Obituaries

William H. Cowdrick,

William H. Cowdrick,

Jun 28, 2019

William H. Cowdrick Jr., 79, of Beaufort and previously of Seaside Park, New Jersey, entered the presence of his Savior on Friday, June 28, 2019, at his residence. William was born February 17, 1940, to the late William H. and Ruth Eleanor Cowrick. He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, William III and Marie Bernadette Cowdrick, and two granddaughters, Samantha and...

Capt Navy (Ret.)

Capt Navy (Ret.)

Jun 26, 2019

Captain Chester Dean Cullison, United States Navy (Ret.), 93, passed away on June 25, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dean was born August 26, 1925, in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of Cary Eugene and Hazel Dicken Cullison of Licking County, OH. His grandparents were Ellsworth and Nettie Chambers Cullison, and Clarence Elmer and Cora...

Gerritje Nothen

Gerritje Nothen

Jun 25, 2019

Gerritje Nothen, 87, of Port Royal, South Carolina died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time.

Mgysgt Corps (Ret.)

Mgysgt Corps (Ret.)

Jun 23, 2019

Master Gunnery Sergeant Phillip Andrew Keller, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), 76, of Beaufort South Carolina and husband of Ellen Topliff Keller, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Phillip proudly served his country in the Marine Corps where he served for 30 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Fuji M. Keller; parents, Andrew and Thelma...

Robert Lefort Cullen,

Robert Lefort Cullen,

Jun 22, 2019

August 15th 1944 ' June 20th 2019 Bob, as his family and friends knew him, spent his childhood in Philadelphia attending the Haverford School and later went on to attend and graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Biology and Chemistry. After serving in the Army Reserves in the late 60s, Bob came home to meet and...

Jenny Hurley Bush

Jenny Hurley Bush

Jun 19, 2019

Jenny Hurley Bush, 68, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 7, 1950, to the late Mr. Hugh Gillespie Hurley and the late Mrs. Dorothy Ballenger Hurley of Clemson, South Carolina. She married Mr. Kenneth Oakley Bush in 1973 and had two children, Jodie Bush Miller...

Adley Jolane Nies-Scalf

Adley Jolane Nies-Scalf

Jun 10, 2019

Adley Jolane Nies-Scalf, infant daughter of Amber Louise Nies-Rhoades and Nate Scalf, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No service is scheduled at this time.

Robert D. Kiessling

Robert D. Kiessling

Jun 5, 2019

Robert D. Kiessling, 76, of Lady's Island and husband of Carole Howard Kiessling, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Sprenger Healthcare of Port Royal. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date to be announced.

Thomas O\'Hanlon

Thomas O\'Hanlon

May 29, 2019

Thomas O'Hanlon, 72, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Joan Kennedy O'Hanlon, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Sandra E. Kaiser

Sandra E. Kaiser

May 19, 2019

Sandra E. 'Sandie' Kaiser, of Beaufort, SC and Maine, passed away May 18, 2019 after a series of strokes. Her beloved husband of nearly 30 years was by her side. Sandie was born in Brunswick, Maine, November 12, 1948, the daughter of Robert R. Rush and Beatrice M. Humphrey. She attended Brunswick schools and graduated in 1967. She became a...

Roy Taylor Spurlock,

Roy Taylor Spurlock,

May 5, 2019

Roy Taylor Spurlock, Jr., 74, of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 3, 1944 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Colonel Roy Taylor Spurlock, Sr. and the late Helen Jane Stevens. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Melanie Gamache Spurlock of Beaufort; his son, Steven T....

Alisa Garvin Blocker

Alisa Garvin Blocker

May 4, 2019

Alisa Garvin Blocker, 64, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of Roger M. Blocker, Jr., died Saturday morning, May 4, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2019, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive. The funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning, May...

The V. Gregory

The V. Gregory

Apr 25, 2019

The Honorable Jackson V. Gregory, 78, of Cat Island, South Carolina and husband of Colleen Baisley, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence. Judge Gregory was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a son of the late George W. and Harriet Venters Gregory. He was a graduate of Clemson College in 1964 and earned his Juris Doctor from...

Rhonda Myers White

Rhonda Myers White

Apr 24, 2019

Rhonda Myers White, 64, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of Charles Joseph White, passed away April 23, 2019. She was born October 29, 1954, to the late Ralph and Alice Myers, in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Rhonda graduated from Greenville High School in 1971 and graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University in 1976. She married her high...

Msgt Force (Ret.)

Msgt Force (Ret.)

Apr 22, 2019

Master Sergeant Charles Meade Ashley Jr., United States Air Force (Ret.), 87, of Lady's Island and formerly of North Augusta SC, husband of Patricia Molly Ashley, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at his residence. Charles, better known as Chuck and Papa Chuck, was born in Baltimore, Maryland and was a son of the late Charles Meade and Lucille Elizabeth English...

Jean Goncher Bond

Jean Goncher Bond

Apr 12, 2019

Jean Goncher Bond, 92, widow of Frank Christian Bond, went to her Heavenly Home on April 11, 2019. A resident of Ladys Island, she moved to River Oaks Assisted Living shortly after the passing of her beloved husband of 62 years in 2010. The loving care she received there is greatly appreciated by her family. Jean was born in East...

Esther Ray Long

Esther Ray Long

Apr 10, 2019

Esther Ray Long, 75, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of Howard Michael Long, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at her home. Esther was born in Wallace, North Carolina and was a daughter of the late Lacey and Elvy Whaley Groves. She was a supervisor for NWL Aerospace. In addition to her husband of 52 years, Esther is survived by...

Winona Milam Smith

Winona Milam Smith

Apr 8, 2019

Winona B. Smith passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC. She was 90 years young at the time of her death. Winona was predeceased by her husband, James Felton, in 1961, her parents, Willie and Maggie Lou Milam, her six siblings, Hilton Milam, Mary Moody, Betty Downing, Aaron Milam, Wylene Thompson, Wayne Milam, her...

Samuel Thomas Roser

Samuel Thomas Roser

Apr 5, 2019

Samuel "Sammy" Thomas Roser, 51, of Beaufort, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2019, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive followed by Marine Corps honors at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

Lenore Blake Stevenson

Lenore Blake Stevenson

Apr 1, 2019

Lenore 'Lee' Blake Stevenson, 93, of Lady's Island, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 30, 2019, at NHC-Bluffton. Mrs. Stevenson was born on February 19, 1926 in Muskogee, Oklahoma and was the daughter of the late Walter J. Blake and Claire Finnigan Blake. Mrs. Stevenson was a 1947 graduate of Coker College. She was a former teacher at Beaufort Elementary School....