Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Aug 4, 2025

Richard “Rich” LaFever, 92, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born in Olean, NY on July 24, 1933 and was the son of Sidney G. and Mildred Childs LaFever. On May 8, 1954, he married the former Betty Brooks who predeceased him. He was in the US Air Force and was stationed in Savannah, GA, where...

Aug 3, 2025

Edward “Ed” Lee Simpson passed into the Lord’s care August 3, 2025.  Ed was a fabulous husband to his beloved wife of 34 years, Grace, a wonderful brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend.  He was a proud veteran of the US Navy and was comforted by his deep Catholic faith and his connection with Epiphany Catholic Church in Louisville,...

Aug 2, 2025

Longtime Colleton River Club member, Donald “Don” Michael Hackbert passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2025, at the age of 92.

Don was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 14, 1933. He met the love of his life, Sherele Glenn, when they were children, growing up in the same neighborhood. Don and Sherele were married...

Aug 1, 2025

Robert “Bob” Herzog

June 29, 1935 – August 1, 2025

After a brief illness, Bob passed peacefully.  He was born June 29, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to parents Albert and Anastatia Herzog.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly Herzog, oldest son Peter Herzog, and brother Lawrence Herzog.  He is survived...

Aug 1, 2025

Frankie C. James, known lovingly to her family as Nannie, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, whose independent spirit and boundless energy touched everyone who knew her.

Nannie loved reading, watching movies and cooking shows, spoiling the family furbabies, and savoring good food. She retired from...

Jul 30, 2025

Ben Joe Smith, 68, of Grays, SC, passed away on July 30, 2025 at his home.

Ben Joe was born on March 12, 1957 in Hampton, SC to the late James Samuel “Blake” Smith and Myrtle Rowell Smith. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, and farm. He had a collection of tractors both...

Jul 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wallace Donald Hollinger

Wallace Donald Hollinger was born December 10, 1933, and died July 29, 2025.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wallace Donald Hollinger who departed this life peacefully after a lingering illness at the age of 91. Born in Toronto, Canada, Wallace Donald Hollinger...

Jul 26, 2025

Mary Ruth Young Mike was born on Chelsea Plantation in Ridgeland, SC on June 26, 1940, to the union of the late Hattie Mae McDonald Young and Joseph Young, Sr. She attended Beaufort County Schools.

On February 14, 1960, Mary was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Smith Mike, Sr. They shared 25 years of loving...

Jul 24, 2025

James "Jim" D. Hoff, 65, of Bluffton passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 . He was born December 13, 1959, in Marietta OH a Son of the late Richard Hoff and Baunelle B. Hoff.

Jim was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Aiken and had been employed as a Professor at the Professional Golfers Career...

Jul 22, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend

Dorothy J. Reese, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and devoted Catholic, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Bluffton, SC.  She was born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, and built a life marked by faith, strength, devotion, and deep love for her family and friends.  She moved to New...

Jul 22, 2025

James Dermott Myers passed away on July 22, 2025. Jim was born on July 29, 1939, to the late James Dermott Myers, Sr. and Mary Matta Myers in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Jim graduated from Central Cambria High School on the twenty-seventh of May, 1957. He then enlisted in the Navy aboard a submarine for 4 years. Jim attended Saint Francis...

Jul 19, 2025

Cheryl Hechmer

July 2, 1956 – July 19, 2025

It is with broken hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Cheryl Hechmer, 69, of South Carolina, who left this world on July 19, 2025. Born on July 2, 1956, in Pennsylvania, Cheryl was the kind of person who made the world brighter...

Jul 19, 2025

Joan (Delora) N. Nations, 84, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on July 19, 2025. She is survived by her three sons, Michael R. Nations, Mark R. Nations, and Matthew B. Nations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald G. Nations, and her parents, Frank Netherton and Florence Erickson Netherton.

Funeral services in Bluffton will be...

Jul 18, 2025

Janet Joanne (Faught) Singer, age 81, returned to the Lord on July 18, 2025, in Bluffton, South Carolina. Janet was born on May 2, 1944, in Arcadia, Florida, to Bernard and Marlene Faught, and raised in Charles City, Iowa—a place she always considered her hometown.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jan’s greatest joy came from...

Jul 18, 2025

Christopher “Chris” Don Wilkes – 63 – gained his wings on July 18th, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born in Savannah, GA, where he was a 1980 graduate of Johnson High School.  Chris was a proud United States Navy Veteran, who served on the USS Forrestal.

Chris was a fun-loving, charismatic soul that...

Jul 17, 2025

Robert L. Hegner, beloved husband of Peggy Gibson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17th . Rob the son of renowned celebrity biographer, William Hegner and Martha Granville, a Cuban artist.

From an early age, Rob was fascinated with cars and how they worked. By the time he was thirty, he owned his own business repairing high-end...

Jul 16, 2025

Richard Cerreta, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, surrounded by his loving family.

A devoted husband, father, brother, Papa, uncle, friend, and colleague, Richard was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Angelo Rocco Cerreta and...

Jul 16, 2025

Fredricka Ackerman Murray of Ridgeland, SC passed away at her home Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was a caregiver for many years.

Fredricka was preceded in death by her husband, Laurie Ackerman, and her second husband, Jimmie L. Murray; her beautiful daughter, Debbie Christensen; two sisters, Marguerite Archer and Thora Dunaway, and one brother, William Rowe.

Jul 15, 2025

Charles I. Palmer (Butch) passed away suddenly at his home in Melbourne, Florida on July 15, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1954, in Palatka, Florida, to Charles I. Palmer, Sr., and Vernelle Pye Palmer.

Butch, as he was known to friends and family, is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cheryl Jeanna Palmer, his...

Jul 15, 2025

Walter Earl Smith, Jr. passed away Tuesday, July 15 in Savannah. He was the son of the late Walter Earl Smith Sr and Lillie Thomas Smith of Grays SC and Savannah. He grew up in Grays S.C. where he attended Grays Comprehensive High School and was a WWII veteran. For over 50 years, he owned Household Rental Sales and...