OBITUARIES
Mary Wertz Sauer
Nov 29, 2022
Mary Wertz Sauer was born on December 8, 1926, to John D. Wertz and Annie Mae Wertz in Saluda, SC. In 1946, Mrs. Sauer was married to Robert (Bob) Sauer from Fessenden, North Dakota. They remained married for 67 years until his passing in 2013.
The Sauers made their home in Saluda until 1969. They moved to...
Jeannette Hawkins Keating
Nov 27, 2022
Jeannette Hawkins Keating, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City, Bluffton, South Carolina on November 27th 2022 with her loving son at her side.
Jeannette was born in Macon, Georgia on February 23, 1939 at the Macon Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Harris Winter Hawkins and Edna Jeannette Hawkins. She graduated...
Henry John Winnenberg
Nov 27, 2022
Henry John Winnenberg of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 83. After several months of declining health, John died peacefully with his beloved wife Judy by his side.
John was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 2, 1939, to father Henry James Winnenberg and mother Mary Fidelia...
Dr. James Richard Boatright
Nov 25, 2022
Our beloved Dr. James Richard Boatright, 81, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Nov. 25th, 2022 in Hilton Head, SC. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Cushing, OK to his parents, Agnes Copple Boatright and Richard McLaury Boatright. He spent his youth in Houston, Colorado City and Midland, TX, where he graduated...
Leland Thomas Nettles
Nov 25, 2022
Leland Thomas Nettles, age 88, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home in Hardeeville. He was born October 5, 1934, in MacIntosh County, Georgia, to the late Charles Edward Nettles and Viola Louise Young Nettles.
Leland graduated from Hardeeville High School in 1952. He served proudly in the Army National Guard of South Carolina from...
Murray Charles Turka
Nov 24, 2022
In the early hours of Thursday, November 24, 2022, Murray Charles Turka passed away at age 94. Murray is survived by his son, Laurence Turka, his daughter-in-law Barbara Weber, his brother-in-law Joseph Eisenberg, and his grandchildren Joshua Turka and Alison Turka.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Murray was a fervent Brooklyn Dodgers fan, shifting his allegiance to the...
Samuel M. Emmett
Nov 24, 2022
Samuel M. Emmett passed away peacefully at home on November 24 th surrounded by his loving wife and children after a long and gallant battle.
He was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Isadore and Annette Emmett and is an alumnus of the University of Delaware. Sam had a successful 40 year career with Sears where he held...
Carol Irene Iner
Nov 22, 2022
Carol Iner, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born on December 25th, 1945 in Baltimore, MD where she lived her life until she moved to Bluffton, SC in 2012.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, David Iner and daughter, Christie Young. Sisters, Patty...
Rachel Lynn (Laroe) Kasal
Nov 22, 2022
Rachel Lynn LaRoe Kasal passed away on November 22, 2022 at MUSC in Charleston, SC.
She was born the only child of Richard and Olivia LaRoe on January 8, 1976 in Memphis, TN. She graduated from Parkway North High in St. Louis, MO.
Rachel was a loving and dedicated mother to her children, Avery Kasal...
Karen Anne Robinson
Nov 21, 2022
Karen Anne Robinson (nee Blanding) died peacefully and with her children at her side in her home in Bluffton, SC, on November 21, 2022. She was 80 years old.
Beloved by friends and family alike, Karen was preceded in death by her husband of nearly fifty years, Dick Robinson, in 2012. They had both grown up in...
Leonard J. Bibbo
Nov 21, 2022
Leonard J Bibbo, 91, of Somers, New York, and a 24-year resident of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away on November 21, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in The Bronx, N.Y. to Frank and Elvira Bibbo and is an alumnus of Manhattan College, New York. Leonard had a successful Civil Engineering business spanning 65 years....
James Charles Bacon
Nov 21, 2022
James Charles Bacon, 89, of Bluffton, SC died on November 21, 2022 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, after several months of fighting kidney/heart problems.
James was born on September 3, 1933 in San Diego, California to the late William and Loretta Bacon. He graduated from L.A. High School and went into the Marines where he earned...
Stanley Andrew Hoffman
Nov 18, 2022
Stanley A. Hoffman, 79, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022, at home, in the loving comfort of his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Janice (Haremski) Hoffman. Stanley retired from the Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant in 2007. They moved from Hamburg, NY to Sun City, SC 8 years ago. He was known for his...
Frances B. (Coursey) Brechemin
Nov 14, 2022
Frances B. Brechemin, 83 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born in Chester PA to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Maugan) Coursey. She spent her career caring for others as a nurse in various hospitals. Fran enjoyed reading, the beach and loved hosting her annual Christmas gathering for...
Fernand R. Labranche
Nov 14, 2022
Fernand Raoul LaBranche died on November 14, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Biddeford Maine to Raoul and Delcia LaBranche on May 16, 1938. After graduating from St. Louis High, he earned an engineering degree from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He married his high school sweetheart, Claudette Leclerc and they celebrated 64 years together...
Wayne M. Majuri
Nov 12, 2022
It is with great sadness that the Majuri family announces the passing of Wayne M. Majuri Sr. on November 12, 2022 at the age of 79. Wayne was born in Quincy MA on August 4, 1943, the son of Eero J. Majuri and Louise (Ulvila) Majuri. After graduating from Quincy High School and serving in the U.S. Air Force...
Colton Sands Mcdonald
Nov 12, 2022
Beloved son, beloved Brother, best friend, best man, reposed in peace and shook off this mortal coil, on November 12th, 2022. Colton went through life by the grace of God. He graduated top of his class from USC in hospitality. He never met a stranger. He leaves behind, and is sorely grieved by, father (Wayne), brother (Joseph), sister (Suzanna...
Gene Ross Larrabee
Nov 11, 2022
It is with great sadness that the Larrabee Family announces the death of Gene Larrabee. Gene passed at home after a battle with COPD, November 11th, 2022; surrounded by his wife Rosalyn, his son Aaron, and his beloved dog Susie.
Gene spent a lifetime as CEO of nursing homes and hospitals; always advocating for the rights of...
John C. De Jong
Nov 11, 2022
John (Jack) C. DeJong, 81 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022. Jack grew up in Denver, CO. Jack was a lifelong animal lover, and used his passion as a livestock health consultant for Wane Feeds and Mastermix. After retirement, he enjoyed a second career as a corporate recruiter. “Papa Jack” was also very passionate about...
