OBITUARIES
Joyce Marie Hayes
Nov 3, 2024
Joyce Marie (Welch) Hayes, 74, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, in Hilton Head, SC surrounded by family. She was born on February 25, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Arnold and Opal (Carmack) Welch.
Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, and businesswoman. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 36 years, Roger Hayes, and children Michele...
Wanda Whittle Yarbrough Twitty
Nov 2, 2024
Wanda Whittle Yarbrough Twitty, 80, of Gillisonville, SC passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Born February 27, 1945 in Columbia, SC, Wanda was raised by her uncle and aunt, Nathaniel Pickens Jones, Jr. and Annabelle Jackson Jones. She spent her years of employment as a laboratory technician in the medical field.
Wanda was preceded in...
Paul David Peeples
Oct 31, 2024
Paul David Peeples, 65 years old of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at home with his sister-in-law, Dawn Weaver who had taken great care of him in the weeks prior to his death to ease the burden of care for Debbie and Tommie.
Born July 20,1959 in Ridgeland, South Carolina...
Laura Lyons-Karrh
Oct 31, 2024
Laura Lyons Karrh passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 at Hilton Head Hospital after a 7 month battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme stage 4). She was 60 years old. She was born Laura Anne Lyons on New Year’s Eve, 1963, in Red Bank, New Jersey to Joseph and Eleanor Lyons, and grew up with three siblings in...
Michael Edward Blevins
Oct 31, 2024
Michael Edward Blevins, 74, of Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Throughout his battle with cancer, Mike would never complain.
Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Helen F. (Puskar) Blevins. He was the proud father and...
Gertrude Mullenmeister
Oct 30, 2024
Gertrude Mullenmeister known as Trude passed away on October 30 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband. She leaves behind her loving family of three children: Craig, Karen, Jon and her son-in law Bob. She was a loving, and devoted wife. Both Trude and Bill shared 68 years of marriage. They were an ideal team...
Jean Seay Blackwood
Oct 30, 2024
Jean Seay Blackwood passed away at home on October 30, 2024. She was strong, independent and a fighter to the end while facing her last battle with lung cancer.
Born on January 24, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky, Jean, affectionately known as Jeannie, was a natural caregiver. She paid her own way through school where she graduated in...
Richard W. Henderson, Iv
Oct 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W Henderson IV note his passing on October 30, 2024. Richard was the son of Richard & Gretchen Henderson and was born on July 12, 1995, in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was raised and attended public schools in Nashua graduating from Nashua High in 2013. With a brain wired...
Krystal Ann Buck
Oct 30, 2024
Krystal Ann Buck was given her wings at age 16 on October 30th, 2024, while surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She was born on October 17th, 2008, to Christopher and Windy Buck. Krystal grew up in Bluffton, South Carolina, alongside her two older siblings, Kelsey and Casey Buck. She grew up in a close-knit family,...
Joseph Stephen Oros
Oct 28, 2024
Joseph Stephen Oros, 90, of Redmond, OR passed away on October 28, 2024 from complications due to a head injury.
Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Mary Oros, who died earlier this year. He is survived by their three children and spouses, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was a graduate...
Gerald "Jerry" Kelley
Oct 26, 2024
GERALD “JERRY” KELLEY went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024. Jerry was born in Honesdale, PA on June 28, 1941. His parents were Margaret and Joseph Kelley. He lived a good part of his life in Mechanicsburg, PA. In 2000 he and his wife, Kathleen, moved to Sun City Hilton Head. Then in 2021 they moved...
Oscm(Sw) Robert Alfred Clements, Usn, (Ret.)
Oct 25, 2024
OSCM(SW) Robert Alfred Clements, USN, (Ret.), 81, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on October 25, 2024 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born on October 14, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Robert James Clements and Dorothy (nee: Wiggins) Clements Smith.
He was a remarkable individual whose...
Hazel Alexandrea (Nee Stewart) Pontillo
Oct 25, 2024
Bluffton, SC: Hazel Alexandrea Pontillo (née Stewart), 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born to William and Iris Stewart in Edgewater, NJ, she later moved to Las Vegas and ultimately settled in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Hazel was a dedicated and hardworking woman who began her career as a special needs bus driver. She then...
Martin H. Jones
Oct 23, 2024
Martin H. Jones, 59, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
Martin was born July 31, 1965 in Ridgeland to the late Edward Martin Jones and Nadine Kelley Jones. He was raised in Hardeeville, where he enjoyed riding bikes and getting in trouble with neighborhood friends. He also...
Lisa R Bacigalupo
Oct 20, 2024
Lisa R. Bacigalupo, 65, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home.
Lisa was born June 15, 1959 in Nashville, TN to the late Augustus F. Bacigalupo and Patricia Ione Roth Bacigalupo. Lisa had a passion for children and pursued a career in caring for children in their early years.
Lisa...
John Lawrence "Larry" Bergin
Oct 19, 2024
Captain John Lawrence “Larry” Bergin passed away peacefully from complications of kidney cancer at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, on October 19, 2024.
Born to John Lawrence Bergin and Catherine Bergin on August 1, 1942, Larry grew up in Farmingdale, New York, and Brick, New Jersey. As a cadet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy...
Sharon K Mccarty
Oct 19, 2024
Sharon K. McCarty, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at her son’s home in Bluffton, SC.
She was born in Springfield, IL, December 19, 1942, the daughter of Donald and Isabel (Neely) Taylor. She married Fred E. McCarty June 26, 1960. She was a long-time resident of Springfield and Sherman, IL and moved to South Carolina...
Albert "Gregg" Hutson
Oct 17, 2024
Albert “Gregg” Hutson passed away peacefully, October 17, 2024, in Sanford, Fl. at the age of 63, with his family by his side.
Gregg was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Dr. Duane Hutson and his wife Olivia, but spent most of his younger years in South Florida. Gregg moved to Orlando in 1992 and for the next...
Harold Lamont Jett Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
October 17, 2024 was the day The Music Died for the Jett family as they mourned the loss of Monty Jett—a beloved father, devoted husband, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and a vibrant community spirit.
Born in Valdosta, GA, and raised in Denmark, SC, Monty was a true Southern gentleman who became known as the “Voice of the Lowcountry,”...
William Matthew Padgett
Oct 17, 2024
William Matthew Padgett, 85 of Hardeeville, SC and husband of Katherine S. Padgett for nearly 65 years passed away 17, October 2024 6:40pm at Savannah Memorial Hospital.
William was born in Bluffton, SC 06, July 1939 to Charles Julius and Alma Padgett. One of five siblings Joe, Louise, Marion (deceased) Greg Padgett (much alive).
William...
