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Michael "Leigh" Nalley
Oct 4, 2026
Michael Leigh Nalley, known to family and friends as Leigh passed away peacefully at home at age 80 on October 4, 2026.
Leigh was born February 14, 1946 in Washington, D. C. He was the son of the late Marie and Bob Nalley.
Raised in Southern Maryland, Leigh graduated from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree...
Ann Pearlstein
Oct 1, 2026
Ann was born on July 24, 1937 in the town of Landshut, Germany. She was only four years old when World War II broke out. Her father, Otto Huber, never returned from the war. Her childhood, with her brother Rupert, was non-stop work, helping with all sorts of chores, along with their mother, Katherine. Ann's mother eventually remarried a wonderful...
Richard Raymond Kurtz
Sep 28, 2026
Richard Raymond Kurtz, 84, passed away on September 28, 2026. Born on August 23, 1942, in Springfield, IL, Rich was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Army veteran who dedicated much of his life to his family and his country.
Rich joined the United States Army at 18 and proudly served for 30 years, rising to Chief Warrant Officer...
Paul "Anthony" Brabham, Jr.
Sep 26, 2026
Paul Anthony Brabham Jr., 37, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Born on August 11, 1989 in Beaufort, S.C., Anthony was a beloved son of the late Paul Brabham, Sr. and Sherry Brabham. He was a brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to all who knew him.
Anthony will be remembered for his playful spirit and his love...
Patricia A. Fontanetta
Sep 24, 2026
Patrcia A. Fontanetta, 94 of Sun City, Bluffton, SC is formerly from Plainview, N.Y.. She was married to Philip Fontanetta for 63 years. She lived a full long life. Her favorite pastime of recent years was Bridge, Canasta and Mahjong. She was known as the Mahjong Queen. She is survived by her two beautiful daughters Lisa Karoon of Sun City,...
Margaret "Peggy" E. Bayer
Sep 22, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Bayer, 79, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Peggy’s life took her from New York to New Jersey and Pennsylvania before she and her husband made Bluffton, South Carolina, their home 12 years ago.
A graduate of St. John’s University, Peggy devoted much...
John Vito Vaccarello
Sep 21, 2026
John Vito Vaccarello
December 17, 1936 – September 21, 2026
John Vito Vaccarello, known lovingly to his friends as “Vacc” and to his grandchildren as “Pop,” passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 17, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Giovanni “John” Vaccarello and Sarah (Guido) Vaccarello.
Growing...
William Jonathan Eaton, Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
William Jonathan Eaton Jr., 45, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2026. We don't know why the Lord called him home at this time, but we do know where he is and that he will not suffer any longer. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend and will be deeply missed.
William was born on...
Frances S. Bomar
Sep 20, 2026
Frances S. Bomar, 78, died Sunday, September 20, at Hilton Head Hospital following a series of debilitating illnesses. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of William Ricardo Speranza and Olga Margaret Speranza. Her family moved to South Florida when she was a small child and she resided there with them until she became an adult. She graduated...
Joan Jennings Faris
Sep 18, 2026
(Roselind) Joan Jennings Faris
Joan Jennings Faris (nee Roselind Joan Jennings) passed away on September 18, 2026. Joan was born on May 24, 1937 in St. Boniface Manitoba, a suburb of Winnipeg, but moved with her family shortly thereafter to Toronto, Ontario. She is a product of the Toronto Public School System. She worked for a few years for the Toronto...
John Carl "Jack" Collins
Sep 18, 2026
John Carl (Jack) Collins, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2026 at the age of 92 in Bluffton, SC, while holding his wife's hand.
Jack was born in St. Louis on January 20, 1934 and was the son of Lucille Derby and John Collins. He had one younger sister, Mary and a...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Blake
Sep 18, 2026
Margaret Ann (“Peggy”) Blake was sunshine personified. She was the brightest light in any room. Someone whose warmth, energy, and love were impossible to miss. She loved hard, she loved deeply, and she made sure the people in her life knew just how much they meant to her.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Arthur Charles Welles and Adele Costa, Peggy was...
Sheila Terry
Sep 18, 2026
Sheila Pittman Terry, 54, of Early Branch, South Carolina, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.
Sheila was born January 17, 1972, in Savannah, Georgia. She was the loving wife of Jamie Terry and the best mother to her son, Adam Pittman, and daughter, Carli Deloach and her fiancé, AJ Griffin.
Sheila was preceded in death...
Deno Steve Caloudas
Sep 17, 2026
Deno Steve Caloudas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on November 1, 1943, in Houston, Texas, Deno was the third child of his parents, Georgia and Steve Caloudas. He grew up alongside his three siblings, George, Elayne, and Steve Jr. After graduating from Bellaire High School,...
Helene Morgan Benson
Sep 15, 2026
Helene Morgan Benson, 65, died Tuesday September 15th while on a cruise. She was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a resident of Hardeeville, South Carolina. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and Northwestern State University in Louisiana and Spring Hill College in Alabama. She held Masters degrees in Elementary Education and Theology. She moved to Vicksburg,...
Richard "Dick" Louis Marriner
Sep 15, 2026
Richard Louis “Dick” Marriner, 83, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 15, 2026.
Dick was born March 30, 1943, in Neptune, New Jersey, to the late Gerald and Carolyn Marriner. He grew up in Freehold, New Jersey, and later made his home in Englishtown, where he and his wife, Elsie, raised their family. Dick...
Joan Eileen Wheeler
Sep 15, 2026
Joan Eileen Wheeler
Joan Eileen Wheeler, 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Oakdale, New York, on July 10, 1937, to Harold and Dorothy VanBumble. Joan was the second of two children and was preceded in death by her parents and...
Bernard Joseph Berger
Sep 13, 2026
SGM (Ret.) US Army, Bernard Joseph Berger, 83, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at NHC of Bluffton.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 18, 2026 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton. Burial with full military honors will follow at 12:00 noon, at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St., Beaufort.
Barbara B. Silcox Moylan
Sep 12, 2026
Barbara B. Silcox Moylan, 86, of Okatie, SC passed away September 12, 2026 at her home.
Barbara was born November 20, 1939 in Perrysburg, OH to the late Delbert A. and Louise Garbe Bruggeman. She held a great passion for teaching and spent many years in the classroom, helping children earn an education.
Barbara is survived by her children, Amy Silcox and...
Joseph Puhak
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph A. Puhak, 75, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Sept. 10, 2026. Joe was born in Hazleton, Pa. on July 14, 1951 to Andrew and Helen Puhak. They were very happy to welcometheir son as he already had two sisters.
Joe graduated Penn State University and was employed at Dupont in Delaware for many years. Upon moving to Virginia, he...
