Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Mar 21, 2024

Margaret Nell Nettles, wife of J. Henry Nettles, passed away on March 21, 2024 at her home.

Margaret was born on September 16, 1942 in Houston, TX to the late Hubert C. Crook and Willie Ethel Selman Crook.  Margaret was a Sales Associate for Western Auto of Hilton Head for many years.

Margaret was known...

Mar 19, 2024

Dolores Evelyn Cook passed away at the age of 93 on March 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Dolores was born in 1930 and grew up in Newburg, NY.  She graduated from Manhattan State Hospital, as a registered nurse.  She was married to Elwood (Woody) Cook in 1951 and had three children, Denise Cook, Alisa Cook and...

Mar 19, 2024

Beatrice Ferraro, age 87, cherished wife, beloved mother, and faithful Catholic passed on March 19, 2024, at hospice care.

Beatrice was born in Manhattan, New York on October 31, 1936, to the late Angelo and Gilda Volpe (nee Carrillo).

She graduated from Julia Richman High School. She met her future husband, Joseph Ferraro, at a...

Mar 19, 2024

Vicki Highsmith Randall died at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 after a long illness.

Vicki was born in Metter, Georgia on May 30, 1947 to the late Elder Homer and Vera Woods Highsmith. She attending Savannah Christian School where she was Salutatorian of her graduating class. She was a florist for over 30 years working at...

Mar 17, 2024

William “Bill” Ortwein, age 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed suddenly on March 17, 2024.  Bill was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1936, to the late William and Catherine Ortwein (nee Tokar).  He graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 1954.  After graduating, Bill joined the Army and was stationed in Greece.  After his service was complete, he...

Mar 15, 2024

George S. Shock Jr., age 74, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on March 15, 2024, after bravely battling Parkinson's Disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 8, 1949, he was the son of the late George S. Shock Sr. and Catherine (Schwilm) Shock.

George was the beloved husband of Lorraine Shock. He is survived by his loving...

Mar 14, 2024

James Walter Freiburger, Jr., 78, passed away in his sleep on March 14, 2024, at Canterfield of Bluffton, an assisted living facility.  Jim had been struggling to recover from a serious brain injury after a fall in early December.  The good Lord stepped in to end his suffering and take him to a better place.  He was preceded in...

Mar 12, 2024

Dean T. Koukos, D.O., 75 of Bluffton, SC died Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1948. He was the son of the late Theodore and Helen Koukos.

He is survived by his wife Dale Koukos of Bluffton, SC, one son, Chris (Carly) Koukos of Phoenixville, PA, step-daughters Lauren Belvedere of...

Mar 12, 2024

Nanci D. Buck passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She began dancing as a young girl and was trained in classical, jazz, and Afro-Cuban dance. After high school she moved to New York City and began dancing on Broadway and in night clubs. Eventually she was selected to perform in the...

Mar 10, 2024

Theresa A. Melillo passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. Theresa was born on April 21, 1938, in Jersey City NJ, to parents Rocco and Antoniette Piscatelli who immigrated from Italy. She was predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Jean and Joseph Cetrullo of Belleville, NJ, and sister in law, Judy Melillo of Howell, NJ;  and survived...

Mar 9, 2024

George W. Davis III (Chef)

It is with great sadness that the family of  George W. Davis III, announces his passing on Saturday, March 9, at the age of 56 years old.  An accomplished Chef, caring son, loving brother and loyal friend, George was born on June 23, 1967 in Richmond, Virginia. George was preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2024

Leslie “Les” W. Matthews passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 77 in Bluffton, South Carolina. Born on November 20, 1946 in Hemingway, South Carolina, Les was known for his generosity and kindness, always placing his family at the forefront of his life.

Les is survived by his devoted wife Lynn of fifty years...

Mar 9, 2024

Alfred George Hofmann, 86, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a brief illness.  Born in New York, New York on October 23, 1937, he was the son of the late George Hofmann and Eliesabetta (Zink) Hofmann.

He is survived by his wife, Cathryn Haverly Hofmann of Bluffton, SC, two children, Erik Hofmann  of...

Mar 8, 2024

Nancy Rutledge Pogue, 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Benton House of Bluffton.

Nancy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Winston Rutledge of Louisville, Kentucky was born the 30th of August 1934. A direct descendent of Edward Rutledge and Arthur Middleton (signers of The Declaration of Independence from South Carolina), she was also...

Mar 7, 2024

Patricia A. Smith was called home on March 7, 2024, after a brief illness.

Patricia was born on March 9, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, the youngest of three children, to Patrick and Mary (Geraghty) Goonan.  She graduated from St. Vincents Nursing School in 1961.  She met the love of her life, James F. Smith Jr....

Mar 7, 2024

Our beloved Janet, 77, met her Savior face to face on March 7th at 6:44pm. She was born February 15, 1947 in Savannah, Ga and lived there many years. She was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, where she was saved in 1970 and taught 1st grade boys Sunday school.

She and her...

Mar 6, 2024

Pamela Marie was the first of three children born to Herbert and Marjorie Parker in Dickinson, North Dakota, on January 21, 1945.  Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Minot, ND, where siblings Herb Jr. and Zoe Ann were born.  Both parents worked in education at the college and high school level.

Pam began her schooling...

Mar 6, 2024

Peter Oliver Koning passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Peter is survived by his brothers Andrew Koning, Christopher Koning, and Paul Koning; their wives Gretchen Koning, Pamela Koning, and Patricia Koning; and his brothers’ children and grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Laura Patricia Koning; his parents Paul...

Mar 5, 2024

Matthew Joseph (Matty) Papka, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, found peace with the Lord on March 5, 2024, in Bluffton, SC. where he resided since 2001. Matthew was born on June 23, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa and was the youngest child to the late Joseph and Catherine Papka. He is also proceeded in death by his brother,...

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia L. Zenone, 88, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died Monday, March 4, 2024 after a brief illness, with her family by her side.

Patricia was born September, 1935 to Lester C. Larson and Margaret Coleman in Ridgway Pennsylvania. Her childhood home was one of the first to have a television set as her father worked at the...