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Margaret Rose Mitchell
Nov 15, 2024
Margaret Rose (Kurrle) Mitchell, 81, passed away in Bluffton, SC on November 15, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI on January 4, 1943, Margaret also called Long Island, NY, Oxford, MI, Manteo, NC, and Simpsonville, SC home. She worked in a pediatrician’s office and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. A fierce advocate for the underdog,...
David John Babcock, Jr.
Nov 13, 2024
David “John” Babcock, Jr, born October 5, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to David and Maxine Babcock. He spent most of his formative years in Sandusky, OH and at his grandparents’ farm in Wisconsin. He graduated from Highland Park High School where he was part of the school record holding mile relay team. An athlete who played many sports;...
Lois Ann (Rahenkamp) Fales
Nov 10, 2024
Lois Ann Rahenkamp Fales, passed away peacefully November 10, 2024 at 88 years of age. She was born March 1, 1936 in Montclair, NJ to George and Elizabeth (Rose) Rahenkamp and grew up in Bloomfield, NJ. She graduated from Trenton State teaching college and later received her Masters Degree in special education. She taught in Japan and Germany for...
Michael Patrick Casey
Nov 9, 2024
It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved baby boy, Michael Patrick Casey, who was born on October 11th, 2024, and left this world too soon on November 9th, 2024. Though his life was only a precious month long, the comfort of his presence will forever live on in our hearts as a beautiful...
Judith Ann Knipple
Nov 9, 2024
Judith (Judy) Ann Knipple, 78, passed away November 9, 2024 in Hilton Head, SC surrounded by her loving family, Judy was born in Watsonville, California on June 24, 1946. She grew up in Watsonville, and during her school years, she was actively involved in the Girl Scouts and played the accordion in Phil Marinovich's marching band. Judy often marched...
Jean Marcele Bongiorno
Nov 7, 2024
Jean Marcele Bongiorno, 86, died on November 7, 2024 in Bluffton, South Carolina. She was born in London, England on January 31, 1938. Her father, Private Edward Balunas, was killed in WWII and her widowed mother married an American GI. She arrived in New York in 1946 at 8 years old with her new step-father, mother and brother on...
Irene Elizabeth Papka
Nov 7, 2024
Irene Elizabeth Papka, 86, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Matthew Papka, with whom she shared a deeply loving, and inspiring marriage. Their bond was a cornerstone of their family, and their love will forever be remembered by all...
Warren Randolph Mcgarvey Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
WARREN RANDOLPH MCGARVEY, SR.
NOVEMBER 26, 1947 - NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Warren Randolph McGarvey, Sr., known as "Randy" or "Coach McGarvey", passed away November 4th, 2024, surrounded by family. Randy was born on November 26th, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, where he spent most of his younger years. He met his late wife, Janet, whom he...
Robert Donohue, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Robert (Bob) Donohue, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Sun City in Okatie, SC on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at the age of 68.
Born and raised in Staten Island, NY he moved to various states which he also called home. Bob was a Progressman/Planner for the US Coast Guard, a Plant Engineer at Waste...
Helen A. Delaney
Nov 3, 2024
Helen A. Delaney passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 75, at home in Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina. Born on November 23, 1948, Helen's early education took place in Chicago, Illinois, where she attended St. Thomas More grammar school, followed by Academy of Our Lady and Bogan High School. She furthered her education at...
Joyce Marie Hayes
Nov 3, 2024
Joyce Marie (Welch) Hayes, 74, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, in Hilton Head, SC surrounded by family. She was born on February 25, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Arnold and Opal (Carmack) Welch.
Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, and businesswoman. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 36 years, Roger Hayes, and children Michele...
Wanda Whittle Yarbrough Twitty
Nov 2, 2024
Wanda Whittle Yarbrough Twitty, 80, of Gillisonville, SC passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Born February 27, 1945 in Columbia, SC, Wanda was raised by her uncle and aunt, Nathaniel Pickens Jones, Jr. and Annabelle Jackson Jones. She spent her years of employment as a laboratory technician in the medical field.
Wanda was preceded in...
Paul David Peeples
Oct 31, 2024
Paul David Peeples, 65 years old of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at home with his sister-in-law, Dawn Weaver who had taken great care of him in the weeks prior to his death to ease the burden of care for Debbie and Tommie.
Born July 20,1959 in Ridgeland, South Carolina...
Laura Lyons-Karrh
Oct 31, 2024
Laura Lyons Karrh passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 at Hilton Head Hospital after a 7 month battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme stage 4). She was 60 years old. She was born Laura Anne Lyons on New Year’s Eve, 1963, in Red Bank, New Jersey to Joseph and Eleanor Lyons, and grew up with three siblings in...
Michael Edward Blevins
Oct 31, 2024
Michael Edward Blevins, 74, of Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Throughout his battle with cancer, Mike would never complain.
Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Helen F. (Puskar) Blevins. He was the proud father and...
Gertrude Mullenmeister
Oct 30, 2024
Gertrude Mullenmeister known as Trude passed away on October 30 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband. She leaves behind her loving family of three children: Craig, Karen, Jon and her son-in law Bob. She was a loving, and devoted wife. Both Trude and Bill shared 68 years of marriage. They were an ideal team...
Jean Seay Blackwood
Oct 30, 2024
Jean Seay Blackwood passed away at home on October 30, 2024. She was strong, independent and a fighter to the end while facing her last battle with lung cancer.
Born on January 24, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky, Jean, affectionately known as Jeannie, was a natural caregiver. She paid her own way through school where she graduated in...
Richard W. Henderson, Iv
Oct 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W Henderson IV note his passing on October 30, 2024. Richard was the son of Richard & Gretchen Henderson and was born on July 12, 1995, in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was raised and attended public schools in Nashua graduating from Nashua High in 2013. With a brain wired...
Krystal Ann Buck
Oct 30, 2024
Krystal Ann Buck was given her wings at age 16 on October 30th, 2024, while surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She was born on October 17th, 2008, to Christopher and Windy Buck. Krystal grew up in Bluffton, South Carolina, alongside her two older siblings, Kelsey and Casey Buck. She grew up in a close-knit family,...
Joseph Stephen Oros
Oct 28, 2024
Joseph Stephen Oros, 90, of Redmond, OR passed away on October 28, 2024 from complications due to a head injury.
Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Mary Oros, who died earlier this year. He is survived by their three children and spouses, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was a graduate...
