OBITUARIES
James John Cuny
Dec 27, 2023
James J Cuny, 96, born in Chicago to the late Albert and the late Barbara (nee Felten). He was the youngest of seven, the last surviving of Albert, Jerome (Germaine), George, Geraldine, Imelda (Jesse) and Eugene. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Beloved husband for 55 years (1953–2008) to the late Kathleen (nee Healy) from Westport,...
Rick Jacobs
Dec 27, 2023
On December 27th 2023, Rick Jacobs, our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather went to see our Lord in Heaven.
Rick was a force in all of our lives. He was truly the rock of our family. Rick was the epitome of what a husband and a father is supposed to be. He was reliable, honest, loving and...
Brian E. Novy
Dec 27, 2023
Brian E. Novy, 73, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.
Brian was born February 12, 1950 in Morristown, NJ to the late Alex Novy and Joan Berry Novy White. He enjoyed time outdoors and especially loved boating on Lake Norman.
Brian is survived by his...
Sadie T. Chaplin
Dec 26, 2023
Sadie T. Chaplin, 85, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hilton Head Humane Association.
Donations:Hilton Head Humane Association P.O. Box 21790, Hilton Head Island SC 29925 Web: http://www.hhhumane.org/?page_id=603
Dianne Marie Acton
Dec 25, 2023
Dianne Marie Acton, 78, of Hilton Head Island, SC died peacefully with her family by her side on December 25, 2023 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.
Born July 10, 1945, in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of Catherine and George Acton. She was one of seven children plus three bonus siblings that were added when...
Jane Alice Thurston
Dec 25, 2023
Jane Alice Thurston, 77, passed away on Christmas Day at her residence in the Memory Care unit of Bloom at Belfair in Bluffton, SC.
Jane was born on March 3, 1946 in Exeter, NH to Leonard and Viola (Stone) Thurston. She grew up in Exeter and graduated from Exeter High School in 1964. Jane earned her BS...
Toba Ann Russell
Dec 23, 2023
Toba Ann Russell passed away on December 23, 2023 at Resorts of Beaufort in Beaufort, SC.
Toba was born November 4, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio. Toba especially enjoyed kayaking, mahjong and volunteering at Friends of Caroline Hospice.
Toba lived for many years in and around Cincinnati, Ohio and earned a B.S. degree in Business from...
Michael F. Vann, Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
Michael F. Vann, Jr., 82, passed away at home on Friday, December 22, 2023 surrounded by his children.
He was born on November 13, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Michael F. Vann, Sr. and Catherine A. Diederick Vann.
He is survived by his children, Michael E. Vann (Jennifer), Michelle Christine Clark (David), and...
Angela Christina Edenfield-Eaton
Dec 21, 2023
Angela Christina Edenfield-Eaton, 37 years old, left this life in the arms of Jesus to be joining her loving grandparents and other family members in a place prepared for her as promised.
Angela worked actively with her Dad and Ironworkers Local Union 709 to prepare a new training center and union hall in the Savannah and Augusta...
Hector Reinaldo Torres Prendes
Dec 19, 2023
Hector Reinaldo Torres Prendes, 82 years old of Bluffton, SC and formally of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, and Havana, Cuba, died of cancer, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in his home.
Hector, also known as Coco, was born October 6, 1941 in Havana, Cuba, the son of Roberto Torres Llorens and Paulina Prendes Orrantia.
Hector immigrated to...
Mary Linda (Lafaso) Sweeney
Dec 18, 2023
(Mary) Linda Sweeney, a devoted and cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and godmother, peacefully departed this life with her son at her side on December 18, 2023. Linda valiantly fought a debilitating and incurable lung disease for years, leaving behind a legacy of boundless love.
Born on December 30, 1944, in Erie, PA, Linda...
Michael J. Kirwan
Dec 17, 2023
Michael Kirwan, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Ireland in 1940, to the late Lawrence and Ellen Kirwan and moved to the United States in 1955. For many years Michael worked as a Machinist for Marcal Paper Products in New Jersey and moved to South Carolina after retirement. ...
Wilbur "Bill" Jack Hartmann
Dec 17, 2023
Wilbur "Bill" Jack Hartmann of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away peacefully and rather suddenly after a brief stay in Hilton Head Hospital. He was 90 years old. He was predeceased by his wife Liliane. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Colleen, also of Bluffton.
Bill was born in 1933 in Passaic, NJ to...
Frank W. Bauer
Dec 17, 2023
Frank W. Bauer, 77, passed away on December 17, 2023 at home due to complications after surgery.
Born March 5, 1946 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Frank was the son of the late Frank W. Bauer, Sr. and Angeline V. Panagotopulos. He grew up in Chicopee, Massachusetts and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School and Western New England University,...
Helen S. (Michkovits) Sanders
Dec 16, 2023
Helen S. Sanders, 85, of Okatie, SC passed away on December 16, 2023.
Memorial Service: 11:00 AM; Friday; January 26, 2024 at Sauls Funeral Home chapel in Bluffton. Inurnment: Lowcountry Memorial Gardens.
Charles A. Buck, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Charles A. Buck, Jr. took his final breath on December 16, 2023 at his home in Bluffton, SC, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Sumter, SC on February 7, 1942 to the late Charles and Eugenia Buck.
Charles is survived by his son, Christopher Buck (Wendy); daughter, Paula Hawkes (Paul); five grandchildren, Kelsey Buck,...
Jesse Brandon Burnett
Dec 14, 2023
Jesse Brandon Burnett, 43, of Bluffton, SC went home to be with his Lord December 14, 2023, as the result of a vehicle accident. He was born June 20, 1980, in Morganton, NC to Sammy Burnett and the late Cathy Burnett.
Jesse graduated in the 1998 class of East Rowan High School in Salisbury, NC, where he...
Richard 'Mark' Nassau Molesworth
Dec 14, 2023
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Richard Mark Nassau Molesworth, affectionately known as Mark, on December 14, at the age of 93. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, Mark led a life characterized by compassion, humor, and unwavering integrity.
Mark was the son of a vicar and literally grew up in the church. Mark’s early years...
Lillian Clear Dunn Brabham
Dec 11, 2023
Lillian Clear Dunn Brabham, 78, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born in Savannah, GA on September 9, 1945 to the late Auby and Mildred Dunn.
Lillian enjoyed styling hair for many years and was a member of Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville, S.C. She...
Maurice S. Hawkins
Dec 8, 2023
Maurice Sherrill Hawkins, 91, of Ridgeland, SC formerly of Glen Allen, VA passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2023. Also known as "Hawk."
He was born September 11, 1932, in Cobb County, Georgia to the late Charles Gordon Hawkins and Bertie Sherrill Hawkins. He was the youngest of 5 children. He grew up on the family farm...
