OBITUARIES
Paul Cornelius Kincheloe, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Paul Cornelius Kincheloe, Jr. of Beaufort, SC and formerly of McLean, Virginia died at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Washington D.C. in 1941 and raised on a dairy farm in Burke Virginia. Paul attended St. Stephens School in Alexandria, Randolph Macon College and graduated with a JD from TC Williams School of Law of...
Chad Everett Ery
Jun 28, 2025
Beloved father and friend, Chad Everett Ery, 53, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025
Chad was born on April 10,1972 in Toledo, OH to Rick Ery and Debra Wilson Ery.
He was a proud graduate of St John's Jesuit High School in Toledo. Shortly after he relocated to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton SC....
Mark S. Anderson
Jun 26, 2025
Mark Steven Anderson, 71, of Bluffton, SC passed away June 26, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA.
Mark was born January 29, 1954 in Roanoke, VA to the late William Anderson and Carol Schweer Anderson. He graduated from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, IL. He then attended Wayne State College in Nebraska...
Larry Leonard Reed
Jun 26, 2025
Larry Leonard Reed May 5, 1938 – June 26, 2025
Larry Leonard Reed, 87, of Bluffton, South Carolina, formerly of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025.
Born on May 5, 1938, in Wellston, Ohio, Larry was the son of the late Glendon and Helen Reed. He was also preceded in death by...
John Howard Sten
Jun 23, 2025
John Howard Sten was born in South Amboy, NJ on April 29, 1938. He was a graduate of H. G. Hoffman High School, class of 1955. He later graduated from Rutgers University, class of 1959, with a degree in Business Administration. He received an Honorable Discharge after serving in the N.J. National Guard and the U .S. Army Reserve....
Walter Leon Atkinson, Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
In loving memory of Walter Leon Atkinson, Jr., affectionately known as “Mr. Cool” for his calm wisdom, quick wit, and ever-gracious heart, the family invites those wishing to honor his life to consider a donation in lieu of flowers. Two causes close to his soul reflect the joy, service, and humility with which he lived:
Bluffton United...
Walter F. Eisenstark
Jun 22, 2025
Walter F Eisenstark, 83, of Bluffton SC, passed away on June 22nd. Born in Brooklyn, NY Walter was raised in Yorktown Heights, NY where he went on to raise his own family and run a long time successful business. He was an active classic car collector and exhibitor and a life long member of the VSCCA. Walter was a...
Cynthia Parks Plumlee
Jun 19, 2025
Cynthia Parks Platts Plumlee, our beloved mother, passed from this life on June 19, 2025. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 8, 1945. She attended GPS and Chattanooga High School. She and her family moved to Hilton Head Island in 1977. Mom always loved walking on the beach and enjoyed the ocean. She also enjoyed the great weather...
Bernice Rock
Jun 18, 2025
Bernice Rock, 97, of Bluffton and formerly New City, New York passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Addison of Bluffton.
Bernice was born October 22, 1927 in New York City to immigrant parents Harry Abramowitz and Regina Adler Abramowitz. In 1947 she married the late Meyer Rock who passed away in 2010. At this point...
Vincent G. Bollino
Jun 16, 2025
Vincent G. Bollino (85), of Hilton Head, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 16, 2025.
Vince was born December 14, 1939, in Frostburg, MD to the late Vincent C. Bollino and Mary Wells Bollino. Vince was a graduate of Beall High School in Frostburg, MD. Following graduation, he received his Bachelor's Degree...
George Henry Mehrtens
Jun 16, 2025
George Henry Mehrtens
November 21, 1938 – June 16, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of George Henry Mehrtens on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at the age of 86.
Born on November 21, 1938 to Mae and George Edward Mehrtens of Valhalla, NY, George lived life with a sense of adventure...
William "Bill" Gilboy
Jun 15, 2025
William “Bill” Gilboy passed away peacefully with his family at his side following a short illness. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 11,1938. Bill resided in Bluffton, S.C. for the past 22 years and often commented they were the best years of his life.
Bill was a Civil Engineering graduate of Youngstown State University, Class...
John David Boyles, Sr.
Jun 14, 2025
John David Boyles, Sr.
December 19, 1950 – June 14, 2025
John David Boyles, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Ridgeland, SC on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 surrounded by family.
David was born in Ridgeland, SC on 19 December, 1950 to David Earl Boyles and Minnie Lee Malphrus Boyles. He was...
Jennifer Dye Gowen
Jun 11, 2025
Jennifer Dye Gowen, 58, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully in her home the morning of June 11th, 2025.
Jennifer was born November 23rd, 1966, in Union City, Obion, Tennessee, the daughter of Donald Ray Dye and Coleene Cox Dye.
Jennifer graduated from Henry County High School in 1985, then went on to graduate from...
John Crawford Summerall
Jun 11, 2025
John Crawford Summerall, 76, of Okatie, SC passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home.
John was born October 18, 1948 in Beaufort, SC, to the late Odis C. Summerall and Lottie Carolyn Jones Summerall. He resided in Okatie all of his life, creating a beautiful home with his late wife, Sharon Williams Summerall, whom he...
Raymond Thomas Ward
Jun 11, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce Raymond Thomas Ward, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ray’s presence, witty sense of humor, and kind heart will be deeply missed and his memory forever cherished.
Born on September 4, 1942, to Ednora and Ralph...
Raymond Carl Pettersen
Jun 9, 2025
Raymond Carl Pettersen, 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at the St. Joseph Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shortly before his death, Raymond spent time with his family and friends, including his beloved grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as “Popo.”
Raymond was born December 23,1944, in Brooklyn,...
Andrew John Tuney, Iii
Jun 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Andrew John “Jack” Tuney III May 9, 1951 – June 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew John “Jack” Tuney III, who departed this life on June 8, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on May 9, 1951, Jack lived a life full of...
Peter Thomas Kinney, Sr.
Jun 7, 2025
Peter Thomas Kinney, Sr.
January 6, 1938 – June 7, 2025
Peter passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2025 in Bluffton SC, from complications of heart disease. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 6, 1938. He is survived by his children, Mary Beth Tillman (Erik) and Peter (Chip) Kinney, Jr (Shelly) and grandchildren...
John "Bill" William Boston
Jun 7, 2025
John William (Bill) Boston departed this World peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home in Moss Creek Plantation. Bill will join his wonderful wife of 61 years, Kathleen Joanne (Jo) Boston, who preceded him in 2017. Bill's parents, John Raymond (Ray) and Mary Z. (Mickelsen) Boston, and Bill's brothers, Michael Raymond Boston and Roderick Roy Boston, all...
