OBITUARIES
John "Pete" Bartlett Cleaves
Jan 31, 2022
John Bartlett Cleaves (Pete), passed away peacefully in his home on Hilton Head Island on January 31st, 2022. He leaves behind his adoring wife Ellen Fairbanks Cleaves, his four boys, Craig Bartlett Cleaves (Liz), Brian Scott Cleaves (Lily), Eric Alan Cleaves (Sandy), Dean Michael Cleaves (Carolyn), two stepchildren Meigan Sullivan Risse (John), James Andrew Sullivan Jr. (Kristy), fifteen grandchildren,...
Reverend Marvin Moore
Jan 30, 2022
Reverend Marvin Moore, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina, was called home to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 30, 2022. He was born in Columbia, Missouri, on January 10, 1944, to his late parents, Morris and Udema Moore. He enjoyed growing up on a farm with wonderful memories and surrounded by a loving family and...
Mahlon Craig Waite
Jan 30, 2022
“Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life, end over end, neither to the left or right.” Bobby Bare, “Drop Kick Me, Jesus”
Mahlon Craig Waite, 76, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his home.
Craig was born on October 8, 1945 in Saltillo, PA, the son of...
Richard "Richie" Jerome Claus
Jan 29, 2022
Richard (Richie) Claus, 73, passed away peacefully in his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 29th, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Richie was born on November 11, 1948, son to the late Andrew Claus and Dolores (Kiesel) Claus in Rockville Center, New York.
Richie is survived by his...
Setsuko Saito
Jan 28, 2022
Setsuko Saito was born on February 6, 1930, and passed away of natural causes on January 29, 2022 at home in Ridgeland, SC. She was the third daughter of Nobu and Shin-Ichiro Saito. Setsuko is pre-deceased by her sisters Takeko and Masako as well as her brother Tatsuo. She is survived by her nieces Mari Nonaka and Junko Nagaya,...
Virgil D. "Sam" Lewis
Jan 26, 2022
Virgil D. "Sam" Lewis November 4, 1940 - January 26, 2022, Bluffton, South Carolina - Virgil DeSelm "Sam" Lewis, Jr., beloved family member, and avid golfer, died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina.
A lifelong golfer who loved to play the game with others, Sam was born to Virgil and Annabelle...
Mary Louise Paolino
Jan 26, 2022
Mary Louise Paolino (age 85) of Bluffton, SC, and formerly of Seekonk, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by those whom she loved and who loved her dearly. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Mary Recchia and sister of the...
Lois Elaine Leonard
Jan 25, 2022
I can do all things through Him who gives me strength (Phil 4:13)
Lois Elaine Leonard, 91 of Okatie Pines Resort Community in Bluffton, SC went to be with the LORD on January 25, 2022. She was preceded by her beloved husband of 69 years Larry Leonard who passed away in February 2021. Elaine is survived by...
Dieter Hans Boes
Jan 24, 2022
Dieter was born in Mannheim, Germany, on February 8, 1938, and emigrated to the United States in 1951. At the age of 18, he became a US citizen and shortly thereafter, along with his stepfather, founded Boes Manufacturing Incorporated, manufacturers of parts for precision instruments for the aircraft industry. Not only was he extensively involved in Grumman’s F-14 project,...
Gary Lee Brooks
Jan 22, 2022
Gary Lee Brooks, age 76, passed away at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina on January 22, 2022.
A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held February 11, 2022 at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina.
Gary was born on April 2, 1945 to the late Lester Brooks and the late Margaret (Baker)...
Pauline Grace Abruzzo
Jan 21, 2022
Pauline Grace Abruzzo, wife of Thomas G. Abruzzo, passed away on January 21, 2022. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton, SC. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Monday, January 31, 2022 at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church,...
Ellen Jane (Knick) Slayton
Jan 20, 2022
On Thursday morning, January 20th, 2022, Ellen Jane Slayton went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Carl. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her daughters, Janet Gereige and Lisa Wando, her grandchildren, Robert Gereige, Jean-Claude Gereige, Lana Wando, Mireille Wando, Caleb Wando, Caroline...
James "Bj" Bradshaw Jenkins, Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
James Bradshaw Jenkins, Jr. (Brad or BJ), 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC on Thursday, January 20, 2022, with his beloved wife, Sara, by his side. Brad was born on March 30, 1952, to James B. Jenkins, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth Edelen Shader. His parents predeceased him, along with two half-brothers, Edwin H. Shader and...
Marcella Barrett Murden
Jan 20, 2022
Marcella Barrett Murden age 89 of Sun City Hilton passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022 while in the tender care Beaufort Memorial Hospital at Bluffton, SC. Marcella (Marci) was born on January 14, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri as the 3 rd of six siblings to William and Agnes Barrett. The family later moved to Omaha Nebraska where...
Judy Shifflett
Jan 20, 2022
Judy Farr Shifflett, age 69, passed away at Landmark Hospital of Savannah, GA on January 20 th , 2022. She was surrounded by her son and daughter as she went to be with the Lord after a month battling Covid. She had a servant’s heart and loved the Lord Christ, as evidenced by her life. She enjoyed traveling, meeting...
Randy Lynn Keith
Jan 19, 2022
We celebrate the (loss of) life of our loved one, Randy Lynn Keith who lost his short battle with cancer the morning of January 19,2022. He is survived by his loving partner of over 23 years, Carol, sons Daniel and David Keith, daughter-in-law Heather and adoring grandchildren Cayslee, Camden and Cruze; in addition to his siblings, nieces and nephews....
Lawrence "Scotty" Scott Fox, Jr.
Jan 18, 2022
In Memory Of A Dear Friend:
Scotty Fox 1996-2022
We welcome you to attend the Memorial Service for Lawrence "Scotty" Fox, Jr.
Wednesday; January 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM
New Life Church -389 Fording Island Road; Bluffton, SC 29906
Full obituary will be posted here at a later date....
Charles "Chuck" Alan Ruud
Jan 17, 2022
Charles (Chuck) Alan Ruud, 69 of Sun City South Carolina died unexpectedly after a short hospitalization on January 17, 2022. Chuck was born in Evanston, IL and graduated from University-Platteville, WI in 1976.
Chuck is survived by Becky his wife of 47 years, son Charles (Chuck), daughter-in-law Layla, granddaughter Aila, 2 sisters, Bonnie Ruud, Judy and husband...
Robert A. Kulach
Jan 17, 2022
Robert A. Kulach, of Bluffton SC, formerly of Burlington NJ, died after a brief illness in St.Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah, GA on January 17, 2022 at the age of 79. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Linda, daughter Dawn Kulach(Jennifer Sexton-Kulach) and grandson Christian of Sicklerville, NJ. He is survived by his brother James Kulach(Sharon), niece...
Robert Decoster Petersen
Jan 16, 2022
Robert “Bob” Petersen was born in Great Neck, NY on January 6, 1931. He was the second son of Peter and Florence Petersen (née Horan). Bob graduated from Great Neck High School with honors, and he went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. During his time in college, Bob was in...
