Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Nov 3, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Gadson, 49, of Bluffton, SC. Jennifer passed away with her family by her side on November 3, 2023 after a short illness.

Jennifer was born on November 20, 1973, in Steuben County, NY, the daughter of Charles Donald Stout & Gayle Jeanne Stout. She grew...

Nov 2, 2023

Karen Kay Graffis, 87, of Bluffton SC passed away Thursday November 2, 2023 at The Pines at Bluffton.

Karen was born September 26, 1936 in Hurley WI to the late John and Lillian Coxey. She was a homemaker, talented cook, and seamstress who loved crafts, decorating and shopping.

Karen is survived by her daughter Allyson...

Nov 1, 2023

Justin Dale Wilcoxen, 35, of Bluffton, SC passed away November 1, 2023.

Justin was born July 4, 1988 in Huntington, WV to Donna R Martin. Justin was a fun, adventurous soul. From a young age, music was the love of his life. He taught himself to play guitar and started a band, which was a life-long dream...

Oct 30, 2023

David M. Hoffman of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023 at Friends of Caroline hospice in Bluffton after a very brief illness. David was born in Mercedes, Texas in 1938, grew up in the lower Rio Grande valley of Texas and graduated from Weslaco High School, where he played in the marching band. He attended...

Oct 30, 2023

Janet Gefken Eick of Bluffton, SC passed away in her home peacefully at the age of 91.  Born on Sep 7, 1932 in Maplewood NJ with an extensive historical Family Heritage.  Janet was a third generation florist, who’s family had endured a florist business since 1905.

Janet was predeceased by her late husband Edward F. Eick and...

Oct 28, 2023

Donald Merritt Snow of Bluffton, SC passed 10/28/23 at the age of 80 while in rehabilitation after a fall at home in late August. He is preceded in death by his parents, C. A. and Dorothea of Fort Wayne IN.  Don received a BA in 1965 and MA in 1967 from The University of Colorado where he was a...

Oct 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sandra Lea Friedman

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly vibrant and unique lady, Sandra Lea Friedman, who departed this world on October 28, 2023, at the age of eighty-two. She was a beloved wife, a cherished mother, and deeply loved by all who were fortunate enough...

Oct 28, 2023

Joyce Caroline Genner (“Carol”) of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Weston, MA and Wales, United Kingdom died peacefully at home on October 28th, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Carol was born in the Tredegar valley in Wales on August 7, 1944, where years later she met the love of her life Grant on his 19th birthday...

Oct 25, 2023

Diane S. McNamara, age 83, of Bluffton, SC, passed away at her home surrounded by family on October 25, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born in 1940, Waterbury, CT to Wesley Balch Scott and Lucille Chaffee Scott. She was predeceased by her first husband Gerald D. Frazier, her second husband Frank Ciravolo, and her brother...

Oct 23, 2023

On October 23, 2023, Louis Andrew DePaolis, Jr, 81 of Bluffton, SC passed away at home surrounded by family following a valiant cancer battle.

Andy, as he was known by all who loved him, is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Dyane; son, Dr. David DePaolis (Dr. Debra Maibach); daughter, Cheryl DePaolis; brother Jerry DePaolis;...

Oct 22, 2023

Sammy “Sam” J. Yater passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was born on December 29, 1953. He is the son of the late Ralph J. Yater, Pearl Smith Carpenter and the late Aubrey L. Carpenter, Jr.

Surviving Sam are his mother; children, Ellen Grace Yater, Sarah Katherine Yater (Brent); grandson;...

Oct 22, 2023

Doris Elizabette Kammerer, formerly of Willingboro and Beachwood, New Jersey; passed into Eternity on October 22, 2023 at her home in Bluffton, SC.

Doris was born December 29, 1935 to Joseph and Clara Bugle Dassbach in Newark, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Allan McKee Kammerer, and her son, Kurt Kammerer...

Oct 22, 2023

Larry Edward Storm and Elizabeth Marie Storm With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Larry E Storm(82) and Elizabeth M Storm(81) Larry was born on August 30, 1941 and passed on October 22, 2023 and Elizabeth was born on May 7, 1942 and passed September 19, 2023.

Larry and Elizabeth were both born and raised in...

Oct 21, 2023

Lorraine E. Breazeale (93) passed away on October 21, 2023 in Bluffton, SC.

She was born to Fred C. and Anna A. May on December 16, 1929 in River Rouge, Michigan.

On Memorial Day, 1948 she met her lifetime partner, Herschel Breazeale. She knew she would marry him before the end of their first date....

Oct 19, 2023

Jim Renauer of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home on October 19th of 2023.

Jim was born on February 2nd, 1943 and lived a very unique life residing in both Argentina and Brazil during his formative teen years.  He then joined the Navy as a Dental Assistant serving near San Francisco, CA.  This is where he...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Elvin McElmurry of Ridgeland, South Carolina.  After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Tom passed away on October 19, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife Lisa Anne McElmurry of 23 years, daughter Michelle Marie McElmurry Bock, son-in-law Daniel Frederick Bock of Rockford, Michigan,...

Oct 19, 2023

Steve J. Tomko passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  He was 86 years old.

Born in Manville, NJ on December 31, 1936, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Matyk) Tomko. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Maryann Tomko, daughter Lisa Nagel and sibling Frank Tomko. Steve served in...

Oct 18, 2023

Marian Green, 86, of Bluffton, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, Bruce, Terrilyn, and Kellee. Marian was the wife of the late William C. Green Jr. and the daughter of Harold Salsbury and Frances Irwin.

Marian grew up in Erie, PA. She was the 1955 Miss Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow, worked for...

Oct 17, 2023

On October 17, 2023, Hilbert Douglas Dahl, 81, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away at home with his family at his side after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Doug is survived by his loving wife Joanne Hallman Dahl of 58 years; his children James Douglas Dahl (Denise Cook), Melynda Kristine Dahl, and...

Oct 17, 2023

Mary Jane Haines 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Bluffton, SC. She was predeceased in death by her husband, David William Haines and son, David Kimmel Haines.

After spending the first 40 years of her life in Columbus, Findlay, and Worthington, OH she and Dave moved to Charleston, WV where they were active...