Obituaries

David A. Milne

David A. Milne

Apr 1, 2019

David A. Milne, 95, formerly of St Helena Island, South Carolina died Monday, April 1, 2019, at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service ' One Copeland Drive.

George Spare

George Spare

Apr 1, 2019

George Spare, 61, of Hilton Head Island, died Thursday, March 28, 2019. George received his Bachelor's Degree from University of South Carolina in Political Science and received his Master's Degree from Florida Atlantic University in Public Administration. He was former Town Administrator of Hardeeville, South Carolina and Fort Lauderdale By the Sea. Due to health issues George went into the...

Msgt Corps (Ret.)

Msgt Corps (Ret.)

Mar 25, 2019

MSgt James Franklin Riggs, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), 77, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Florida. A graveside service will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019, in Beaufort Memorial Gardens with United States Marine Corps honors.

Randolph Peter Dominic

Randolph Peter Dominic

Mar 25, 2019

Randolph Peter Dominic, 94, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Elizabeth Travers Dominic, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Morningside of Beaufort. A memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2019, at Morningside Assisted Living.

Edith J. Causey

Edith J. Causey

Mar 20, 2019

Edith J. Causey, mother of Nina Green, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Anna Simons Squires

Anna Simons Squires

Mar 19, 2019

ANNA LEE (SIMONS) SQUIRES, died March 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 17, 1937 at her Grandparents home in Lost City, WV to Byron D. and Effie Gale (Garrett) Simons, who have both predeceased her. Ann grew up in Clarksburg, WV, where she met the love of her life, Robert W. 'Bob'...

Mildred B. Varn

Mildred B. Varn

Mar 18, 2019

Mildred B. Varn, 94, of St. Helena Island, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Bluffton, South Carolina. Mildred was owner and operator of Cedar Grove Grocery for over 30 years. Mildred is survived by her children, Michael Varn, Mary Lawrence, and Deanna Hubbard; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March...

Gerald Monroe Smith

Gerald Monroe Smith

Mar 5, 2019

Gerald Monroe Smith, 87, of Dataw Island, widower of Deirdre Mary O'Meara Smith, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Alfred Monroe and Elizabeth Vivian Steele Smith. He attended the University of Missouri on a NROTC scholarship, earning a degree in Journalism. Gerald then attended the University of...

Margaret A. Hedman

Margaret A. Hedman

Feb 27, 2019

Margaret J.A. Hedman passed peacefully from this world on February 27, 2019, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Joe Ann was born July 9, 1934 in Dover Arkansas. She is predeceased by her husband of 44 years, George L. Hedman. Joe Ann is survived by her children, Lennart (Kay) Hedman of Roscoe, IL., Craig (Anne) Hedman of Shirland, IL, and Kim (Charles)...

Florence Boineau Johnston

Florence Boineau Johnston

Feb 26, 2019

Florence Boineau Johnston, 96, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in Charleston, South Carolina. A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning, March 9, 2019, at the Parish Church of St. Helena Cemetery.

Edna Jack" Brooks

Edna Jack" Brooks

Feb 11, 2019

Edna Jeanette 'Mama Jack' Brooks went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the age of 91. She was born in Kingston, West Virginia to Levi Escan and Mona Irene Bullion. She graduate from Fayetteville High School, 1947, in Fayetteville, West Virginia. She married Albert Marion Brooks in 1948 and they had six children: four daughters, Sharon...

Michael Shelton

Michael Shelton

Feb 11, 2019

Michael Shelton, 67, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Beverly Shelton, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Joseph M. Orfetel

Joseph M. Orfetel

Feb 10, 2019

Joseph M. Orfetel, 85, of Beaufort, South Carolina and formerly of Belton, South Carolina, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Carole Ann Theus

Carole Ann Theus

Feb 10, 2019

Carole Ann Theus, 73, of Beaufort, South Carolina and mother of Christopher Michael Theus, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at her residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Judith Ann Moore

Judith Ann Moore

Feb 8, 2019

Judith Ann Moore, 78, of Beaufort, wife of Dennis Roy Moore, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time.

Dora Ann Disotelle

Dora Ann Disotelle

Feb 4, 2019

Dora Ann Disotelle, 84, of Lady's Island and mother of Renee Dillinger, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mary Griscom Bonafede

Mary Griscom Bonafede

Feb 1, 2019

Mary Griscom Bonafede, 76, of Beaufort, South Carolina, and sister of Charlotte Cook, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time.

Billy Warren Davis

Billy Warren Davis

Jan 31, 2019

Billy Warren Davis, 60, of Beaufort, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his residence. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Friday, February 1, 2019, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday, February 2, 2019, in the chapel of Copeland Funeral Service. Burial will follow in...

Dr. Thomas Salyer

Dr. Thomas Salyer

Jan 29, 2019

Dr. Thomas Salyer, 70, of Beaufort, South Carolina and formerly of Suffolk, Virginia, father of Shawn Salyer McDougall, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Key West, Florida.

James A. Murray

James A. Murray

Jan 29, 2019

James A. Murray III, 82, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Marilyn Shelley Murray, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Thursday evening, January 31, 2019, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive. The funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, February 2,...