Obituaries

Margaret Ann Gatch

Margaret Ann Gatch

Mar 30, 2016

Margaret Ann Gatch (1940-2016) daughter of Joseph L. and Margaret H. Holleman of Seneca, SC, deceased, died on August 4, 2016 at MUSC Hospital in Charleston, SC from a virus and complications of Alzheimer's. She was born in Seneca, SC and was in the first class of women graduates of Clemson University. She worked as an Elementary School Teacher until...

Donald Bolton Walker

Donald Bolton Walker

Mar 30, 2016

Donald B. "Don" Walker was born in Troy, New York April 14, 1927, the son of Evelyn Boucher Walker and John "Bud" Walker. He graduated from Mechanicville High School in 1945 and served in the United States Navy during W.W. II. He attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and graduated from veterans Vocational School before joining Niagara Mohawk Power...

Michael J. Skurkay

Michael J. Skurkay

Mar 30, 2016

Michael J. Skurkay, 60, of Callawassie Island, SC, died suddenly on Saturday, June 11, 2016. He grew up in Piscataway, NJ and attended Rutgers University. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth, and his two brothers, Matthew and Lawrence. Michael was a computer consultant in the telecom industry for 30 years.  Eventually running his own consulting company, Martin...

Reynard L. Bullock

Reynard L. Bullock

Mar 30, 2016

Reynard L. Bullock, 73, longtime boyfriend of Robin Wittwer, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Lt Force (Ret.)

Lt Force (Ret.)

Mar 30, 2016

Lt Col Joan B. Entriken, United State Air Force (Ret.), 84, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at MUSC-Charleston. No services are planned at this time.

Suzanne Farley Schroeder

Suzanne Farley Schroeder

Mar 30, 2016

Suzanne Farley Schroeder, 84, of Orangeburg, South Carolina and formerly of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Dr. "Rick" Harrison

Dr. "Rick" Harrison

Mar 30, 2016

F. W. "Rick" Harrison died suddenly on December 29. He was 78 years old. He leaves behind the love of his life, Marion - his wife and constant companion for fifty-odd years. Born in Macon, Georgia in 1938, Harrison grew up playing football for his father, John "Cotton" Harrison, and working the horses at Cotton Harrison's Camp. He accepted a...

Cw2 Army (Ret.)

Cw2 Army (Ret.)

Mar 30, 2016

CW2 William L. Thompson Sr., United States Army (Ret.), 82, of Fripp Island, died Monday, May 4, 2016, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016, at Beaufort National Cemetery with Army Honors.

Vernon H. Deloach

Vernon H. Deloach

Mar 30, 2016

Vernon H. DeLoach, 88, of Port Royal and husband of Daisy C. DeLoach, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at Millennium Post-Acute Rehabilitation in West Columbia, SC. Mr. DeLoach was born in Varnville, SC and was a son of the late Robert and Lola Adams DeLoach. He was retired from civil service and was currently a Port Royal Councilman. He was...

Robert "Bob" Cuttino

Robert "Bob" Cuttino

Mar 30, 2016

Robert Edward "Bob" Cuttino passed away Thursday, June 23, at the age of 86. Born in Sumter, SC, on August 27, 1929, he was the son of James and Lucie Olivia Cuttino. After graduating from Edmunds High School, Bob earned degrees from Wofford College and Yale University as well as an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Furman University. His pastorates...

John "Jack" Schleef

John "Jack" Schleef

Mar 30, 2016

We regret to advise his friends and associates that John H. (Jack) Schleef passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Bay View Manor, Beaufort, SC. He met his final hours with calm, prayer, and hopeful curiosity for his future. He was grateful for many years of good health, high energy, travel, adventure, prosperity, and love from family and friends....

Martha Charlotte Hoke

Martha Charlotte Hoke

Mar 30, 2016

Martha Charlotte Hoke, 85, of Port Royal, died Monday, September 5, 2016, at Helena House Residential Care, Port Royal. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2016, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive. A memorial service will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2016, at Tidal Creek Fellowship, Lady's...

Charles Nicholas Polito,

Charles Nicholas Polito,

Mar 30, 2016

Charles Nicholas Polito, Jr, 80, of Okatie and husband of Janelle Louise Jones Polito, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Mr. Polito is survived by his wife of 57 years; two daughters, Charmaine Polito Perez (Nelson) and Janelle Polito Nelems (David), and three grandchildren, Charles Perez (Brittney), and Michael and Madison Nelems. A memorial service will be...

Mildred Cosby Barnhart

Mildred Cosby Barnhart

Mar 30, 2016

Mildred Cosby Barnhart, who would be known throughout her life as Millie, was born in Yonkers, New York in December 1947. When she was five she moved, with her family to Oradell, New Jersey, where she spent the next two decades of her life. After finishing high school Millie attended business school in New York City and began working in...

Clinton B. Campbell

Clinton B. Campbell

Mar 30, 2016

Clinton B. Campbell, 81, of Beaufort, South Carolina and beloved husband of Karen M. Peluso Campbell, died Friday, December 23, 2016, at home after a short illness on Friday night, December 23, 2016, where he was surrounded by family. Clint was born on May 25, 1935 in Somers Point, NJ and lived in Ocean City, NJ, the fourth generation Campbell...

Brenda Burlingame Armstrong

Brenda Burlingame Armstrong

Mar 30, 2016

Brenda Ann Burlingame Armstrong, 63, of Fripp Island and wife of Edmund C. Armstrong, died Sunday, October 23, 2016, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.

James Force (Ret.)

James Force (Ret.)

Mar 30, 2016

James Anthony Snell, United States Air Force (Ret.), 55, of Meridian, Mississippi and formerly of Beaufort, died Monday, December 19, 2016, in Meridian. The funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, December 28, 2016, in the chapel of Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive. Interment, with United States Air Force honors, will be at 2 o'clock...

James Navy (Ret.)

James Navy (Ret.)

Mar 30, 2016

James Lester Warner, DTCS United State Navy Retired, 87, of Bluffton, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at NHC-Bluffon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Charles W. Cross

Charles W. Cross

Mar 30, 2016

Charles W. Cross, 70, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Anne Cross, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at his residence. No service is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to Chain Free Beaufort - Post Office Box 2496, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901 or to a local dog rescue of the donor's choice.

William Bailey Carter

William Bailey Carter

Mar 30, 2016

William "Bill" Bailey Carter, 64, of Beaufort and husband of James Slattin Martin IV, died Thursday evening, May 12, 2016, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.