OBITUARIES
Jerry Clark Owens
Nov 24, 2025
Jerry Clark Owens, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 in Bluffton, South Carolina, at the age of 86. He was born on March 20, 1939, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to the late Ethel Leigh Killebrew and Abram Columbus Owens.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Sylvia Ann Ray Owens,...
Cheryl L. Pearce
Nov 23, 2025
Cheryl L. Pearce, 76, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Canterfield Senior Living of Bluffton.
Cheryl was born March 31, 1949 to the late Joe Basco and Mary Compel Basco. She was raised in Aliquippa, PA, and lived in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA until moving to Hilton Head Island, SC in 1991 and then to Bluffton...
David Alan Hart
Nov 21, 2025
David Alan Hart, 76, of Bluffton, SC, left this earthly home on Friday, November 21, 2025, 6 weeks after his diagnosis of glioblastoma (brain cancer) to go fix the universe as only David could.
He was born on February 23, 1949 in Danville, IL, to Elmer and Betty (Huddleson) Grimes. His birth father died of polio when he was three and...
Beverly Rowe
Nov 21, 2025
Beverly Rowe, 70, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born to the late Carson and Jessaphine Wheeler, Beverly lived a life marked by grace, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and community.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Gary Rowe, of Bluffton; her children Jenny McCall and son-in-law...
Gail W. Moyers
Nov 21, 2025
She was a oner.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of nearly 60 years, Michael Craig Moyers (Bluffton, SC), her son, Brent William Moyers (Stamford, CT & Walpole, NH), her daughter, Amy Eloise Moyers-Knopp & Darryl Knopp (Okatie, SC), grandchildren Cameron, Brooke and Lila Moyers (Stamford, CT) as well as all of the Wilkes’ and Moyers’ in-laws, nephews, nieces...
Viola I. Hobbs
Nov 20, 2025
Viola I. Hobbs, 91, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 in Bluffton, South Carolina with her two children by her side. Born in her grandmother’s house in Thomas, Oklahoma on October 6, 1934 in the middle of The Great Depression , Vi was the oldest child of Mildred (Dewey) Barton Walker and Loy Barton. She is preceded in death...
Gail Davis Boggs
Nov 20, 2025
Gail Davis Boggs was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Russell and Genevieve Davis on June 5, 1937. She had two siblings – Nelson Davis (D) and Joan Davis (Walker). Gail grew up in Timberlake, Ohio – a far eastern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Education for Gail was the Willoughby/Eastlake School System. She graduated from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio...
Judy Swords Mitcham
Nov 19, 2025
Judy Swords Mitcham passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1952, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to Otis Lee Swords and Joyce Catlett Swords.
The daughter of a minister, Judy moved frequently during her youth, living in Millville, Kentucky; Monroe, Georgia; and Vicksburg, Mississippi, before ultimately settling in Charlotte, North Carolina. She graduated from Myers Park High...
Walter Dennis Palechka
Nov 18, 2025
On the morning of Tuesday November 18th, 2025 Walter Dennis Palechka peacefully left this world at the Caroline’s Cottage Hospice Center.
Walter was born December 29th 1940 to a big Ukrainian family in Cleveland, OH. His parents, the late Walter and Anne (Husar) Palechka, and big sister Diane in Cleveland, OH. Walter had a happy childhood and could only be described...
Marilyn DeCocco
Nov 17, 2025
Marilyn Grace DeCocco, 92, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Monroe, NJ, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Vineyard of Bluffton.
Marilyn was born April 21, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Joseph L. Smith and Anna Sheridan Smith. Upon high school graduation, Marilyn pursued a Degree in Nursing from Jersey City Medical Center School of Nursing. She worked...
Eleanor Fitzgerald Lyons
Nov 16, 2025
Eleanor Fitzgerald Lyons, 94, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. She lived in the Lowcountry for 29 years, having retired to Sun City Hilton Head with her husband Joseph, from New Jersey. Eleanor was a loving and dedicated wife and mother, often described throughout her life as a force to be reckoned with. She...
Enrico "Ric" Rosa
Nov 16, 2025
Enrico “Ric” Rosa, age 82, passed away at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Ric was born in Marguerita di Savoia, province of Foggia, in the Puglia region of Italy, on October 27, 1943. He was born to the late Concetta and Pietro Rosa. He immigrated to the United States of America from Pozzallo, province of Ragusa, in Sicily, Italy, and...
Francis William Bulson
Nov 15, 2025
Francis William Bulson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on November 15, 2025. He was a longtime resident of Sun City, following his retirement from a successful career with Perkin-Elmer in 1995.
Born on April 25, 1935, in Troy, New York, Francis was the fifth of six children born...
William Frederick Bevan
Nov 14, 2025
A TIME TO BE BORN
William Frederick Bevan was born on September 18, 1952 in Waynesboro GA. He is the first born of the late Frederick Edward Bevan of Highpoint NC, and Rosemary Kennedy of Augusta GA.
A TIME TO LIVE
In 1960 Bill moved to Ridgeland SC and grew up in Davant Plantation majority of his life. During the summers as a...
Brenda Ann Russo
Nov 14, 2025
Brenda Ann Russo, 85, of Sun City, Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and love, on November 14, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend to many, Brenda will be remembered for her warmth, laughter, and the loving energy she shared with all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Born on July 15,...
Robert August Gardner
Nov 14, 2025
Robert August “Bob” Gardner, 90, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Born in Dover, NJ in 1934 to the late Margaret “Nee” Sharkey and August Michael Gardner, Bob grew up with a strong sense of duty and integrity that guided him throughout his life. At age 20, he joined the United States Army...
April Elaine Travis
Nov 13, 2025
April Elaine Travis entered eternal rest on Thursday November 13, 2025 after a long illness. Her parents and caring medical team surrounded her.
Born on June 17, 1981, April lived a life marked by kindness, love for her family and friends, and devoted to those who cared for her. She was a member of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Pooler, Georgia.
April...
Sarah V. Crompton
Nov 11, 2025
Sarah Veronica Crompton of Okatie, SC passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in Dublin, Ireland to the late Thomas Webb and Elizabeth Noctor Webb. She is survived by her loving husband, Russell Crompton, and family, who will miss her dearly.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90...
Mildred Rhett
Nov 11, 2025
Mildred Rhett (affectionately known as GiGi) was born on November 19, 1929 to the late Dave Wilson, Sr. and Louise Grant Wilson in Ridgeland, SC. On November 11, 2025 Mildred was called from labor to rest.
Mildred attended the Jasper County School District. She met and married Frank Rhett, Sr. in 1982. She worked as a seamstress and counter clerk at...
Delores Costella Gaston
Nov 11, 2025
Delores C. Gaston of Ridgeland, SC entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Mother Gaston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1933 to the late Cecil and Catherine Gaston. Mother Gaston will be missed by her children and grandchildren dearly.
A visitation will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 from 2:00...
