OBITUARIES
Kenneth A. Wright
Jul 4, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" Arthur Wright, born February 21, 1943, passed away on July 4, 2026.
Ken was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Frances Cucchia Wright, who passed away on February 8, 2023, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Geist and her husband, Scott Geist; his son, Peter Wright and his wife,...
Peter Melville Lauer
Jun 29, 2026
Peter Melville Lauer, born September 13, 1943, in Huntington, New York, passed away on June 29th, 2026. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Pete grew up in Commack, New York. He graduated from Hauppauge High School in 1961. In school he was a track and field athlete, running cross country events. After high school, Pete served in the...
Dorothy Domin
Jun 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Dorothy Elaine Domin, who departed this earthly life on June 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Dorothy was born on May 20, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Edward and Julia Fischer, when she began a journey marked by faith, family, service, and friendship. A proud...
Charles A. Waters
Jun 28, 2026
Charles A. Waters, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, the son of the late Rudolph and Lula Bryant Waters. He worked as a Design Engineer for Michelin Tire Company.
Charles is survived by his wife, Janet Waters; daughter, Candice Waters; brother, Rudy Waters; sister, Edith Waters;...
George Adam Simoneaux
Jun 27, 2026
George Adam Simoneaux, 55, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2026. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the countless people whose lives were made better simply by knowing him.
Born on June 6, 1971, in Savannah, Georgia, Adam was the beloved son of Lee and June Simoneaux. He grew...
Andrew L. Arruza
Jun 25, 2026
Andrew Louis Arruza, 86, of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his home.
Andy was born January 26, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Leocadio Arruza and Margaret Demaroney Arruza. He attended school in Milbrook, NY and Blowing Rock, NC. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War, and as a U.S. Amy Chaplain...
Frances Andrea Schneider
Jun 24, 2026
FRANCES ANDREA SCHNEIDER
July 27, 1932 – June 24, 2026
On June 24, 2026: FRANCES ANDREA SCHNEIDER (nee Callens), beloved wife of the late William E. Schneider; loving mother of Margaret M. “Peggy” Hunsicker (Scott) and William A. Schneider (Brigid). In addition to her children, Andrea is survived by her grandchildren Dennis Colson and Kenneth Colson (Mary); great grandchildren Brennan, Taylor and...
Audrey J. Cebulski
Jun 23, 2026
Audrey J. Cebulski February 9, 1934 – June 23, 2026
Audrey J. Cebulski, 92, of Okatie, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in the Bronx to Rose and Sam Harris, Audrey carried her New York spirit with her throughout her life. After many years in New Jersey — the place she...
Rodney Wright
Jun 22, 2026
Rodney “Geech” Wright, 57, as he was lovingly called, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at MUSC in Charleston, SC.
He was born on January 22, 1969 in Hampton, SC to the late Joseph Green and Lorine Wright. He was a landscaper.
He is survived by four sisters, Veronica (Matthew) Bolden, Angela (James) Lee, Carolyn (Victor) Simmons, Jeanie (Marvin) Bolden, five...
Elaine McGee
Jun 22, 2026
Elaine M. McGee
Elaine M. McGee, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Hardeeville, South Carolina, on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her three children.
Born on April 10, 1938, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Elaine was the daughter of Robert P. Corcoran and Marguerite H. (Keefe) Corcoran. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul R. McGee,...
Catherine B. Kennedy
Jun 21, 2026
Catherine B. Kennedy, 84, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.
Catherine was born August 6, 1941 in Connecticut to the late Mario Tornillo and Helen Platt Tornillo. She spent her career as a registered nurse, caring for her patients with compassion and dedication. She was married to her loving husband, Bernard...
Hope Whalen Burns
Jun 20, 2026
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Hope Whalen Burns in Bluffton, South Carolina on June 20, 2026.
Beloved sister of Claire Whalen (Pierre Parent) and loving aunt of Christopher Parent. Her love and memory will long be treasured in our hearts.
Hope will also be fondly remembered by many cousins and friends.
Born in Washington, D.C. Hope spent her...
Elizabeth Fuller
Jun 20, 2026
Elizabeth Fuller, also known as Bea and "BB", age 84, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Born on April 20, 1942, in Illinois, Bea was the beloved daughter of Pete and Jean Weaver of Hilton Head Island. Pete was a Captain in the Navy, and they spent Bea's childhood moving to different Naval Bases. One of her...
Sandra Elaine Mack
Jun 18, 2026
Sandra Elaine Mack passed away June 18th after a brief illness. She was born In Mountain Grove Missouri on May 6, 1953 to Lester and Clydia Lawler. The youngest of six children she was raised on a farm and attended a one room school house. At the age of 17 she enrolled in the Burge School of Nursing in Springfield...
Carol Strother
Jun 16, 2026
Carol J. Strother (née Shapiro), 68, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Carol was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and later lived in Metuchen, New Jersey, and Clayton, Missouri. She was a talented and accomplished chef, training at the Johnson & Wales University College of Culinary Arts before beginning her career in Pittsfield,...
Barbara Thompson
Jun 15, 2026
Barbara T. Thompson, 92, of Hilton Head passed away on June 15, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1933 in Bronxville, NY to Jane Alston Telfer Thomas and Kenneth Roberts Telfer and spent her early life there. Her early professional career was spent working in Manhattan, first as Merchandising Editor for Conde Nast's Vogue Magazine, and later in the...
Raina Denise Padgett
Jun 14, 2026
Raina Denise Padgett, 51, of Hampton, SC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Raina was born September 23, 1974 in Kings Mountain, NC to Linda Holland Kearse and the late James M. Huskins. Raina was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, Class of 1992, and upon graduation, began a career in cashier operations and customer service. She then...
William Hubbard
Jun 13, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved William (Bubba) Hubbard, Jr. He left this earth June 13, 2026, due to complications after an extended battle with cancer. He passed at his home, where he wanted to be, with his children by his side.
He was born February 19, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, but lived all his...
Christopher Martin MacMurray
Jun 11, 2026
Christopher Martin MacMurray, age 71, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and five children. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Anne MacMurray for 42 years. He was born in Bay Shore, New York on September 4th, 1954 to the late Kenneth and Margaret MacMurray. He grew up in Schenectady, New York...
Barbara Jones
Jun 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jones on June 10, 2026, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully went to be with the Lord. Barbara was born on January 20, 1944 in Brunswick, GA, to Sam and Alla Mae McElreath.
Barbara met the love of her life and...
