Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Jan 9, 2019

Cynthia Rae Vander Kuur, 65, of Bluffton SC, passed away January 10 2019 at Hilton Head

Hospital surrounded by her family.

Cynthia or “Cyndi” as most knew her, was born November 13 1953 in San Diego Ca. the

youngest daughter of seven, to Bennett W. and Pollyanna Booth.

Cyndi moved to...

Jan 7, 2019

Thomas R. Burke, age 83, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Syosset, NY died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Sprenger Health Care in Port Royal, SC.

Mr. Burke was born on August 31, 1935 in Boston, MA, the son of the late William and Mary Burke. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Following...

Jan 7, 2019

On January 7th Marvin Jacobson, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, peacefully passed away at home in Bluffton, SC at the age of 88.  Upon graduation from Taylor Allderdice High School, Marvin attended the University of Pittsburgh and in 1952 received a degree in Journalism.  Following college, he served in the army as a photographer and later began his career in...

Jan 1, 2019

Wayne R. Warren, 67, passed away on January 1, 2019 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, wonderful son and brother and a caring father to his two cocker spaniels. He was born on September 14, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to Vernon and Helen Warren. He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 31, 2018

Joe Cocola, 60, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after battling cancer.  He leaves his wife Erin Cocola, his daughters Danielle McGarvey (Randy McGarvey) and Ashley Cocola (Andrew Richie).  He leaves behind his 2 beloved grandchildren, Rylan and LelaNicole McGarvey, whom "Didi" adored and cherished.  Also, his mother Rita Cocola, sister...

Dec 30, 2018

William Stephen Shinn Sr.  (Bill) passed away Sunday December 29, 2018 in Bluffton South Carolina.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Francis Shinn (Dee). Bill and Dee spent many happy years together with family and close friends in Middletown Rhode Island, North Attleboro Massachusetts, Ashburnham Massachusetts and West Palm Beach Florida.  Bill and Dee loved...

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Donald Passon, age 81, of Sun City, Okatie, SC and formerly of Annapolis, MD passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital.

Mr. Passon was born on April 19, 1937 in Hazelton, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Maria Triano Passon. He served in the National Guard, was a professional musician, and...

Dec 29, 2018

Amelia Krapf Williams, age 107, of Bluffton died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at home.

Mrs. Williams was born on September 28, 1911 in Hershey, PA, the daughter of the late Rev. Frederick and Elizabeth Krapf. She was a 1933 graduate of Susquehanna University. Following her formal education she worked as a high school teacher for many years,...

Dec 28, 2018

Alice was a loving mother who was adored by her 5 children and their spouses and the 6 grandchildren.  She enjoyed power walking, swimming, bike riding, camping and the ocean. She was always an organizer and a leader.  She was a Girl Scout troop leader, sold Tupperware and Avon because she loved interacting with others. Alice and Ken loved...

Dec 28, 2018

Laura Lynne Friedman, 67 years old, passed away December 28, at home in Moss Creek.  She is survived by her husband of 43 years Gregory Lula, son Daniel Lula of California, sisters Susan Friedman of Utah, Nikki Hoffman of Florida, numerous in laws, and numerous nieces, grand nieces and a grand nephew. Services 2:00 pm Sunday, December 30, 2018...

Dec 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the daughters of Samuel Jack Guido, II announce his passing after a courageous battle with PSP, on December 26, 2018, at the age of 72. Sam is the son of the late Santo Salvatore Guido, and the late Mildred A. (Bewley) Guido.

Sam will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Tina...

Dec 25, 2018

Gloria Michaud Perron, age 93, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Satellite Beach, FL died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at NHC-Bluffton.

Mrs. Perron was born on February 13, 1925 in Salem, MA, the daughter of the late Eudger J. “Mike” Michaud and Marie E. Daigle Michaud. Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36...

Dec 25, 2018

Linda S. Sawyer (nee Rolfes), age 69, of Sharonville, OH and formerly of Cincinnati, OH died on Christmas Day while vacationing in Hilton Head Island, SC.

Mrs. Sawyer was born on April 1, 1949 in Latonia, KY, the daughter of the late Stanley and Lorraine Rolfes. She was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she...

Dec 25, 2018

James Edward “Eddie” Goldfinch, 53, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital.

Mr. Goldfinch was born on December 5, 1965 in Conway, SC. Eddie worked in accounting for many years. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and bowling. Mr. Goldfinch was preceded in death by his father, James...

Dec 24, 2018

Clyde Joseph Harris III

Clyde Harris, 75, died Christmas Eve at his home after battling heart disease. The evening prior to his death was spend with his family, eating good food, laughing and watching football.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Linda; his daughter, Claudine McKemie and husband, Chris; his three grandson’s, Trevor, Tommy,...

Dec 23, 2018

Harry Joe King, 86, of Bluffton, SC died at home on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born, the son of Rama Hughes King and Ida Belle Cole King of Lancaster, SC, both deceased. He graduated from Central elementary school in Lancaster, and the Georgia Military Academy in College Park, GA in 1949. He attended Wake Forest College before...

Dec 23, 2018

Cheryle Cooler Osborne, 59, of Bluffton, SC, wife of David Osborne, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home.

Cheryle was born on July 17, 1959 in Ridgeland, SC to Grace Bunton Cooler of Ridgeland and the late Jack Cooler. She was a Christian. She worked as a homemaker, after having worked several years as a...

Dec 22, 2018

Curtis “Whit” Wright, age 78, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Bonita Springs, FL and Waterloo, IA died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Wright was born on November 14, 1940 in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of the late Curtis and Harriett Wright. He was the owner and manager of Newkirk Welding Supplies....

Dec 21, 2018

Gloria Yarnell Wright, age 74, passed away in her Bluffton, SC home, Dec. 21, 2018 after her battle with ovarian cancer.

Formerly of Columbus, OH, Highlands, NC and Bonita Springs, FL, Mrs. Wright was born, Gloria Jones, Nov. 14, 1944 in Anderson, IN. She spent her career, first as a business administrator in Columbus, OH while raising...

Dec 21, 2018

Raymond Lee Miller Holmes

Raymond Holmes was born on September 5, 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he spent his childhood years. He passed peacefully from this world on December 21, 2018.  As a youngster, he was affectionately known by his family as “Little Joe”, in tribute to the fatherly role his esteemed Uncle Joe played in his...