Obituaries

Imogene Holder Graham

Imogene Holder Graham

Jul 5, 2018

Imogene Holder Graham, 93, of Port Royal, South Carolina passed away on the morning of July 4, 2018. She is survived by her devoted husband of 74 years, Hoyt; her daughter, Sandy Somerall (Rick) of Beaufort, and Tim Graham (Susan) of Easley. She is survived by four grandchildren: Sally Somerall of Columbia, Graham Somerall (Erin) of Beaufort, Trent Graham (Kara)...

David Richard Stringfellow

David Richard Stringfellow

Jul 2, 2018

David Richard Stringfellow, 18, of Goose Creek and formerly of Beaufort, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. David was born October 4, 1999. He was the son of the David K. Stringfellow, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Aleshire. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, David K. Stringfellow, Sr. and Emma Jean...

Randolph "Randy" Gaskins

Randolph "Randy" Gaskins

Jun 29, 2018

Randolph 'Randy' Gaskins, 66, of Port Royal, South Carolina, died Thursday afternoon, June 28, 2018, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Born in Florence County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Huey Albert Gaskins and the late Teppie Lucille Stone Gaskins. Randy was a member of Beaufort Church of God. He was an avid NASCAR race fan who...

Margaret Orzechowski

Margaret Orzechowski

Jun 19, 2018

Margaret Orzechowski, 55, of Laurel Bay and wife of Terry Orzechowski, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Her service will be private.

Sgtmaj Corps (Ret.)

Sgtmaj Corps (Ret.)

Jun 2, 2018

SgtMaj Billy Lee Lyday, United State Marine Corps (Ret.), 91, of Beaufort and husband of Masae Lyday, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at his residence. Sergeant Major Lyday was a 30 year United States Marine Corps Veteran having served in W.W.II, Korea, and Viet Nam. While in the Corp his accomplishments include Bronze Star Medal; Air Medals, 16 awards; Navy...

Theresa C. Walker

Theresa C. Walker

Jun 1, 2018

Theresa C. Walker, 65, of Beaufort, died Thursday, May 31, 2018, at MUSC in Charleston South Carolina. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Russell Lee Brandt

Russell Lee Brandt

May 31, 2018

Russell Lee Brandt, 76, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed peacefully on the evening of May 30, 2018. Born in Annville, Pennsylvania, Russ, the son of Herman and Alice (Towers) Brandt, served in the United States Air Force upon graduation from high school. Upon his discharge, Russ enjoyed a long and varied career in retail sales as he settled with his...

Darrell J. Simmons

Darrell J. Simmons

May 31, 2018

Darrell J. Simmons, 73, of Lady's Island and husband of Susan Williams Simmons, died Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Surviving in addition to his wife of 47 years are a daughter, Lisa Simmons-Pender; a son, Derek J. Simmons; grandchildren, Zach, Evan, Lila, and Tali Simmons, and his dogs, Doc and Lilly. A private memorial service will be...

Craig R. Ingram

Craig R. Ingram

May 30, 2018

Craig R. Ingram, 74, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Carole T. Ingram, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive on Friday, June 1, 2018, from 5 until 7 o'clock. A private memorial service will be held at a...

Bonnie Wilson Brown

Bonnie Wilson Brown

May 29, 2018

Bonnie Lee Wilson Brown, 71, died June 27, 2018 in Bluffton, South Carolina after a long decline in health. Bonnie was born in Johnstown, PA on November 2, 1946 to Marlin J. Wilson and Helen Isaacson Wilson. She graduated from Blacklick Township High School and married Edward Brown in 1965. She was a mother to three children and as they...

Ada Lugo

Ada Lugo

May 24, 2018

Ada Lugo, 85, of Port Royal, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Sean Patrick Carberry

Sean Patrick Carberry

May 23, 2018

Sean Patrick Carberry, 43, of Dataw Island, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at his residence. A memorial Mass will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, June 8, 2018, at St. Peter's Historical Catholic Church in Beaufort. Entombment will follow at St Peter's Catholic Church on Lady's Island.

Lt Force (Ret.)

Lt Force (Ret.)

May 23, 2018

Lt Col William E. 'Bill' Davis Jr., United States Air Force (Ret.), 94, of Hilton Head, father of Robin Davis of Beaufort, died Monday, May 21, 2018, at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. No service is planned at this time.

Barbara C. Coppinger

Barbara C. Coppinger

May 16, 2018

Barbara C. Coppinger, 72, of Seabrook and wife of Joseph Coppinger Jr., died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Ralph Harry Jackson

Ralph Harry Jackson

May 14, 2018

Ralph Jackson, Senior Chief United States Navy Retired, 77, of Pritcharville, husband of Susan Warner Jackson, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Landmark Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Beaufort National Cemetery with Navy Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to your animal shelter or to a charity of your...

Joann Byus Mccarty

Joann Byus Mccarty

May 12, 2018

Joann Byus McCarty, 73, of Fripp Island, South Carolina and wife of Thomas McCarty, died Friday, May 11, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No service is planned at this time.

Jean Norton-Torjussen

Jean Norton-Torjussen

May 3, 2018

Jean Norton-Torjussen, 69, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 3. Born in Chicago, Jean held many professional positions in her career but was most proud of her two passions; writing and art, with her tenure as a Lifestyle Editor at the Progress Newspaper in Caldwell, NJ and a Japanese watercolorist at ARTworks in Beaufort, SC. Formerly...

Ronald M. Matsko

Ronald M. Matsko

Apr 27, 2018

Ronald Michael Matsko, 79, of Fripp Island, SC, and husband of late Beth Matsko, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born in Braddock, PA, he was a son of late Michael and Anna Matsko. Ronald received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. He retired from EATON Corporation. Ronald enjoyed cooking...

Susan S. Pineo

Susan S. Pineo

Apr 11, 2018

Susan S. Pineo, 76, of Port Royal and wife of Paul Pineo, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Rochester, New York.

Ronald Rozniak

Ronald Rozniak

Apr 4, 2018

Ronald Rozniak, 79, of Port Royal and husband of June Rozniak, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Bayview Manor. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning, April 9, 2018, at St. Andrews Chapel.