OBITUARIES
Harvey Lawrence Beeferman
Aug 11, 2024
Harvey Beeferman, 82, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, surrounded by family.
Harvey married Eileen McHenry on December 28, 2013 and they lived a life of adventure and enrichment, traveling abroad to 39 countries,and sharing in the joy of raising 6 grandkids.
He was born in Brooklyn,...
Sue Anita (Schulz) Salmons
Aug 11, 2024
Sue Anita (Schulz) Salmons, 91, of Moss Creek, Hilton Head, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly with friends at her bedside, in Hilton Head Hospital on Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 after a fall at her home a few days earlier.
Born on March 10, 1933 in New York City, Sue was the daughter of Hugo Schulz and Lillian...
Mark Albert Sharples
Aug 10, 2024
Mark Albert Sharples, 58, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, passed away on August 10, 2024. Born on October 20, 1965, and raised in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Mark is survived by his wife of 32 years, Laura Sharples, and their beloved daughter, Victoria Sharples, who was his pride and joy. His parents, Herbert and Marilynn Sharples, also survive him,...
Ramona Rife Desimone
Aug 9, 2024
Ramona Rife DeSimone, age 90, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Ramona was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to Marvin Rife and Mae Caudill Rife on June 5th, 1934. She was one of six children. She was a graduate of Jenkins Independent High School, Jenkins, Ky.
In 1951,...
Foster Earl Mcgowan
Aug 9, 2024
Foster Earl McGowan was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 29, 1928, to Earl and Eleanor McGowan. He passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife, Deon, and family by his side on August 9, 2024, at age 96. Foster was born in the USA but at 3 months of age he moved back to Toronto with his...
Vincent A. Sgroi
Aug 7, 2024
Vincent A. Sgroi, 90, of Bluffton, SC, passed away August 7, 2024 at NHC of Bluffton.
Vincent was born March 25, 1934 of New York City, NY to the late Salvatore Sgroi and Clara Sabatino Sgroi. He pursued a successful career in Finance.
Vincent is survived by his brother, Carmine Sgroi of NY; his niece,...
William Franklin Mock
Aug 7, 2024
Bill Mock, age 76, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home with his beloved wife, Makinzi, and daughter, Shannon, at his side.
Bill was born in Sylvania, Georgia on September 8, 1947, to his parents William Mock and Francis Friese. Bill was a lifelong member of the construction industry having learned...
Peter Dennis Roemer
Aug 5, 2024
Peter Dennis Roemer, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on August 5, 2024 in his 76th year after a long battle with cancer. He and his wife Susan resided in Sun City in Bluffton, SC for the past 7 years.
Peter was born in Yonkers, NY And grew up in Levittown, NY. He...
Sami A. Bati
Aug 3, 2024
On August 3, 2024, Sami Bati returned to Source, reunited with God, and is now flying free throughout the universe.
Sami was no ordinary person. Born in Turkey and raised in Syria, Sami studied medicine in Russia where he became an ophthalmologist. He set up his practice in Damascus, Syria, where he was known throughout the land...
Miriam "Ruth" Moore
Aug 3, 2024
Miriam "Ruth" Moore, 73, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on August 3, 2024. Ruth is the wife of Sam Moore. Ruth was born in Beaufort SC, the daughter of the late Floyd and Bessie Smith. Ruth attended school in Grays SC. She then moved to Ridgeland SC, where she was a member of Euhaw Baptist Church. She worked as...
Mary Ann Oros
Aug 2, 2024
Mary Ann Jackiewicz Oros, 89, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 from congestive heart failure. Mary is survived by her husband of 69 years, Joseph, their three children and spouses, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Mary was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and worked for 25 years as a dental office manager before retiring to South...
Robert Karl Wichmann
Aug 1, 2024
Obituary for Robert K. Wichmann
March 1, 1937 – August 1, 2024
Robert K. Wichmann, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC, at the age of 87. Born in Fulton, Missouri to Karl and Dorothy Wichmann, he graduated from Milan High school, in Milan, IN, where he played a...
Leslie A. Wicks, Ii
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. Leslie A. Wicks, II (February 1, 1943-July 31, 2024) passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his residence in Beaufort, SC. Mr. Les was a life-long dreamer, entrepreneur, and visionary starting his first business at the young age of nine. He developed this early passion for the business world into many roles as President and Chief Executive Officer...
Michael Scott Borovich
Jul 30, 2024
Michael Scott Borovich, 65, born in Monroe, Michigan passed away on July 30, 2024.
After High School, Mike went to work for the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. After several years there he decided to join the United States Navy. Mike was assigned to 5 different Aircraft Carriers throughout his 20-year career. While in the Navy...
Elsie H. Hauver
Jul 29, 2024
Elsie H. Hauver, formerly of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away in Hilton Head, South Carolina on July 29, 2024. She was 92 years old. A service to celebrate both Elsie and George, her husband of 55 years, is being planned for the fall in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Elsie was born in Greenville, North Carolina on April...
Trudy Garrett
Jul 28, 2024
Trudy Darlene Brown Garrett, age 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2024. Trudy was born in New York City on August 19, 1956 to Henry Wright and Lulamae Brown-Carter. She was educated by the NYC public school system and graduated from Louis D. Brandeis High School. In December 1972,
Trudy...
Norma Jehring (Jehring) Van Amberg
Jul 28, 2024
UPDATE 9/6/24: The family will receive friends at Sauls Funeral Home (Bluffton, SC) from 10:00 AM - Noon on Sunday, September 29, 2024 .
Norma Jehring Van Amberg
March 13, 1942 – July 28, 2024
Born March 13, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ to Harold Arthur Jehring and Sabrina Irene Zyskowski, Norma attended...
Anne Starr Hughes
Jul 26, 2024
Anne Starr Hughes was born in Ridgeland SC on September 3, 1949 and after a courageous battle with cancer, she passed away on July 26, 2024 at her home. Anne graduated from Columbia College after only three years continuing to obtain her masters degree in public administration from the University of South Carolina. Anne qualified as an expert witness...
Tina Marie (Braswell) Fripp
Jul 25, 2024
Tina Marie Braswell Fripp. Born to Archie and Ava Braswell on the Fourteenth of April 1956, passed away on the Twenty Fifth of July 2024, while peacefully enjoying her final thunderstorm alongside her daughter and son. Tina Marie Braswell Fripp was a fierce woman. Fierce; there may be no better word to describe her zeal for life and dedication...
Melissa Ann Wakefield
Jul 23, 2024
Melissa Ann (Pealer) Wakefield Melissa Ann Wakefield (nee Pealer), born September 5th, 1958, lost her valiant fight against cancer on July 23rd 2024. Melissa passed in peace with her husband Brad at her side. The words below fail miserably in describing or honoring the beautiful and loving person which was our Melissa. She was the daughter of C.E. “Pete”...
