Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Jan 13, 2018

Lucy Westberry Newman, age 79, of Green Pond, SC passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at home. Mrs. Newman was born on June 24, 1938 in Newhall, WV, the daughter of the late Glenn Everett and Pearly Mae Baldwin. She worked in the hospitality industry for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years,...

Jan 12, 2018

Ronald “R.J.” Burns, age 68, of Bluffton, SC died Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Mr. Burns was born on January 12, 1950 in Tonawanda, NY, the son of William and Marqurite Burns. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jeanne Burns; daughter, Melissa Howard (Jeremiah) of Bluffton, SC; sons, Robert Burns of Charleston,...

Jan 11, 2018

Anna Emma Crossen “Emma”, age 84, of Hilton Head, SC passed peacefully at her home Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Emma was born January 2, 1934 in Johnston, PA, the daughter of Charles and Charlotte Marshall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Crossen and daughter, Barbara Ivons. She is survived by her children, Thomas Shank...

Jan 11, 2018

Patricia Purnell Boulden, 81 passed away peacefully on January 11, 2018 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Pat is survived by her husband of 58 years, David C. Boulden; by her son, Jeffrey C. Boulden; by her daughter, Lisa Boulden Synnott and Lisa’s family, husband Stephen P. Synnott, and their children, Meredith, Nolan, and Griffin; Pat’s brother...

Jan 11, 2018

Joseph R. “Joe” Nylund, age 65, of Bluffton, SC died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Mr. Nylund was born on April 4, 1952 in Hartford, CT, the son of the late A. Ralph and Ann Nylund. He worked as a manager at McDonalds for many years and later worked as a CNA in...

Jan 11, 2018

Nancy Corinne Moody, 89, of Hilton Head Island, SC, wife of Jack W. Moody, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born in New York City, NY on March 11, 1928 to Roger and Myra Gimbernat. Nancy graduated from Rahway, New Jersey High School where she was president of the Blue Tri Club, French Club,...

Jan 10, 2018

Allan J. Oliveira, age 72, from Hardeeville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 after a long battle with Cancer. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Frank and Leontina (Texeira) Oliveira. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Carol Ann (Paquette) Oliveira, he was also a devoted...

Jan 9, 2018

Eugene D. “Gene” Ruegamer, age 87, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Long Island, NY died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Veterans Victory House. Mr. Ruegamer was born on November 2, 1930 in Lindenhurst, NY, the son of the late George and Madeline Ruegamer. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as an Aerial Photographer. He...

Jan 8, 2018

Marjorie “Punkin” Carroll Moser, 75, of Ridgeland, SC, wife of William "Billy" Moser, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at her home.

Punkin was born in Ridgeland, SC on November 20, 1943 to Osie and Liggie Carroll. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ronald C. Gibson and Harry (Brenda) Gooding. In addition to her...

Jan 8, 2018

Peter Clay Ryan, age 76, of Bluffton, SC, and formerly of Westfield, NJ, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2018. Mr. Ryan was born on July 29, 1941, in Hyannis, MA, the son of the late Francis and Helen MacCargar Ryan. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and after completing his military tenure,...

Jan 8, 2018

Troy Padgett, 60, of Hardeeville, SC died Monday, January 8, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, GA. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at Lowcountry Memorial Gardens, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910.

Jan 4, 2018

Jerry William James, 71, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA.

Mr. James was born June 27, 1946 in Savannah, GA to the late Benjamin William James and Grace Hand James. He was a graduate of Groves-Clemson University and retired as a Maintenance Superintendent for Georgia-Pacific Corp. He was...

Jan 2, 2018

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at First Zion Baptist Church, Bluffton, SC with burial at 2:00 pm in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton, SC.

Jan 2, 2018

Frances Foley Hassett Died on January 2, 2018. She was born into joy and sorrow on August 14, 1934. Her mother died in childbirth with her. Her father John Foley, a Newton MA, Policeman and A foster mother Rose O’Doherty, of Buncrana Northern Ireland raised in love and care along with her six-year-old sister Alice Patricia.

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Jan 2, 2018

Dr. John (Jack) Joseph Canfield, Jr., born November 26, 1940, son of the late Dr. John and Elizabeth Coyle Canfield, of Pottsville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Marguerite (Meg) Keating Canfield. They met in high school, were married in 1964 and the rest of their life...

Jan 2, 2018

Mary F. Wells, 82 of Augusta, GA was born in Townsend, GA on December 11, 1935 to the late Henry Bradley Wells and Ruth Coleman Wells and passed away on January 2, 2018 in University Hospital after a short illness. She was a resident of Brookdale Senior Living in Augusta, GA. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded...

Jan 2, 2018

Miriam Margaret Notz Bradican, 77, of Bluffton, SC, wife of Paul F. Bradican, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Bradican was born July 23, 1941 in Scranton, PA to the late Frank P. Notz and Catheryne Quinn Notz.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bradican is survived by her son, Michael...

Jan 2, 2018

Edward Matthews, 70, of Pineland, SC, husband of Mary Alice Thomas Matthews, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Matthews was born on March 10, 1947 in Lancaster, SC to the late Warren G. Matthews and Alene Matthews. He was a carpenter and home builder and a member of Pine Level Baptist Church. He...

Jan 1, 2018

Helen Glover, 90, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 1, 2018. Helen is survived by her children, William J. Glover, Jr., Catherine J. Green, Roland H. Glover, Darla T. Pierce and Karen A. Glover; Theodore P. Glover (predeceased); Grandchildren: Raymond R. Green, Latifa H. Glover, Carla R. Pierce and Kalika I....

Dec 30, 2017

Alfred Lawrence Reid, Jr., 85, of Bluffton, SC, husband of Mary Jeanne Dunne Reid, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.

Mr. Reid was born May 19, 1932 in Fordham, NY to the late Alfred Lawrence Reid and Ruth Cecilia Kelly Reid. He was a US Army veteran of the...