Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

May 6, 2021

Nancy Ann Peffley passed away on May 6th, 2021 at the age of 76.

Nancy was born on September 22nd, 1944 to Robert and Charlotte (Olha) Tiernan in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  She attended Notre Dame High School. After high school, Nancy took temporary vows for the Daughters of Charity.

Nancy later attended the University of Bridgeport...

May 5, 2021

Glenn Florence, Jr., age 81, passed away on May 5, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 19 years, Judy Ann Florence; his daughters Kelly Renee Shaw (Doug) and Monica Florence (Dawn); step children, Lori Szalay and David Schaffer (Betsy); ten grandchildren, Amelia Shaw, Wesley Shaw, Corey Shaw, Simon Shaw, Michael...

May 3, 2021

Birdie Lou Powell, 79, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 3, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Savannah, GA after a long illness.

Birdie is survived by her only daughter Monique DeCicco-Jones, her children Anthony DeCicco, Dominique DeCicco, Angelina DeCicco-Jones, and Jacqueline DeCicco-Jones and one great grandchild Aliyah Davis.

May 2, 2021

Judi passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2021 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the daughter of Mary A. LeGore (Lyons) and Wilson C. Foltz. Judi leaves behind a brother, Robert Foltz & his wife Kathy of York, PA; Two daughters, Gretchen Miller & her husband John of Dover, PA and Heather Gingalewski of Hilton Head Island, SC; Three...

May 1, 2021

Wade Kola Tillman, 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed away on May 1, 2021 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Wade is survived by his wife of 54 years, Allene Turner Tillman, his son, Wade Robert Tillman; his daughters Sandra Tillman Daniels (Charlie) and Angie Boulware (Paul); six grandchildren, Alicia Echols...

Apr 30, 2021

After a life well lived with love, strong convictions and an unwavering Catholic faith, God reached out and brought our Mom home. Dorothy died peacefully at Benton House Bluffton, SC on April 30th.

Dorothy will forever remain in the hearts of her children and their spouses, Jack (Carla), Steve (Lizzy) and Nanette (Paul) Straub; her grandchildren Erin...

Apr 30, 2021

Jack Ronald Harrington, age 85, of Bluffton SC, died at his home on Friday April 30.

Jack was born in Sugar Creek, MO. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1958 and was a huge fan of Jayhawk basketball. He entered the Air Force after graduation and was on active duty for nine years. He served...

Apr 29, 2021

Dorothy DiPierro passed away on April 29th in Bluffton, SC.  She was 93 years old.  Dorothy was born in 1928 in the Bronx, NY.  She lived in CT most of her adult life where she worked and lovingly raised her family.   Dorothy was ahead of her time and had a long and successful career setting up and managing several...

Apr 29, 2021

US Army (Ret.) Major Mariner “Hugh” Gibbs, Jr. (Pee Wee), 77, of Hilton Head Island, SC went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center, Hardeeville, SC after an extended illness.

Hugh was born November 28, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to biological parents, the late Mariner H. Gibbs, Sr. and Inez...

Apr 28, 2021

Sun City Resident Dies at 67.

Michael J. Mershon May 31, 1953 – April 28, 2021

Michael John Mershon, raised in Cranford NJ and residing in Sun City, passed away on April 28, 2021 with family members present at his side, in Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Bluffton, South Carolina. Michael died of numerous complications...

Apr 28, 2021

Martin Schatz, Bluffton, SC, age 84, passed away on April 28, 2021. Marty was born on August 1, 1936 in The Bronx, NY to Murray and Florence (Hollander) Schatz and older sister Marion. Marty was a quarterback at Monroe High School in The Bronx and earned the Lou Gehrig Award for Sportsmanship and Courage. His love of football took...

Apr 27, 2021

Forrest Lee Hobby (Gump), 38, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home in Levy, SC.

Forrest was born July 19, 1982 in Brunswick, GA. He is survived by mother Brenda Hobby of Bluffton, son James Allen Collins of Mount Union, PA, sister Penny Howell (Michael) and brother Richard Brown of Bluffton.  Nieces Mallory, Madison, Michaela and...

Apr 26, 2021

Jack W. Moody, age 94, died peacefully at his home in Hilton Head Island, SC on April 26, 2021.

Born to John and Helen Moody in Plainfield, NJ on January 1, 1927 Jack had a full and celebrated life, earning several awards and sports records.  Jack was a WWII veteran and an accomplished track and field runner...

Apr 26, 2021

Laurie Hayes Reeves, 63, of Okatie, SC passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home. She was born July 2, 1957 in Macon, GA to the late Byron and Frances Hayes. Laurie graduated from Warner Robins High School and she attended Middle Georgia College. After college, she met and married her husband of 43 years, Richard Reeves. She...

Apr 26, 2021

Eliza Mears Horton - West Columbia, SC – Mrs. Eliza Mears Horton, 87, died  on April 26, 2021.  Born in  Ridgeland, SC, on May 13, 1933 to the late John Harry and Mary Rebecca Nettles Mears.  She was a devoted wife to the late Willard Charlton Horton, Jr., and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many.  Her...

Apr 25, 2021

Lou Ellen Pearson, 89, of Bluffton SC, went to meet her Lord at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her grandson, Charles Price’s home in Murfreesboro, TN.  The funeral service will be a simple grave side service at the Bluffton Cemetery with close family and friends on May 2 nd at 3pm.

She is preceded...

Apr 24, 2021

Richard G. Graef, “Dick”, age 95, a resident of The Seabrook, passed away peacefully on April 24 , 2021.

Mr. Graef is survived by his loving companion of 34 years, Marge Gunn and his beloved children, Pam Galusha, Captain Todd Graef, Gordon Graef, and grandchildren, Brain and Matthew Galusha and respective great grandchildren.

Dick honorably...

Apr 24, 2021

Peter Andrew Connelly, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 24, 2021 at the age of 85 at The Vineyard Bluffton in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Born March 1, 1936 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Peter graduated from the Roxbury Latin School and the College of the Holy Cross.  He served in the US Navy, completing Officer...

Apr 23, 2021

Kathleen Smith Andersen, 67, of Bluffton, SC passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Kathleen was born November 27, 1953 in Norwich, CT to the late Paul King Smith and Olive Daryl Linton Smith. She completed her undergraduate studies at Connecticut College before going on to receive her...

Apr 22, 2021

George S. Khouri, age 78 passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife Robin Gayle Khouri of 45 years, his 2 daughters Heather Delamarter (James), and Caitlin McNiece (Blake), as well as his two grandchildren Alexander Delamarter and Chandler McNiece.

George was born on August 10, 1942, in...