OBITUARIES
Loren Foster Bozarth
Feb 25, 2026
Loren Foster Bozarth, 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Loren was born on February 19, 1952, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Robert and Verle Bozarth.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Debbie. He is also survived by his mother, Verle; sisters, Dee (Mark) David of Texas and Denise (Eric) Smith of Texas;...
Leon Evans Woods, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Leon Evans Woods Jr (Junior Woods), 57, died Wednesday February 26, 2026, after a bout with cancer. He was born to Leon and Sarah Magdalene Woods on February 10,1969 in Savannah Ga. Leon spent most of his life in the Hardeeville SC area. He was a facility maintenance engineer for the former Joker Joes Truck Stop. He became ill in...
Carl Joseph LoGuidice
Feb 24, 2026
Carl Joseph LoGuidice, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home.
Carl was born November 4, 1946 in Paterson, NJ to the late Carl Joseph LoGuidice and Rose Capalbo LoGuidice. He was a 1970 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and upon graduation, entered into the Marine Corps. During his tenure in the Marine Corps., Carl...
Derek Lee Winebrenner
Feb 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Derek Lee Winebrenner announces his abrupt passing from a cardiac event on February 24th 2026, at the age of 62. Although he was a resident of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Derek was born in Louisville, Kentucky to his parents Edwin and Janet Popham Winebrenner.
He was a proud graduate of Saint Xavier...
Neal William Graves
Feb 23, 2026
Neal William Graves, a true Bluffton native, passed away on Monday February 23, 2026 at the age of 57. He was the youngest of three children and was born in Beaufort, SC to Lloyd and Sidney Graves on November 3, 1968.
Neal was a jack of all trades with a passion for woodworking just like his father. He spent most of...
Thomas E. Hancock, Sr.
Feb 23, 2026
Thomas Edwin Hancock Sr., 90 of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Greenlawn, New York passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Savannah Hospice, Savannah, GA. Tom was born in Port Jefferson, NY to the late Roslyn Keller and Kenneth Hancock.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Carole Ericson Hancock. He is survived by his children – Lauran Hancock Johnson (Francis)...
Dolores Anne Petersen
Feb 21, 2026
Dolores Anne Petersen
May 30, 1929 – February 21, 2026
Dolores Anne Kowalski was born in Taylor, PA (near Scranton) on May 30, 1929, the daughter of Walter Kowalski and Anna Yaremczuk. Her early years were not without adversity, which she not only overcame but gave her the spirit and love for family that grounded her for the rest of her life....
Charles William Knoppel
Feb 21, 2026
Charles William Knoppel age 94 passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Beaufort, SC.
Born on May 28, 1931, in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frederick William Knoppel III and Sarah Emily Brewer. He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School in Pennsylvania.
He served as S/Sgt in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean...
Ryann Angela Austin
Feb 19, 2026
Ryann Angela Austin (Maiden Breslin), 42, passed away on February 19, 2026.
Ryann was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, and a bright light to everyone who knew her. She is survived by her spouse, Shaun Austin; her daughter, Emily Austin; her son, Nicholas Austin; and her father, Timothy Breslin and her wonderful fur family Odin, Hank, Molly and Pablo....
William Perry Trainer
Feb 19, 2026
William “Bill” Trainer of Bluffton, SC, husband of Patricia R. Trainer passed away on February 19, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his daughter Julia Ann Darby and son Anthony Grant Darby.
Bill was born on February 13, 1937 in Memphis, TN. After graduation from Memphis State University he enlisted in the...
Sandra Klein
Feb 19, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Klein passed peacefully February 19th with her loving family around her. She is survived by her children Marjie Seras, husband Howie, Patty DeMaria, husband David, Richard Klein, wife Theresa and her grandchildren Lindsay DeMaria, Jake DeMaria, Carolyn Seras, Marc Seras, wife Stephanie, Hannah Klein, Levi Klein and great granddaughter Ava Seras. Sandy was a graduate of Bucknell University...
Lisa McGovern
Feb 19, 2026
Lisa McGovern, 65, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of February 19, 2026. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She was a true nurturer to so many, always loving and caring without judgement. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 17, 1960, becoming one of six children of Grace & Joe Przybylski. She was...
Dennis Amberger
Feb 18, 2026
Dennis Michael Amberger was born on August 13, 1954, the year of the horse, and passed away on February 18, 2026, also the year of the horse. He lived a life defined by family, loyalty, and purpose.
Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard J. and Bettie H. Amberger, Dennis leaves behind his beloved wife, Theresa Marie, with whom he shared...
Michael A. Blankenship, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Michael Anthony Blankenship, Jr., passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from an automobile accident. We are devastated to have such a loving, passionate human being leave us too soon. He is survived by his wife, Maria Blankenship; his mother, Thena Redding; his stepfather, Scott Redding; his sisters, Megan Futch and Makayla Blankenship; his nieces, Emily and Eden; his nephews,...
John Allen Shuman
Feb 17, 2026
John Allen Shuman
August 6, 1964-February 17, 2026
We are deeply sorry to announce that on February 17, 2026, we had to say goodbye to John Allen Shuman, 61, of Furman, SC. John, a lowcountry native, was born in Hampton, SC on August 6, 1964, to parents, Annie Marion Deloach Shuman and Cyril M. Shuman.
John was a member of Furman Baptist Church...
Jennifer Larow Metcalf
Feb 16, 2026
Jennifer Larow Metcalf Obituary
Jennifer Leigh Larow Metcalf, 56, of Guyton, GA, formerly of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on February 16th, 2026. Jennifer was born on January 9th, 1970, in Springfield, MA, to her parents Dale Alan Larow and Heather C. Larow, and is predeceased by her brother, William Daniel Larow. She leaves her dear Aunt Sue, 90 of Westfield, Indiana...
Pamela Jean Torborg
Feb 15, 2026
Pamela Jean Robinson Torborg died Sunday evening, February 15, 2026, three months before her 83rd birthday and four months before her 50th wedding anniversary with Steven G. Torborg.
Pam was born to Jeanette Louise and John Paul Robinson in Marshalltown, Iowa, on May 15, 1943. She grew up in Richland, Washington State, eventually moving to Hawaii, starting a lifelong passion for...
Susan Then Jensen
Feb 12, 2026
Susan “Sue” Then Jensen, age 76, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Born on July 28, 1949, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Sue led a life defined by dedication to her family and her nursing profession.
She earned her RN from the Ann May School of Nursing in Neptune, New Jersey, launching a nursing career that...
Carol Virginia Casey
Feb 10, 2026
Carol Virginia Wolcott Casey, 88, passed peacefully on February 10, 2026, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1937, in Ravenna, Ohio and from the very beginning carried with her a light that would brighten every room she entered.
Carol was the beloved wife of Terrence “Terry” Casey, her devoted husband of 66 years. Theirs was a love...
William R. Leib
Feb 10, 2026
William R. Leib
William (Bill) R. Leib, age 71, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026. He was born March 26,1954 in Elroy, Wisconsin to Philip and Mabel Leib.
On November 21, 1992,Bill married the love of his life Suzanne Campbell. Together they shared many years of love, laughter and devotion.
In addition to his devoted wife, Suzanne, Bill is...
