Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Aug 18, 2024

Robert E. Smith, 86, of Boston, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Bluffton, SC on August 18, 2024. Born December 22, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Bob was the son of the late Albert G. Smith and Anastacia A. (Zezuskia) Smith. Bob spent his formative years in Medford, Massachusetts and was a 1955 graduate of...

Aug 18, 2024

Claudette Marie (LeClerc) LaBranche died on August 18, 2024, at the age of 86, in her home.  She was born in Biddeford Maine on February 16, 1938 to Bertha (Gobiel) and Roland LeClerc.

After graduating from St. Louis High, Claudette married her high school sweetheart, Fernand LaBranche.  They celebrated 64 years together before his passing in 2022....

Aug 18, 2024

Vincent Edward Sheppard, born on August 16, 1941, in Landsdowne, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at the age of 83. His beloved son, Dwayne, was by his side.  Known as “Ed” to his family and “Vince” to his friends, he was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered for his loyalty,...

Aug 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that on Saturday, 17th of August 2024, we announce the passing of Mary Louise Thomas (nee McAlpine), of Bluffton, at the age of 75.

In 1949 Mary was born to Arthur and Doris McAlpine, and grew up in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area with her two sisters.  Born into an Army family,...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Frances L Desmond. She was born to and preceded in death by her parents Frank and Josephine Rizzo. She is survived by her devoted husband Daniel Desmond, her children: Daniel Desmond with his wife Barbara, Lisa Arcuri with her husband John, Kerryanne Desmond Totillo, with her husband...

Aug 12, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Gibson, formerly of Forest Park IL, lost her brave battle with metastatic breast cancer on August 12, 2024. The only child of Frank & Patricia Gibson she graduated from Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism with a degree in communications.

Working on the college radio station she developed a keen interest in news reporting and began her career at...

Aug 12, 2024

Sarah Magdalene Benton Woods, 78 of Hardeeville, passed away August 12, 2024, after a short illness. Magdalene was born in Ridgeland S.C. to Lester and Lillian Benton. As was common in that era, her education was short-lived so she could help care for her younger siblings and household. She married the love of her life, Leon, in 1968 and...

Aug 11, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Duane Harbison, 76, of Yemassee, SC, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA after many years and many illnesses that he overcame even when the odds were stacked against him. He was born on December 18, 1947 to the late James Henry Harbison and Eula Lee Harbison and...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...