OBITUARIES
Genevieve 'Genny' Bestermann
Dec 8, 2019
Genevieve Elizabeth Doyle Bestermann (Genny) died Dec 8, 2019 in Bluffton, SC at age 95 after a long illness. She was born Sept 15, 1924 in Cool Springs, SC. Her parents were Henry E. Doyle and Elizabeth Rabon Doyle.
She married William H. Bestermann Sr in 1945 in Brooklyn NY. She attended elementary school in Cool Springs...
Linda Shipman Lowther
Dec 7, 2019
Linda Shipman Lowther, age 71, widow of Jack E. Lowther passed away on December 7, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA.
Linda was a resident of Ridgeland, SC where she and her husband owned and operated Collins Construction Company, a site preparation company. Linda was a devoted mother to her children, as well as her nieces,...
Tillie Bryan Fender
Dec 7, 2019
Tillie Bryan Fender, age 93 of Levy, SC and widow of Jack L. Fender passed away on December 7, 2019 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side.
Tillie was born on July 1, 1926 and was the prior owner of Fender’s Produce and Mercantile. She was affectionately known as the ‘Tomato Lady’...
Donald Leroy Simcox
Dec 6, 2019
Donald L. Simcox, 91, of Sun City passed away peacefully, December 6, 2019 at Hilton Head Hospital with his wife Donna by his side. Funeral services will be held at Saul’s Funeral Home, Sunday December 22 at 2:00 PM.
Don was born May 27, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas. During his teenage years he was a professional...
Christine Ann Watson
Dec 4, 2019
Chris passed away peacefully on December 4th 2019 at Summerville Community Hospice House with husband Graham at her side, after a long battle with lymphoma.
Chris was born to Andrew and Helen Scheponik and raised in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. On the Honors list at school, she used that same drive to become a Registered Nurse. After a few...
Simone Wiler
Dec 4, 2019
Simone (née Boulanger) Wiler a loving wife and mother passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 95 years old in Bluffton South Carolina on December 4, 2019.
Simone grew up in Shawinigan, Ontario. She was the second eldest of nine children, six sisters and two brothers.
Cicile, Georgette, Pierette,...
William Henry Carl, Jr.
Dec 1, 2019
William Henry Carl Jr., age 71, of Bluffton, SC went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2019 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was incredibly well-loved by all who knew him, and was a great example of a man who loved God and loved people. He had a servant’s heart and was always...
Lynn Charlotte Russell
Nov 30, 2019
Lynn Charlotte Russell died peacefully at her home in Sea Pines Plantation on November 30, 2019, after a lingering illness.
Lynn was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 13, 1935, the daughter and only child of Elmer and Helen Johnson. She grew up in the Chicago area, graduating from Calumet High School in 1952. As a young...
Rufus J Daugherty
Nov 29, 2019
Mr. Rufus J. Daugherty, age 88, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Pennington Gap, VA on April 25, 1931. Rufus was the son of the late Rufus and Euna Daugherty. Mr. Daugherty retired from the US Air Force in 1971 as a Master Sergeant, after...
Angelo Joseph Virgona
Nov 29, 2019
Angelo Joseph Virgona died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He was 98 years old.
Angelo was born on June 12, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. His parents were Calogero Virgona and Leonarda Curreri. Angelo married Mary Girgenti on June 11, 1949. They were a devoted couple and did everything...
Eugene Erwin Bushey
Nov 27, 2019
Eugene Erwin Bushey, resident of The Palmettos, Bluffton, South Carolina, died November 27,
2019 at the age of 91. Born December 13, 1927 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, he earned a B.S.
degree at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master’s of Education at the University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis. He was Supervisor of Art Education for...
Gerda Daniello
Nov 26, 2019
Gerda I. Daniello, 96, of Bluffton, formerly of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on November 26, 2019.
Gerda is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Daniello) Taylor, and granddaughter, Josefina (“Joey”) Daniello, and her “little rascal”, Titan. She was predeceased by her parents, Hermann and Josefine Kudwien, her husband, Frank R....
John Francis Haley
Nov 26, 2019
John Francis Haley, 71, husband of Elaine Haley, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home in Bluffton, SC.
John was born May 30, 1948 in Watertown, NY to the late James Haley and Kathleen Moran Haley.
John was loved by his wife, Elaine; his sons, Mathew (Lauren) of Hawaii, Ryan (deceased) and Ryan’s...
Robert David Dito
Nov 25, 2019
Robert David Dito, 66, of Bluffton, SC passed away November 25, 2019 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Robert was born December 18, 1952 to Ralph and Elisabeth Dito in Shirley, MA.
In 1983, Robert met the love of his life Deborah through a mutual friend. They later married October 7, 1984 and went...
Kenneth Eugene Hoover
Nov 23, 2019
Kenneth Eugene Hoover, 60 years old, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, peacefully, at his home on North Forest Beach.
A memorial service will be planned for his family and friends, oceanfront, and will be announced at a later date.
Karl Monty Simpson
Nov 21, 2019
Karl Monty Simpson, 55, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 due to an accident.
Karl was born in Ellenville, NY on January 28, 1964 to the late Bruce Simpson and Rhoane Pratt Simpson. He worked at Coastal RV Center of Charleston, SC and was a member at Grace Coastal Church in Okatie, SC....
Frederick J Finn
Nov 21, 2019
Frederick John Finn, age 78, of Sun City Hilton Head, SC passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home with assistance from hospice.
Fred was an inspiration to all that knew him during his battle with multiple myeloma over the past seven years. Over the past two weeks, he was able to have meaningful talks...
Otis Johnny Cooler
Nov 20, 2019
Otis Johnny Cooler, 81, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
Otis was born March 4, 1938 in Hardeeville to the late Sam Otis Cooler and Essie Brabham Cooler. He worked as a carpenter and served in the SC National Guard. He was also a member of Red Dam Baptist Church, where...
Raymond John Billie
Nov 19, 2019
Raymond John Billie died peacefully at home on November 19, 2019. He was born May 9, 1938 in Bridgeport, CT. Raised in Stratford, CT, he also lived in Ellington & Huntington, CT and Aruba. He was married to Delores Scinto Billie for 52 years. Their loyal and devoted beagle, Barney, brought many happy years to Ray’s life.
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Colonel Alvin (Al) Joseph Doublet, Usmc
Nov 18, 2019
Colonel Alvin (Al) Joseph Doublet, USMC, Retired passed away on November 18, 2019 at the age of 91.
Al was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He left there in 1948 and spent 34 years of his adult life serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. In 1951, as a Staff Sergeant, he was a...
