OBITUARIES
Elaine McGee
Jun 22, 2026
Elaine M. McGee
Elaine M. McGee, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Hardeeville, South Carolina, on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her three children.
Born on April 10, 1938, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Elaine was the daughter of Robert P. Corcoran and Marguerite H. (Keefe) Corcoran. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul R. McGee,...
Catherine B. Kennedy
Jun 21, 2026
Catherine B. Kennedy, 84, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.
Catherine was born August 6, 1941 in Connecticut to the late Mario Tornillo and Helen Platt Tornillo. She spent her career as a registered nurse, caring for her patients with compassion and dedication. She was married to her loving husband, Bernard...
Hope Whalen Burns
Jun 20, 2026
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Hope Whalen Burns in Bluffton, South Carolina on June 20, 2026.
Beloved sister of Claire Whalen (Pierre Parent) and loving aunt of Christopher Parent. Her love and memory will long be treasured in our hearts.
Hope will also be fondly remembered by many cousins and friends.
Born in Washington, D.C. Hope spent her...
Elizabeth Fuller
Jun 20, 2026
Elizabeth Fuller, also known as Bea and "BB", age 84, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Born on April 20, 1942, in Illinois, Bea was the beloved daughter of Pete and Jean Weaver of Hilton Head Island. Pete was a Captain in the Navy, and they spent Bea's childhood moving to different Naval Bases. One of her...
Sandra Elaine Mack
Jun 18, 2026
Sandra Elaine Mack passed away June 18th after a brief illness. She was born In Mountain Grove Missouri on May 6, 1953 to Lester and Clydia Lawler. The youngest of six children she was raised on a farm and attended a one room school house. At the age of 17 she enrolled in the Burge School of Nursing in Springfield...
Carol Strother
Jun 16, 2026
Carol J. Strother (née Shapiro), 68, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Carol was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and later lived in Metuchen, New Jersey, and Clayton, Missouri. She was a talented and accomplished chef, training at the Johnson & Wales University College of Culinary Arts before beginning her career in Pittsfield,...
Barbara Thompson
Jun 15, 2026
Barbara T. Thompson, 92, of Hilton Head passed away on June 15, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1933 in Bronxville, NY to Jane Alston Telfer Thomas and Kenneth Roberts Telfer and spent her early life there. Her early professional career was spent working in Manhattan, first as Merchandising Editor for Conde Nast's Vogue Magazine, and later in the...
Raina Denise Padgett
Jun 14, 2026
Raina Denise Padgett, 51, of Hampton, SC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Raina was born September 23, 1974 in Kings Mountain, NC to Linda Holland Kearse and the late James M. Huskins. Raina was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, Class of 1992, and upon graduation, began a career in cashier operations and customer service. She then...
William Hubbard
Jun 13, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved William (Bubba) Hubbard, Jr. He left this earth June 13, 2026, due to complications after an extended battle with cancer. He passed at his home, where he wanted to be, with his children by his side.
He was born February 19, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, but lived all his...
Christopher Martin MacMurray
Jun 11, 2026
Christopher Martin MacMurray, age 71, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and five children. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Anne MacMurray for 42 years. He was born in Bay Shore, New York on September 4th, 1954 to the late Kenneth and Margaret MacMurray. He grew up in Schenectady, New York...
Barbara Jones
Jun 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jones on June 10, 2026, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully went to be with the Lord. Barbara was born on January 20, 1944 in Brunswick, GA, to Sam and Alla Mae McElreath.
Barbara met the love of her life and...
Marianne Sirotti
Jun 10, 2026
Marianne K. Sirotti, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her home, with her husband by her side.
Marianne was born March 24, 1948 to Frank Krupansky and Mary Krawchuk Krupansky in Detroit, MI, where she was raised. She attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Ferris State University with an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene....
Wilbert Roller, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilbert “Brother” Roller, Jr., who peacefully entered his heavenly home on June 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 16, 1942, in Savannah, Georgia, Wilbert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, uncle and friend whose life was defined by hard work, generosity, and a...
Stephen Brown
Jun 8, 2026
Beware of looking for goals: look for a way of life. Decide how you want to live and then see what you can do to make a living WITHIN that way of life.
- Hunter S. Thompson
Stephen I. Brown, 53, of Bluffton, SC, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. If you knew Steve, you know he’d...
Dr. Robert "Bob" C. Lusik
Jun 5, 2026
Dr. Robert “Bob” C. Lusik was a doctor with a giant heart, one that always wanted to give. Raised in Wading River, New York, Bob spent his childhood reading mountains of books, building model spaceships, and working on the family farm. From a young age, Bob had the desire to help people and animals alike. After studying respiratory therapy at...
Ernest V. Lindblad, Jr.
Jun 4, 2026
Obituary of Ernest Verner Lindblad
1942 - 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved member of our family Ernie Lindblad. Ernie was a man defined by his quiet strength, deep integrity, and an unwavering devotion to his family, his career, and his country.
Ernie was raised in Brooklyn NY where he grew up in a small apartment with his...
Florence A. Messick
Jun 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of Florence A. Messick, known affectionately as "Floss," who departed this world peacefully on June 4, 2026, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 9, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, she brought light and love into the lives of everyone...
Edmund Lemire
Jun 3, 2026
Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Toni Larson Lemire, daughter Rene D Anderson and her husband James, son Christopher E Lemire and his wife Shira, son Andrew L Lemire and his wife Tory, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ed loved nature, camping, fishing, his pets, and most of all his family. He was a devoted husband, father,...
Richard S. Malko
Jun 3, 2026
Richard S. Malko, 78, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on June 3, 2026 in Charleston, SC, after a long illness. Born on June 7, 1947 in Somerville, NJ, Rich graduated from Bridgewater High School and attended Rutgers University and Trenton State College. He spent most of his career with Mazda Motors of America as Regional Service Manager of the...
Donald Robert Percival
Jun 2, 2026
Donald R. Percival of Beaufort, South Carolina passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026.
Donald was born June 20, 1946 in Highland Park, Michigan.
He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and went to work for Nalco Chemical until his retirement.
After his retirement he and his wife Isabel moved to Lake Norman, North Carolina where they enjoyed boating...
