OBITUARIES
Cameron Reed Nix
Feb 2, 2018
Cameron Reed Nix, 20, of Bluffton, SC passed away on February 2, 2018. Cameron was born on Hilton Head Island, SC on May 4, 1997 to Christopher Nix and Elizabeth Myers Bryant. Cameron was a graduate of Bluffton High School, Class of 2014. He was a very talented and creative Graphic Designer who enjoyed playing soccer and listening to...
Reda Lillian Slotnick
Feb 2, 2018
Reda Slotnick passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. She lived a long life of 98 years, being born on April 27, 1919. She graduated from Irwin High School in 1936 where she played on the girl’s basketball team. Reda is predeceased by her husband Barney Slotnick, her brother, Art Dobkin, and her parents, Morris...
Joan Eleanor Delude
Feb 2, 2018
BLUFFTON - Joan Eleanor DeLude, of Bluffton died peacefully but unexpectedly at her home in Sun City on Friday, February 2nd. Mrs. DeLude was born October 29, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Marie Donovan and George Christensen. Joan was a beloved wife, loving mother and loyal friend. She was preceded in death by Joseph DeLude, her husband,...
James Bowie "Jimbo" Thompson
Feb 1, 2018
James Bowie “Jimbo” Thompson, 62 of Ridgeland, SC passed away on February 1, 2018 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC after a brief illness. Jimbo was born in Savannah, GA on January 3, 1956 to the late Robert Thomas Thompson and Betty Johnson Thompson. Jimbo was the owner of Thompson Landscaping Company; a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church...
Beverly Mcguire
Feb 1, 2018
Beverly McGuire, age 74, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Norcross, GA and Pompton Plains, NJ died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at home. Mrs. McGuire was born on August 20, 1943 in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of the late William C. and Agnes M. Decker. She worked with the First National Bank of Passaic in Totowa, NJ for many...
Margaret “Jeanne” Mckenna
Feb 1, 2018
Margaret “Jeanne” McKenna, 80, of Sun City, Bluffton, SC, wife of Peter Joseph McKenna died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at home. Mrs. McKenna was born on September 8, 1937 in Englewood, NJ, the eldest daughter of the late Dr. John H. and Peggy (Brubaker) Van Dyke. Jeanne was a member of Low Country Presbyterian Church, the Tuesday Morning Bible...
David Tolbert, Jr.
Jan 28, 2018
David Tolbert, Jr, son of the late David Tolbert, Sr. and the late Viola Coreen Tolbert. David slipped away quietly in his sleep on Sunday, 4:15 AM, January 28, 2018 at Ridgeland Nursing Center.
Mr. Tolbert was born April 27, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia. He was a faithful servant of Jehovah.
He leaves to cherish...
Steven Donald Miller
Jan 28, 2018
Steven Donald Miller, husband of Laura Miller, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 58. Steve is survived by his wife, Laura; his daughter, Lindsey Miller (Justin Wise), grandchildren Ava and Elijah Wise of Ironton, Ohio; stepsons Robert (Kelsey Brown), Nicholas and Matthew Herrick and grandson Emerson Herrick of Toledo, Ohio; sister Cindi Miller...
Charlotte “Char” Renauer
Jan 28, 2018
Charlotte “Char” Renauer, age 80, of Sun City died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at home. Mrs. Renauer was born on July 24, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Ralph and Charlotte Pomeroy Witherspoon. She worked as a dental assistant for many years and a sales representative for Pacific Telephone. Char is survived by her loving...
Sandy Reardon
Jan 28, 2018
Sandy Reardon, age 78, of Bluffton died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Reardon was born on August 3, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Catherine and John Meehan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Reardon. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Reardon; children, Jacqueline Reardon, Joseph...
Betty J. Knight
Jan 27, 2018
Betty J. Knight, 64, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Knight was born December 15, 1953 in Wheeling, WV to the late William Elmer Schnelle and Pauline Evelyn Jarrell Schnelle. She is survived by her sister, Deborah L. Shepherd and her brother, William E. Schnelle.
A memorial service...
Marilyn Kuchinski
Jan 27, 2018
Marilyn Kuchinski, 76, of Bluffton, SC, wife of Ron Kuchinski, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at NHC of Bluffton.
Mrs. Kuchinski was born January 13, 1942 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Romaine C. Stewart and Cecelia Czeck Stewart.
After graduating from Newport Township High School in Wanamie, PA, Marilyn attended and graduated from...
Estella C. Jeffers
Jan 26, 2018
Estella C. Jeffers, 87, of Hardeeville, SC, widow of Julian Emerald Jeffers, Jr., passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Life Care of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Mrs. Jeffers was born September 12, 1930 in Savannah, GA to the late Richard Blake Crosby, Sr. and Marion Pinckney Crosby. She was a retired store manager for...
Adolfo Taboada
Jan 24, 2018
Adolfo “Abba” Taboada passed away peacefully on 1/24/18. Abba was a warm, gentle man who was passionate about the things he loved: his family, friends, soccer and pickle ball. He was a devoted employee of Fortunoff for over 30 years working in the design department. His co- workers were extended family to him. All who knew him shared in...
Roberta Sue Wurms
Jan 23, 2018
Roberta Sue Wurms, 79, of Bluffton, SC, wife of Charles Wurms, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head, SC.
Mrs. Wurms was born October 8, 1938 in Bronx, NY to the late Solomon Trachtenberg and Sylvia Swerdlow Trachtenberg. She was a graduate of Lehman University and received her Master’s degree from Dominican...
Thelma Wood Connell Scaduto
Jan 22, 2018
Thelma Wood Connell Scaduto, age 90, of Ridgeland, SC died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. Mrs. Scaduto was born on November 13, 1927 in Valdosta, GA, the daughter of the late Columbus and Sarah Penny Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Scaduto. She is survived by her children, Gail Nichols, Wanda Connell...
Charles "Dan" Lawrence
Jan 22, 2018
Charles "Dan" Lawrence, 67, of Ridgeland, SC, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC.
Mr. Lawrence was born January 14, 1951 in Ridgeland, SC. He received his high school diploma from Ridgeland High School and went on to graduate from South Carolina State University and received his MBA from Armstrong University. He...
Barbara Lynne Kelly
Jan 19, 2018
Barbara Lynne Kelly, age 78, of Okatie, SC and formerly of Catonsville and Eldersburg, MD died Friday, January 19, 2018 at home. Mrs. Kelly was born on April 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late John and Catherine “Cass” McDougall. She worked as a realtor in Maryland for over 20 years. Outside of work she enjoyed...
Mary Alice Mercer
Jan 19, 2018
Mary Alice Mercer, 85, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Moundsville, WV, peacefully passed away at home on January 19, 2018. Mary Alice is survived by her husband Harold J. “Toad” Mercer of 68 years, her daughters Debra (Lou) Martin, Karen Mercer, and three sons, David (Janice Soto), Ralph Dean (Kimberly) Mercer, Michael (Tina) Mercer. She also has 9 grandchildren...
Marian Horton Broome
Jan 19, 2018
Marian Horton Broome, 90, passed away on January 19, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She was born on September 11, 1927, in Pageland, South Carolina to Reece Leonard Horton and Bess Gregory Horton. Marian grew up in Pageland, South Carolina, and graduated from Pageland Centralized High School in 1944. Marian married Boyd Douglas...
