Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Sep 2, 2024

Robert Charles Leone, lovingly known as Bob, Bobby, Brooklyn Bob, and “The Fonz,” passed away on September 2, 2024. A cherished life partner and devoted "girl dad," Bob lived a life filled with honor, loyalty, and love.

Born on April 4, 1944, Bob was a friend to all—unless you gave him a reason not to be. With...

Aug 28, 2024

Kathleen  L. “Kathy” Brennan, age 77, of Hilton Head Island, SC and formerly of Chagrin Falls, OH died the 28th day of August 2024.

Kathy is the daughter of William and Rhoda Peate. She met the love of her life, Tom at Huntington Beach and a year later on July 11, 1969 they were married.  After graduating...

Aug 27, 2024

David William Brewton of Bluffton, SC, born August 17th, 1945, in Hampton County, SC, passed away on August 27th, 2024. In June of 1966, David graduated from Estill High School and also earned his Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Southern Technical Institute of Marietta, GA. He became a dive charter boat captain in 1987 and was well...

Aug 27, 2024

Noah Smith, 23, passed away unexpectedly on August 27th 2024. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and partner.

Noah is survived by parents Daniel and Charity Smith, Siblings Eric Smith and Melody Spahn, nephew Rhett Spahn, brother-in-law Thomas Spahn, Fiancé Sophia Zitting and his best friends Cameron Canipe, Brandon Frantz and Ryan Pinzon Noah’s passion for...

Aug 27, 2024

“What a long, strange trip it’s been”-Grateful Dead

Michael John Vignale (MOS-Michael Our Son), born on October 28, 1971, died suddenly August 27, 2024.

Michael had the bluest eyes, the biggest heart, gave the best hugs and loved the West.

Michael had a spirit that was more fitting for a hippie in the...

Aug 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Winifred Cepeda Altman

December 10, 1943 – August 25, 2024

Winifred Cepeda Altman, affectionately known as "Winnie," was born on December 10, 1943, to Gloria Salas Cepeda Aguon and Pedro Cepeda Aguon in Chalan Pago, Guam. On August 25, 2024, at the age of 80, Winnie departed this world, leaving behind...

Aug 25, 2024

Barbara Baker Polson, 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away Sunday, August 25, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

Mrs. Polson was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late Dorothy and Julian Baker. Her greatest joy was raising her family with her husband of 47 years and later loving on her grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Aug 23, 2024

Jennifer Joy Hinely, age 51, of Bluffton, South Carolina, earned her angel wings on August 23, 2024.

Jennifer was best known to her friends and neighbors as a person that was always there to help a friend or neighbor anytime that she could.

She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, where she graduated from...

Aug 23, 2024

Sue Ann O’Sullivan, formerly Sue Ann Hines, passed away peacefully at home after battling cancer. She grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She and her family then moved to Hilton Head, Island SC in 1992. Sue and her husband Paul spent their later years in Bluffton, SC. Sue worked as an English teacher in the Ann Arbor Public School...

Aug 23, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Edward Carty Jr.  77 years old of Okatie, SC, born in Louisville, KY April 7, 1947 to Thomas and Evelyn Carty Sr.  He was surrounded by family when he passed on August 23, 2024.

Raised in Southern California, Tom graduated from Pacific High School  in 1965.  He attended Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky prior to...

Aug 22, 2024

James Lee Smith, 65, of Hampton, SC, passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born in Grays, SC, on August 11, 1959, to Walter and Eunice Smith.

James was a Christian, a member of Robertville Baptist Church,  a Master Mason member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge, a Knight Templar York Rite Mason, a member of Omar...

Aug 21, 2024

Karen Lynne (Schnitz) Juszak, 75 of Hardeeville, SC, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 21, 2024. Karen was born December 31, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Hyman and Lois (Taub) Schnitz. The youngest of three girls, she grew up with seemingly perfect grades and numerous school accolades before attending the University of Illinois where she studied elementary...

Aug 19, 2024

Beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend and Firefighter

Catherine Irene Daugherty, a woman of immense warmth, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at age 44. She was the proud and dedicated mother of three exceptional children, who were the light of her life. Catherine's love for them was boundless; she guided them with wisdom, showered them...

Aug 18, 2024

Robert E. Smith, 86, of Boston, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Bluffton, SC on August 18, 2024. Born December 22, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Bob was the son of the late Albert G. Smith and Anastacia A. (Zezuskia) Smith. Bob spent his formative years in Medford, Massachusetts and was a 1955 graduate of...

Aug 18, 2024

Claudette Marie (LeClerc) LaBranche died on August 18, 2024, at the age of 86, in her home.  She was born in Biddeford Maine on February 16, 1938 to Bertha (Gobiel) and Roland LeClerc.

After graduating from St. Louis High, Claudette married her high school sweetheart, Fernand LaBranche.  They celebrated 64 years together before his passing in 2022....

Aug 18, 2024

Vincent Edward Sheppard, born on August 16, 1941, in Landsdowne, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at the age of 83. His beloved son, Dwayne, was by his side.  Known as “Ed” to his family and “Vince” to his friends, he was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered for his loyalty,...

Aug 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that on Saturday, 17th of August 2024, we announce the passing of Mary Louise Thomas (nee McAlpine), of Bluffton, at the age of 75.

In 1949 Mary was born to Arthur and Doris McAlpine, and grew up in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area with her two sisters.  Born into an Army family,...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Frances L Desmond. She was born to and preceded in death by her parents Frank and Josephine Rizzo. She is survived by her devoted husband Daniel Desmond, her children: Daniel Desmond with his wife Barbara, Lisa Arcuri with her husband John, Kerryanne Desmond Totillo, with her husband...

Aug 12, 2024

Sarah Magdalene Benton Woods, 78 of Hardeeville, passed away August 12, 2024, after a short illness. Magdalene was born in Ridgeland S.C. to Lester and Lillian Benton. As was common in that era, her education was short-lived so she could help care for her younger siblings and household. She married the love of her life, Leon, in 1968 and...

Aug 11, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Duane Harbison, 76, of Yemassee, SC, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA after many years and many illnesses that he overcame even when the odds were stacked against him. He was born on December 18, 1947 to the late James Henry Harbison and Eula Lee Harbison and...