Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Jan 31, 2021

Cecil “Jay” Odom, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Bluffton, SC.  He was born 11/21/1940 in Laurinburg, NC.

Jay’s early career began as a high school Sophomore in 1956.  He was the host of a Hit rock & roll evening radio show called “The Rocking Horse” on WTSB,...

Jan 31, 2021

John Adam Rankin, 33, passed away on January 31, 2021, in Hardeeville, SC.

He is survived by his father, John Rankin, mother, Marsha Wilson (husband-Lee Wilson), sister, Jennifer King (husband – Allen King), brothers, Marshall Turner, Shawn Turner, and Brian Binkley, nephew, Xander Holcomb, nieces, Heidi and Everly King, and many cousins.

Adam was the...

Jan 29, 2021

Melvin “Mel” Hirschfeld passed away on January 29, 2021. He is survived by Helen his dearly and beloved wife and best friend for 64 years. 2 sons, Jeffrey (Linda) Hirschfeld, Steven Hirschfeld and 2 grandsons, Brian and Joshua Hirschfeld, 2 brothers, Jack(Lois) and Leon (Loraine) Hirschfeld, nieces and nephews. Mel deeply loved and cherished his family and friends.  He...

Jan 29, 2021

Priscilla (Klein) Umstead, age 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on January 29 th , 2021.  She was born on November 21 st , 1940 to Ameil and Viola Klein.

Priscilla pursued life with enthusiasm.  A former majorette and Captain of the Twirling Squad at West Side H.S. in N.J., Priscilla enjoyed singing and dancing throughout her...

Jan 28, 2021

Rebecca North Broxton, 53, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.

Becky was born April 30, 1967 in Columbus, GA to Janice Crosby-Miller and the late Robert M. North. She will be remembered for her kind heart and loving nature.

Jan 28, 2021

Robert (Bob) F. Isherwood passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday 1/28/21 in Bluffton SC. With his wife Ada and Sister-In-Law Christine McMullan by his side.

Bob was born in Mount Vernon, NY on October 5, 1937. His parents Frank & Frances Isherwood predeceased  him as well as his sisters Joan Isherwood and Francine Galgano.

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Jan 28, 2021

John Hango, Sr. passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey on August 9, 1924 to Joseph Hango and Clara Toth Hango.  He was the youngest of 11 siblings. He joined the army in World War II and served in Italy and France before being wounded for which he was awarded the Purple Heart....

Jan 25, 2021

Paul O’Sullivan died suddenly on January 25, 2021 at age 77.

A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton at 10:30 am on Friday, February 5, 2021 with the family receiving friends one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the Capital Needs Funds,...

Jan 24, 2021

Mary Ann Viola Crone born to John T. and Jessie V. Collisi had one brother, Gordon T.

Mary Ann worked in pharmacies for twenty years until she moved to Savannah, GA where she married Roy Schrengast and worked at Gulfstream Aerospace until he died.  She moved to Hilton Head in 1992, then Bluffton in 1995 with her...

Jan 24, 2021

Robert Preston Kirkland, age 37 of Tillman, SC passed away at the Hilton Head Hospital on January 24, 2021.

Robert was born on March 4, 1983 in Savannah, GA to Robert Kirkland and Brenda Jones Kirkland.

He was employed at the Sleep Inn of Hardeeville, SC as a Night Clerk.  He was a graduate of...

Jan 22, 2021

Dr. Harold McLendon was born in Blakely, Ga. on May 5, 1929. He was the only child of William Leslie and Mary Lizzie McLendon.

He graduated from Damascus High School as Valedictorian of his class. Dr. McLendon attended Emory University in Valdosta and Atlanta receiving his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1954. At...

Jan 22, 2021

Charles Timothy Reiners was born to Helen Ryzcek and Henry E. Reiners on February 17, 1928. Charles is survived by his wife, Angela, to whom he was married for 48 years. Charles was a dedicated husband and loyal friend. Charles grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he spent 8 decades of his life, and retired with Angela to...

Jan 21, 2021

My beloved wife, Roberta Hubelbank, my closest friend, my confidant, my guiding light, my sweetheart, succumbed to a massive 6th stroke at 1:00am on January 21 suffered at approximately 4pm January 20 at the ripe young age of 68.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Theodore and Beatrice Roth on November 18, 1952. A lifelong New...

Jan 21, 2021

Isabelle Gloria Morgan Schwarberg passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021 at the age of 95.  She was born May 6, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio. She was one of two daughters born to loving parents Roy and Edyth Geary Morgan.

Isabelle graduated from Ohio State University in 1946. She was a member of the first graduating class...

Jan 19, 2021

Betty June Grennan, 89 died January 19, 2021 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, SC.   What is probably most special about who she was, is that she and her husband, Larry were both born deaf and created an extraordinary life that spanned 59 years of marriage.  Larry passed away in July 2011.

Betty was known for her warm friendly...

Jan 19, 2021

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),...

Jan 18, 2021

Wesley Chase Bray Jr., 90, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021. A native of Rhode Island, he was born on April 23, 1930 to the late Wesley Sr. and Mary (Emery) Bray. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (Whaley) of 66 years, and his 2 sons. Mark of Bluffton, SC and...

Jan 18, 2021

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...

Jan 16, 2021

Caroline Frances Sturgis (MacNeil), 75, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died  peacefully on January 16, 2021.  She was born June 10, 1945, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, to Colin and Margaret MacNeil.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years Arthur Hugh Sturgis, her sons Andrew Colin Sturgis of Shrewsbury, Masssachusetts, his daughter Kenna, and Ian Hardy Sturgis (wife Chloe)...

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. John F. Wiley Anderson, 88, the son of the late Henry Wiley, aka Earnest Anderson, Sr., and the late Winnie Bell Dopson Anderson, was born on November 6, 1932 in Jasper County, SC. He passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Hilton Head Hospital in Hilton Head Island, SC.

Mr. Anderson was a farmer, raising quail...