OBITUARIES
William "Bill" M. Roberson, Jr.
May 20, 2025
William “Bill” M. Roberson, Jr., 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home.
Bill was born May 4, 1947 in Savannah, GA to the late William M. Roberson, Sr. and Cecil Reddin Roberson. Bill was raised in Savannah, graduating from Savannah High School in 1965. He worked for Union Camp Corp., a...
Deborah Jo Burnett
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deborah Jo Burnett:
On May 19th, 2025, the world lost a bit of its sparkle when Deborah Jo Burnett passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68. A devoted wife, loving mother, sassy grandmother, great-grandmother, and unapologetic wine enthusiast, she left behind a legacy as bold and beautiful...
Marion Lewis Tripp
May 18, 2025
Marion Lewis Tripp passed away on May 18, 2025 at his home in Bluffton, SC.
Mr. Tripp was born in Newark, OH on November 7, 1941 to the late James Edwin Tripp and Eva Teresa Rey Tripp.
Memorial services for Mr. Tripp will be held at a later date.
Cleo Clara Erwin
May 17, 2025
Cleo Clara Erwin
Cleo Clara Erwin, a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and world traveler passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and adventure. She was 94.
Born on February 1, 1931, in Denver, Colorado, Cleo was the daughter of Ed and Betty Stines. She graduated from...
Raymond Babka
May 17, 2025
Raymond (Ray) Babka, 34, of Ridgeland, SC, died on May 17, 2025. Formerly of Toledo, Ohio. Ray was born August 30, 1990 in Toledo, the son of Jonathan and Lisa (Munch) Babka. He attended Whitmer High School and graduated in 2009.
He then moved to Bluffton, SC, with the love of his life and high school sweetheart,...
Joseph Frank Anastasia
May 17, 2025
Joseph Frank Anastasia
August 28, 1943 - May 17, 2025
Joseph Frank Anastasia, age 81, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025 after a brief illness.
Born on August 28, 1943, in Long Branch, NJ, Joe was the beloved son of Frank and Julia (Strollo) Anastasia. He was known for...
George Maroska
May 16, 2025
George Maroska, a proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on July 22, 1946, George was the son of Lena Lynes Maroska and Ancel S. Maroska, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Ridgeland High School in 1964 and proudly served in the United States Marine...
John Thomas Rocha
May 16, 2025
John Thomas Rocha, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home.
John was born December 21, 1937 in Norton, MA to the late Filisberto and Firminia Rocha. He served in the US Navy and worked as a supervisor at LaRusso Asphalt Manufacturing Co. He was a parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church...
Albert "Al" H. Parker
May 14, 2025
Albert “Al” Parker, a native of New Orleans, LA, born on November 12, 1940, a resident of Sun City for three years, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
He will be missed very much by his beautiful and wonderful companion of 10 years, Ann Arrington, and Ann’s family, which became his family....
Frank O. Nappi
May 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank O. Nappi, of Bluffton, SC. Frank was born on June 12, 1938 in Derby, CT, he passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cynthia; his children: Jennifer (Jay), Frank (Jamie), Allison (Mark), and Linda...
Brantley Eugene Toomer
May 12, 2025
BRANTLEY EUGENE TOOMER
12/14/53- 5/12/25
Captain Brantley Toomer, aged 71, passed
away peacefully doing what he knew best-working hard and speaking his mind.
Born in Key West, Florida, to Christine and Frank Toomer Sr. Brantley was a lifelong commercial fisherman who spent decades on the water, rain or shine. He knew...
Mary Jane Zabinksi
May 8, 2025
Mary Jane Wood Zabinski - Entrepreneur, World Traveler, Photographer, Animal Lover and Beloved Sister
Born and raised in Niles, Michigan and a longtime resident of the Hilton Head area, Mary Jane died peacefully in Okatie, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome W. and Priscilla Barbary Wood, her sister Barbara Wood Cook of...
Roger Michaelson
May 8, 2025
Roger Michaelson, 80, passed away on May 8, 2025, with his wife by his side.
He is survived by a large circle of family and friends, including his stepson, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Roger is also survived by one brother.
Roger had many accomplishments in his lifetime. He enlisted in the US Army Dental Corps, at...
Cornelius "Neil" Deir
May 7, 2025
Neil Deir, 87, passed away peacefully at NHC Healthcare Bluffton on May 7th, 2025 after a gradual decline following the loss of his beloved wife Cathe in 2023. Neil was born on April 3rd, 1938 in Queens New York to Cornelius James Deir and Mary Cecilia Deir, née Foley. While he eventually lived in New Jersey, Virginia and South...
Charlotte Strong Cabaniss
May 6, 2025
Charlotte Strong Cabaniss was born on March 18, 1930, in Warren, Ohio. She passed away on May 6, 2025 in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Charlotte was preceded in death by parents and husbands, Dr. Roland K. Strong and Druid W. Strong.
She is survived by friends: Jim and Cheryl Hurley, Celia Varas, Fran Jefferson, and Tawanda...
Raymond Hunter Dominick Iii
May 6, 2025
Raymond Dominick, 79, of Bluffton, SC, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Friends of Caroline hospice.
He was born on October 18, 1945 in Atlanta, GA to the late Raymond H. Dominick, Jr. and Anne Dominick.
He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and the University of North Carolina. Upon earning his doctorate, he...
Irene Reiner
May 5, 2025
Irene Reiner passed on May 5, 2025 in Bluffton, SC. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Imre Reiner. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Lynch and her son-in-law Robert Lynch, both of Bluffton; by her grandchildren, Jeffrey Lynch and David Lynch, and by three great grandchildren. She was born on September 21, 1928 in Budapest,...
Donald R. Dwight
May 4, 2025
Donald R. Dwight, a distinguished public servant, newspaper executive, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully on May 4th at the age of 94. Born on March 26, 1931, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Dwight’s life was marked by dedicated service to his country, state, and the field of journalism.
After graduating from Deerfield Academy in 1949, Dwight...
David Pelham Harrelson
May 3, 2025
David Pelham Harrelson, 83, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at his home.
David was born October 2, 1941 in Hayden, AL to the late Emmett Harrelson and Maude Steel Harrelson. Upon graduation, David joined the U.S. Navy, graciously serving his country for thirty years. Once retired from the Navy, he then continued his...
Ida Mae Smith
May 2, 2025
Ida Mae Smith was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 3, 1939 to the late Lester Clint Daring and Jennie Woods Daring. Ida and Coleman Simmie Smith, who predeceased Ida, lived in Grays, SC, where she raised her children, Michael Smith (Cathy) and Gerald Glenn Smith (Connie).
Ida was a wonderful mother who cared deeply for her...
