Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Jan 18, 2023

Brendan Randy Ryan

March 11, 1991 – January 18, 2023

Brendan Randy Ryan, 31, of Bluffton, SC, sadly left us on January 18, 2023 following a brief illness.

Brendan attended Bluffton High School and joined the Army National Guard shortly after completing his education. Brendan was active military for seven years. Brendan was...

Jan 17, 2023

Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Rita Frattali Carpenter of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on January 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. August Frattali and by her daughter Dr. Carol Frattali.

She is survived by her children Mary (and Curt) Harris of Bluffton, South Carolina; August (and Anne-Marie) Frattali of Ashburn, Virginia; Dr....

Jan 16, 2023

Dinnia (Dana) T. Sprouse, born on November 7th,1948 passed away on January 16th, 2023 after a fierce battle with cancer. Dana lived most of her life in The Greenville area of South Carolina. 1989 brought her and her family to the lowcountry where she happily remained until her passing. She was a devoted wife who supported her husbands passion...

Jan 16, 2023

Dennis Frank Westphal passed away on January 16, 2023 at the age of 86 in his new hometown of Bluffton, South Carolina. He battled serious medical issues in recent years but showed fortitude in facing life’s challenges with humor and positivity.

He was the proud member of the US Marine Corps, worked in Public Relations for Clark...

Jan 16, 2023

Jessee Miles Williams, born on June 22, 1968 to Roy Miles Williams, Sr. and Barbara Annice Crosby in Hampton County. He left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16th, 2023 at 54 years old. He fought a hard battle with pancreatic cancer and had complications in the end. He had accepted Jesus as his...

Jan 16, 2023

Catherine R. Battista, 95, of Bluffton, SC passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at her home.

Catherine was born February 7, 1927 in Italy to the late Carmen Tigani and Rosaria Federico Tigani. A talented florist, she owned The Flower Cart in Kane, PA. She was known for her big heart, her kind nature, and her impeccable...

Jan 16, 2023

Gary Douglas Peal, Sr, passed away early Monday morning. January 16, 2023, in Bluffton, SC.

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on January 16, 1936 to Jesse and Susie (Dodson) Peal, he was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Gary enlisted in the US Army and left Texas, serving at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, Monmouth County,...

Jan 14, 2023

Our wonderful, loving mom, Norma Signe Kuller, 95, of Bluffton, SC, passed on to new life at home with her family, the morning of January 14, 2023. Norma was born on November 29, 1927 in the Bronx, NY to Harry and Signe Johnson. She and her husband, John Kuller, moved to Rowayton, CT, where she enjoyed many wonderful friends....

Jan 14, 2023

Linda J. Zipes, age 82, of Bluffton (Sun City,) South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Linda was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Education.  She enjoyed working as a substitute teacher for many years.

Linda and Mike began their life together in New...

Jan 13, 2023

There are a rare few who will forever remain in our hearts and minds.  To all of us who were blessed to know him; such a man was John Crockett. Loving husband, amazing Dad & Pop Pop and a TRUE friend you could always count on.  Always Positive and Always Kind.  John passed away after a long battle with...

Jan 13, 2023

Daughter of the late Claretha B. Graham and Mr. Ernest Pinckney (Maryland), Arlaine Elaine Battiste-Bolden was born on October 25, 1953 in Ridgeland, SC. Ms. Arlaine, was educated in the Jasper County School System. She graduated from Ridgeland High School, Class of 1971.

Ms. Arlaine, 69 years old, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away at her residence...

Jan 12, 2023

Debra Hayes, 62, of Hardeeville, SC, wife of Theodore G. Hayes, passed away January 12, 2023 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Debra was born June 24, 1960 in Jasper, AL to the late Dan Johnson and Juanita Able Johnson. She was the owner and operator of Crazy Joe’s Fireworks and a member of...

Jan 11, 2023

Robert Donald Thun was born March 29, 1936 in Nutley, N.J. to Rose and Otto Thun.  He died on January 11, 2023.

Bob graduated from Upsala College and received his MBA from Rutgers University.  He was a Chartered Financial Analyst.  He worked at Dean Witter in NYC as an oil and gas analyst and later in institutional...

Jan 11, 2023

Paula Martin, 87, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at NHC of Bluffton.

Paula was born June 8, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late Paul Frederick and Dorothy Boyle Frederick. She was the owner of First Place Healthcare and a member of Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church.

Paula is survived...

Jan 9, 2023

Ronald H. Williams, 79, passed peacefully on January 9 th , 2023 after an inspiring battle with pancreatic cancer. His final journey was lived with a smile and the same determination to be a light for others that made him an amazing husband, father, and member of the community. He would tell everyone to enjoy every day as if...

Jan 7, 2023

Francis Trevor Shattuck Sr. (Trevor), 82, of Ladson, SC, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 7, 2023. Trevor was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1940 and came to United States in 1945. His parents Walter Freeman Shattuck and Ursula Shattuck predeceased him.  He was a beloved husband, father, grand-father and great grandfather and he will be missed...

Jan 5, 2023

Ronald W. Timblin Sr. passed quietly in his sleep on January 5, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 11, 1938. Ron is survived by his wife, Linda of 62 years, his two sons and daughters-in-law Ron and Karen Timblin Jr., and Bob and Bonnie Timblin, and three loved grandchildren, Chloe, Brandon, and Shannon. He is also...

Jan 3, 2023

Joseph Michael Reardon, Jr. 58, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Bluffton, SC.

Joseph was born on February 15, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Sandra Meehan Reardon and Joseph Michael Reardon, his brother John Reardon and his sister, Jennifer Reardon.  Joseph is survived...

Jan 3, 2023

Rudolf Devich, age 88, passed away at his home on January 3, 2023 with his beloved family by his side.

Rudy was born in Sukošan, Croatia on May 11, 1934 to the late Frane Devich and Gilda Benich Devich. He emigrated (aka jumped ship) to Albany, NY on March 30, 1954.  The authorities were unsuccessful in finding...

Dec 31, 2022

William Todd King went to be with his lord and savior January 1, 2023, In Hilton Head, South Carolina. Todd was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 12, 1968 and was preceded in death by his father Thomas Alfonza King Sr, mother Marie Lorbacher King, and his brother Thomas King Jr. Todd is survived by his brother Timothy...