Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

May 13, 2022

Jon Robert Staples was born June 11, 1940 in Washington D.C., and grew up in Franklin Park near McLean, Virginia. Jon’s childhood was not one of privilege, and he embraced the values of hard work, perseverance, and integrity to build his future. These values shaped Jon’s entire life and would grow him into an independent, self-reliant, and successful man....

May 12, 2022

Eleanor (Mickey) Frederick, 99 passed away on May 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lewis Frederick and her son Timothy. She is survived by her sons David Frederick (Pamela) of Bluffton, South Carolina and Stephen Frederick (Lora) of Fairborn, Ohio; grandchildren Elizabeth Norman and Dakota Scott and two great grandchildren Madison and Alex Norman. Micky...

May 10, 2022

With family lovingly by her side, beloved Donna Elaine Berry Cheema peacefully transitioned into the arms of God on May 10, 2022. Donna was the daughter of the late World War II veteran Major Ervin H. Berry, Sr. and Elaine Ulmer Berry. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ervin H. “Hal” Berry, Jr. and Paul K....

May 9, 2022

Paul Padula, 71, of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022 with his wife and daughter by his side.

He was preceded in death by his son Matthew and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ellen, his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Kevin Sproge, and his grandsons, Ryan and Aidan.

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May 8, 2022

John “Philip” Rhodes, senior - husband, father, brother, grandaddy, friend, and most affectionately known as “Coach”, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was predeceased by his parents Edith Phillips and James Roland Rhodes, senior and his oldest brother, James Roland Rhodes, junior.

Born on November...

May 7, 2022

Marilyn Riley, age 93 of Hilton Head, South Carolina passed away May 7, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband Robert Riley, her parents Theodore and Ellen Trumbull, brothers Robert Trumbull and sister Dorthea McCune. Marilyn is survived by her loving sons Scott and Brad (Stephanie) Riley. She married Robert in 1969 and was very close to...

May 6, 2022

MCCORMICK  -   Sarah Elizabeth 'Libby" Malphrus Mears,  87, passed away  Friday, May 6, 2022, at NHC Healthcare of Greenwood.

Born in Ridgeland, SC on October 29, 1934, to the late Robert M. and Annie M. Malphrus. She was a member of Parksville Baptist Church where she played the organ and piano for many years. She was a...

May 5, 2022

Gregory Scott Crum, December 9, 1962 – May 5, 2022, Okatie, South Carolina – Our beloved Greg passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by love, after a courageous, seven-month battle with cancer. Greg was born in Berea, Ohio to Richard Niven Crum and Mary Belle Perry. His family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida when he was a...

May 5, 2022

Sharon Roberta Mannino

September 03, 1944 – May 5, 2022

Sharon Roberta Mannino passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022 with her husband and children by her side.  She was 77.  She will be remembered for her beautiful blue-green eyes, her love for tennis, her appreciation of travel, her joy for cooking for others, and...

May 3, 2022

David Earl Wheeler, 65, was called to his Heavenly home on May 3, 2022 after a two year battle with cancer. His firm belief in God as his Lord and Savior supported him throughout his life, and gave him complete peace.

David was born to Earl F. Wheeler and Joan E. Wheeler in Mobile, AL on May...

May 2, 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, John Roland Linkins, 83, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Southern Maryland, was called home to the Lord.

He leaves to mourn: his devoted wife, AnnMarie Linkins, children, John Robert Linkins, John Ronald Linkins and son-in-law, Victor Edward Loisel, Jr., Mary Patricia Wilt and son-in-law, James William Wilt, Jr., the late Michael Lawrence...

Apr 29, 2022

Linda Louise Caston, 79, of Bluffton, SC passed into the arms of our loving Lord on April 29, 2022.  Loving wife of Fred T. Caston, they were married for 57 years.  They lived in Cincinnati, OH where they owned Cincinnati Pool & Patio before retiring to Bluffton.  Linda was well-traveled and a woman of many talents.  Tennis and golf...

Apr 27, 2022

Michele Marie Cisne (Broadwater) Peacefully passed into the Lord’s arms Wednesday April 27th, 2022.  Michele was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Condon and her father, Arthur Broadwater.  She is survived by her husband Bruce, Sons Joe Monmonier (Kim) and Sid Applegate (Angie), and three grandchildren – Anthony Jones, Ava and Caroline Monmonier.  Michele and her husband moved...

Apr 27, 2022

Kathryn Jean Thaller, 89, of Bluffton, South Carolina, entered Glory on April 27, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura, her parents, Daniel and Margaret Suitch, and brothers, Daniel and Charles Suitch.  She is survived by her husband Lawrence (Larry), daughters Anne McGrath and Janet Holland as well as 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren....

Apr 26, 2022

Frances Iezzi, age 80 of Bluffton South Carolina, sadly passed away on April 26th, 2022.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  Born on January 2nd, 1942 to Mary and Anthony Ingrassia, Fran grew up in Irvington, New Jersey where she attended Irvington High School.  She was the youngest of four children.  She is pre-deceased by...

Apr 25, 2022

Albert L. Gibson 91 of Bluffton, S.C. Passed away April 25th at Memorial Health Center Savannah, Ga. Al was born in Delaware County Pa. to Gardner and Bertha Gibson on Jan.18 1931. He was a graduate of Collingdale High School. Served in the Air Force and was discharged in 1958. He spent his working career in the Philadelphia Area...

Apr 25, 2022

Shirley Jean O’Donnell (Zimmerman) peacefully passed into the arms of our loving Lord and her husband Jack on April 25, 2022 in Bluffton, SC at the age of 90. Her children were at her side over the last several days of her life. Mom was born in Mount Carmel, IL on April 20, 1932 to J. Richard Zimmerman and...

Apr 23, 2022

Philip Gwynne Jones passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 following complications due to a serious fall in July 2021.  Born Philip Gwynne Walradt on June 17,1942 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Philip was lovingly adopted on May 24, 1943 by Richard D. and Helen V. (Bush) Jones. He leaves his love of twenty- one years and wife for the past...

Apr 23, 2022

Frank Sicilia passed away on April 23rd, 2022, in Bluffton, SC. He was 93 years old. Frank was born in 1928 in Derby, CT. He grew up in CT before serving in  the Korean War on an aircraft carrier.  Frank then had a successful career as  Vice President in the transportation industry. He retired at the age of 51...

Apr 22, 2022

Mary Louise Thomas Smith, formerly of Savannah GA, passed away Friday, 22 April 2022 in Columbia SC.

Mary was born 23 February 1934 in Grays SC to the late Grover and Juanita Tuten Thomas.

Mary was a licensed cosmetologist/master barber and the long-time owner of Mary’s Hair Stylist Beauty Salon in Savannah.

In...