Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 12, 2017

James R. (J.R.) Horton, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. J.R. was born in Gillisonville, SC to Earl and Flossie McKenzie Horton. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Norman, Everett, and Eugene. J.R. proudly served in the Korean War, stationed on the USS Helena. He...

Nov 9, 2017

David Joseph Steinert, age 40, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Hamilton, NJ died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC. David was born on August 12, 1977 in Princeton, NJ. He worked with the United States Postal Service in Hamilton, NJ as a letter carrier for nine years until he moved to Bluffton...

Nov 8, 2017

Howard L. ’Sonny’ Ellis Jr., 47 of Bluffton and husband of Lisa Leanne Lloyd-Ellis passed away on November 8, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island, SC. Sonny was born in Savannah, GA on November 5, 1970 to the late Howard L. Ellis and Ann Martin Hart Ellis. Sonny was a licensed boat captain who enjoyed fishing and...

Nov 7, 2017

Jane Hicks Ludick, age 72, died November 7, 2017 following a lengthy illness in Bluffton, SC. Jane was born January 23, 1945 in Tarentum, PA to parents Dr. and Mrs. Laurence Hicks both deceased from Hilton Head, SC. Jane graduated from Har-Brack High School in Natrona Heights, PA and Grove City College in Grove City, PA. Jane taught elementary...

Nov 5, 2017

Sheila Lynn Smith, 43 of Early Branch and widow of Willy Albert Smith, passed away on November 5, 2017 at her home.

Sheila was born in Hampton on January 10, 1974 to the late Charles Lynnburg Nix and Carole Buckner Nix.

Sheila is survived by her son, Charles ‘Hastin’ Smith of Early Branch; her brothers,...

Nov 4, 2017

Kathleen Joanne (Jo) Boston departed this world peacefully on November 4, 2017 at her home in Moss Creek Plantation with her husband of 61 years, John W (Bill) Boston, and one of her caregivers, Patricia White, at her bedside.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents, James and Daisy Muir, her sister Daisy White, and brother,...

Nov 3, 2017

Bennett Earl Melton was called home November 3rd, 2017 to be with the LORD JESUS, free of pain and worry forevermore, safe in HIS arms for eternity. Bennett leaves behind his son Tyler Alan Adkins of Hilton Head SC, sister Debra Snow Kelley (Jack) of Bluffton SC, nephew Ramsey Kelley of Bluffton SC, uncle John W. (Junior) Tyson (Ruth)...

Nov 1, 2017

Roxanne ‘Roxy’ Francis Vigh, 27 years young, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Columbia, SC. Roxy was born in New Jersey but settled in South Carolina to be near her family. Roxy was a free spirit, she was a beautiful person inside and out, her smile alone would light up a room. She...

Oct 30, 2017

In Loving Memory of

Sharon Ackerman, 75, of Levy, SC peacefully passed away in her home October 30, 2017.

Sharon was born March 26, 1942 in Harvey, IL. She was a loving and proud wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had the biggest heart for animals and her compassion for them was limitless. Her beautiful...

Oct 29, 2017

Elizabeth Angell “Liz” Ireton, age 76, of Hilton Head, SC and formerly of Columbia, MD died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at home with her husband, Tom by her side. Liz was born on November 27, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the eldest daughter of Richard T. Angell and Katharine K. Angell. After completing elementary school and high school at...

Oct 29, 2017

Thomas (Tom) H. Fisher of Bluffton, SC died October 29, 2017 at age 65. Tom was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of the late Edith and Jim Fisher. Tom was a graduate of Purdue University, earning a degree in Chemical Engineering, he later earned his MBA from Butler University. He retired from Eli Lilly and Company after 30...

Oct 28, 2017

Nancy Dorsett Treadaway, 76, died on October 28, 2017, in Hilton Head, SC, where she had lived since 1969. She was the daughter of the late Clyde P. Dorsett and the late Nancy G. Dorsett of Hilton Head. She graduated from Lafayette High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University. She was predeceased by her husband of...

Oct 27, 2017

Vincent P. Ruede, age 83, of Bluffton, SC and Saratoga, NY died Friday, October 27, 2017 surrounded by family at Coastal Carolina Medical Center. Mr. Ruede was born on January 12, 1934 in Albany, NY, the son of the late Paul Peter Ruede and Katherine Mahar Ruede. He was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. He was a...

Oct 25, 2017

Captain Larry E. Kaufman, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 81, of Bluffton, SC died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home. Captain Kaufman was born on April 13, 1936 in Tamaqua, PA, the son of the late Edward and Anna Kaufman. He began his formal education at Wyoming Seminary and continued to the United States Naval Academy where he graduated...

Oct 25, 2017

Gary “O”dell Johnson, 77, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home in Bluffton. Mr. Johnson was born on September 25, 1940 in Thomaston, GA, the son of the late Odell and Louise Johnson. Gary loved life, music, golf and his beloved dogs, Isabella & Sugar Bear. He was a USAF veteran, who fought for our country in Vietnam....

Oct 24, 2017

Gwendolyn Nansen passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2017. Gwen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in Pepper Hall Plantation, the eldest of five children to William Heyward and Katherine Davis Graves in Bluffton, South Carolina, on September 30, 1924. She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday surrounded by her loving...

Oct 22, 2017

Dr. Richard Dixon Worley passed away quietly in his sleep on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was 90 years old and had an extraordinary life. He was born on Xmas Eve in 1926 and was the youngest of 3 brothers. His mother Alice, father Harry and brothers Bob, Harry Jr have all passed away. During WW2, he joined the...

Oct 21, 2017

Joanne “Cookie” Pacifici Keating passed away at her home in Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head, South Carolina on October 21st 2017. Cookie was born in Savannah, GA on Dec. 5, 1941 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy (class of 1959) and attended Mount St. Agnes College (Baltimore) and St. Joseph’s Nursing School (Atlanta). Her nursing...

Oct 21, 2017

Reiko Umezu Dickerson, 88, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully Saturday, October 21, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Dickerson was born in 1928 in Fukuoka, Japan to the late Masatoshi and Yuki Umezu. She met her husband, the late Rudolph Dickerson, a US Navy and Air Force Veteran, while he was serving in Japan. They...

Oct 20, 2017

Mary Anne Swaine, beloved wife of Francis G. Swaine, passed away at her home in Bluffton on October 20, 2017. Mary Anne was the proud, loyal, and adoring wife of Frank Swaine, retired from the New York Yankees Organization. Formerly of Garden City, Long Island, New York.

Mary Anne was born in York, PA on May 16,1935...