pinckney and Deacon Pinckney. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Sidney Pinckney, Donald Pinckney, Frank Pinckney, Robert...

John David Pinckney was the 10th child of William E Pinckney and May Rivers Pinckney. He is survived by his wife Agnes Pinckney, his daughters Kelley Weston, Kate Johnson, Karen Floyd (spouse...

Gloria Mock Tillman

Gloria Ann Woods Mock, 80, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away on December 22, 2020 at her home. Gloria was born on August 1, 1940 in Ridgeland, SC to the late James Ellis and Annie Pearl (Malphrus) Woods. Gloria was a devoted member of the Tillman Baptist Church. She was a skilled homemaker and primary caregiver for her parents, brothers and she helped raise all of the children in her neighborhood. She loved country music, singing, working in her yard and growing...

Gloria Ann Woods Mock, 80, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away on December 22, 2020 at her home. Gloria was born on August 1, 1940 in Ridgeland, SC to the late James Ellis and Annie Pearl...

Carla Woods Ridgeland

Carla DeeAnn Woods, 54, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC. Carla was born August 14, 1966 in Savannah, GA to Sandra Malphrus Breland and the late Thomas N. Tinkham. She was a Christian; loved animals, including her dog, Lemmy. She worked as a truck driver for All Points Transport for over 10 years. When she was home, Carla enjoyed riding her yellow and black Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide and watching TV. She was an avid...

Carla DeeAnn Woods, 54, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC. Carla was born August 14, 1966 in Savannah, GA to Sandra Malphrus...

Arthur Graziani Bluffton

Arthur L. Graziani, age 75 of Bluffton and husband of Virginia Zollo Graziani, passed at the Medical University of SC in Charleston on December 20, 2020. Arthur was born in Brookville, NY on September 24, 1945 to the late Arthur Lawrence Graziani and Angelina Olga Bruno Graziani. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Greg Graziani; two daughters, Nicole Graziani and Carol Graziani; his daughter in law, Hwasuk Graziani; nephew, Walter Arlt; and two grandsons, Han Graziani and...

Arthur L. Graziani, age 75 of Bluffton and husband of Virginia Zollo Graziani, passed at the Medical University of SC in Charleston on December 20, 2020. Arthur was born in Brookville, NY on...

James Bishoff Hardeeville

James Buckner Bishoff of Hardeeville SC, formerly of Belpre Ohio, passed away December 19, 2020 at age 87, after a brief illness. Jim was born on March 6, 1933 in West Union, West Virginia. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Chase, of Elkins, West Virginia on February 12, 1955 just before his departure to serve his country in the Korean War. He was a dedicated husband, father and friend. In his youth, he was an exceptional athlete in track and field at both Morgantown HS...

James Buckner Bishoff of Hardeeville SC, formerly of Belpre Ohio, passed away December 19, 2020 at age 87, after a brief illness. Jim was born on March 6, 1933 in West Union, West Virginia. He...

Sharon Henson Bluffton

Sharon Worley Henson,77, of Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton, S. C., wife of Kenneth Tyrone Henson, mother of James Randall Henson and Kenneth Allen Henson, grandma of Isabel Henson, daughter of E.J. and Ester Worley, and sister of Larry and Vera Worley passed away at home in Sun City, Hilton Head on Dec., 19, 2020. Sharon was born on Oct. 21, 1943 in Sedalia, Mo. She attended Farley Elementary School and Butler High School (class of ’62), both in Huntsville,...

Sharon Worley Henson,77, of Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton, S. C., wife of Kenneth Tyrone Henson, mother of James Randall Henson and Kenneth Allen Henson, grandma of Isabel Henson,...

Kenneth Cooler Ridgeland

Kenneth Reginald Cooler, age 70, of Ridgeland passed away on December 18, 2020. Ken was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 29, 1950 to the late Everett Cooler and Dorothy Malphrus Cooler. Ken was the owner of Island Fire Protection and founded his company in 1980. He was a member of the Ridgeland Ward The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was an avid deer hunter; Historian; collected arrowheads, shark teeth and coins. He loved the fellowship of cooking crabs for...

Kenneth Reginald Cooler, age 70, of Ridgeland passed away on December 18, 2020. Ken was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 29, 1950 to the late Everett Cooler and Dorothy Malphrus Cooler. Ken...

Rufus Lamb Jr. Tillman

Rufus H. Lamb, Jr., 88 of Tillman, SC and husband of Mary Mingledorff Lamb passed away on December 14, 2020 at his home. Mr. Lamb was born in Hampton, SC on May 20, 1932 to the late Rufus H. Lamb Sr. and Laura Bell Broxton Lamb. Mr. Lamb was a retired Master Sergeant and US veteran of Korea. He was a retired Engineer with the South Carolina Highway Department. He was a member and Deacon of the Tillman Baptist Church and led the congregational music. He was a member and...

Rufus H. Lamb, Jr., 88 of Tillman, SC and husband of Mary Mingledorff Lamb passed away on December 14, 2020 at his home. Mr. Lamb was born in Hampton, SC on May 20, 1932 to the late Rufus H. Lamb...

Joseph Ramach Bluffton

Joseph John Ramach EdD passed away December 11th at Hilton Head Hospital at the age of 84. Joe was born in Johnstown, PA on January 27, 1936. He was the youngest of a large blended family including sisters Anna, Julie and Mary, and brothers Andy, George, Mike, Charlie, and John. After high school graduation, Joe joined the Air Force and took advantage of the G.I. Bill to further his education. He spent his entire career in education working with students from age 8 to over 70 years...

