Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 14, 2023

Lonnie Monroe Beach, 87, of Bells Highway, Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 14, 2023, under the care of Riverview Health and Rehabilitation in Savannah, GA, surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, November 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3080 Okatie Hwy, Bluffton, SC. The family...

Nov 10, 2023

Jack James Creed, age 70, passed away at home on November 10 2023 following a short illness. Born and raised in New Jersey he was a resident of the Bluffton community for more than 20 years. He was a lifelong member of the IBEW electrical workers union as an electrician and contractor active in commercial and industrial building projects...

Nov 10, 2023

Helmut Frederick Pfab, 87, passed away on November 10, 2023 at home, surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Rosi Pfab, his children, Theodore and Gabriele, grandchildren, Brianna and Stephanie, his sister, Heidi Stenseng, nephew, Christian and niece, Laila. Helmut was born March 22, 1936 in Weiden, Germany. He apprenticed as a...

Nov 9, 2023

Rose De Santis passed away at the age of 95 on November 9, 2023, in Bluffton, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasquale (Pat) in 1995.

Rose (Emanuele) was born on August 25, 1928 in Roseto Valfortore, Province of Foggia, in the Apulia Region of southeastern Italy. She immigrated to this country with her...

Nov 9, 2023

Francis J. Staab, (88), of Sun City, SC, previous longtime resident of Sugar Creek, OH passed away on November 9, 2023.

Francis, fondly known as Fran, loving father and husband was a dedicated, longtime employee of Graziano Construction and Development in Pittsburgh, PA and proud member of The Brick Layers and Allied Craft Workers Local 9 PA...

Nov 8, 2023

Billy Gene Smith, age 79, of Walterboro, South Carolina was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, while in the hospital following a fall at his home in mid-October.

Gene was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 6, 1944. He was the son of Charles R. Smith and Edna V. Way Smith of...

Nov 8, 2023

Vera Odessa (Manning) Rogers

August 23, 1934 - November 8, 2023

Vera Odessa Rogers, a beacon of light and knowledge, graced this world on August 23, 1934, in the quaint town of Pickensville, Alabama. Daughter of devoted parents Albert and Lannie Manning, Vera's early life was characterized by the warmth of family and a thirst...

Nov 6, 2023

Barbara J. Cronin of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Born in 1938 and raised in northeast Philadelphia, Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Nazareth Academy High School.

Barbara’s warm and outgoing spirit led her to teach grade school at St. Matthew School in Philadelphia, during which time...

Nov 6, 2023

Sharyn Russell Marakovits left us unexpectedly on November 6, 2023 at the age of 71. She was born on November 24, 1951 to the late Patrick John Russell and Mildred (Forrest) Russell in Bristol, Ct. Sharyn grew up surrounded by her sisters and their children with whom she was very close to. She graduated from Bristol Eastern High School...

Nov 5, 2023

Herbert Franklin Martin

March 10, 1929 – November 5, 2023

Herbert Franklin Martin, 94, of Bluffton, SC died at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease which he battled for seventeen years.  He was born on March 10, 1929 in Woodsboro, Maryland, the oldest son of the late Luther and Hilda...

Nov 4, 2023

Anthony R. Barnhill, 34, of Bluffton, SC passed away on November 4, 2023. He had been a resident of the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area since 1998, having moved from West Palm Beach, FL. He attended school on Hilton Head Island and BJ ACE, where he studied auto mechanics. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping, outdoor...

Nov 3, 2023

Anita Byrd Calfee of Hilton Head Island/ Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and affection of her family on November 3, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Anita attended East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and graduated with a degree in Home Economics. Anita met her husband, James B...

Nov 3, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Gadson, 49, of Bluffton, SC. Jennifer passed away with her family by her side on November 3, 2023 after a short illness.

Jennifer was born on November 20, 1973, in Steuben County, NY, the daughter of Charles Donald Stout & Gayle Jeanne Stout. She grew...

Nov 2, 2023

Karen Kay Graffis, 87, of Bluffton SC passed away Thursday November 2, 2023 at The Pines at Bluffton.

Karen was born September 26, 1936 in Hurley WI to the late John and Lillian Coxey. She was a homemaker, talented cook, and seamstress who loved crafts, decorating and shopping.

Karen is survived by her daughter Allyson...

Nov 1, 2023

Justin Dale Wilcoxen, 35, of Bluffton, SC passed away November 1, 2023.

Justin was born July 4, 1988 in Huntington, WV to Donna R Martin. Justin was a fun, adventurous soul. From a young age, music was the love of his life. He taught himself to play guitar and started a band, which was a life-long dream...

Oct 30, 2023

David M. Hoffman of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023 at Friends of Caroline hospice in Bluffton after a very brief illness. David was born in Mercedes, Texas in 1938, grew up in the lower Rio Grande valley of Texas and graduated from Weslaco High School, where he played in the marching band. He attended...

Oct 30, 2023

Janet Gefken Eick of Bluffton, SC passed away in her home peacefully at the age of 91.  Born on Sep 7, 1932 in Maplewood NJ with an extensive historical Family Heritage.  Janet was a third generation florist, who’s family had endured a florist business since 1905.

Janet was predeceased by her late husband Edward F. Eick and...

Oct 28, 2023

Donald Merritt Snow of Bluffton, SC passed 10/28/23 at the age of 80 while in rehabilitation after a fall at home in late August. He is preceded in death by his parents, C. A. and Dorothea of Fort Wayne IN.  Don received a BA in 1965 and MA in 1967 from The University of Colorado where he was a...

Oct 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sandra Lea Friedman

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly vibrant and unique lady, Sandra Lea Friedman, who departed this world on October 28, 2023, at the age of eighty-two. She was a beloved wife, a cherished mother, and deeply loved by all who were fortunate enough...

Oct 28, 2023

Joyce Caroline Genner (“Carol”) of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Weston, MA and Wales, United Kingdom died peacefully at home on October 28th, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Carol was born in the Tredegar valley in Wales on August 7, 1944, where years later she met the love of her life Grant on his 19th birthday...