All Obituaries 

Martha Crockett died April 29, 2024 at Bloom at Belfair Memory Care. She was born June 16, 1936 in Clovis, NM. She was the daughter of her late parents Jessie Comer and Vivian Lane Comer and was raised in Frederick, OK. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Charles Crockett. They were happily married for 62 years. She and her husband lived in many places spanning 7 states then moved to Sun City-Hilton Head in 2008 after living in Lexington, KY for 28 years. She leaves behind a daughter,...

After a long fought battle with Kidney Cancer; the Lord took David home Sunday April 28th, 2024. David leaves behind a loving wife Judy, father and stepmother David Sr and Maryann. Five caring children Dianne(Bobby), Calvin(Shannon), Regina, Tammie, and Bubba. Two younger siblings, brother Wally(Sandy), sister Teresa(Danny) along with a very special nephew Michael DuBose. Ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother Dorothy DuBose and sister Dena...

Norma Jean Schurgot, age 93, of Bluffton/Hilton Head Island, SC and formerly of Philadelphia/Easton, PA died Thursday, April 25, 2024. Mrs. Schurgot was born on May 15, 1930, in New Florence, PA, the daughter of the late Edna and Archibald Fenner. She graduated from Frankford High School and completed Nursing School at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  For 8 years she worked as a nurse in heart surgery at Hahnemann Hospital and later worked with the office of Dr. Theodore Offner...

Tabatha Ann Ginn, born May 25th, 1978, peacefully departed this world on April 21st, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was the beloved daughter of Micky (Diane) Ginn and Cissy Jarrell.  Affectionately known as “Tabby” to her friends and family, she was truly one of a kind. Her feisty personality was as big as the heart she loved with. Tabby was passionate about the people she loved and the things she believed in. She enjoyed spending time with...

Frances Beatrice McClure Mullen, 100, peacefully entered her eternal heavenly home on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Frances was born on February 24, 1924, in St George, SC, to Mattie Lou George McClure and Edward William McClure. The family soon moved to Sumter, SC, where Frances lived until she married. She was the youngest of five daughters.  She and her sisters, Virginia, Rosalie, Carrie Lou, and Alma were best friends throughout their lives.  Frances...

Tom Peeples was a builder……..of homes, and communities, and relationships, and he never forgot or deviated from the core values he learned in Ridgeland, South Carolina, where he was born on February 11, 1953.  His father and mother, Tommie and Sadie, taught him well, and his father introduced him to Hilton Head Island very early in his life.  It was an introduction which would impact him and the Island for over 60 years.  Tom married his true love, devoted life...

Eva Maria Diamond Brown passed away in St. Petersbury, Fl after a long illness. Mrs. Brown was born in Budapest, Hungary and was a Holocaust survivor coming to the USA after World War II. Mrs. Brown lived in Long Island, NY; moved to Sea Pines in 1985; former resident of the Cypress and Benton House and lastly moved to South Pasadena, FL at the age of 99. Mrs. Brown was an Interior Designer who loved a pair of High Heels, a party, a dance floor and a hat. Mrs. Brown is survived by her...

  John Robert Johnson, Sr. of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Lake Winnisquam, NH and Syosset, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024, with family by his side. John was born in The Bronx, New York on August 2, 1938, to John and Sigrid (Agren) Johnson. Loving husband of Shirley. Devoted father of Jayne (Robert) O’Gorman, Jay, and Tara (Matthew) Smith; beloved “Poppy” to Sydney, Travis, Kaela, Norah, and Shauna; great-grandfather to Sawyer; and stepfather to...

Jane F.  Banfield, age 77 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 13,2024 in Bluffton, South Carolina.  Born Jane Frances Felten on November 29,1946 in New York City to Francis and Lucilla Felten. She graduated from St Michaels High School, worked at an insurance company where she met the love of her life Stuart Banfield.  They were married until Stuart preceded her in death in 1999 in Long Island New York.  Jane enjoyed crocheting, reading...

Dennis Raymond Murray, of Bluffton South Carolina, passed away at home on April 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn, of 55 years of marriage, his daughter Colene Murray (spouse, Keith Murphy), his son Sean Murray (spouse, Stacy Murray), 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Dennis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1943. He was the oldest of four children and the son of two Naval officers, Raymond and Marie Murray. Dennis was a proud veteran who served...