Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

May 4, 2023

Bobby L. Mendenhall, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born October 23, 1947 in Great Falls, SC to Frank Edward and Evelyn Brakefield Mendenhall. He was the youngest of four brothers, and was named after his brother Robert W. Mendenhall who had served and died in WWII in 1945.

He had a...

May 3, 2023

Paul Nicholas Brophy, 70 years old, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on May 3rd, 2023, while doing what he loved most, tinkering around in the garage at his home, a place where he found joy and solace.

Paul, born on September 2nd, 1952, to John and Eileen Brophy, grew up in Freeport, Long Island, with his...

May 3, 2023

On May 3, 2023, Dorothy Lorine Nettles passed away peacefully at the age of 95.  Miss Dot, as she was affectionately known, was born on July 1, 1927 in Saluda county, near the town of Leesville, SC.  She was the daughter of Leonard Murray and Juliette Fulmer Hare and was a member of Great Swamp Baptist Church for nearly...

May 2, 2023

On Tuesday evening, we said goodbye to Vincent Carbone.

There to welcome him home, were his parents, Sylvester Carbone, and Mary (Pagano) Carbone and son-in-law Jay Samuels.

Guardians of his love and legacy include: his loving wife of 68 years, Estelle, Daughters: Mary Samuels, Denise Bier (Tim) and Lisa Ryder (Bobby).

Brother Tom...

Apr 29, 2023

David Earl Graham, of Detroit, MI and Bluffton, SC, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2023.  David was born in Detroit on June 9, 1948 to Claude and Uzelle (White) Graham.  He graduated from Wayne State University in 1971 with a BA in Electrical Engineering and later got an MA in English, also from Wayne State University.  He worked...

Apr 29, 2023

Ida Drew Tanner Johnson, age 94, of Bluffton, SC and widow of Ralph Lee Johnson, passed away on April 29, 2023 at NHC Healthcare Bluffton.

Drew was born on May 27, 1928 to the late Jesse Theodore Tanner and Josie Olee Altman Tanner in Vox, South Carolina.

Drew was a Registered Nurse and a member...

Apr 28, 2023

Madeline Rose Bisignani Amadeo passed away peacefully on April 28 at Friends of Caroline in Ridgeland, South Carolina.  She was 80.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always there when her family needed her. She dedicated her life to caring for her family.  Over the years, she enjoyed many hobbies including cake decorating,...

Apr 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charles Emerson Hess, Sr., on April 26, 2023 in Bluffton, SC at the age of 92.  He was under Hospice care at NHC.

Charles was born on December 11, 1930 in Baltimore, MD.  He was preceded in death by his beloved father William Hess, son Charles Hess...

Apr 25, 2023

Maryann Shepler Mercier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. She had been battling cancer for several months.

Maryann was born March 8, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the child of Hazel May Ashton Shepler and Edward Emmel Shepler. Maryann was raised in Dormont, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh and attended Dormont Senior...

Apr 20, 2023

Donna Wolin, 65, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home.

Donna was a kind and caring soul, passionate artist and friend to all. She was born November 23, 1957 to the late Willard and Nadine Green in Denver, CO, where she grew up. Donna married her late husband, Rob, in 1982 and...

Apr 19, 2023

Capt. Ennis Trafton “Phil” Phillips Jr., widower of Joanne Scott Phillips, ended his earthly journey on April 19, 2023. He was born Aug. 1, 1930, to Lillian Harris and Ennis Phillips Sr., in Hertford, N.C.

Funeral services will be May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, preceded by visitation at 9:30 a.m. Burial,...

Apr 18, 2023

Matthew Stuart Nadler April 30, 1958 – April 18, 2023

Two celebrations of life were held with family and friends:  May 31, 2023 and July 16, 2023

A.K.A. Big Matt  “Turn up that song”

Creative Director at 9Rooftops Marketing 2011-2023 most recent advertising agency

Studied at CUNY Baruch, NY

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Apr 18, 2023

Lester J. Parry

May 4, 1940—April 18, 2023

Lester (Les) J. Parry, 82, of Bluffton, SC passed peacefully April 18, 2023 at home. He was born May 4, 1940 in Canastota, SD. In his youth, Dad was a total jock and played baseball, basketball, and football. He also ran track. His senior year at Canastota...

Apr 18, 2023

Bobbie Jean Litton of Beaufort South Carolina became an Angel on the 18th of April 2023 at the age of 42. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones at the time of death. The cause of death was due to a nine-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and ultimately succumbed to Pneumonia.

She was...

Apr 16, 2023

Arlene Ryan, aged 85, of Sun City, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023 due to complications of cancer. She was surrounded by her adoring family. Arlene's love story with the cherished Robert E. Ryan (Bob) began when they met in Brooklyn, NY at the tender age of 15. Their love only grew stronger over the course of 64...

Apr 14, 2023

Frank Joseph Butteri, 90, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023 at the Friends of Caroline Hospice Cottage in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Frank was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Italian immigrants, Peter and Elisa Butteri. The family moved to Italy for a short while before returning to the U.S. prior to World...

Apr 13, 2023

Michael William Rotelle Jr. of Bluffton, formerly of Lower Gwynedd, PA passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Michael was born on June 18, 1938, in Norristown, PA to the late Michael William and Mary (nee Russo) Rotelle.  Michael graduated from Upper Dublin High School. He worked for the family business, Rotelle, Inc. from the time he...

Apr 13, 2023

Sally Jane “Bess” Philip, 84, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home.

Bess was a kind and caring soul. She was born May 16, 1938 to the late Wendell Welch and Dorothy Blue Welch in Ford City, PA, where she grew up. Bess went on to pursue nursing at the...

Apr 12, 2023

Bernard Kennedy, age 74, of Ridgeland passed away on April 12, 2023 at St. Joseph’s/ Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA and is survived by his wife, Catherine Kennedy.

Bernard was born on January 25, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kennedy.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday,...

Apr 11, 2023

Dr. Allan Thompson Bennett, 56, joined his loved ones in heaven on April 11, 2023. Allan was born on August 16, 1966 in Columbia, South Carolina to Norma Thompson Bennett and Dr. William Paul Bennett Sr.

Allan was a third generation physician, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Dr. James Allan Bennett and his father, Dr....