Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Mar 18, 2022

Sandra “Sandie” Russ, 77, of Hilton Head SC, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning at the Preston Health Center for rehabilitation after recovering from a cardiac event in January.

Sandra L Russ, oldest of three children, was born December 8, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Virginia Russ.  She Graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Massachusetts. ...

Mar 18, 2022

William Evans Beedie III, age 83, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away at home, resting in the love of his family, during the early morning hours of Friday, March 18.

Born November 27, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of William Evans Beedie, Jr. and Florence (Reardon) Estrella.

After serving in the Air...

Mar 18, 2022

Gerald Robert Shirley, 93 of Bluffton, SC passed away peacefully at this home surrounded by his family on March 18th after a brief illness.

Jerry was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Janice Ludwig Shirley; his grandson, Jonathan Whitehurst Carson; and his parents Gerald Delmas Shirley and Margaret Tully Shirley.

He is survived by...

Mar 18, 2022

Doreen Paolo, age 68, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Seaside Heights, NJ died Friday, March 18, 2022. Mrs. Paolo was born on December 23, 1953 in Point Pleasant, NJ, the daughter of Richard and Alma Chabok. She was a graduate of Central Regional High School and continued her formal education at Georgian Court College where she earned degrees...

Mar 17, 2022

Judith (Judy) Ann Madison, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home on March 17 th , 2022. Her battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer proved her resilience and trust in the Lord.

She was born on April 4 th , 1947, at Sibley hospital in Washington DC to the late John Ellsworth...

Mar 16, 2022

Jason S. Schloss,

Telecoms Pioneer and Longtime Sun City Resident

Jason S. Schloss, 85, of Sun City Hilton Head passed away early Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022. A caring husband, father, and grandfather, his heart was always full of love for his family and friends. He is survived by his three adult sons: Peter, David,...

Mar 15, 2022

Arnold Bollenbacher, age 87, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Arnie was born December 24, 1934 to Herman and Amy Bollenbacher in Great Bend, KS. He was raised on the family farm where he helped with chores while attending school and developing a love for all things agriculture.

Mar 12, 2022

Raymond (Ray) Elbertson, 75, died peacefully at home on March 12, 2022 after a valiant fight with prostate cancer.

He was born in Marlton, NJ, on October 21, 1946, the middle son, to the late Benjamin Elbertson and Doris (Thomas) Elbertson and spent the majority of his life in New Jersey.

After graduating from Lenape...

Mar 10, 2022

Janice P. Bongiorno, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away on March 10th 2022. The loss was completely unexpected leaving family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. She will be truly missed in so many ways.

She is survived by her sister Sandra Riemenschneider of Bluffton SC, daughter Catherine Bongiorno and wife Kelly McBee of Greenville SC, and...

Mar 10, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Ellis MacGregory, Jr. (Don, Mac), a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on March 10, 2022. His battle with Parkinson's showed his courage to face life challenges with positivity. Despite his illness, Don kept making everyone laugh until the end. He left...

Mar 10, 2022

George W. Lane, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2022, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was 75 years old.

Born on December 7, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Agnes and Hughey Lane, George enlisted in the Navy in 1968 and spent four years in the service, two of those...

Mar 9, 2022

Linda L. Jording, 77, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, surrounded by family at home.

Linda was born in Coral Gables, Florida, the daughter of the late Eugene V. Buckingham and Mildred L. Utterback Buckingham.  She was raised for most of her young life in Nebraska, where she obtained...

Mar 8, 2022

Gary Phillips, beloved husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to his heavenly home on March 8, 2022 after a courageous battle with prostate cancer and pulmonary fibrosis.  He was born on March 31, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Rupert E. Phillips and Vivian Kline.

Gary is survived by his wife Pat and they were married...

Mar 8, 2022

Patricia Ann Kremer, 79, of Okatie, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2022 after a battle with COPD.

Pat was born on January 4, 1943 to Dale and Arline Geiger in Gary Indiana. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Chicago in 1960, she went on to study at Wright Junior College in Chicago.

In...

Mar 7, 2022

Susan Abigail Cheatham, 58, of Bluffton, SC passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at her home.

Susan was born December 8, 1963 in Charleston, SC to Roland “Pete” Smith, III and Hilda Waters Smith. As an Episcopalian, Susan’s faith in God was strong. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and listening to music. She was truly...

Mar 5, 2022

Walter Suprunowicz, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Born on February 1, 1932, in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of the late Makary and Ida Piotrowski Suprunowicz.

Walter is remembered as a talented athlete. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, where he played basketball with his older...

Mar 4, 2022

John William Ashton III, 61, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Friday, March 4th, 2022.

He was born on July 7th, 1960 to John William Ashton II and Ellen O'Brien Ashton in Columbus, OH where he called home for 30 years. John graduated from The Ohio State University and was an active member of the Chi Phi...

Mar 4, 2022

James Adrile Lauver, 79 years of ages, from Stafford, VA passed away at his home on March 4 th , 2022 with his family beside him.  James was a loving husband, father and grandfather who is survived by his wife, Susan Lauver, two sons, Jeff and David Lauver and 6 grandchildren, Preston, Lindsey, Jillian, Skylar, Payton and Laxton.  A...

Feb 28, 2022

Paul H. Durham, lawyer, professor and world traveler, passed away peacefully February 28, 2022 in his adopted home town of Bluffton, SC.

He was born on July 1, 1932 in Climax, KS to Harold Durham and Nina (Flaize) Durham. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1950 and, in 1956, graduated from Pittsburgh State University in Pittsburgh,...

Feb 27, 2022

Debra Catherine Carson Boyles, 65, of Hardeeville, SC passed away on February 27, 2022.  She was born on March 9, 1956 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Burrel and Mary Carson (Midge).   She is survived by her husband, Mark C. Boyles, Sr. of Hardeeville, SC.

Debra was loved and acknowledged throughout the community as being devoted to...