OBITUARIES
Francis "Frank" J Arbing
Mar 1, 2025
Frank J Arbing (71) passed away on Saturday March 1st, 2025. He was born in Boston on September 28, 1953, to Bradford J Arbing and Mary Kitterick.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Peggy Joyce and Betty Ann Carlson and two brothers Brad Arbing and Joey Arbing.
He is survived by his wife of 19...
Jerry Joseph Dittle
Mar 1, 2025
Jerry Joseph Dittle, born April 21, 1939, in LaSalle, Illinois, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Bluffton, South Carolina. After graduating from LaSalle-Peru High School (Class of 1958), he enlisted in the United States Army where he served honorably. He was stationed in Germany and played football for the Army while overseas. After the...
Martin John Ornatowski, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Martin John Ornatowski, Jr. passed away at 82 years old on February 28, 2025 at home in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1942 in Omer, MI and married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Ornatowski (Moll). He was a loving father to Rhonda Myers, Rachel (Reggie) Glon, Mitchell (Kim) Ornatowski, Regina Ornatowski, Rena (Dave)...
Nancy Jean Pinkerton
Feb 27, 2025
Nancy Jean (Carnahan) Pinkerton
April 8, 1940 - February 27, 2025
Nancy Jean Pinkerton, age 84, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2025, at The Seabrook Retirement Community, Hilton Head, SC.
Nancy was born on April 8, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Dorothy...
Renate Medley
Feb 25, 2025
Renate Medley, 70, passed away on the afternoon of February 25th, 2025. Born on June 22, 1954, Renate has lived a life of adventure, filled with travel and events. She was warm and welcoming and had friends all across the country.
While working in the art department at Orange Coast Community College, she started taking classes. One...
Debra Jane West
Feb 25, 2025
Debra Jean West was born July 29, 1959 to Lawrence and Rose Bowers of Ridgeland, South Carolina. "Debbie Cakes" as she was affectionately known as by her children and grandchildren was a perfect blend of sweet and spunky. She loved to sing and often times you would hear her humming a tune and swaying to the beat of one...
John P. Mctague
Feb 24, 2025
John P. McTague Sr., affectionately known as Jack to his family and friends, passed away peacefully February 24, 2025, at the age of 92.8 years. A man of resilience, ingenuity, and unwavering dedication to his family, Jack lived a remarkable life that spanned nearly a century of profound change and personal achievement.
Born in Bridgeport, PA, in...
Barbara Mackay Bates
Feb 24, 2025
Barbara Mackay Bates, age 77, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on February 24, 2025. Barbara was born on April 11, 1947, in Hartford, CN to Kenneth S. Mackay and Jean Boynton Mackay.
She graduated from Farmington, CN High School in 1965, then attended Colorado Women’s Collage in Denver, CO, before finishing her education with a...
Ronald E. Bullock, Md
Feb 21, 2025
Ronald E. Bullock, MD
Born: December 21, 1938, in Boone, Iowa Died: February 21, 2025, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Ronald E. Bullock, MD, a respected psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and former Captain in the USA Navy, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born on December 21, 1938, in Boone, Iowa, Ronald dedicated his life to his family...
John Delmar James
Feb 21, 2025
John D. James, born December 7, 1944, died peacefully on February 21, 2025. John was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Regis High School in New York City. He was also a graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY where he met his wife, Marie G “Pidge” James. They were married in 1967. John served in...
Jack W. Tuttle
Feb 19, 2025
Jack W. Tuttle, age 84, of Bluffton, SC went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2025.
Jack was born into a large family on January 13, 1941, the son of Harry and Ruth Tuttle.
Jack was predeceased by parents Harry and Ruth Tuttle, brothers Charlie, Herbie, Bucky, and Bob, sisters Ellen, Ruth Anna,...
Henry Grim Neubert, Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
Henry Neubert, Professor Emeritus, Ithaca College passed away at his home in Sun City, South Carolina with his wife Gail next to him and his entire family.
Henry was raised in Allentown, PA by Henry and Ann (Skukan) Neubert in the Highland Street neighborhood. Henry graduated from Allen High School in 1961, Northwestern University with his Bachelor...
Brian Bristol
Feb 16, 2025
Brian Bristol, 50, succumbed to a heart attack in February at his home in Bluffton, SC. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ann and Don Stahly, along with his brother, Brad Bristol (Pascale) and their 3 boys. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Bristol. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May...
L. Carl Bjorkman, Jr.
Feb 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Carl Bjorkman of Bluffton, SC and Manchester, CT.
Carl passed away peacefully with his wife, Rosemary, by his side on February 15, 2025. Carl will be remembered for being a true gentleman, an amazing husband, uncle, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and great friend to many.
A man...
Ronald Gene Burchart
Feb 14, 2025
RONALD GENE BURCHART
NOV. 28, 1941 – FEB. 14, 2025
On Valentine’s Day, our collective hearts were broken with the passing of Ron Burchart. His infectious laugh was recognizable from near and far, as was the accompanying smile. A walking dichotomy, he was loving and tough, affable and tenacious, stubborn and kind. He was a...
Orville Campbell
Feb 14, 2025
Orville Campbell, 92 formerly of Lisbon, CT died February 14, 2025 at his home in Bluffton, SC. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Conshohocken, PA, the eldest child of Orville Restbrook Campbell and Martha Louise (Slifer) Campbell.
Orville met his beloved wife, Janet Aleatha Parry Campbell, while on leave early in his Navy career. They...
John S Dunn, Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
With great sadness, the family of John S. Dunn Jr. announces his passing on February 14, 2025, at the age of 80 in Hilton Head, SC. John was born in Augusta, GA, and graduated from Richmond Academy High School in 1963. He attended Augusta College and Georgia State University before joining the Air National Guard, where he trained as...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Godshall
Feb 13, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Conklin Godshall
January 28, 1936 - February 13, 2025
Elizabeth A. Godshall, 89, of Hilton Head, SC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2025 with her family by her side, following heart surgery complications.
An only child, Betty was born on January 28, 1936 in Muskegon, MI. She was...
Ann S. Wilson
Feb 10, 2025
Ann S. Wilson, 83, of Chapin, SC, passed away on February 10, 2025. Born on January 21, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late John and Eunice Stelljes. She graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong College.
Ann grew up spending summers in Bluffton where she met the love of her life, Owen Wilson. They were married...
Grace Brown Anderson
Feb 10, 2025
In loving Memory of
GRACE BROWN ANDERSON
March 08, 1967 - February 10, 2025
Grace Brown Anderson passed away at Savannah Memorial Hospital, during the afternoon on February 10, 2025 at the age of 57, surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her loving sisters Sheran Brown, Beverly Simpson, Dawn...
