Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 17, 2023

Diane DeZemler Mistele of Bluffton, SC passed away on November 17, 2023. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Mistele was born in Biloxi, MS on February 6, 1944 to the late Charles Matthews DeZemler and the late Madeleine Sturz DeZemler. Raised in Scarsdale, NY, she was a graduate of Scarsdale High School and Western Michigan University where she was...

Nov 16, 2023

Thomas Dormer Jr of Bluffton, SC, passed away on November 16, 2023, at the age of 83 years old.

Tom was born to the late Thomas and Josephine Dormer, who raised their family in the Boston area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Parshall Dormer, in 2018. They both loved living in the Lowcountry...

Nov 16, 2023

Troy Bermudez, passed away in his home on November 16, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Troy is survived by his wife, Tracy Bermudez;  his children; Brian Bermudez (Danielle) Trey Bermudez, Priscilla Schorr (Tori), Ericka Medlin (Joe-e), Miranda Kendrick (Alex): and his grandchildren; Carolina, Aubrey, Weston, Bridget, Evelyn, Abigail, Lilli Joe. He is predeceased in death by his parents...

Nov 16, 2023

Angelo P. Cammarano, Age 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2023 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Angelo was born in Staten Island, New York to John Cammarano and Chiara Cammarano (Marotta) on February 28th, 1934. He graduated from Curtis High School in 1952. After graduation, He joined the US Army and...

Nov 15, 2023

Weldon Foye Vaughn, also known as Scotty, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 65 in Bluffton, SC. Born on June 21, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, Scotty was a sweet and kind soul who was loved by many. He was a hard worker and dedicated many years to his career at Weaver Industries. Scotty was known...

Nov 14, 2023

November 14, 2023, Joseph (Joe) Carl Sharpe, 78, of Bluffton, SC completed his journey on earth and went to be with Jesus. After struggling boldly against cardiac issues for more than ten years, his health suddenly declined requiring extended ICU care. Though encouraged and supported by his wife, children, and grandson, and the prayers of family and friends, recovery...

Nov 14, 2023

Gabrielle “Gay” (Peirce) Medvedeff, 87, with her family present, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023.

Gay was born on December 2, 1935, in Topsfield, Massachusetts. On May 24, 1958, she married Nicholas Medvedeff, marking the beginning of their 65 happy years together. Nick’s career in the Navy took the couple all over the country, from Maine...

Nov 14, 2023

Mark Crist, 67, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, with his wife Kathy and loving family by his side in Bluffton, SC.

Mark was born in Charleston, WV, in 1956 to William and Mary Crist. He attended Marshall University and served in the Army National Guard for six years. Mark's commitment and strong work ethic led...

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...