Obituaries

First Corps (Ret.)

First Corps (Ret.)

Nov 16, 2018

Julius Paul Howe, First Sergeant United States Marine Corps (Retired), 92, of Lady's Island and husband of Mary LaPlante Howe, died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, South Carolina. Mr. Howe was born in Lodi, Ohio on May 8, 1926 to the late Russell and Dorothy Myers Howe. He served in the United States Navy in...

Claude Lee Mckuhen

Claude Lee Mckuhen

Nov 14, 2018

Claude Lee McKuhen, 60, of Seabrook, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Dr. Henry Marx

Dr. Henry Marx

Nov 14, 2018

Dr. Donald Henry Marx, 82, entered into rest on November 14, 2018, at his home on St. Helena Island, SC. Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lady's Island, SC, with full Untied States Marine Corps honors. He was the son of Edmund Nicholas Marx and Francis Gorski Marx. Dr. Marx...

Joseph "Joe" Anthony

Joseph "Joe" Anthony

Nov 7, 2018

Joseph 'Joe' Anthony Mix, 87, of Beaufort, husband of Delinda Ann McCormick Mix, died Wednesday, November 07, 2018 at his residence. Joe was born in Chicago, IL on November 03, 1931. He was a son of the late Bronislaus John and Armella Catherine Hellmuth Mix. Joe graduated from Chicago Latin School, earned his Bachelor of Science from Middlebury College in...

Howard "Phil" Hawley

Howard "Phil" Hawley

Oct 28, 2018

Howard Phillip 'Phil' Hawley, 83, of Dataw Island, died suddenly Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Phil was born in Toledo, Ohio and was a 40 year employee of Gulf-Chevron Oil Company stationed in the areas of Ohio, Michigan, and Maryland. He was an avid golfer; starting as a caddy at the age of 10, before becoming a...

Albert Dennis Wood

Albert Dennis Wood

Oct 26, 2018

Albert Dennis Wood of Dataw Island, SC a much loved and cherished Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully on October 26, 2018. Al was born in Susanville, CA on September 30, 1926 and was raised in Berkeley, CA. Anxious to serve his country in WWII, Al moved east to attend The United States Merchant Marine Academy at...

Stephen S. Hiers

Stephen S. Hiers

Oct 26, 2018

Stephen S. Hiers, 66, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Toni Hiers, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. In addition to his wife, Stephen is survived by two stepchildren, Eugene Brancho and Lisa Bebin; grandchildren, Jessica Brancho, Anthony Brancho, Emily Perevuznik, Shane Kotouch, Rebecca Perevuznik, Hailey Brancho, and Kaidyn Brancho; and great-grandchildren Amaya Holmes, Abigail Stalker,...

Jane Hill Sparacino

Jane Hill Sparacino

Oct 13, 2018

Jane Hill Sparacino, 75, of St. Helena Island and wife of Jack Robert Sparacino, died Thursday evening, October 11, 2018, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service ' One Copeland Drive.

Marian Hart

Marian Hart

Oct 8, 2018

Marian Hart, 96, of Lady's Island, died Monday, October 8, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Norris Oliver Barnes

Norris Oliver Barnes

Oct 4, 2018

Norris Oliver Barnes, 68 of Beaufort and husband of Virginia Barnes, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at his residence. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 Saturday morning, October 6, 2018, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive, Beaufort. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 Saturday afternoon at Ayers Family Cemetery, Ehrhardt, SC.

Deborah Lou Carroll

Deborah Lou Carroll

Oct 2, 2018

Deborah Lou Carroll, 67, of St Helena Island and wife of Donald Carroll, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at her residence. No service is planned at this time.

Ltcol Corps (Ret.)

Ltcol Corps (Ret.)

Sep 26, 2018

LtCol John Thomas Braton, United States Marine Corps (Retired), 76, of Beaufort, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, Florida. A graveside service will be held at 11 o'clock Monday, October 1, 2018, at Beaufort National Cemetery, with full Marine Corps Honors.

Helen Roberts Jones

Helen Roberts Jones

Sep 3, 2018

Helen Roberts Jones, 89, of Port Royal, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Retreat at Lady's Island. The family will receive friends 10 until 11 o'clock Friday morning, September 7, 2018, at Port Royal Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning, September 7, 2018, at Port Royal Baptist Church. Burial will follow at...

Gloria Ramsey Diggs

Gloria Ramsey Diggs

Aug 31, 2018

GLORIA JEAN RAMSEY DIGGS was the fourth of nine children born to the late Willie and Eliza Benbow Ramsey on May 23, 1945 in Sumter County, South Carolina. Jean, as she was called by family and close friends, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2018. The Lord called and she answered Him. She was employed for many...

Harry Otley Scarfe,

Harry Otley Scarfe,

Aug 22, 2018

Harry Otley Scarfe Jr., born March 31st, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA. He was predeceased by his parents Harry O. and Emma Scarfe. He died peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21st at The Retreat on Lady's Island with his wife, family and friends at his side. He was the loving, giving and caring husband of Lynda...

Frank A. Delli-Gatti

Frank A. Delli-Gatti

Aug 14, 2018

Frank A. Delli-Gatti, Jr., 95, of Fripp Island, South Carolina and husband of Sally A. Delli-Gatti, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Frank was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on May 13, 1923 to the late Frank A. and Elizabeth Paladino Delli-Gatti Jr. Frank is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Sally;...

Ella Pearnease Gatch

Ella Pearnease Gatch

Aug 14, 2018

Ella Pearnease Gatch, 95, widow of John D. Gatch, Sr., died peacefully August 13, 2018. Pearnease was the eldest of ten children of Charles and Minnie Cleland of Ridgeland. Born in Cookeville, Tennessee on November 15, 1922 and moved to Ridgeland, SC at an early age. Pearnease worked throughout her career as a clerk in local hardware stores including Fordham...

Cpo Navy (Ret.)

Cpo Navy (Ret.)

Aug 6, 2018

Chief Petty Officer Marion Ellis Carter, United States Navy (Ret.), 76, of Lady's Island and husband of Janie Copeland Carter, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his residence. No services are planned at this time.

Michael Bonnell

Michael Bonnell

Aug 4, 2018

Michael Bonnell, 69, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Friday, August 3, 2018, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Edith Williams Allan

Edith Williams Allan

Jul 31, 2018

Edith Illein Williams Allan, 88, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of Frederick Allen, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Bayview Manor. Illein was born in Fair Haven, MD and was a daughter of the late John Richard and Edith Mae Stallings Williams. She was retired from Prince George County School District after 22 years of service. She was a...