OBITUARIES
Everett "Tom" Thomas Abernethy
Jul 10, 2021
Everett Thomas Abernethy, age 82, passed away July 10, 2021 in Bluffton, SC after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was the son of Ina and Everett M. Abernethy of Lenoir, NC (Deceased). Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Anne Thomas Abernethy of Bluffton; two sons, E. Thomas Abernethy, Jr. (Kim) and J. Todd Abernethy...
Christopher Hopkins Hamilton
Jul 9, 2021
Christopher Hopkins Hamilton unexpectedly passed away from a stroke on Friday July 9, 2021, at the early age of forty-seven. He was born in Boston, August 22, 1973, the son of John M. Hamilton and Lynn S. Hamilton. He grew up in Weston, MA. He lived in Boston, Northern California, Florida and Hilton Head Island, SC. He attended Weston...
Robert Emory Krommes
Jul 8, 2021
Robert Emory Krommes, 99, of Bluffton, SC died July 8, 2021. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Arrangements by Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC.
Bob was a graduate of the University of Baltimore. He served in World War II as a B-29...
Retha Alane Smith Malphrus
Jul 7, 2021
Retha Alane Smith Malphrus, age 86, of Ridgeland and wife of Oswell (Ossie) Vincent Malphrus entered into her Heavenly home on July 7, 2021.
Retha was born in Hampton County on July 10, 1934 to the late Charles Smith and Catherine DeLoach Smith.
Retha is survived by her husband of 67 years; her four children,...
Barbara (Dennison) Connelly
Jul 4, 2021
Barbara Dennison Connelly, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 4, 2021 at the age of 87 at home in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Born January 6, 1934 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, Barbara attended Auburn High School and was the Chairman of the Filene’s High School Fashion Board. She went on to graduate from Anna Maria College...
David Ray Fleiner
Jul 3, 2021
David R Fleiner passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 3rd, 2021. He had been fighting cancer, but spent that time enjoying his family and friends. He was born on July 11th, 1946 in Galion, Ohio to Martin and Juanita Fleiner, who will meet him in heaven.
Dave graduated from Ohio State...
Robert Glenn Jarrell
Jul 3, 2021
Robert Glenn Jarrell, age 65, passed away at Regional Medical Hospital in Orangeburg, SC. Bob was born in Ridgeland South Carolina in 1955. Bob was the son of James Glenn Jarrell and Martha Ann Jarrell of Ridgeland. Survived by his father, Glenn Jarrell, sister Eleanor Gibbons (husband George), two daughters Jessica Haynes (husband Jess), Jennifer Guthrie (husband Stuart), nephew...
Robert Edward Davies
Jul 3, 2021
Robert Davies, nine-year resident of Sun City and 20-year resident of Daufuskie Island passed away at home after a short illness on July 3, 2021. Robert, who was known as Bob to his friends and Bobby to his grandchildren, was with his family when he passed away.
Bob was the middle of three sons, born in Swissvale,...
Neil Ardell Ofsthun
Jul 1, 2021
Neil Ardell Ofsthun journeyed to our Lord on July 1, 2021 in Bluffton, South Carolina after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Neil was born in North Dakota on November 27, 1930 to Eugene and Verdell Ofsthun. Brother Charles was not far behind, only thirteen months. The brothers grew up in Robinsdale, MInnesota a suburb of Minneapolis. Times were...
Karl William Ammons
Jul 1, 2021
Born in Brunswick GA on April 15, 1948, son of the late William and Reba Ammons. Karl passed away in Bluffton SC on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the age of 73. His life was well lived and he was well loved.
Karl is survived by his beloved wife Luce and five children Melissa (Donnie) Smith, Jacksonville...
Kathy Ellen Wiederhorn
Jun 30, 2021
Kathy Wiederhorn, age 61, passed away suddenly on June 30, 2021. Kathy was born in Walnut Creek, CA on November 1, 1959. She lived in Wilmington, DE for many years before moving to Bluffton, SC in 2004. Kathy was the daughter of the late Robert and Judy Wiederhorn. Surviving is her sister, Karen Kyle of Aiken, SC; niece, Christy...
Robert "Joe" Joseph Gilling, Jr.
Jun 29, 2021
Robert Joseph Gilling Jr., or Joe as many knew him, age 56, passed away at home on June 29, 2021 due to kidney failure, a complication of pancreatic cancer.
Joe was born in De Pere, Wisconsin on October 9, 1964 to the late Margaret and Robert Gilling. He grew up in Hudson, Ohio, before relocating to Hilton...
William "Bill" Pat Bowers
Jun 28, 2021
William (Bill/DeeDa) Pat Bowers, 88, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, took his first breath in Heaven on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born August 20, 1932, in Newberry County, SC, to his parents Samuel Pat Bowers and Mildred Boozer Bowers both of Clinton, SC. They predeceased him as did his wife Patsy Whitmire Bowers of Hartsville, SC....
Timmy Leroy 'Pete' Hilderbran
Jun 28, 2021
Timmy Leroy ‘Pete’ Hilderbran, age 63, passed away at his home in Ridgeland after a long illness.
Pete was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 7, 1957 to the late Timmy Hilderbran and Carolyn Coone Hilderbran.
Pete was a retired Logger with Crosby Logging Inc.; a member of the Coosawhatchie Baptist Church and he enjoyed...
Cynthia Compass Hawthorne Reid
Jun 27, 2021
Cynthia Compass Hawthorne Reid, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home.
Cynthia was born June 4, 1943 in St. Catherine, Jamaica to the late Sidney Hawthorne and Vivian Williams. She retired from her career as a postal worker for the Jamaican Postal Service and went on to become the pastor of...
Julio A. Ortiz
Jun 27, 2021
Julio A. Ortiz passed away at the age of 75 on June 27, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1946 and lived in Lindenhurst, Central Islip, and Great River (all in New York) and retired to Sun City, South Carolina.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ortiz of 52 years, his son Dennis and...
Richard R. Karp
Jun 26, 2021
Richard R. Karp, 76 of Bluffton, passed away on June 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was a USMC Veteran, Marine Corps League - 1154 Yellow Footprints Detachment, and Sun City Veterans Association.
He is survived by his wife, Belle; three children, Renee (Kevin), Brian (Donna) and Marina. Rich will also be missed...
Joseph Francis Doyle
Jun 26, 2021
Joseph Francis Doyle, age 82 of Bluffton passed away on June 26, 2021 at his home. Services will be held at a later date.
Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton is assisting the family.
Michael Paul 'Bubba' Cooler
Jun 26, 2021
Michael Paul Cooler ‘Bubba’, age 34, of Hardeeville, SC passed away on June 26, 2021 in Savannah, GA as the result of an accident.
Bubba was born in Charleston, SC on July 17, 1986 to Michael Roy Cooler and Mary Christine Davis Cooler.
Bubba was a painting and drywall contractor for Cooler Construction Company and...
Reuben G. Forman
Jun 25, 2021
Reuben G. Forman, 58, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 after an illness at NHC of Bluffton.
Reuben was born May 28, 1963 in Bronx, NY to Arnold Forman and Maria Munoz Forman. Reuben worked as a security guard prior to moving to Bluffton. He was science-minded, always interested in...
