Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Feb 25, 2024

Elbert Osborne Hand III

5/10/39 – 2/25/24

Hand, Elbert Osborne III, “Bert” passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Spring Island, South Carolina on February 25, 2024. Bert was born on May 10, 1939, to Elbert “Oz” Hand and Katherine McKee Hand in Scarsdale, NY. He will be dearly missed by...

Feb 25, 2024

Paul T. Duke

July 18, 1939-February 25, 2024

Paul T. Duke of Bluffton, SC Sun City HH formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away on February 25, 2024.

Paul was born in Buffalo, NY on July 18, 1939. He survived by his wife of 32 years, Dorothy A. Grys Duke; daughters, Marie Duke and...

Feb 25, 2024

Carolyn Hogue, age 84 of Crescent, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at The Preston Health Center after a brief illness on February 25, 2024. She was born in Sewickley, PA in 1939 to Thomas Smith and Vera Sevin.  Carolyn attended the Sewickley Valley Hospital nursing school, graduating with her RN degree. She loved playing pinochle,...

Feb 24, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Alfred Flowers, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at the age of 77 in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on September 15, 1946, in Monongahela, PA, to Vivian and Alfred Flowers.

Gene is survived by his devoted wife, Beverly Flowers, whom he shared many cherished years. He is also...

Feb 22, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of June Dolores Hendry Parsons Scuito on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on June 6, 1928, in Joliet, Illinois, June was the beloved daughter of Edward and Lillie Hendry.

June is survived by her sister Aileen Abrams of Folsom, California, her brother Hugh Hendry...

Feb 22, 2024

Richard Joseph Carruthers aged 75 of Bluffton, SC formerly from Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday February 22, 2024.  Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Eleanor Carruthers.

He is survived by his devoted wife Madeline Carruthers, son David Carruthers (his wife Melinda), daughter Melissa Carruthers and loving grandfather to his five grandchildren, Todd Carruthers...

Feb 22, 2024

Oswell Vincent Malphrus, 92, of Ridgeland entered into his Heavenly home on February 22, 2024.

Ossie was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina on January 24, 1932 to the late Robert and Annie Malphrus. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Retha and sister, Libby Mears.

He retired with twenty two years...

Feb 21, 2024

Suzanne M. LoGuidice (52) of Hinesville, GA passed away in an auto accident February 21, 2024. She was born August 26, 1971 in Montclair, NJ.

Suzanne grew up in Holland Twp., NJ graduating from Phillipsburg Catholic HS in 1989. She immediately went to work holding positions in retail. In 1993 she moved to Greenwood, SC and completed...

Feb 20, 2024

Heidi Ann Bivens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world on February 20, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in Hilton Head Island, SC. She was born in Munich, Germany, on July 21, 1955, to Earl and Eleanor Kirkpatrick while Earl was serving in the Army.  She moved to the United States at an early age, meeting...

Feb 19, 2024

Raimund (Ray) Walter Kotterer, 90, of Blufton, SC died February 19, after an illness resulting in hospitalization. He was surrounded and supported by the love of his three children at Friends of Caroline Hospice Home in Bluffton.

Born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1933, Raimund’s life was characterized by the determination, resilience, and grit he instilled in his...

Feb 19, 2024

Theodore Alan Koenig, 80, of SunCity, Bluffton, SC: formerly of Springfield, Illinois passed away on 2/19/2024 at Memorial, Savannah Hospital. Theodore is survived by son Audie Koenig (Christine) of Washingtonville, NY, daughter Kat Kaponer (Rich) of Bluffton, SC, and 2 granddaughters Jacquelyn and Emily Koenig. A memory mass is scheduled for 2-22-2024 at 10:30 at Saint Gregory the Great...

Feb 18, 2024

Diane H. Bartlett of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on February 18, 2024. Diane was born on May 11, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is survived by her mother, Maxine Hall of Hendersonville, NC, sister Nancy Gabianelli (Eugene) of Atlanta, GA, sister Karen Belanger of Charleston, SC, brother Bradley Hall (Laura) of Saint Augustine, FL, and seven nieces...

Feb 17, 2024

Geraldine (Gerry) F. Griffin passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Gerry was a native of Long Island, New York, where she worked as a registered nurse and a special education teacher. She and her husband became Hilton Head Islanders nearly forty-five years ago. As an Island business owner, she was active in the community,...

Feb 17, 2024

William Leo Sheridan

October 14, 1933-February 17, 2024

On February 17th, 2024, Bill Sheridan passed away following a brief illness.

Born in Pittsburgh PA, he moved with his mother and sister to Washington, DC, following the sudden death of his father. He spent school months at his maternal grandparents’ house, and summers with...

Feb 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vickie Rochette Must. On Saturday, February 17th she peacefully passed away after a long battle with illness.  She was surrounded by her loving husband, Burt and her three children, Debbie Murray (David), Missy Sherwin (Tim) and Dave Must (Jamie).  She is survived by her brother Leonard. She was...

Feb 17, 2024

Dr. Carroll "Bud" Hall, 79, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and pastor on February 17, 2024. Bud was born May 21, 1944, the oldest son of his late parents, Dr. Carroll and Frances Hall. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Nelson Hall, his brothers David Hall (Amelia) and...

Feb 16, 2024

Otis Astor Harrison, Jr., was born on October 5, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York.  He was the second child of the late Myrtle Waters Harrison and Otis Harrison.  Otis attended Public School 70, Halsey Junior High School 85 and Boys High School before entering the United States Air Force in 1952.

While serving in Korea he earned...

Feb 15, 2024

Dale J. Smith was born in the small rural town of Champion, NY to W. Howard Smith and Evelyn Files Smith, the youngest of four boys.  His childhood was spent in the Thousand Islands area, living in several of the small lakeside towns.   He was an avid Boy Scout, earning his Eagle Scout at age 16.  After graduating from...

Feb 14, 2024

Sarah Kincaid Sessoms, aged 92, of Bluffton, SC formerly of Pennsville, NJ, peacefully departed this earth to join our Lord Jesus in Heaven on Valentine's Day. Preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Sarah Kincaid, her husband William Sessoms, sisters Elizabeth Parker, Esther Lloyd, and brother Wayne Kincaid, she leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories....

Feb 12, 2024

Joseph Robson Pontarelli aged 75 of Bluffton formerly Pennsylvania passed  February 12, 2024 loosing his years long cancer battle. His wife and stepson were by his side with hugs and tears remembering his love and strength.

Born September 1, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The oldest son of Dr. Dominic J Pontarelli and Lois Jeanne Pontarelli who both...