Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Oct 7, 2023

Emmett Carl Decker Jr (85) of Beaufort, SC, passed away on October 7, 2023.  Emmett was born to Emmett and Cora Decker on August 2, 1938 in Lafayette, Indiana.  He served in the Marine and Army branch as a military police officer and contributed to two Vietnam War tours.  After honorable discharge, Emmett worked as Director of Security for...

Oct 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Holly Jo Phillips DeFouw, 52, of Bluffton, SC. Born in Somerville, NJ but resided majority of her life in the sunny state of FL. Holly moved to Bluffton, SC in January 2010. Holly was preceded in death by her father Jack Arthur Phillips and is survived by her...

Oct 6, 2023

Lt. Col Anthony J Fraioli’s journey began in Port Chester, New York on the 11th of December, 87 years ago to immigrant parents Rose Frattarola and Antonio Fraioli who both arrived from Italy. Tony’s life story is one of faith, honor, compassion, fairness and above all Family.

Anthony was raised in Harrison, NY, where his father was...

Oct 4, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce that Seth Shalov, 63, passed away on October 4th 2023. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Parvathi Shalov (Prabhakar), his children, Holden Shalov (Katherine), Jacob Shalov (Korinn), and Sam Shalov. He was a loving grandfather to Elias Shalov and Hudson Shalov. He is also survived...

Oct 4, 2023

Long time resident, James "Jim" Creegan, 95, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife of 74 years, Eleanor, and his family. Jim also known as "Big Jim" to family and friends and Grandpa and Poppy to his seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren was born on May 26th,1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He was...

Oct 3, 2023

A TIME TO BE BORN: Neptune Nelson, Jr, the eldest of five children, was born to the late Neptune Nelson, Sr. and Mary T. Nelson on March 28, 1935 in Bluffton, SC.

A TIME TO WORK: Neptune loved the outdoors and was owner and operator of N & N Landscaping and Irrigation which serviced customers in Hilton...

Oct 2, 2023

Donald T. Brown, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Donald is survived by Brenda (Birnie), his loving wife of 63 years; his sons Bryan of Waco, TX; Ken (Bette) of Fredrick, MD; David...

Oct 2, 2023

On October 2nd, Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (née Kenney) passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by family.

Betty Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, William Leo Sheridan.

Originally from Trenton NJ, Betty Ann and Bill raised their family in the Ten Hills neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. before moving, in 1988, to Hilton...

Oct 2, 2023

Jai Jeffery Reneau of Bluffton, SC passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 18, 1961 in Iowa City, IA to John and Caroline Reneau.

Jai grew up in Madison WI. At the age of eighteen he joined the Marines where he thrived. Eventually he was promoted to...

Oct 2, 2023

Kenneth L. Barden was born February 19, 1937, in LaRue, Ohio to Edna and Clayton Barden, being welcomed by his sisters Roxie and Mary Jane.  A spirited child, he loved friends, jokes, his dog, basketball, and anything with wheels.  As a teen he worked hard as a farm hand, house painter, car mechanic, machinist, and draftsman.

Ken...

Sep 30, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charlene L. Harris (Long), 71, of Bluffton, SC, on September 30, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1952, in Loma Linda, California.She grew up in California and attended San Carlos High school in her youth. Charlene was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Charlene was...

Sep 29, 2023

Jeremy Vernon Wiggins, 49, of Bluffton, SC passed away September 29, 2023 at his home.

Jeremy was born December 30, 1973 in Savannah, GA to Edith Carol Gatch and Vernon Wiggins. He was the owner and operator of Big Brothers Faith Pools. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing board games with his family and spending time...

Sep 29, 2023

Paul E Tarasuk, PhD, passed away quietly on September 29, 2023, at the Fraser Health Care Center, Hilton Head. He had been a resident of The Seabrook, Hilton Head since 2016. Dr Tarasuk received his BA and MA degrees from the University of Connecticut, graduating with his United States Air Force commission. He also received his 6th year from...

Sep 28, 2023

Kenneth Michael Matik passed away Thursday. September 28, 2023 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease.

He was born on December 1, 1942 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late HelenTokar and Stephen Matik of McKeesport, PA.

Ken was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis Matik. Ken is survived by 3...

Sep 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florencia Rabara, born in Cayambanan, Philippines on June 1, 1941, and departed from this world on September 28, 2023, in Ridgeland, SC. She was preceded in death by her cherished children, Annie and Mars, her brother Romualdo Gumtang, and her cousin Gelly Gumtang.

Florencia's journey began...

Sep 28, 2023

Jerald Madison Beard, 29 of Beaufort, SC passed away on September 28, 2023. Madison, as his friends and family knew him, was born in Elizabethtown, NC and graduated from Hilton Head High School in 2011 followed by USCB where he studied Computational Engineering.

Madison was employed as an assistant superintendent at Horizon, Inc. and absolutely loved what...

Sep 28, 2023

Pierrette R. Paquette, known to all as Petey. Born December 31st, 1930, in Fall River, MA, has passed away September 28, 2023. Formally from Warren RI, and for a short time lived in West Palm Beach, FL. Her passing took place at her most recent residence, Bloom at Belfair in Bluffton, SC. She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 27, 2023

Theresa Marie Nolan, 87, widow of the late Martin J. Nolan, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Savannah, GA.

Theresa was born and raised in Carteret, NJ to the late Joseph M. Tucholski Sr. and Dea E. Papi Tucholski. Most of her life, she worked as a manager in computer chip sales.

Theresa is...

Sep 27, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tina Farrell who left this world peacefully, with her beloved family by her side, following a long battle with cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Tina was born to loving parents Hyman and Beatrice in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from high school,...

Sep 26, 2023

Victoria C. Hucker, 75, of Bluffton, S.C., passed away, in to the loving arms of the Lord, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Victoria, affectionately called “Vickie”, was born June 25, 1948, in Columbia, S.C., to Norman and Minnie Ruth Compton.

She was married to the love of her life, Roger Hucker, with whom she shared...