OBITUARIES
Johnnie Mae King Stevenson
Sep 4, 2014
Johnnie Mae King Stevenson, daughter of the late Ed "Skillet" King and Julia Pinckney King, was born on October 21, 1936 in Ridgeland, SC. Johnnie Mae was formally educated in the public schools of Jasper County. At an early age Johnnie Mae joined 2nd Euhaw Baptist Church, Grahamville under the leadership of Rev. PJ Scott. As a member of 2nd...
Peter Brian Wallace
Sep 4, 2014
Peter Brian Wallace was born in Waltham, MA on December 6, 1948. He went to be with our Lord September 4, 2014. Loving husband of 45 years to Becky Blunt Wallace. Father to David, Tim, Rachel & Brice Campbell, & Bobbie Griffith Wallace. Devoted grandfather to Annabelle, Paul and Aiden Wallace and Keegan Prince. Brother to Mark and Roberta Wallace,...
Rebecca €˜Becky’ Aaron
Sep 2, 2014
Rebecca "˜Becky' Ann Freeland Aaron, born to Epson and Margaret Freeland, in Beckley WV, on January 2, 1941, went to be with her Lord, in her home in Bluffton on September 2, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Aaron. She is survived by her brothers Don C. Freeland and wife Carey of Bluffton, SC; Larry "˜Rusty'...
Don L. Watson, Sr.
Sep 1, 2014
Don L. Watson, Sr. passed away 9.1.14 on Hilton Head Island -Â" the place he always said was his "Heaven on Earth". Don was born in Miami, Florida, April 25, 1927 and grew up in Ellwood City, PA. Destined to become a high-Â"achieving salesperson, Don had already started working in a bowling alley as a pin collector while selling the...
Mary Smith Mitchell
Sep 1, 2014
Mary Smith Mitchell, 89 of Beaufort, SC and widow of Richard Allen Mitchell, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Bayview Manor, Beaufort, SC. She was born in Cummings, SC on July 31, 1925 to the late Edgar and Vergie Cope Smith. She is survived by her brother, Joseph E. Smith (Carolyn) of Hampton, SC; her sister, Dorothy...
Everett Franklin Horton
Aug 31, 2014
Everett Franklin Horton, 77 of Ridgeland passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hardeeville, SC. He was born in Ridgeland, SC on October 16, 1936 to the late Benjamin Earl and Flossie McKenzie Horton. He was retired from the South Carolina Highway Department and he was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He is...
Jane Leigh Powell
Aug 30, 2014
Jane Leigh Powell of Ridgeland, SC passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her closest friends on Saturday, August 30, 2014. She was born in England to the late Francis Edward and Florence Gibb Pratt Powell. She was a long time resident and philanthropist of Jasper County. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 25, 2014...
Jean Augustinsky
Aug 30, 2014
Jean Augustinsky, age 65, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Ms. Augustinsky was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 24, 1948, the daughter of the late Arthur Charles Hungerford and Lucille DeLibro Hungerford. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's College, School of Nursing where she earned a degree in nursing....
John Stephen Wenzel
Aug 28, 2014
John Stephen Wenzel, 90 of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Mamaroneck, NY on June 11, 1924 to the late Peter and Ada Edwards Wenzel. He began visiting Hilton Head thirty five years ago and moved to Bluffton in 1996. He was the President and owner of Northeastern Wholesalers Inc....
Marlene Morgan Cheshier
Aug 28, 2014
Marlene Morgan Cheshier, 76 of Hardeeville, SC died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital of Savannah. Mrs. Cheshier was born in Varnville, SC on January 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Harry Grady Morgan and Marquerite Rentz Morgan. She was retired from the Savannah Sugar Refinery where she worked for many years as a registered nurse. Mrs....
Aline B. Grubb
Aug 27, 2014
Aline B. Grubb was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 20, 1928 and died in Okatie, SC on August 27, 2014. She was an honors graduate of Boston University. She was a champion figure skater, avid yacht sailor, chess player, and homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Charles of 64 years and 2 children, Gale and Neil of California....
Jeanne J. Brown
Aug 19, 2014
Jeanne J. Brown, after serving her Lord and Savior for 87 years has entered into heaven and is singing with the angels, making a joyful noise. Born on June 6, 1927 in San Diego, California to Hilda and Robert Johnston, her family moved back to Newburgh NY to raise their children. Her parents sacrificed much to afford her private voice...
Doris Lauver Hish
Aug 19, 2014
Doris Lauver Hish, of Bluffton, SC, age 93, died on August 19, 2014. A memorial service will be held for Doris on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC at 11:00 a.m. Doris Hish was born in Jersey Shore, PA on July 26, 1921, the daughter of the late John Herritt and Louise Herritt....
Jennifer Lisa Grindrod
Aug 17, 2014
Jennifer Lisa Grindrod, 45, died August 17, 2014 at Life Care Center of Hilton Head peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 13, 1969. She was the daughter of Joan Grindrod Rasch and the late Bruce R. Grindrod. She attended McDonogh School in McDonogh, Maryland. She graduated from Mt. Hebron High School in Howard County,...
Jonathan Lee Friday
Aug 17, 2014
Jonathan Lee Friday, 29 of Bluffton, SC passed away on August 17, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Charleston, SC on November 14, 1984 to David Lynn and Karen Marie Johnson Friday. He was an electrician for IBEW of Savannah. In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter, Sophia; sister, Jessica...
Sheryl Ann Sirisky Prisby
Aug 16, 2014
Sheryl Ann Sirisky Prisby, 52, died August 16, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Jack Bernard Sirisky and the late Frankie Oliver Noble Daly. Sheryl grew up in Summerville, graduated from Summerville High School in 1980 and also attended James Island High School. She is a dental graduate of Medical University of South Carolina and a graduate of...
Ruth F. Belavich
Aug 15, 2014
Ruth F. Belavich, 86, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of St. Clair Shores, Michigan died peacefully with her family by her side at the Coastal Carolina Medical Center. Ruth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved cooking for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, John of 61 years and daughters Patricia DiCicco (David) and...
Jerry Sherwin Carbaugh
Aug 14, 2014
Jerry S. Carbaugh, a resident of Bluffton (Hilton Head), SC, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 14, 2014. Jerry was born February 11, 1949, in Chambersburg, PA. He is survived by his wife, Roberta "Bobbie" Ratliff Carbaugh; daughter, Tara M. Carbaugh; father, Gerald Carbaugh; sister, Judy (Paul) Leidig, aunt, Leota Gossert; cousin, Ruby (John) Winsko; sisters-in-law...
Albert Louis Davis
Aug 13, 2014
Albert Louis Davis, 66, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his home in Varnville, SC. Mr. Davis was born on March 25, 1948 in Savannah, GA to the late Louis F. Davis and Alma Wood DuPuis Davis. He was a Chief Investigator for the 14th Judicial District Solicitors Office; firefighter, Hardeeville Fire Department; member, Sandy Run Baptist Church; member, Hardeeville...
Gregory Duane Fester
Aug 13, 2014
Gregory Duane Fester, 56 of Hardeeville, SC passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his home in Hardeeville. He was born in Jerseyville, IL on March 20, 1958 to the late Herbert Henry Edward and Maurita Price Fester. He was a US Army veteran. He was employed by the Jasper County Detention Center. He was a member of the...
