OBITUARIES
Jesse Earl Baekelandt
May 20, 2024
Jesse Earl Baekelandt, born on August 13, 1975, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Bluffton, South Carolina, at 48 years old.
Jesse was raised and skill-sharpened in Michigan, surrounded by the warmth of a large, hard-working family, and close friends. Eighteen years ago, Jesse fell in love with the South Carolina Lowcountry and Hilton Head Island...
Faye Marie (Hackett) Chitty
May 20, 2024
Faye Marie Hackett Chitty, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 in Bluffton, SC.
Faye was born in Jacksonville Florida on June 7, 1947, the daughter of the late Caraway Smith Hackett and the late Fay Harper Ward Hackett Gardner. Upon graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, she attended Brenau College, Gainesville, GA, where...
Diane J. Engemann
May 19, 2024
Diane Johnson Engemann, 69, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Diane was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, daughter of Edward and Johanna Johnson, growing up with her four brothers, Eric, Mark, Edward, and Chris, as well as her sister, Theresa....
Alvina Raven
May 18, 2024
Alvina Raven, 99, of Ridgeland, SC and Sherman, NY, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.
Alvina was born January 27, 1925 in Mayville, NY to the late Ruben Fox and Sadie Briggs Fox. She was a high school graduate of Chautauqua High School. Alvina married James “Jim” D....
Kenneth Layton Brewton, Jr.
May 15, 2024
Kenneth Layton Brewton, Jr. peacefully went to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus on May 15, 2024 at his home in Chattanooga, TN.
Ken was born July 5, 1935 in Claxton, GA to Kenneth L. Brewton, Sr. and Will Ena Deloach Brewton. Ken graduated from Estill High School in 1953 as valedictorian. Ken earned a degree...
Michael Jamieson
May 14, 2024
Michael "Mikey" "BabyFace" Jamieson, aged 43, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on May 14, 2024. Mikey was born on February 27, 1981, in Syracuse, NY. He was a devoted father to his daughter Kayla and a respected owner and working manager of his painting and drywall business.
Mikey, known for his larger-than-life personality, was always willing to...
Paul Joseph New-Day
May 14, 2024
Paul Joseph New-Day was welcomed into eternity with his Savior on the morning of Wednesday, May 14, 2024. Beyond anything else, Paul was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. He believed that Christ died for his sins, and he rested in the hope that Christ rose on the third day. This belief permeated his life. It drove him to...
William "Bill" Robert Meyers
May 14, 2024
William “Bill” Robert Meyers, 86, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Kempton of Charleston Assisted Living in Charleston, SC.
Bill Meyers was a good man.
Friendly to all he came across, he was a true New Yorker, rough around the edges but with a playful spirit and a heart...
Robert "Bob" J. Platt, Sr.
May 12, 2024
Bluffton, S.C. - Robert (Bob) J. Platt Sr., 85, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024, at Hilton Head Hospital. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Trenton, NJ, the cherished son of John and Ruth (Fisher) Platt. Bob graduated from Trenton High School, Class of 1957, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and a passion for service.
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Karen Cleland Phillippi
May 12, 2024
Karen Cleland Phillippi, 84, of Ridgeland, SC, surrounded by her family, departed this life for a glorious homecoming with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Karen was born on November 27, 1939 to the late Minnie J. Riddle and Weiters A. Cleland of Ridgeland. She was a 1957 graduate of Ridgeland High School, a...
Mildred Ellen Brabham Hutson
May 12, 2024
Mildred Ellen Brabham Hutson, 87, of Hardeeville, SC passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024. Born March 17, 1937 in Red Dam, Mildred was a life-long resident of the lowcountry and fondly called Hardeeville home, where she resided with the love of her life, Harry “JuJu” Hutson, Jr. (1924-2014). Married for over 59 years, her most meaningful roles in life...
Jacob Towery Collins
May 11, 2024
Jacob Towery Collins was the beloved son of Paul R. and Lisa Ann Dean who passed away sadly on May 11, 2024 as the result of an accident.
Jacob was born on September 4, 2001 on Hilton Head Island and had just finished his courses in Computer Programming and was planning to pursue Cyber Security. Jacob began...
Miguel Hernandez-Martinez
May 10, 2024
Miguel Hernandez Martinez, 87, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home.
Miguel was born December 1, 1936 in Havana, Cuba to Tiburcio Hernandez and Mercedes Martinez Hernandez. Miguel later chose the United States as his home, working tirelessly as a mechanic to provide for his family. He and his wife, Sonia Rodriguez...
Karen Sue (Beverlin) Claton
May 10, 2024
On May 10, 2024, Karen Claton of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away at home with her family lovingly by her side after a battle against cancer.
Born November 12, 1948 in Moline, Illinois, she is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry Claton; son Sean Claton (wife Denise); grandsons Liam Claton (fiancée Katie Neff)...
Vincent Joseph Colgan
May 9, 2024
Vincent Joseph Colgan died peacefully in his home in Bluffton SC on May 9, 2024. Vince was married to and is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” McManus Colgan for over 58 years, his partner and love of his life.
He was born in Queens New York on November 24, 1942, to Rosalie and Michael Colgan and...
Barbara H. (Wagner) Coye
May 9, 2024
Barbara passed on to the arms of angels May 9, 2024, following what she described as a great life with family, friends, her work, sailing and travel, interrupted by Multiple Myeloma. She passed peacefully in her home in Hilton Head Island, SC, without pain, after a one-week decline.
Barbara was born in 1932 and grew up in...
Harvey Trabb
May 9, 2024
Harvey Trabb, age 76, passed away on May 9, 2024. Son of Yetta and Joseph Trabb, he was born on May 6, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey. Harvey graduated from Trenton High School in 1966 and from Rider College in 1970. After a long and successful career at Rutgers University, he retired in 2003 and moved to Bluffton, South...
Eleanor Schlosser
May 9, 2024
Eleanor Schlosser, 99, of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at The Pines of Bluffton. She previously lived in Stuart, FL, and Lindenhurst, NY.
Eleanor was born October 9, 1924 in New York City, NY to the late Salvatore DiTrapani and Rosalia Tamburello DiTrapani. She enjoyed cruising, bocce ball, ceramics, cards and crafting.
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Ruth Peluso
May 8, 2024
Ruth Peluso (Nee, O’Donnell), beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in January 1941, to Alice O’Donnell (Nee McDowell) and Thomas J. O’Donnell, in South Boston, Massachusetts. Ruth's childhood was colored by the bustling streets of South Boston, where she developed a strong sense of community...
Marilyn (Heck) Oesterling
May 7, 2024
Marilyn Heck Oesterling, affectionately known as "Dutchie" to her family and friends and the widow of James Tury Oesterling, peacefully passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Caroline’s Cottage in Ridgeland, SC.
Marilyn was born on August 5, 1931, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter of the late John and...
