Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Aug 19, 2025

Reverend Benjamin Donald Jenkins, age 59 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home in Kennesaw, GA. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, dear friend to many, but above these, he was a faithful servant for the Lord.

Benny was born in Ridgeland. SC and lived a life filled with love, faith and family. He...

Aug 17, 2025

Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, Linda G. Lynch departed this earth with her loving and devoted husband, Bobby G. Lynch by her side. Bobby and Linda were married 47 years. She was born in Statesboro, Georgia, to Mr. and Mrs. Leemore Lord. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Bobby G. Lynch, cherished daughters, L. Darlene Carlson (Eric), Brenda R. Clark...

Aug 17, 2025

Salvatore Carrubba, III, 66, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on August 17, 2025.

Sal was born on October 30, 1958, in Sharon, CT, the son of Salvatore J. Carrubba, Jr. and Joyce Pletzer Polonski. He grew up in Millbrook, New York, and graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1976, later earning a degree...

Aug 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Walter Klink, Jr who departed this life peacefully on August 16, 2025 at the age of 67.  He was a dedicated husband to Jane, his wife of 46 years, and a devoted and loving father to April (Dave), Brittany, Brad (Jenn), and Quinte; his grandchildren David, Bryson,...

Aug 11, 2025

Terry Lee Hurst, 69, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Danville, Illinois, Terry lived a life marked by determination, humor, and an unwavering zest for adventure.

A proud graduate of Georgetown High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Terry dedicated 25 distinguished years to public...

Aug 10, 2025

Mary Baker Reeves, age 95, died at home on the May River on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of Eleanor Richardson and Horace Urban Baker, she graduated from Greenville High School and attended Converse College and the Woman's College of Furman University. She married her sixth-grade sweetheart and love of her life, Jerry...

Aug 9, 2025

Jane passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Raymond Wallace Ellis, an executive of Hercules Power Company and Ruth Booker Ellis. She is survived by her husband, Albert W. James, Jr. Also she is survived by a brother, David H. Ellis and sister-in-law Martha A. Ellis, two daughters, Anne Thompson...

Aug 8, 2025

Dawn Spencer Latting, 79, passed away on Friday August 8, 2025, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. She was with her husband of 35 years, John Latting, who was by her side in her final days. Dawn was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Rudy Spencer and Pearl (Vinson) Spencer and grew up in Hoyt, Kansas. She graduated from Hoyt...

Aug 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Patricia Phelps announces that Patricia passed away early on Friday morning, August 8, at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina after a long illness. Ed, her husband of 58 years, was at her side along with sons Michael of Grand Ledge, Michigan and Steven of Marietta, Georgia....

Aug 8, 2025

Bonnie Lee Faas, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away August 8, 2025. Born in 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Walter and Helen Freeman, Bonnie grew up with strong roots in her community. She attended Wilkinsburg High School and later earned her degree in marketing from the University of Pittsburgh.

Bonnie applied her marketing skills with creativity...

Aug 7, 2025

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” MacNeill, of Sun City, Bluffton, SC (formerly of Dartmouth, MA), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 7, 2025. Born in New Bedford, MA on July 16, 1938, she spent most of her life in the South Coast area before, in her mid-70s, embarking on one more grand adventure—moving south with her...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with heavy heart & great sorrow that we share our beloved mother/grandmother, Patricia Dianne Smith Jenkins passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 7, 2025.

“Pat” as her family & friends knew her was the daughter of the late Floyd & Bessie Smith. Pat attended school in Grays, SC. She lived...

Aug 6, 2025

Bluffton, South Carolina has lost a light. Our beloved Heather Christian Nix entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus on August 6, 2025, surrounded by those she loved most, her beautiful family. She fought a courageous two-month battle with glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Born in Syracuse, NY, on September 24, 1980, and...

Aug 5, 2025

Jakie H. Lee, age 85, a longtime resident of Hilton Head Island and later Bluffton SC, died on August 5, 2025.

Born in Georgetown SC on September 17, 1939, to Edith and Hoyt Lee. Jake went to Winyah High School where he played baseball, ran track, was Captain of his football team and class President.  He majored...

Aug 4, 2025

Richard “Rich” LaFever, 92, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born in Olean, NY on July 24, 1933 and was the son of Sidney G. and Mildred Childs LaFever. On May 8, 1954, he married the former Betty Brooks who predeceased him. He was in the US Air Force and was stationed in Savannah, GA, where...

Aug 3, 2025

Edward “Ed” Lee Simpson passed into the Lord’s care August 3, 2025.  Ed was a fabulous husband to his beloved wife of 34 years, Grace, a wonderful brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend.  He was a proud veteran of the US Navy and was comforted by his deep Catholic faith and his connection with Epiphany Catholic Church in Louisville,...

Aug 2, 2025

Longtime Colleton River Club member, Donald “Don” Michael Hackbert passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2025, at the age of 92.

Don was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 14, 1933. He met the love of his life, Sherele Glenn, when they were children, growing up in the same neighborhood. Don and Sherele were married...

Aug 1, 2025

Robert “Bob” Herzog

June 29, 1935 – August 1, 2025

After a brief illness, Bob passed peacefully.  He was born June 29, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to parents Albert and Anastatia Herzog.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly Herzog, oldest son Peter Herzog, and brother Lawrence Herzog.  He is survived...

Aug 1, 2025

Frankie C. James, known lovingly to her family as Nannie, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, whose independent spirit and boundless energy touched everyone who knew her.

Nannie loved reading, watching movies and cooking shows, spoiling the family furbabies, and savoring good food. She retired from...

Jul 30, 2025

Ben Joe Smith, 68, of Grays, SC, passed away on July 30, 2025 at his home.

Ben Joe was born on March 12, 1957 in Hampton, SC to the late James Samuel “Blake” Smith and Myrtle Rowell Smith. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, and farm. He had a collection of tractors both...