OBITUARIES
Louise Ann Boulware Jarrell
Jul 6, 2025
Louise Ann Boulware Jarrell
Louise Jarrell, 85, of Okatie, SC, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband Glenn of 45 years and family. Her graveside service will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, at 11 am at the historic Pinckney Family Cemetery at Calhoun Plantation,...
George F. Capuzello
Jul 6, 2025
George Frank Capuzello, 82, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 20th, 1943, George was the son of Frank and Celia (Gemma) Capuzello. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1961 and went on to serve in the Army in Metz,...
Thomas Hugh Mackay
Jul 2, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Hugh MacKay , 76, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born in Dover, Ohio on September 22, 1948, he was the son of the late David Hugh MacKay and Jane Elizabeth Thomas MacKay.
Married to the love of his life, Louise Ann Pierce MacKay, the two met at Ashland College in...
Marguerite "Maggie" Anne Ford
Jul 1, 2025
Marguerite “Maggie” Anne Ford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with her family by her side, at the age of 87.
Born in Philadelphia on October 4, 1937, to Ralph C. Parkes and Margaret K. Parkes, Maggie was raised in Glenside,...
Earline Peeples Rivers
Jun 30, 2025
Earline Peeples Rivers, 97, of Grays, South Carolina passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Peeples and Danie Tuten and her husband of 59 years, Robert Rivers. She is survived by two sons, Glenn Rivers of Grays, South Carolina and Charles Rivers of...
Sherry Faith Kushel
Jun 30, 2025
Sherry Faith Kushel
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sherry Kushel, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, sister and dear friend to many. Sherry passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 5, 1942 and raised in Brooklyn,...
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...
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...
