Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Jan 9, 2017

Dorothea “Dede” Dunn, age 73, of Bluffton, SC died Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Dunn was born on October 12, 1943 in Flushing, NY, the daughter of the late Eugene J. Dunn and Rosalie Molloy Dunn. She was a Sister of the Dominican Order in New York and was an elementary school teacher for...

Jan 9, 2017

Daniel Wall Haskell, a US Army veteran, age 58, passed away on January 9, 2017 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC, with his family at his side. He is predeceased by his father, John Langdon Haskell Sr. and his mother, Jane Ford Wall Haskell and daughter, Victoria (Vicky) O’Hara. He is survived by his...

Jan 7, 2017

Margherita Perazzelli, 86, of Bluffton died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at home. Mrs. Perazzelli was born on January 8, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Zulli. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Nick Perazzelli and daughter, Lynn Perazzelli. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January...

Jan 6, 2017

Mr. Frederick Edward Bevan, Jr., 89, of Ridgeland passed away on January 6, 2017. Mr. Bevan is survived by a son, Bill Bevan, of Ridgeland and a daughter, Cynthia Johnson of Marlin, SC. He is predeceased by a son, David Bevan, and a sister, Connie Rhodes. Service arrangements will be announced at a later time.

Jan 6, 2017

Caleb Randolph Whiteleather, 18 of Bluffton, SC passed away on January 6, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident in Ridgeland, SC.

Caleb was born in Ravenna, Ohio on June 23, 1998 to Reed Nathaniel Whiteleather and Christine Tickerhoof Whiteleather. He was a sophomore at Winthrop University; graduate of Bluffton High School; member of the Youth...

Jan 5, 2017

Donna Gayle Lincoln, 78, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Huntington, WV passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Hilton Head Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when finalized.

Jan 4, 2017

Dr. Michael Giannone, 74 of Bluffton, SC passed away on January 4, 2017 at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Dr. Giannone was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 26, 1942 to the late Louis Giannone and Helen Bassolino Giannone. He was a member of the Sun City Italian-American Club; Doctor and Surgeon of Podiatry...

Jan 4, 2017

Alastair J.W. McKinlay of Bluffton, and formerly of Quechee VT, and Hudson QC. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Alastair is survived by his loving wife Nancy and his daughters Catherine Kerson, Daytona Beach, FL, Kimberly Lewis-Manning, (Robert),Victoria, BC, , Megan Akselberg (Rune), Spring Lake, MI, step...

Jan 3, 2017

Harold H. Cooler, 84 of Hardeeville, SC passed away on January 3, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA Harold was born in Hardeeville, SC on February 14, 1932 to the late Owen D. Cooler and Florrie Mae Cooler. He was the Manager for Maurene Plantation for many years; US Army veteran; member Red Dam Baptist Church where he...

Jan 3, 2017

Michael Joseph Lavelle, age 84, of Bluffton, SC died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at NHC-Bluffton. Mr. Lavelle was born on April 23, 1932 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Irish immigrants, Michael Vincent Lavelle and Elizabeth Dougherty Lavelle. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as a Product Specialist after 40 years of service...

Jan 3, 2017

Cornelius P. Cusack, 83, of Bluffton died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at home. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Jan 2, 2017

Arthur Francis Ryan, 77 of Bluffton. God took him home peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC after a long journey, he remained a valiant fighter throughout his illness and death. Mr. Ryan was born in New York City on October 11, 1939 to the late Patrick Ryan and Mary Jordan Ryan. He was...

Dec 31, 2016

Robert Joseph Lesak, 81 of Bluffton passed away on December 31, 2016 at Life Care of Hilton Head, SC. Mr. Lesak was born August 30, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Joseph Lesak and Ann Kerelak Lesak. He was a 37 year employee of Western Electric Corporation; a US Marine Corps veteran during the Korean era; he...

Dec 30, 2016

Mark Childs, 54, of Ridgeland, SC died Friday, December 30, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Childs was born March 1, 1962 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Prestor Childs and Henrietta Wright Childs. He was a saw operator for Cleland Construction Company and attended New Road Baptist Church. He loved to dance and was life of any...

Dec 29, 2016

Clyde R. Tackett, 63, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC.

Mr. Tackett was born April 3, 1953 in West Point, NY to the late Garrett Tackett and Carylle Welch Tackett. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army and a Baptist. He was a welder and enjoyed...

Dec 28, 2016

Hazel M. Burger, 105, passed away on December 28, 2016. Hazel was born January 8, 1911 in Elkhart, Indiana. She was one of eight children born to George F. Byerly and Bertie L. Snyder. She had fond memories of her childhood, one that was centered on a strong Christian faith and included a love of learning. Hazel earned a...

Dec 28, 2016

Anne Marion Riley, 78 of Bluffton, SC passed away on December 28, 2016 at home with her family.

Anne was born in Arlington, MA on December 2, 1938 to the late Herbert F. Silva and Anne Hogan Silva. She was employed by the public school system of Wayland, MA and moved to SC in 2004 from Cape...

Dec 28, 2016

Arthur W. “Butch” Cochran III Butch Cochran, 70, of Sun City, SC and formerly of Auburn, NH succumbed to his seven month battle with brain cancer, on December 28th at his home, surrounded by his family. Butch was born July 10, 1946 in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Arthur W. Cochran Jr. and Ruth Fontaine Cochran. He...

Dec 27, 2016

Darlene Raye Hinely, 72, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Hinely was born June 22, 1944 in Johns Town, PA to the late Raymond Lytie and Pearl Daugherty Lytie. Mrs. Hinely is survived by her husband, Thomas D "Tim" Hinely of Bluffton, SC; and daughters, Raylene Lynn Hinely-Schroeck (Paul) of...

Dec 27, 2016

Michelle Lynn Haumesser-Elliott, 33, of Charleston, SC, passed away December 27, 2016.

Ms. Elliott was born on April 26, 1983 in Killeen, TX to Sheila McShane Able and the late Robert F. Haumesser. She was catholic; a customer service representative for Waste Pro. She loved to sing and wrote many short stories. Ms. Elliott loved her children...