Obituaries
Betty Jean Bearden
May 11, 2026
Betty Jean Bearden, 94, of Beaufort and formally of Seneca, died Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence.
Born in Oconee County, SC and was a daughter of the late Edward JC and Flora Morton Shirley. Betty Jean was a member of Utica Baptist Church, Seneca, SC and was retired form Jacobs Chuck, Clemson, SC. She was predeceased by siblings Marian...
Angel René Jarrell
May 8, 2026
Angel René Jarrell, 48, of Seabrook, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Angel was born in Beaufort and is a daughter of Mark Stevenson and Judith Ann Smith Blankenship. She was employed with Eye Institution of Georgia and formerly employed with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Angel was a very artsy person enjoying painting,...
Julia Reyes
May 7, 2026
Julia Reyes, 55, of St Helena Island, wife of Robert Veliz, died Thursday, May 07, 2026 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Julia was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Those who knew Julia knew she was a kind, warm, patient, understanding vibrant and loving person.
In addition to her husband of 38 years, are two daughters Heather Leigh Jones and husband Damien and Laura Ruth...
Melissa Ann DuMouchel
Apr 29, 2026
Melissa Ann DuMouchel, 64, of Port Royal, wife of Mike Hansen, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
No services are planned.
Copeland Funeral Service is assisting Melissa's family with arrangements.
Frank Gregory Fina
Apr 29, 2026
Frank Gregory Fina, 84, of Fripp Island, husband of Margaret Feichtner Fina, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his residence.
No services are planned.
Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Fina family with arrangements.
Trudi Lynn Peevey
Apr 28, 2026
Trudi Hazelworth Peevey passed away 4/28/26 after years long battle with dementia.
Born in Jackson, MI, growing up on Gilletts Lake before moving to Beaufort, SC, where she raised her own family and spent the rest of her life. She worked for 36 years in DoD schools before retiring in 2019 from Bolden Elementary/Middle School. She was an active member in...
Bruce Robert Welden
Apr 25, 2026
Bruce Welden, affectionately known to many as “Apple Juice,” passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with heart disease — a battle he seemed determined to win time and time again. In true Bruce fashion, he cheated death more than once, surviving multiple cardiac events over the years before finally finding peace.
Born into a proud Navy family on May...
Sandra Joan "Joann" Capps Thacker
Apr 23, 2026
Sandra Joan “Joann” Capps Thacker, 85, of Ridgeland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Bishopville, South Carolina, Joann was the daughter of the late Hartwell L. and Annie Belle Coleman Capps. She built a life defined by devotion, strength, resilience, and a deep, unwavering love for her family and...
Wilbur Lewis "Lew" Gardner Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Wilbur Lewis “Lew” Gardner, Jr., 88 of St. Helena Island, husband of Patricia Renoll Gardner, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at The Retreat at Lady’s Island.
Arrangements for Lew are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service.
Robert "Robbie" Gordon Bruce McCaleb
Mar 21, 2026
Robert Gordon Bruce “Robbie” McCaleb, 63, of Springfield, GA and formerly of Beaufort, SC, husband of Kristi Jane Lanier McCaleb, died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hospice of Savannah after a brief courageous battle with brain cancer.
Robbie was born in Louisville, KY and was a son of the late Doctor Foster Collins McCaleb Jr and late Jean Blaine Chrissinger McCaleb....
Kimberley Paschal Elkins
Mar 18, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Kimberley Paschal Elkins, an adored wife, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away at home surrounded by her family who will always cherish the funny memories she managed to create up until the very end. She was 60 years young.
Kim lost the love of her life, Lex, several years ago,...
Thomas Edward Brooks
Mar 17, 2026
Thomas Edward Brooks, 59, of Beaufort, husband of Patricia Meaux Brooks, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his residence.
Thomas was born in Beaufort, South Carolina and was a son of the late Albert and Edna Boullion Brooks. Thomas was employed as an HVAC technician.
Surviving in addition to his wife Patti of 36 years, are two sons Beaux Bergeron and Chris...
Emil P. Kiss Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Emil P. Kiss Jr. passed away on March 7, 2026.
Emil was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 27, 1948 and was a son of the late Emil Paul Kiss Sr. and Stella Mary Kiss (nee Lopachuk); Emil was a hardworking man who for 50 years worked in the family business of Paco Winders Manufacturing. He graduated from Saint Joseph’s University...
Barbara Kathleen McGinn McCoy
Feb 27, 2026
Barbara Kathleen McGinn McCoy, 101, widow of Frank Reynolds McCoy, Commander United States Navy (Retired), died Friday, February 27, 2026 at Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal.
Barbara was born in Fall River, MA and was a daughter of the late John R. and Josephine Vohoutka McGinn. Barbara attended Seton Hill College and was married to Frank McCoy in 1946.Barbara was...
Herman Smith Jr
Feb 18, 2026
Herman Smith Jr. passed away peacefully at home on February 18, at the age of 89, surrounded
by his loving family.
Born on July 21, 1936, in Grays, South Carolina, Herman was the son of the late Herman Smith
Sr. and Lillian Cook Smith Griffin. At just 19 years old, Herman experienced the tragic loss of
his father, a turning point that left him...
Mary Elizabeth Lemoine
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Elizabeth "Sam" Lemoine, 71, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Born on July 8, 1954, in Richmond, Virginia, Mary lived a life marked by resilience, warmth, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of everyday living. Over the years, she embraced a variety of roles in her working life—serving as a cashier, bartender, and...
Augusta "Mimi" Harrison
Feb 5, 2026
Augusta "Mimi" Harrison passed away peacefully at home on February 5th following a courageous battle with lymphoma. She lived her life with grace, warmth, and a deep devotion to the people she loved.
Mimi was raised in Savannah, Georgia, where her vibrant spirit and kindness were evident from an early age. She attended Savannah Country Day School before graduating from The...
James W Bukoffsky
Feb 3, 2026
James W. Bukoffsky, affectionately known as “Ski” or “Boo,” was born on July 4, 1957, in Salem, Ohio, to Joseph and Kathleen Bukoffsky. James departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence.
James was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bukoffsky, and his brother, Jay Bukoffsky.
James attended the public schools of Salem, Ohio. He proudly served in...
Robert Beattie
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Beattie passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, after a long battle withcancer. Bob was born and raised in Brooklyn to Canadian immigrants, Gerry and Letty Beattie. He was a proud graduate of St. John’s University and fan of its basketball team (go Red Storm!).
Bob and Linda, his wife of over 50 years, built a life, a family, and...
Laurie June Woods
Jan 3, 2026
Laurie June Woods, 53, of Beaufort, wife of Brian Russell Woods, died Saturday, January 03, 2026 at MUSC- Charleston.
Laurie was born in Albany, Georgia and was the daughter of the later Winfred Seitz and BeverlyWestling. Laurie was director of Hobbit Hill Pre-School. She was baptized and attended Church at Cornerstone Christian Church. Laurie enjoyed going to the beach, riding on...
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