Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 24, 2017

Ernest J. Gallinari, 85, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at home. Ernie was a loving husband and father. He was born on February 25, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Ernesto Gallinari and Giovanna Clementina Cassola. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and attended Brooklyn Technical Institute. He joined AT&T Long Lines in 1952...

Nov 23, 2017

Sylvester “Tut” Ebert, 89, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Ellicottville, NY died 23rd day, November, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. Mr. Ebert was born on August 7, 1928 in Mansfield, NY, one of fourteen children of the late Charles and Estelle Ebert. In addition to his parents, Tut was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Mr....

Nov 22, 2017

Nathan Bonnie Bryan, 99 of Levy, SC passed away on November 22, 2017 at the Ridgeland Nursing Center, Ridgeland, SC. Bonnie was born in Hardeeville, SC on December 7, 1917 to the late Calvin Lee Bryan and Mary Elizabeth O’Quinn Bryan. Bonnie was a law enforcement officer for 30 years serving the Savannah Police Department, Town of Ridgeland, Jasper...

Nov 20, 2017

Gary E. Mims, 74 of Bluffton, SC formerly of Ridgeland, SC, died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. He was born in Hartford, Conn. and lived in Connecticut most of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Marian A. Mims, of Bluffton, SC; three brothers, Michael, Robert, and Loren Mims; a sister, Joann Sturgill;...

Nov 18, 2017

Margaret Lightsey Graham, 93 of Hilton Head Island, SC and widow of Lonnie Calvin Graham Sr., passed away on November 18, 2017 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Graham was born in Baxley, GA on June 14, 1924 to the late Ishan Lightsey and Tempie Murray Lightsey. She was a homemaker; she attended St. Luke’s United Methodist Church;...

Nov 18, 2017

John Russo age 87, a former educator and school administrator in Niagara Falls, New York passed peacefully away while a patient in Landmark Hospital Savannah, Ga. November 18, 2017. He was born in Rochester, New York the son of Sebastian and Gaetana Noe Russo. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret (Peg) (Nacca-Connon), brothers Sam (Julia) of Woodridge,...

Nov 17, 2017

Lorraine Ramsey, 107 of Ridgeland and widow of Ashley Ramsey passed away on November 17, 2017 at Ridgeland Nursing Center, Ridgeland.

Mrs. Ramsey was born in Grays, SC on January 4, 1910 to the late Jim and Frances Owens. Mrs. Ramsey was one of the original members of Pine Level Baptist Church; she was employed by the...

Nov 16, 2017

Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Davis Smith, 92 of Grays, SC and widow of Louie Grover Smith Sr. passed away on November 16, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Smith was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 29, 1925 to the late Glen Davis and Ruby Ann Smith. She was retired as a Supervisor from Palmetto Electric Co-op. She was a member...

Nov 15, 2017

Suzanne Mary Venn, age 72, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Queens, NY on December 15, 1944 to the late Raymond and Margaret Silo. Suzanne grew up in Clearwater Beach, FL graduating from Clearwater High in 1963. Her and Tom raised their family in the Orlando, FL area...

Nov 15, 2017

Judy L. Meyers, age 74, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital. Mrs. Meyers was born on April 12, 1943 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Francis “Bud” and Luella Mae Cornelius. She was a member of the Newcomers, the Red Hat Society, the Sun City Bridge Club, and the Mahjong...

Nov 14, 2017

Stella Ruth Singleton-Hugue, 72 of Ridgeland, SC and widow of Robert Lee Hugue entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Hugue was born in Ridgeland, SC on April 22, 1945 to the late William Praylow and Orrie Bell Pravlow. She was the oldest of eight siblings. She received her formal education at...

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...