Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

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...

Sep 26, 2023

Elaine Nettles Degler, 91, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Ridgeland Nursing Center.

Elaine was born August 5, 1932 in Ridgeland to the late William H. Nettles and Maude Dean Nettles. She was a devoted member of Great Swamp Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and working in her garden.

Elaine is...

Sep 24, 2023

Leonard Raymond Wagoner Jr., 49, of Ridgeland passed away on September 24, 2023 at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.

Mr. Wagoner was born in Darlington, SC on August 15, 1974 to the late Leonard Raymond Wagoner Sr. and Ruth Mae Nellis Wagoner.

Mr. Wagoner was employed by Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head...

Sep 23, 2023

Patricia Nicarico, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, left this world peacefully at home in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by her family.

Known affectionately as “Patty” to her loved ones, Pat was a pillar of strength and grace through the deep personal tragedy of her young daughter and in her courageous five year battle with...

Sep 23, 2023

Keith Anthony Codd of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home September 23, 2023.  He was preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Joyce (Taylor) of Louth, England and also preceded in death by stepdaughter Teresa (Bunkley) Blevins.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Platt Codd, stepdaughter Colette (and Wade) Wehunt, sister Shirley Tordoff and numerous nieces,...

Sep 21, 2023

Francoise “Fuzzy” Soubrier sadly passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at the age of 71. A remembrance ceremony will be held at Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, on Wednesday, September 27th at 3pm.

Daughter of Pol Soubrier and Monique Renard Soubrier, Francoise was born February 23, 1952 in Johannesburg, South Africa. An avid cook, she was known...

Sep 20, 2023

George E. "Bud" McClelland, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of South SeaSide Park, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 at his residence following a long illness.  He was born on May 14, 1934, in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of the late George Gidman McClelland and Florence May Bennett McClelland.  He graduated from Wood-Ridge High School in 1951,...

Sep 20, 2023

Harriet was born to Tobe and William Feinne.  She was the middle sibling of Lester Feinne and Gloria Ruthizer.  She resided with her family, growing up in Floral Park and Bellerose, New York.  Following graduation from Jamaica High School in Queens, New York, Harriet was employed as a runway model and department store saleswoman.  Harriet married Daniel Joseph Levie...

Sep 19, 2023

The John Thomas Heery Story

John Thomas Heery, 56, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1967, in Astoria, NY. John was a beloved husband to Colleen Gaitings, a devoted father to Shane Heery and Megan Heery, a proud grandfather to Tristan Heery, and a cherished brother to Jim...

Sep 17, 2023

Mark E. Forry, age 71, of Bluffton, SC, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer.  He left his earthly life surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born January 10th, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Donald and Margery (Steinberger) Forry.   On June 28th, 1975, he married Linda Lesher and...

Sep 15, 2023

Henry Burton Brown, 66 of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at St. Josephs Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton.

Burt was born on March 28, 1957, in Berea, Kentucky, to parents Henry S. and Wilda Brown and afterwards moved to Raleigh, NC. He formed...

Sep 15, 2023

With a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Alaina Marie Matthews Evans, 45, wife of Jeffrey C, Evans of Bluffton, SC, and Mother of Reaghan Marie Evans of Bluffton, SC on Sept 15th, 2023. Alaina was born August 18th, 1978 in Florence, SC.  Alaina was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.

She...

Sep 14, 2023

Raymond Edward Schurgot, age 94, of Bluffton/Hilton Head Island, SC and formerly of Philadelphia/Easton, PA died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Canterfield of Bluffton.

Mr. Schurgot was born on February 8, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Sophia and Maximillion Schurgot. He spent 43 years in the insurance industry first with General Accident and...

Sep 14, 2023

Kirk Lynn Eaton, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Services will be held later. Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC are handling the arrangements.

Kirk was born on March 4, 1945, in Midland, Michigan, to parents Adelbert and Lorena Eaton. He attended Catholic Schools in...

Sep 12, 2023

BLUFFTON, SC — Christenson, Angela L (“Angel”)

Angela (Angel) L. Christenson passed away on September 12, 2023, with her beloved family members and friends at her side.  She was born to Emil and Eleanor Weigel on June 4, 1944, in Staten Island, NY. She graduated from Norte Dame Academy High School (Miami, FL) in 1962, where she...

Sep 12, 2023

C. Alan Skinner, 81, of Sun City Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Bloomfield, NJ, died peacefully at home surrounded by his close family on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Alan was born and lived in Bloomfield, NJ, for 66 years before moving to SC. Alan worked for the Newark Star-Ledger for 40 years, retiring in December 2006. He...

Sep 11, 2023

Joan Marie Pospisil, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, in Bluffton, SC.  She was born September 9, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Martin and Agnes Pedersen.

Joan married the late John Bjelka in 1950 and later moved to Ridgefield, CT, where they lovingly raised their four children.  She is preceded by her...

Sep 11, 2023

Deacon John Lee age 72, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2023 with his family by his side.  John was born in Lansing, MI under a wandering star.  Making lifelong friends along the way and mentoring many.  Two years ago, John and his wife Midge moved from Idaho to Bluffton, SC to enjoy retirement after many years...

Sep 11, 2023

On September 11th, 2023, William E. Murphy passed away peacefully in his sleep on what would have been his 90th birthday.

Bill was born September 11, 1933, in Elmira, NY to William and Valeria Murphy.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and served in the Army of Occupation in Germany after WWII, Vietnam...

Sep 11, 2023

Charles James Surber, 74, of Bluffton SC passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 following a short illness. He was born on January 8, 1949 in Rahway, NJ to Lester and Anna Mae Surber. After graduating from Rahway High School, he served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in many places, some as far...