OBITUARIES
Frances Beatrice (Mcclure) Mullen
Apr 20, 2024
Frances Beatrice McClure Mullen, 100, peacefully entered her eternal heavenly home on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Frances was born on February 24, 1924, in St George, SC, to Mattie Lou George McClure and Edward William McClure. The family soon moved to Sumter, SC, where Frances lived until she married. She was the youngest of five...
Karl Stewart Taylor, Jr.
Apr 18, 2024
Karl Stewart Taylor, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2024, at the age of 63 in Savannah, Georgia.
Karl's life was rich with experiences and accomplishments. Starting from his upbringing in Naperville, IL, Karl's educational pursuits at North Central College laid the foundation for his career. His tenure at Arthur Andersen & Co. in Chicago marked...
Eva Maria Diamond Brown
Apr 18, 2024
Eva Maria Diamond Brown passed away in St. Petersbury, Fl after a long illness.
Mrs. Brown was born in Budapest, Hungary and was a Holocaust survivor coming to the USA after World War II.
Mrs. Brown lived in Long Island, NY; moved to Sea Pines in 1985; former resident of the Cypress and Benton House...
John R. Johnson, Sr.
Apr 17, 2024
John Robert Johnson, Sr. of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Lake Winnisquam, NH and Syosset, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024, with family by his side. John was born in The Bronx, New York on August 2, 1938, to John and Sigrid (Agren) Johnson.
Loving husband of Shirley. Devoted father of Jayne (Robert) O’Gorman,...
Phyllis Yingling
Apr 14, 2024
Phyllis Yingling, a long-time resident of Bluffton, SC entered into eternal life Sunday, April 14, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was 75.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bruce Yingling. She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Lyn Yingling and partner Stacey Ahern, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 nephews, 3 nieces, 3 brothers-in-law and 2...
Jane F. Banfield
Apr 13, 2024
Jane F. Banfield, age 77 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 13,2024 in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Born Jane Frances Felten on November 29,1946 in New York City to Francis and Lucilla Felten. She graduated from St Michaels High School, worked at an insurance company where she met the love of her life Stuart Banfield. They...
Dennis Raymond Murray
Apr 13, 2024
Dennis Raymond Murray, of Bluffton South Carolina, passed away at home on April 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn, of 55 years of marriage, his daughter Colene Murray (spouse, Keith Murphy), his son Sean Murray (spouse, Stacy Murray), 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.
Dennis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1943....
Mary Austin
Apr 12, 2024
Mary Austin passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. A native of Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Mary emigrated to America at the age of 18 and spent most of her adult life in NY. She met and married the love of her life in the 1960s. She and her husband Patrick shared 56 happily married...
John Frederick Indrigo
Apr 11, 2024
John F. Indrigo, age 81, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on April 11, 2024.
John leaves behind his loving wife of the past 30 years, Linda.
He was born December 30, 1942, in New York to the late Fred and Viola Indrigo.
John is survived by his sons, John Jr., Timothy, and...
Susan (Bills) Reed
Apr 10, 2024
Susan Bills Reed (91), of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at home on April 10th. Susan, known to friends and family as Sue, was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1932, to Elizabeth and Clifford Bills. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan. She attended Bowling Green University, earning a degree in elementary education. She went...
Kenneth F.P. Skodacek
Apr 10, 2024
Ken Skodacek of Bluffton, SC spent more than half of his 82 years of life enjoying working and living in the South Carolina low country with Kim, his beloved bride of 36 years. However, on April 10th, after a brief illness, while holding his wife’s hand as he always did, the Lord called Ken to his glorious new home...
Ruby Josephine High
Apr 9, 2024
Ruby Josephine High, whose love and kindness blessed the lives of those who had the fortune to know her, passed away on the evening of April 9th at her home in Bluffton, SC at the age of 77. Born in Wilson, North Carolina on November 25, 1946, to Marvin and Christine High, Ruby was one of thirteen children. In...
Kathleen Ann (Brenner) Korosi
Apr 8, 2024
KATHLEEN ANN KOROSI, (nee Brenner) age 78. Kathleen passed away April 8, 2024. Beloved wife of Tibor G. for 33 years. Devoted mother of Carolyn Moffitt (Tim), Laurene Sweet (Matt), Michelle Sherrer (Rick), and Brent Marsh. Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of three. Cherished sister of Elayne Bartholomew (Lee) and brother, William Brenner (Lynn). Kathleen was a well-accomplished...
Patricia Mctague
Apr 7, 2024
Patricia McTague, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband, John Paul McTague, her five children, Margaret (Margie) Patches of Ambler, PA, John McTague of Burbank, CA, Richard (Rich) McTague of Unadilla, GA, Brendan McTague of Brick, NJ, and Christopher (Chris) McTague of Redding, CT, along...
Tristan Swartz
Apr 7, 2024
Tristan Ian Swartz, died on April 7, 2024 at Savannah Memorial Hospital Trauma ICU following a tragic motorcycle accident on March 31st. He was 26 years old. The doctors and nurses were able to honor his life through organ donation. Because he took time to check that box at the DMV, the Mullet Man will live on through the...
Ralph Edwin Tygielski
Apr 7, 2024
Ralph Tygielski was born to Anthony and Kazimiera Tygielski on August 13, 1939. While Ralph’s father tragically passed away during Ralph’s infancy, he was fortunate to have his aunt and uncle, Anthony and Mary Dzieginski join his household. He was grateful for their love and supportive influence. Ralph recalled the events and mischiefs of his active childhood in South...
Elizabeth (Coles) Good
Apr 6, 2024
Elizabeth Coles Good, 91, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home on April 6th.
Elizabeth, affectionately known as “Beppe”, was born to Earnest and Elizabeth Coles in New York City. She was a loving wife and mother of 6 children, as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Peter...
Mark Raymond Girard
Apr 6, 2024
Mark Raymond Girard, 71, of Bluffton, SC, husband of Amelita Cawai Girard, passed away April 6, 2024 at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton.
Mark was born June 18, 1952 in Stratford, CT to the late Raymond Girard and Lorraine Blais Girard. He worked as an X-Ray Technician in the healthcare industry.
He is preceded in death...
Wanda Smith Barton
Apr 5, 2024
Wanda Smith Barton, 75, of Orangeburg, SC, widow of the late Mauriece Barton, Jr., passed away on April 5, 2024.
She was born on August 28, 1948 to the late Charles R. and Edna (Way) Smith.
Mrs. Barton was employed by Stone Forest Industries for many years where she was manager of the shipping and...
Wayne Mitchell Mcdonald
Apr 4, 2024
Wayne Mitchell McDonald passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024, after a short illness.
Wayne was born in Greenwood, SC, the son of Henry Otto McDonald and Sarah Mitchell McDonald. He was the youngest of 11 children.
On March 2, 1964, Wayne joined the US Marine Corps (Semper Fi), and served in Vietnam in the...
