OBITUARIES
Dr. Charles Paul Sizemore
Mar 16, 2025
Dr. Charles Paul Sizemore (b. June 3,1940) of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Hilton Head Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife Jean Woods Sizemore, his son Charles Paul Sizemore Jr. (Christina) of Keller, Texas, and his daughter Rebekka Rae Sizemore of Athens, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Robert Alan Klein
Mar 15, 2025
Robert Alan Klein passed away peacefully in his home in Bluffton, South Carolina on March 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a beloved father, friend and spirited soul. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 26, 1946, Robert carried with him a lifelong love for music, sports and enjoying the outdoors. He thrived in his retirement, playing...
Tim R. Stone
Mar 15, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Stone, 60, of Pritchardville, SC tragically lost his life Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Tim was born March 20, 1964 in Cheverly, MD to the late James Wesley Stone and Dorothy Mildred Davis Stone. He is survived by his life partner, Veronica Hagopian; sisters, Milly and Shirley; a multitude of nieces and nephews; and his two...
Robert Andrew Gemmett
Mar 15, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Andrew Gemmett.
Rob was born February 24, 1991 in Portales, New Mexico and passed away peacefully in his home on March 15, 2025.
Rob was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle (Courtney, Avery, Mekenzie, Stella, and many nephews) He loved family, nature,...
Elizabeth "Beth" A. Fedgechin
Mar 14, 2025
Elizabeth A. (Beth) Fedgechin passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Bluffton, SC. Formerly, Beth was a resident of the Plymouth Meeting, PA area. She was 91.
Born at home on October 18, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the youngest child of her beloved parents, the late Victor Ernest and Irene C. (Bryson) Seargent....
Joseph F. Crawford
Mar 13, 2025
It's with much sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph F. Crawford on March 13, 2025, at the age of 77. Joe was born on April 20, 1947 in Harrisburg, PA, to Francis and Becky Crawford.
Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Garden City, GA, where he later became a proud graduate of Groves...
Michael John Myers
Mar 13, 2025
Michael John Myers
November 28, 1957- March 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael John Myers on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his wife Kate, his children Sean and Abbey and son-in-law Ahmad. Michael, with Kate at his side, faced early onset Alzheimer’s disease with remarkable courage.
Born in...
Wallace Eugene Stanley
Mar 13, 2025
Wallace Eugene Stanley, 90, of Ridgeland, died peacefully on Thursday, March 13th, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after a brief but rapid decline in his health. He was predeceased by both his parents and his brother, John Harold Stanley.
Wallace was born October 13, 1934, at the old Ridgeland Hospital on Green Street, the first son of Juanita...
Dr. Frank Markham Brown
Mar 10, 2025
Dr. Frank Markham Brown, Professor Emeritus at the Air Force Institute of Technology, died at Broad Creek Care Center on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was 94 years old.
Frank was born in 1930 in San Diego, California, the son of Mary Ann and Thomas M. Brown (Rear Admiral, USN). After the usual travels of a Navy...
Douglas Paul Diamond
Mar 8, 2025
Douglas Paul Diamond, 81, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his home.
Doug was born September 28, 1943 in South Beach, Miami, FL to the late Gene Diamond and Bernice Lipsic Diamond. Throughout his life, Doug held many careers. However, his most favorite was in RV sales. Upon his relocation to the Lowcountry,...
William "Bill" J. Heisler
Mar 7, 2025
William J. (“Bill”) Heisler, 82, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away in his home on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Bill was born in Livingston Manor, New York in 1942. He attended Liberty High School, where in his junior year, a fellow violin player in the high school orchestra caught his eye. He asked Pat to junior...
Donnie Malphrus
Mar 7, 2025
Donnie Berry Malphrus passed away at his beloved Lemon Island home on the Chechessee River on Friday, March 7, 2025, due to complications from diabetes and other chronic health conditions. He was 86.
Born on January 29, 1939, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, he was preceded in death by his parents Herman Malphrus and Margaret (Maggie) Strong Malphrus....
James B. Lau, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
James B Lau, Jr, 91, died on March 4, 2025 with his oldest daughter by his side. He was married September 15, 1955 to Ann Lau (deceased). He had three children: Phillip (deceased), Barbara, and Helen, five grandchildren, and one great grandson. A small family gathering will take place in lieu of a service.
Jim was born...
Eleanor Creegan
Mar 3, 2025
Eleanor “Ellie” Creegan, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Ellie was raised on Long Island, NY by her parents Rocco and Ginevra (Gina) Cocchiola who had immigrated from Italy in 1905. Ellie, along with her parents and brother Frankie, lived above a bakery. She...
Ronald S. O'Brien, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald S. O’Brien, Jr. “Ron” of Beaufort, South Carolina, who passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the age of 53.
Born in Beaufort, South Carolina to Ronald S. O’Brien, Sr. “Steve” and Bonnie Nickles O’Brien. Ron will be remembered for his lifelong devotion for...
Ralph Leroy Elkins, Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Ralph LeRoy Elkins Jr. was born in Charleston, SC to the late Ralph Elkins, Sr. and Getrude Baggott. After receiving undergraduate and Masters degrees from Auburn University, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Biopsychology from the University of Georgia in 1970 and earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa organization.
Ralph’s career as a research psychologist is...
John Thomas Lopat
Mar 1, 2025
John Thomas Lopat was born on June 21, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Francis George and Susan Jane Lopat.
After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a Landscape Architect and Civil Engineering degree, John started his own contracting company, working in both Massachusetts and Chicago.
In 1994, John settled in Bluffton, South Carolina. His vast experience led to his great success...
Francis "Frank" J Arbing
Mar 1, 2025
Frank J Arbing (71) passed away on Saturday March 1st, 2025. He was born in Boston on September 28, 1953, to Bradford J Arbing and Mary Kitterick.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Peggy Joyce and Betty Ann Carlson and two brothers Brad Arbing and Joey Arbing.
He is survived by his wife of 19...
Jerry Joseph Dittle
Mar 1, 2025
Jerry Joseph Dittle, born April 21, 1939, in LaSalle, Illinois, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Bluffton, South Carolina. After graduating from LaSalle-Peru High School (Class of 1958), he enlisted in the United States Army where he served honorably. He was stationed in Germany and played football for the Army while overseas. After the...
Martin John Ornatowski, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Martin John Ornatowski, Jr. passed away at 82 years old on February 28, 2025 at home in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1942 in Omer, MI and married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Ornatowski (Moll). He was a loving father to Rhonda Myers, Rachel (Reggie) Glon, Mitchell (Kim) Ornatowski, Regina Ornatowski, Rena (Dave)...
