Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 14, 2020

Donald Eugene “Gene” Thomas, Jr., 52, of Early Branch, SC passed away at his home on November 14, 2020.

Gene was born on September 12, 1968 in Fairfax, VA to Donald Eugene Thomas (deceased) and Patricia Bollinger Thomas.

Everyone who knew Gene knew he was a kind person, a loving husband, dad, poppa, brother and...

Nov 13, 2020

Robert Harold "Bob" King, Sr. was born October 19, 1933 in Nebraska City, NE, the son of the late Jennie Leota (Llewellyn) King and Howard Lafayette King. Bob left us on November 13, 2020.

In his early twenties, Bob was drafted into the US Army where he served two years in Germany. Upon return, he went to...

Nov 12, 2020

Gilda “Jill” Orioli Forster

Gilda passed away on November 12, 2020 in Bluffton, SC.  She was born in Rochester, New York on February 29, 1940 to the late Alfred and Jennie (Basile) Orioli.  She was preceded in death by her younger sister Lucille Orioli.  After receiving an Associate’s Degree from the Rochester Business Institute she then was...

Nov 11, 2020

Bluffton, SC—John Francis Woods, 85, passed away peacefully at home on November 11th, 2020 with his wife, son and daughter surrounding him. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 9, 1935.

John served with the Army Quartermasters in Virginia from 1958 to 1960, where he earned the distinction of Soldier of the Month. He then earned...

Nov 11, 2020

John J Doyle of Bluffton died peacefully on November 11, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.

John was born in New Haven, CT, September 7, 1940 to the late John Doyle and Gertrude MacNeil. He was employed for over thirty-five years in the engineering/construction disciplines for the pharmaceutical, petroleum and nuclear power industries. He specialized in the design,...

Nov 9, 2020

Sara Lin Gruly, Age 42 of Bluffton and wife of Brian Gruly passed away from complications to a brain aneurism on  Nov 9th 2020 at Memorial Hospital Savannah GA.

Sara was born in S. Korea on Feb 6 1978, and adopted to the States by loving parents Bill and Diane Plath.

Sara worked the last...

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Billy, is what most people called him, was a vital part of Ridgeland History during his 76 years. Raised in his parent’s home, he was an active participant in his grandmother’s farm grocery/ filling station and boarding house.

Billy was born in Ridgeland, SC on January 16, 1944 to the late C J Twitty and Margaret...

Nov 8, 2020

Lucia L. Gray, Age 88, died on November 8, 2020 in Hilton Head Island, SC. A 24 year resident of Hilton Head Island, she was born in Worcester, MA and formerly resided in Allentown, PA for many years before moving permanently with her recently departed husband of 63 years, Dick Gray, Jr., to Hilton Head in 1996.  She was...

Nov 7, 2020

The world has lost a beautiful smile and a captivating personality. Sonja A. Woods-McTeer's infectious laughter will be heard no more. She passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2020, surrounded by her husband, daughter and son-in-law.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Virgil Woods, her parents, Loring and Corticello Atkins, her brothers Laurie and...

Nov 7, 2020

Roger M. Coleman passed away on November 7, 2020 in Bluffton, S.C. at the age of 81. He was born April 20, 1939 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and just celebrated 51 years of marriage to his wife, Gladys, this past June.

Roger, the youngest of three brothers, grew up in Brooklyn and attended St. Francis Preparatory School. He...

Nov 5, 2020

Carolyn passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Thursday, November 5.

She retired from The Island Packet. Was a long time member of The Hilton Head Island Kennel Club, where she made many great friends. She owned and operated The Canine Country Club, her boarding kennel, for approximately 15 years. She was a faithful member...

Nov 5, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” (Byrnes) Schaltegger passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2020 after a long illness. Peggy was born on July 27, 1948 in the Bronx NY and celebrated 49 years of marriage to her husband Rich earlier this year.

A graduate of New Milford (CT) High School and Eastern Connecticut State University, Peggy lived in...

Nov 4, 2020

Tamika Altneice Beaton, age 39 of Ridgeland, SC passed away on November 4, 2020 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Tamika was born in Ridgeland, SC on October 23, 1981 to Guy Esaw and Evalina Beaton.

She was a customer service representative for Harris-Teeter of Hilton Head Island; member of Lovely Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed spending...

Nov 3, 2020

Savannah, GA- Donald "Donny" Luciano, passed away on November 3 rd , 2020 at the age of 56.  A native of Greensboro, NC and resident of Bluffton, SC, he was the son of SFC Manuel John Luciano and Verdie Carol Luciano.

Donny was a world traveler, bartender, and a jack of all trades. He was a drummer...

Nov 2, 2020

Our sweet Marie Bernadette McDevitt passed away peacefully at age 61 on Nov 2nd, 2020, surrounded by family and love in her home in Bluffton, SC. Marie was born the youngest of seven children to Mary R. McDevitt (Sarsfield) and Joseph L. McDevitt, of Weymouth, MA. For most of her life, she resided with and was cared for by...

Oct 31, 2020

Edward Marsee, age 77 of Bluffton, SC died on October 31 st , 2020 in Savannah, GA after a brief illness.

Ed was born in Middlesboro, KY the son of Arthur and Edna (nee Jenkins). In 1960 he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served as a navy corpsman from 1960-1965. His last duty station...

Oct 29, 2020

Paul Kelly St. Clair, 68, passed away at his home in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Paul was born on July 18, 1952 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon to the late Phillip St. Clair and Dessie Mae Floyd Shoemaker. He was a long haul truck driver for many years, and then worked as a diesel and auto mechanic...

Oct 28, 2020

Dorothy Faye Weyandt (Faye), 81 years old, of Ridgeland, SC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 following an extended illness.  She was at home surrounded by family when the Lord called her home.

Faye was born November 12, 1938 in Sumter, SC to Ledly Silas Harden and Dorothy Williams Harden, who...

Oct 26, 2020

George William “Bill” Zeiss, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 after complications from a surgery.  He was 76 years old.  A celebration of life service for Bill will be held at a date to be determined.

Bill was born on October 5, 1944 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to George and Emily (Sweetman) Zeiss.  He graduated...

Oct 26, 2020

David Ross Alexander Sr., a resident of Hilton Head, SC for 29 years, passed away on Monday October 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones and family.

He was born July 29, 1939 to the late "Bill" and Mary Jane Alexander of Sewickley, PA. He was an only child. After attending college, David was a...