Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 28, 2020

Robert Thomas Palko a new resident in Bluffton South Carolina, passed away November 28, 2020, survived by his wife of 40 years, Cindy Lou Palko here in Bluffton SC.  He also leaves behind what he considered his six amazing children and his 11 extraordinary grandchildren located in California, Texas, and Kentucky.  Robert was proud of his 24 years spent...

Nov 28, 2020

John (Tony) Anthony Readinger, 69, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2020. He was born to parents Charles and Mary Lou Readinger on February 24, 1951. Tony, a native of Bradenton, graduated from Manatee High School in 1969. He worked for GTE, now Verizon, as a lineman for 38 years before retiring and becoming transportation personnel...

Nov 28, 2020

Patricia A. Champion passed away in the early morning hours of November 28, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Bob Champion, her Mom, Alice Scanlan, sisters Virginia Degnan, Kathy Santoro, Eileen Mealia, and Betty Smith, and brother John Scanlan.  Known to all as “Pat”, she enjoyed golf, traveling, reading and, spending time with family.  She was an active...

Nov 27, 2020

On November 27, 2020, "Bee" (Muriel Johnson) Crowder went to be with her Lord after a season of health challenges. Born on March 16,1925 Bee grew up in a loving Virginia family and came to faith in Christ as a young girl. That young girl grew up to be a loving, caring person whose wisdom was valued by all...

Nov 26, 2020

Karen Marie Friday, born September 25th, 1962, is remembered for her loving kindness, her unending generosity, and a heart that cared for everyone. Open and honest, caring and passionate, Karen was always ready with a hug. And if you stayed long enough, you’d probably leave her presence with an armful of plants and cuttings, piled high with flowers and...

Nov 21, 2020

Richard Fortner Kruzick passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 at the age of 90.  After spending much of his life in the Chicago area he retired to Venice, Florida before spending his final months in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  Dick was an engineer and executive at Western Electric prior to his retirement and was involved in innovative projects...

Nov 20, 2020

James Roy Fenn, 94 of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Cheswick, PA, born October 25, 1926 in Verona, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was a wonderful husband, and proud father of 3 children, grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 5. He lived a full life with his loving wife...

Nov 19, 2020

Arthur Douglas "Doug" Hancock III - BLUFFTON, SC - Arthur Douglas "Doug" Hancock III died peacefully surrounded with love on November 19th, 2020.  He was born on June 20, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to Jessie Friedrichs Hancock and the late Arthur Douglas “Boonie” Hancock II.  He is survived by his Mother, Jessie Hancock, his loving wife, Sandy Hopkins Hancock;...

Nov 16, 2020

Timothy George Milliken of Bluffton, SC departed this world unexpectedly on November the 16, 2020 at the age of 45, but he would like you to believe he was 29 years old. Tim is survived by his daughters, Anna and Natalie Milliken of Bluffton, father, Jacky Milliken of White House, Tennessee, brothers Ronald and Stephen Milliken of White House,...

Nov 16, 2020

Fred E. Reed, Sr.

Place of birth: DeKalb, Mississippi

Fred E Reed, Sr. 85 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully with family members by his side at 1 PM on November 16, 2020.  Fred was born in DeKalb, Mississippi on July 12, 1935.  He married the love of his life, Yanibe Angarita on March 21,...

Nov 14, 2020

Karl Michael Piznik passed away at home on November 14th after a short illness.  He was 71.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Marilynn; his son Nelson; his brother Mark & wife Sylvia of Jackson, NJ; brother Scott & wife Robyn of Toms River, NJ; his sister Jan & husband Jim of Toms River, NJ;...

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...