Local obituaries for Sauls Funeral Home

Sep 3, 2025

Carol Lynn “Cat” Watts, 61, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Friends of Caroline Hospice House.

Cat was born on June 23, 1964. She worked at multiple local establishments in Ridgeland, including Dairy Queen, the Galley Grill, and the Gulf Station. From the moment you met Cat, she considered you a friend. She loved to laugh...

Sep 1, 2025

Eric Peter Spector, 71, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, after an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew P. and Beverly A. Spector, and by his beloved wife of 19 years, Carolyn Keenan Spector.

Born October 19, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, Eric grew up in Sharon and graduated from Sharon...

Aug 30, 2025

 Barbara A. O'Connor

“My birth and death dates are NOT important. It's the DASH in between.”

Michele Roldan-Shaw fully covered Barb's 95 year DASH in her article for The Bluffton Breeze.

No one escapes the passage of time; but if you're having fun you might hardly even notice it. This has been the motto of Bluffton resident Barb O'Connor for so long that...

Aug 29, 2025

Ryan Patrick Casey, born December 17, 1994 to Sean and Laura Casey, left this world far too soon on August 29, 2025. Though only 30, Ryan packed more passion and words spoken into his years than most could in a lifetime.

He is the devoted husband to Cheyenne (Deal), proud father to his little girl, Blakely, and cherished son of Laura...

Aug 27, 2025

Warren Vroom passed away peacefully a few days shy of his 90th birthday, but not having missed out on celebrating it with family and caregivers. Russ' early years were spent in Plainfield, NJ where he discovered his love of education, music and the French language. He was a 1954 graduate of Plainfield HS and later the NJ State Teachers College...

Aug 26, 2025

Tucker Sr., Robert Edward, 80, passed away suddenly with family at his side on August 26, 2025. Bob was born March 27, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in West Philly. Bob served in the U.S. Army from September 17, 1965 to July 11, 1967 in the infantry as a scout dog trainer. During his service, he was wounded and...

Aug 26, 2025

Mahmoud Namdar, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 4:44pm surrounded by his family. Mahmoud was born on June 4, 1941 in Tehran, Iran, the youngest of eight children born to Maasoumeh and Ghasem Namdar. Mahmoud is survived by his wife Jean of over 57 years and their children Madiam (m. Tony), Michael (m. Erin)...

Aug 26, 2025

Roy Andrew Ferland, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Roy was born August 9, 1947 in St. Albans, VT to the late Benoit Ferland and Rita Levesque Ferland. After completing high school at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans, VT; Roy received a Bachelor’s Degree from Husson College in Bangor, ME. In...

Aug 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Howard Grote Sr. who departed this life on August 25, 2025, at the age of 68. 

Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 16, 1957, he grew up in Brooklyn, NY and Sarasota, FL. He attended St. John’s university, where he met his loving wife of 40 years, Jayne. He...

Aug 23, 2025

Matthew James “Jim” Chapman, 81, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2025.

Jim was born on February 7, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Matthew and Loretta Chapman. He grew up in the Youngstown suburb of Canfield and enjoyed summers boating and waterskiing on Lake Milton, developing skills he would surprise friends...

Aug 22, 2025

Diana M. Panzarino, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island, SC.

Diana was born on February 4, 1940, in New York City, NY, to the late Frank Kasper and Josephine (Nebilak) Kasper. She earned her associate’s degree from Somerset Community College and dedicated much of her career to the Franklin Township Board...

Aug 21, 2025

Teri Barnes aged 72 passed away on August 21st, 2025 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Teri was born February 13th, 1953 at the Bronx Hospital, in the Bronx, New York to her proud parents Morris and Freida Karmel, who have preceded her in death. Teri had an older sister Rose, who also has preceded her in death. Teri is...

Aug 21, 2025

Kristin Dinwiddie, 51, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a long struggle. Kristin was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend whose playful spirit, mischievous smile, and boundless love touched all who knew her. From an early age, Kristin lived life with joy and courage. She delighted in family adventures—whether in cars, on motorcycles, or...

Aug 20, 2025

Ellen Carey Griffin died peacefully at her home on Hilton Head Island, surrounded by family and friends, on August 20, 2025.

Ellen was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 27, 1956. She was the daughter of William Patrick Griffin and Denise O’Connor Griffin.

Ellen grew up in Easton, Maryland and attended school at Easton High School and University of Maryland. She caught...

Aug 19, 2025

Phillip King, II, 61, of Ridgeland, SC, passed away on August 19, 2025 at his home.

Phillip was born in Savannah, GA on June 11, 1964 to the late, Phillip King and Irma Gene Baldwin King. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and later started a successful painting business for residential construction projects. Phillip had a love for beautiful...

Aug 19, 2025

Reverend Benjamin Donald Jenkins, age 59 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home in Kennesaw, GA. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, dear friend to many, but above these, he was a faithful servant for the Lord.

Benny was born in Ridgeland. SC and lived a life filled with love, faith and family. He...

Aug 17, 2025

Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, Linda G. Lynch departed this earth with her loving and devoted husband, Bobby G. Lynch by her side. Bobby and Linda were married 47 years. She was born in Statesboro, Georgia, to Mr. and Mrs. Leemore Lord. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Bobby G. Lynch, cherished daughters, L. Darlene Carlson (Eric), Brenda R. Clark...

Aug 17, 2025

Salvatore Carrubba, III, 66, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on August 17, 2025.

Sal was born on October 30, 1958, in Sharon, CT, the son of Salvatore J. Carrubba, Jr. and Joyce Pletzer Polonski. He grew up in Millbrook, New York, and graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1976, later earning a degree...

Aug 16, 2025

Maureen Stevens Dunn, age 80, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. She now joins her beloved husband of 55 years, John Smith Dunn, Jr., in eternal rest.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, Maureen lived a life devoted to her family, friends, her dogs and homeless animals. She was a retired attorney for the Legislative Counsel...

Aug 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Walter Klink, Jr who departed this life peacefully on August 16, 2025 at the age of 67.  He was a dedicated husband to Jane, his wife of 46 years, and a devoted and loving father to April (Dave), Brittany, Brad (Jenn), and Quinte; his grandchildren David, Bryson,...