Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Sep 10, 2016

Pete L. Stephens, M.D. of Bluffton, SC was embraced in God’s loving arms on September 10, 2016. The son of Angella and Emmanuel Stephens, Pete was born in 1937 and raised in Weirton, West Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Anita Klimanskis Stephens, and two daughters Helene Stephens (Warren Barrett) and Lara Stephens Harpe...

Sep 10, 2016

Joseph James Morrone, age 64, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2016 with his beloved wife, Barbara, by his side. He was born on May 23, 1952 to Joseph F. Morrone and the late Alma Morrone of Pittsburgh, PA. He moved to Bluffton, SC in 2005.

Joe graduated from Montour High School in Pittsburgh, PA in 1970...

Sep 10, 2016

Edgar Hannon Douglas has physically departed “God’s Lowcountry” as of Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was 69 years young. His final days were filled with adventure, happiness, and laughter as his wonderful Beth replaced his uncertainties and fears with her unending positive self and strength. Edgar was born May 25, 1947. The second son and child of Jane Steele...

Sep 8, 2016

Betty J. Thompson, 87, of Ridgeland, SC died September 8, 2016 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Church of the Holy Trinity, 2718 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland, SC. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am until the hour of the service at the church.

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Sep 8, 2016

Ernest R. Barefield, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away on September 8th, 2016 at Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island, SC. Ernie was born in Rahway, NJ on May 26th 1937. He graduated from Turbeville High School and continued on to receive his degree in accounting from Wofford College where he was a member of the football team and...

Sep 7, 2016

Joseph Anthony Bongiorno, 82, of Bluffton died on September 7, 2016. He was born at home on November 23, 1933 to Joseph and Gina Bongiorno in the Bronx, NY. Growing up in the Bronx he was an altar boy and graduated from St. Agnes High School in Manhattan in 1951. He graduated from Adelphi College with a BA and...

Sep 5, 2016

Christopher Gary Crosby, 40 of Early Branch, SC passed away on September 5, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Mr. Crosby was born in Hampton, SC on August 25, 1976. He moved to South Carolina from California in 2006; he was a member of the Sandy Run Baptist Church; loved to go fishing with...

Sep 3, 2016

Richard Allen Powell, 59 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, in Beaufort, S.C. Richard was born on September 17, 1956 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He graduated from Fluvanna County High School, 1974 with honors in Palmyra, Virginia. Richard is survived by his wife Leisha Powell, step daughter Brandy Martin-Williams (Kenneth), and step son Timothy...

Sep 3, 2016

Donald Irving Knoche died at home in Bluffton, SC on September 3, 2016. He was 85 years old. Mr. Knoche was born on February 3, 1931 in Hamburg, NY, the son of the late Irving Knoche and Freida Meyer Knoche. He was a graduate of The Manlius School and the University of Buffalo. He served in the United States...

Sep 3, 2016

Pamela Sue Munz, 61 of Bluffton, SC passed away on September 3, 2016 at her home. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 28, 1954 to the late Charles Waldo Medley and Loretta Mae Jarrett Medley. Mrs. Munz was retired from SESCO Electronics. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren; loved her dogs and she was a...

Sep 2, 2016

Kenneth Gary Waters, age 70 succumbed to a short illness September 2, 2016. He was a loving husband, friend and father, also a strong man of faith. He was born September 8,1945 to Milford and Lina Waters. His parents and seven other siblings are deceased. In 1975, he married Wanda (Woods) Waters who is also deceased. Their son Michael...

Sep 2, 2016

Collins James McCartan, 67 of Bluffton, SC passed away at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC on Friday, September 2, 2016. Mr. McCartan was born in Boston, MA on January 31, 1949 to the late Matthew McCartan and Mary McCarthy McCartan. Mr. McCartan retired after 46 years as Manager with National Grid Utility. He was a US Navy veteran of...

Sep 1, 2016

Concetta Russo-Alesi (Connie Russo), age 94, of Bluffton, SC died Thursday, September 01, 2016 at NHC-Bluffton. Mrs. Russo-Alesi was born on February 15, 1922 in Noto, Sicily, Italy. She was a lifelong, accomplished seamstress who was greatly recognized for her talents. She also had a love for gardening. Concetta was preceded in death by her husband, Ignazio. She is...

Aug 31, 2016

How does one convey the essence of a life well lived - brave patriot, loving husband and father, witty friend, committed teacher, mentor, creative and talented artist, a Christian who understood and lived the message of the gospels. Thomas G. McCunniff was born an Army brat in Denver, Colorado, on March 14, 1922. Imbued with a sense of “Duty,...

Aug 30, 2016

Dennis Stephan Stosak, age 70, of Okatie, SC and formerly of Westlake, OH died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home. Dr. Stosak was born on November 24, 1945 in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Stephan Stosak and Katherine Wirasto Stosak. He earned his degree in dentistry from Case Western Reserve University. He practiced in general dentistry...

Aug 29, 2016

Philip N. Miller, age 75, of Bluffton, SC died Monday, August 29, 2016 at Hilton Head Hospital. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton is assisting the family with a private funeral service.

Aug 27, 2016

Hugh Edward Hughes, 89 of Ravenel, SC passed away on August 27 , 2016 at NHC Healthcare, Charleston, SC. Mr. Hughes was born in Ridgeland, SC on April 3, 1927 to the late Hugh Hughes and Bernice Cooler Hughes. Mr. Hughes was owner of H.E. Hughes Construction Company of Ravenel, SC; a member of the Church of God in...

Aug 27, 2016

Christine (Chrissy) Jo Barrett Thursday, August 6, 1998 - Saturday, August 27, 2016 Family and friends celebrate the life of Chrissy Jo Barrett born in Hilton Head Island, August 6, 1998 and flew from this world on August 27, 2016. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile, incredible eyes, and fun loving personality. She was eager to...

Aug 25, 2016

Richard Gerard Schilling 81 of Bluffton, SC passed away at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC on August 25, 2016. Mr. Schilling was born in Bronx, New York on April 9, 1935 to the late Edward Schilling and Ellen McGevna Schilling. Mr. Schilling was retired from Dura Lab Medical Equipment Company of New York and formerly worked as a Purchasing...

Aug 25, 2016

Georgia J. McCulloch, age 81, of Hilton Head Island, SC died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Hilton Head Hospital. Mrs. McCulloch was born on July 10, 1935 in Burton, SC, the daughter of the late Malcolm J. Johnson and Josephine Walker Johnson. She worked as the school office manager with Hilton Head Primary School. She was a member of...