OBITUARIES
Mary Louise Gibson
Oct 4, 2021
Mary L. Gibson
February 5, 1947 - October 4, 2021
Mary Louise Gibson, loving mother of four and grandmother of nine, lived her life passionately as a lover of music, a talented crafter, enjoyed gardening, but most was especially, an avid tennis player and
lifelong fitness enthusiast. Mary had a zest for life...
Jacqueline Elizabeth (Jackie) Cooler Altman
Oct 4, 2021
Jacqueline Elizabeth Cooler Altman (Jackie), age 76 and widow of Henry Leroy Altman (Pete) passed away at her home on October 4, 2021 after a battle with cancer.
Jackie was born in Hardeeville, SC and was the daughter of the late Clint Cooler and Pearl Bradham Cooler. Jackie was predeceased by her siblings, Clint Cooler Jr., Thomas...
Marilyn Jean (Killinger) Mcintyre
Oct 2, 2021
Marilyn K. McIntyre age 91, of Hilton Head Island, SC, widow of Charles W. McIntyre, Sr. passed away at the Broad Creek Care Center on October 2, 2021 surrounded by her 3 loving children.
Marilyn was born March 12, 1930 in Joliet IL, she is predeceased by her parents Dr. Donald Killinger, MD, Pauline Bruns Killinger and...
Jill Marie Abla
Oct 2, 2021
Jill M. Abla of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at her own home. Her life was always full of so much purpose and she spent so much energy on others that cancer was unfortunately able to work its way into her life over the past several years and despite her unrelenting...
Stephen Cotromano
Oct 1, 2021
Stephen Cotromano, 62, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home.
A funeral service was held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd, Bluffton. Burial took place in Lowcountry Memorial Gardens.
The live stream of the service is available below:
George "Mike" Mcleod Soper, Jr.
Oct 1, 2021
George M. Soper, Jr. was a familiar and beloved presence in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island, known for his bright smile and engaging personality. He was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to those of all ages. The huge heart that propelled his love and joy suffered from a sudden aortic tear on Wednesday, triggering...
Michael Howard Davis
Sep 29, 2021
Michael (Mike) H. Davis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 29 in Canton, Georgia. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Mike lived life to the fullest, always wearing a large smile and offering a helping hand to anyone around him. Mike honorably served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. Mike was a wonderful husband to...
Salvatore Charles Cardali
Sep 29, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Salvatore (Sal) Cardali of Bluffton, South Carolina, who passed away peacefully on September 29, 2021 at the age of 87. Sal was born on February 21, 1934 in Irvington, NJ. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Upon completion of his service he enrolled in the Academy...
Daniel Erichs Laytham
Sep 28, 2021
Following numerous visits with beloved family and friends, Daniel Erichs Laytham left this world on 28 September 2021. True to his signature sense of humor, Dan was often heard saying, “It looks like I will be leaving this earth at just the right time!” With the natural ability to laugh at the world and his surroundings, Dan’s wit and subtle...
Noel Mary (Cook) Mailhot
Sep 28, 2021
Noel Mary Mailhot, 75, of Bluffton South Carolina passed away on September 28, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC. She was born in Massachusetts where she earned her Nursing Degree. Noel was a Registered Nurse for nearly 50 years and enjoyed to devote much of her personal time to assist those...
John Raymond Carroll, Sr.
Sep 27, 2021
John Raymond Carroll, Sr. age 83 of Bluffton, SC died Monday, September 27, 2021. John was born in Long Branch, NJ and graduated from Long Branch High School (Class of ‘57) where he was an All-State football player earning the nickname "Allstate." John was honored to be a 1986 LBHS Hall of Fame inductee and a member of the...
Alfred Thomas Duffy
Sep 26, 2021
Alfred Thomas Duffy passed away peacefully at Okatie Pines on Sunday, September 27. A native of Manchester, England, Al had lived in the United States since 1962 when he moved his family to Greer, SC.
Al, 91, served in the British Army from 1950-52, stationed in Germany after World War II. An outstanding cricket player, he also...
Charles Maurice Lewis
Sep 25, 2021
In Memory of
Charles Maurice Lewis
March 21, 1937 – September 25, 2021
Charles (Charlie) Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on September 25th. He was the son of the late Russell and Stella Lewis. Born on March 21, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, Charlie lived life to the fullest and was a loving husband...
Frank Dibartolo
Sep 24, 2021
Frank DiBartolo Jr, age 71, of Bluffton, husband of 50 years to Olga DiBartolo, passed away on September, 24, 2021 as a result of complications from Covid, Pneumonia. Frank and his wife made SC their permanent home 8 years ago from NewYork. He was born in Brooklyn to Ida and Frank Sr, and raised in Ozone Park, Queens with his...
Colette Michele Fogle
Sep 23, 2021
Colette Michele Fogle, age 52, of Hardeeville and wife of Karl L. Fogle passed away on September 23, 2021 at Coastal Carolina Hospital.
Colette was born in Savannah, GA on February 10, 1969 to Donald and June Tant Cooler.
Colette was a kindergarten para professional at the Royal Live Oaks Charter Academy of the Arts...
Jeremy Earl Bender
Sep 22, 2021
Jeremy Earl Bender, 46, of Bluffton, SC, went home to Heaven on September 22, 2021 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Jeremy was born on August 4, 1975 in Windber, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Cathy L. (Stutzman) Griffith and Marlin C. Griffith of Somerset, Pennsylvania.
Jeremy is survived by his wife Jessica Andra...
Judy Valerie Rutledge
Sep 21, 2021
Judy Valerie Rutledge (Grams) of Sun City, Bluffton, SC, at the age of 77, passed on to the hands of God. She was the loving wife of Mike Grams for 35 wonderful years. She is further survived by her sister, Brenda Olech (Ron) of Sun City Bluffton; son, Kenneth; sister-in-law, Barbara Loehrer of West Bend, WI; and Dennis Grams...
Annie Laurie Johnson Hubbard
Sep 21, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Laurie Johnson Hubbard. Annie Laurie was born September 22, 1934, in Charleston, SC and died September 21, 2021, one day before her 87th birthday.
Annie Laurie is preceded in death by her parents Jesse Archibald Johnson and Leila Richerdeen Garvin Johnson; brothers Jay Johnson and...
Brett Alan Keisling
Sep 21, 2021
Brett Keisling of Hilton Head Island went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Memorial Health, where he lost his long hard battle with aggressive cancer. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ, on December 22, 1972, to Kenneth and Pearl (Henderson) Keisling.
Brett graduated with distinction and as an...
Richard Alan Roland
Sep 20, 2021
Richard Alan Roland, 54, of Brunson, SC passed away September 20, 2021 at Hampton Regional Medical Center in Hampton, SC.
Richard was born July 22, 1967 in Ashland, KY to the late Alvin R. Roland and Phyllis Marie Laney Roland. Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator for Malphrus Construction Co. Upon the closing of Malphrus Construction,...
