OBITUARIES
Laurie Beth Ryan
Jun 2, 2026
Laurie Beth Ryan
December 27, 1961 - June 2, 2026
Laurie passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, after a 7-year courageous battle with cancer. She fought the cancer with everything she had but her body and mind finally gave into the cancer. She passed peacefully at home with her sister by her side.
Laurie was born in Western Pennsylvania on December 27, 1961, and...
Fred John Santucci
May 29, 2026
Fred John Santucci
October 4, 1960 – May 29, 2026
Fred J. Santucci, age 65, passed away on May 29, 2026 from a sudden heart attack. He had relocated to Bluffton, SC and was surrounded by family and doing well. Born on October 4, 1960, to Gene and Josephine Santucci, Fred was a man of distinct character, sharp intellect, and a famously...
Naomi Katherine Sharp Atkinson
May 28, 2026
Naomi Katherine Sharp Atkinson
Beloved as “Kay” · Cherished as “Kiki”
December 15, 1936 – May 28, 2026
Naomi Katherine Sharp Atkinson, known to all who loved her as “Kay,” and to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Kiki”, was born on December 15, 1936, in her family home in Portsmouth, Virginia. The youngest of seven children, she grew up surrounded by her siblings:...
James "Jim" Lee Riche
May 28, 2026
Jim Riche was a man with a genuinely big heart, an infectious smile, and an absolute devotion to his family. Above all, Jim loved the beautiful life he built with his beloved wife of 58 years, Joyce. Together, they shared an unbreakable bond and a love for adventure, traveling to explore the beaches of Hawaii, the vibrant culture of Mexico,...
Robert Lansing Phipps
May 26, 2026
Robert Lansing Phipps was born April 8, 1933, in New York City to Ogden Mills Phipps and Ruth Pruyn Field.
He was a graduate of St. Bernard’s School, and attended St. Mark’s School before graduating from Collegiate School, and Trinity College.
When Bob was three years old, his mother married Marshall Field III, whose influence would shape much of his life. Marshall...
Samuel Eugene Rivers
May 22, 2026
Mr. Samuel Eugene Rivers, 63, of Hampton SC, died May 22, 2026, in Hampton Regional Medical Center.
Samuel was born in Hampton County, October 12, 1962, a son of the late George Herman Rivers, Sr. and Dorothy Louise Moseley Rivers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time with his family.
Samuel is survived by his partner: Rania Padgett of Hampton; Daughters: Shannon Rivers...
Joseph W. Eberhard, V.
May 20, 2026
Joseph W Eberhard V was born on December 1, 1953 in St Augustine, FL to Joe and Evelyn Eberhard. Joe was a man of many talents and rarely found anything he couldn’t do. He spent time in his younger years riding bulls, being a rodeo clown and was trained as a brown belt in Tang Soo Do. He later owned...
Charles Michael Bennett
May 19, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Michael Bennett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 19, 2026, at his home in the comforting embrace of his loved ones. Born on March 22, 1949, in the town of Walterboro, SC, Charlie's life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion. Charlie was the cherished son of Harold and...
Dorothy I. Wintz
May 18, 2026
Dorothy Irene Wintz, 77, born in Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Dorothy loved gardening and flowers, trips to the beach, and attending NASCAR races.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Allen and Chad Wintz; her grandchildren, Jennifer Wintz, Taylor Warren (Allen), and Trey Allen; many great-grandchildren; her siblings, David Kendrick and Mary...
LeRoy Dodge Cressy, Jr.
May 18, 2026
LeRoy Dodge Cressy Jr., 93, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026. He passed away peacefully in the home he shared with his daughter Sue and son-in-law Jim, of Bluffton, South Carolina. He would tell everyone that he was born the day beer came back at the end of Prohibition.
“Roy” was originally from Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Frankford...
Gay Dean Pinckney
May 17, 2026
Gay Dean Pinckney of Ridgeland, SC passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 surrounded by her family. Gay was born in Savannah, GA on September 1, 1964, and lived the majority of her life in Bluffton, SC. She moved to Tennessee and later to North Carolina only to return back to the low country.
Gay loved the simple and meaningful things...
Donna Lee Bagley
May 17, 2026
Donna Lee Bagley (Engh) was called to join her Creator in Heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She spent her final days in the comfort of her home and passed peacefully while surrounded by the love of family.
Donna was born Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC, on October 7, 1940. She grew up in Kensington, Maryland, attended Walter Johnson High School...
Robert F. Cleland, Jr.
May 16, 2026
Robert “Bobby” F. Cleland, Jr., 67, of Pineland, SC passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his home.
Bobby was born on February 24, 1959, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, to the late Robert F. Cleland, Sr. and Elaine Nettles Degler. He had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in hunting, fishing, tending to his livestock, and working in...
John A. Matusz
May 14, 2026
John A. Matusz, 78, of Waitsfield, Vermont, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Hardeeville, SC, surrounded by family. He is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary Matusz; his brother, Stanley Matusz; and many aunts and uncles he remembered fondly.
He is survived by his son, John; daughter‑in‑law, Danielle; and granddaughters, Angelique and Phylicia, along with Angelique's husband, Patrick....
Lona Esther Mobley Johnson
May 14, 2026
Lona Esther Mobley Johnson, 71, passed away after a brief illness on May 14, 2026. Born on November 8, 1954, in Inverness, Florida, she was the daughter of Francis Chafee Mobley and Esther Hay Mobley.
Lona was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her daughters, Stacey Sacha and April Hubbard; and her...
James M. Brennan, Jr.
May 13, 2026
James M. Brennan, 84, of Bluffton, SC passed away on May 13, 2026.
James was born April 7, 1942 to James and Teresa Brennan in Jersey City, New Jersey. He grew up in Teaneck New Jersey and attended St. Cecilia high school. Jim received a full football scholarship and graduated from the University of Vermont in Burlington, where he met and...
Wade Otis Cooler
May 11, 2026
Wade Otis Cooler
July 19th, 1957 – May 11th, 2026
Wade Otis Cooler, 68, of Ridgeland, SC, went home to be with the Lord. He was born in Ridgeland, SC on July 19th, 1957, to the late Otis J. Cooler and Phyllis Cooler Tanner.
Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Nancy C. Butler, Tonya Newton (BoBo), LaTrell Spikes (Ronald), Lesa Horton,...
Barbara Ann Ligeikis
May 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Ligeikis, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 26, 1948, in Berwyn, Illinois, Barbara was the beloved daughter of John and Virginia Brady and spent most of her life in the home where she was raised in Brookfield, Illinois, a place that remained deeply tied to...
Dr. Guy Matthews
May 10, 2026
Dr. Guy Matthews of Bluffton, SC died on May 10, 2026, in his home on the beautiful and peaceful May River. He was born on February 17, 1951, surprisingly in an ambulance on Route 66, but Barstow, California is listed as his official birthplace. His parents Rob Matthews Sr. and Mary Jane (nee Steele) Matthews are both deceased. The young...
Roy E. Kaiser, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Roy E. Kaiser, Jr. 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Roy was born March 27, 1948 to Roy E. Kaiser, Sr. and Sarah A. Connolly in Pittsburgh, PA. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the University of Pittsburgh as a Facilities Manager for...
