Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Jul 11, 2023

Sadly, Carolyn Wilson Jones passed away on July 11, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL as the younger daughter of William R. and Helen (Windisch) Wilson, and sister of Louise. Later, they moved to Ohio, and Carolyn graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, OH. She went on to Baldwin Wallace College in Berea,...

Jul 10, 2023

G. Brian Dugan of Bluffton, S.C. passed away on July 10th after a long illness.  He was 82 years old and is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Catherine (Feehan), their daughter Mary Elizabeth Dugan, currently residing in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, their son G. Brian Dugan, Jr., daughter-in-law Camille and grandson Ian, of Kohala, Hawaii.  Additionally,...

Jul 9, 2023

Anne Rita Temme, nee Enright was  born on December 4th, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York.  The youngest of eight children brought into this world by her father, Patrick Enright of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland,  and her mother, Hannah Enright, nee Sheehan of Cork City, Ireland.  Her sisters and brothers include: Sister Mary Norine Enright, Sisters of Saint Joseph, John...

Jul 8, 2023

Daniel Regis Coll, Sr. of Hardeeville, SC October 9, 1936 - July 8, 2023

A long-time resident of Hilton Head since 1999, Dan passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2023. He was born in Johnstown, PA on October 9, 1936 to Bernard James Coll and Florence Stutzman Coll. He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 8, 2023

Doreen Estelle Sorenson Baumann (76), of Bluffton, SC passed away on July 8, 2023 at home. She was born on March 5, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Doris Chandler Sorenson, a librarian, and Dr. Martin Peder Sorensen, an educator. She was the devoted wife of 30 years to Stuart Baumann of Bluffton. She was a loving mother to Christian...

Jul 7, 2023

David Charles Skinner of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, July 7th. He was 60 years young, and his family will miss him greatly.

David was retired, having served in the US Army as a Medic, and spent over 35 years in a career as a construction and painting site foreman for...

Jul 5, 2023

Meda G Luscko of Hampton Lakes in Bluffton SC passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on July 5th, 2023.

She had two loving daughters Courtney and Christen and 4 grandchildren Lila, Miles, Silas and Jonah.

Meda was very spiritual and an active member at The Church of Palms, singing in the choir...

Jul 3, 2023

Kay Horn, 84, was born in Danbury, CT, January 21, 1939, to her late parents, William, and Helen Miller.  Kay went home peacefully to be with the Lord, while at her daughter, Suzi’s home in Powdersville, SC, on July 3, 2023.  Kay was baptized in 1939, at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, in Danbury, CT, and lived her Catholic faith...

Jul 3, 2023

Rhonda Patterson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2023.  Born in Savannah, GA on July 12, 1945, Rhonda moved to Hilton Head Island with her husband, Marvin H. Patterson in 1968 and they embraced the tranquil beach life that the island had to offer.

Marvin and Rhonda owned multiple businesses on...

Jul 2, 2023

Charmaine “Char” Betz Ruszkowski (née Cornell), 79, of Bluffton, South Carolina, died peacefully on July 2, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Char is survived by her beloved husband Joseph P. Ruszkowski, sons Greg Betz and Todd Betz (Jennifer), daughter Jennifer O’Gorman (George), grandchildren Logan, Sammy, Lucas and Scarlet.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Betz.

Jul 2, 2023

Marvin “Cookie” Orrel, Jr, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was a native of Savannah and a Vietnam War veteran serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway. Marvin was an avid boater who loved fishing, crabbing, sharing stories, and spending time with his family. He...

Jul 1, 2023

George Washington Rutledge, Jr.

May 18, 1941 to July 1, 2023

Mr. George Washington Rutledge, Jr., age 82, of Sandy Run Road, passed away at the Hampton Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Rutledge was the son of the late Josephine Furick Rutledge and George Washington Rutledge, Sr.

He was married to Ann...

Jul 1, 2023

Helen Robinson made a difference in people’s lives, and did so without fanfare or seeking recognition. Helen passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 1, 2023, in her 74th year.

Born in New York City in 1948, she was the oldest of five girls.  Growing up she enjoyed summering in Great Barrington, MA with her...

Jun 29, 2023

Phillip James Colletti 32 of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Phillip was born November 23, 1990 in Fayetteville NC and lived in Bluffton, SC. He was a loving, caring and hard working husband, father, and son. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music and being with family and friends.

Phillip...

Jun 25, 2023

William Flick Graner, 83, was an amazing man who departed this earth way too soon on Sunday, June 25 at 8:34 pm after a very short, but aggressive illness. He was a devoted father, husband, brother, cousin, uncle, friend, and neighbor. Known to most as Bill (or Billy), he was energetic and always smiling through his tooth-gapped grin. He...

Jun 24, 2023

Olivia Beck Tyson (Libby), a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on June 24, 2023. Her warm presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.

Born on January 26, 1945, Libby embraced life with a passion for music, animals, nature and food.  As...

Jun 24, 2023

RUTH A. LEARY, devoted wife and mother, has died at the age of 90.  Ruth was born in New York, raised her family in New Jersey and spent the last twenty five years in Bluffton, South Carolina.  She enjoyed reading James Patterson books, playing bocce and was an avid exerciser at the Sun City fitness center.  She was also...

Jun 22, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Lee Molen, 74, passed away June 22, 2023, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in South Carolina due to complications with surgery with his wife and daughter by his side.

Ron was born January 14, 1949, in Great Falls, MT, the middle son of Ray and Grace Molen.  He graduated from CM Russell High School in 1967...

Jun 21, 2023

Bluffton, South Carolina – After a two plus year struggle with ALS, Beverly passed peacefully. She was born March 23, 1936, in Bangor, ME to parents Harold and Wilda Day. She was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest son Peter. She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Robert Herzog, her sister, Roberta Witt...

Jun 20, 2023

Shirley Ann Hartley Altman (80) of North Charleston, SC passed away on June 20, 2023 at home. Shirley was born on September 15, 1942 in Ridgeland, SC. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow Hartley and Odessa Whitman Hartley. She graduated from Ridgeland High School. After graduation she married Everett Altman of Ridgeland, SC. In 1961 the couple...