OBITUARIES
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...
Alexander Robert Whan
Jan 16, 2022
Alexander Robert Whan of Bluffton, S.C. passed away suddenly on January 16, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joan (Sullivan) Whan of Bluffton, their daughter Katherine (Whan) Smith, son-in-law Bradley Smith and granddaughter Merritt Smith of Decatur, Ga.,and his brother Geoffrey Whan of Woodbury, Conn., as well as his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and nieces and...
Joseph Louis Cuevas
Jan 14, 2022
Joseph L. Cuevas, 69 of Hardeeville, SC formerly of Pipersville, PA passed away on January 14, 2022. Born in Manhattan, NY in 1952, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mabel (nee Gutierrez) Cuevas. Joseph was the best friend and beloved husband of Lisa (nee Della Torre) Cuevas, loving father of Joseph V. Cuevas and Justin T....
James Edward Matta
Jan 13, 2022
James Edward Matta, 82, of Bluffton, SC made his homecoming on January 13, 2022. He was born September 22, 1939 in Virden, IL, the son of John and Pearl Matta. He married the love of his life Ellanat Hampson on September 29,1961. She survives.
He is survived by two sons, Greg (Jennifer) Matta of Kennesaw GA; Thad...
Roberta Janice Brien
Jan 11, 2022
Roberta (Kosinski) Brien of Blufton, SC passed away on January 11, 2022. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Francis (Bud) Brien for 30 years, the daughter of Ralph and Veronica (Blasko) Kosinski. She was the loving sister of Maryann Kosinski of Denver, CO. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, countless cousins, and countless friends.
Roberta...
Sharon Lee Lambert
Jan 11, 2022
Sharon Lee Lambert passed away on January 11, 2022 at the age of 51 after a long journey with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her spirit by living their lives to the fullest.
Sharon enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. She appreciated a day at the beach, listening to her favorite music...
Gene Otto Cooler, Jr.
Jan 10, 2022
Gene Otto “Gene O” Cooler Jr. has left this earth to be joined with his triune God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit after a long struggle with cancer.
Gene O had the most wonderful adventurous life growing up on “The original Palmetto Bluff” owned by Union Camp. His work ethic began at an early age and...
Richard (Dick) Allen Herrin
Jan 9, 2022
Richard (Dick) Allen Herrin, beloved husband of Heidi R. Herrin, and father of Benjamin Zac Herrin, Rochelle H. Beaupre, and Shanel H. Votry, unexpectedly passed away at age 73 in Bluffton, South Carolina on January 9 th , 2022. He was laid to rest at Beaufort National Cemetery on January 18 th , 2022. He was born in Seattle,...