Joseph John Ramach EdD passed away December 11th at Hilton Head Hospital at the age of 84. Joe was born in Johnstown, PA on January 27, 1936. He was the youngest of a large blended family...

Charles Ernest "C.E." Malphrus Okatie

Charles Ernest “C.E.” Malphrus, 84, of Okatie, SC, husband of Cheryle Lowther Malphrus, passed away on December 10, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. C.E. was born on August 17, 1936 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Charles E. Malphrus and Rebecca Langford Malphrus. C.E. was a 1954 graduate of Ridgeland High School (Tigers) and a 1959 graduate of the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. C.E. worked for the...

Charles Ernest “C.E.” Malphrus, 84, of Okatie, SC, husband of Cheryle Lowther Malphrus, passed away on December 10, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. C.E. was born on August 17, 1936...

Gail Hall Bluffton

Gail Lynn Hall passed away suddenly December 10, 2020 at MUSC. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Gail went to her Lord peacefully after receiving Last Rites. Gail was a retired executive secretary at Grumman Aerospace on Long Island, New York. Gail is survived by her husband Ken of 54 years. A sister Lauren of Pennsylvania, a sister Corrine of New York, a brother Michael of California, three nieces, four nephews, five great nieces and two great nephews.

Gail Lynn Hall passed away suddenly December 10, 2020 at MUSC. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Gail went to her Lord peacefully after receiving Last Rites. Gail was a retired...

Patricia (Patti) Burrows-Flood Bluffton

Patricia (Patti) Kathleen Burrows-Flood passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 8, 2020 with her husband Frank by her side at Savannah Memorial Hospital. She had suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Patti went to her Lord peacefully after receiving last rites. Anyone who knew her was aware that Patti lived a remarkably full, active life. A lifelong sufferer of Crohn’s Disease she was a fighter to the end who traveled the world always open to new adventures. She regaled her friends...

Patricia (Patti) Kathleen Burrows-Flood passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 8, 2020 with her husband Frank by her side at Savannah Memorial Hospital. She had suffered a massive cerebral...

Dr. John Hunter, I Hilton Head Island

Dr. John Andrew Hunter I of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2020, surrounded by family and love. John was born in Kirksville, MO, on January 1, 1943, and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High School where he excelled in academics and sports (golf and wrestling). He attended The Ohio State University for undergraduate and Dental School where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Psi Omega fraternities. He enlisted...

Dr. John Andrew Hunter I of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2020, surrounded by family and love. John was born in Kirksville, MO, on January 1,...

Lynda Rogers Okatie

Lynda Carol Rogers,77,died December 7,2020 in Bluffton, SC surrounded by her children. She is survived by her 3 remarkable children Crystal Kelly (Scott), Brian Hughes (Samantha), Charlotte Hughes, brothers Gary Rogers (Emily), Bill Rogers (Julie), Mike Rogers (Nancy), sisters Kasey Facchine, Bridget Wray (Jim), 10 nieces and nephews, a great niece and nephews, as well as 10 extraordinary grandchildren Kaleen, Shane, Brenden, Evan, Kiernan, Ian, Ryan, Braylan, Brogan and Branigan, and 1...

Lynda Carol Rogers,77,died December 7,2020 in Bluffton, SC surrounded by her children. She is survived by her 3 remarkable children Crystal Kelly (Scott), Brian Hughes (Samantha), Charlotte...

Richard "Richie" Neste Bluffton

Richard “Richie” Albert Neste, age 67, passed away on December 7th, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC surrounded by his three children. Richie was born on September 7, 1953 in Long Island, NY to the late Albert Neste and Joan May Gallis. Richie worked hard from a young age, finding a love in sports, advertising and marketing. He owned several sports publication companies throughout his career and enjoyed working with many of the top sports...

Richard “Richie” Albert Neste, age 67, passed away on December 7th, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC surrounded by his three children. Richie was born on...

Joseph "Joe" Habersham Ridgeland

Homegoing Service for Joseph "Joe" Habersham Sunrise November 25, 1942 Sunset December 6, 2020 Service 1:00 PM Sunday, December 13th, 2020 The Home of Joseph Habersham

Homegoing Service for Joseph "Joe" Habersham Sunrise November 25, 1942 Sunset December 6, 2020 Service 1:00 PM Sunday, December 13th, 2020 The...

Perry Massey Bluffton

Perry Massey, 81, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away peacefully at Brookdale Memory Care in Hattiesburg, MS on December 6, 2020. Perry is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. Perry was born in Hattiesburg, MS on June 8, 1939 to the late Commie Massey and Fannie Alden Dubose Massey. He was an active member of Okatie Baptist Church and was involved in many activities in Sun City. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the...

Perry Massey, 81, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away peacefully at Brookdale Memory Care in Hattiesburg, MS on December 6, 2020. Perry is survived by his children, grandchildren,...

Gail Spena Bluffton

Gail Marie Spena, 67, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home. Gail was born November 23, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to Mary White Archer the late Irving Archer. She worked in Education as a teacher. In addition to her mother of Hilton Head, SC, Gail is survived by her life companion, Eugene “Gene” Harchuck of Bluffton; son, Wesley Joseph Spena (Catherine) of Long Island, NY; brothers, Thomas Archer (Sheryl) and Raymond Archer (Jacquelyn), both of Long...

Gail Marie Spena, 67, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home. Gail was born November 23, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to Mary White Archer the late Irving Archer. She worked...

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