OBITUARIES
Kenneth (Ken) Charles Long
Oct 14, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Charles Long on October 14, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. His loving son Adam and beloved wife Nina were by his side.
He was born October 16, 1950 in Boston Massachusetts, son of the late Charles and Gloria Long.
Growing up...
Joseph Kohn Hall
Oct 12, 2023
Joseph Kohn Hall, 89, of Bluffton, SC passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his home. Joe was born February 6, 1934 in Asheville, NC to the late Calvert R. Hall and Ruth Kohn Hall. He was preceded in death by his sister, Harriet Hall Murrell. He is survived by his husband of two years, Darrel Hawkins, and nephews...
Alfred "Big Al" North
Oct 10, 2023
Alfred North, “Big Al”, age 77 of Blufton, SC, formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away on October 10th, 2023, at Caroline’s Cottage Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
His final days were filled with stories, country music, his favorite karaoke standards and visits from many caring friends and neighbors.
A “model train” loving, motorcycle ridin’,...
Melody Sue Inman
Oct 9, 2023
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Melody Sue Inman, 63, of Bluffton, SC. Melody passed away with her family by her side on October 9, 2023 after an extended illness.
Melody was born on May 2, 1960, in Lancaster County, PA, the daughter of the late Llewelyn R LeVan & Elizabeth R LeVan....
Ursula Marie (Weil) Gassner
Oct 8, 2023
Service Information:
2:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2023 at Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC
John Henry Johnson
Oct 7, 2023
John Henry Johnson, 80, of Ridgeland, South Carolina passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Henry was born on May 21, 1943 in Hampton, South Carolina to the late Mack Johnson and Virginia Smith Johnson. Henry retired from Kleckley Gas Company as a LP gas technician. He was a Baptist who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching racing and...
Emmett Carl Decker, Jr.
Oct 7, 2023
Emmett Carl Decker Jr (85) of Beaufort, SC, passed away on October 7, 2023. Emmett was born to Emmett and Cora Decker on August 2, 1938 in Lafayette, Indiana. He served in the Marine and Army branch as a military police officer and contributed to two Vietnam War tours. After honorable discharge, Emmett worked as Director of Security for...
Holly Jo (Phillips) Defouw
Oct 7, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Holly Jo Phillips DeFouw, 52, of Bluffton, SC. Born in Somerville, NJ but resided majority of her life in the sunny state of FL. Holly moved to Bluffton, SC in January 2010. Holly was preceded in death by her father Jack Arthur Phillips and is survived by her...
Lt. Col. Anthony J. Fraioli
Oct 6, 2023
Lt. Col Anthony J Fraioli’s journey began in Port Chester, New York on the 11th of December, 87 years ago to immigrant parents Rose Frattarola and Antonio Fraioli who both arrived from Italy. Tony’s life story is one of faith, honor, compassion, fairness and above all Family.
Anthony was raised in Harrison, NY, where his father was...
Seth Eric Shalov
Oct 4, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce that Seth Shalov, 63, passed away on October 4th 2023. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Parvathi Shalov (Prabhakar), his children, Holden Shalov (Katherine), Jacob Shalov (Korinn), and Sam Shalov. He was a loving grandfather to Elias Shalov and Hudson Shalov. He is also survived...
James John Creegan
Oct 4, 2023
Long time resident, James "Jim" Creegan, 95, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife of 74 years, Eleanor, and his family. Jim also known as "Big Jim" to family and friends and Grandpa and Poppy to his seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren was born on May 26th,1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He was...
Neptune Nelson
Oct 3, 2023
A TIME TO BE BORN: Neptune Nelson, Jr, the eldest of five children, was born to the late Neptune Nelson, Sr. and Mary T. Nelson on March 28, 1935 in Bluffton, SC.
A TIME TO WORK: Neptune loved the outdoors and was owner and operator of N & N Landscaping and Irrigation which serviced customers in Hilton...
Donald T. Brown
Oct 2, 2023
Donald T. Brown, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Donald is survived by Brenda (Birnie), his loving wife of 63 years; his sons Bryan of Waco, TX; Ken (Bette) of Fredrick, MD; David...
Elizabeth Ann Sheridan
Oct 2, 2023
On October 2nd, Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (née Kenney) passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by family.
Betty Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, William Leo Sheridan.
Originally from Trenton NJ, Betty Ann and Bill raised their family in the Ten Hills neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. before moving, in 1988, to Hilton...
Jai Jeffrey Reneau
Oct 2, 2023
Jai Jeffery Reneau of Bluffton, SC passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 18, 1961 in Iowa City, IA to John and Caroline Reneau.
Jai grew up in Madison WI. At the age of eighteen he joined the Marines where he thrived. Eventually he was promoted to...
Kenneth L. Barden
Oct 2, 2023
Kenneth L. Barden was born February 19, 1937, in LaRue, Ohio to Edna and Clayton Barden, being welcomed by his sisters Roxie and Mary Jane. A spirited child, he loved friends, jokes, his dog, basketball, and anything with wheels. As a teen he worked hard as a farm hand, house painter, car mechanic, machinist, and draftsman.
Ken...
Charlene L. (Long) Harris
Sep 30, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charlene L. Harris (Long), 71, of Bluffton, SC, on September 30, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1952, in Loma Linda, California.She grew up in California and attended San Carlos High school in her youth. Charlene was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Charlene was...
Jeremy V. Wiggins
Sep 29, 2023
Jeremy Vernon Wiggins, 49, of Bluffton, SC passed away September 29, 2023 at his home.
Jeremy was born December 30, 1973 in Savannah, GA to Edith Carol Gatch and Vernon Wiggins. He was the owner and operator of Big Brothers Faith Pools. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing board games with his family and spending time...
Paul E. Tarasuk, Phd
Sep 29, 2023
Paul E Tarasuk, PhD, passed away quietly on September 29, 2023, at the Fraser Health Care Center, Hilton Head. He had been a resident of The Seabrook, Hilton Head since 2016. Dr Tarasuk received his BA and MA degrees from the University of Connecticut, graduating with his United States Air Force commission. He also received his 6th year from...
Kenneth Michael Matik
Sep 28, 2023
Kenneth Michael Matik passed away Thursday. September 28, 2023 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born on December 1, 1942 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late HelenTokar and Stephen Matik of McKeesport, PA.
Ken was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis Matik. Ken is survived by 3...
