Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

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...

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....