Obituaries

S. Michael Brooks

S. Michael Brooks

Oct 8, 2014

SEABROOK - S. Michael Brooks, 67, of Seabrook and husband of Carolyn M. Brooks, died Saturday, October 11, 2014. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Robert Waldrop

Robert Waldrop

Oct 8, 2014

DATAW ISLAND - Robert Waldrop, 92, died of a heart attack and stroke at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC, on February 4, 2015 following a very brief illness.  Since 1999 he resided at Dataw Island with his daughter, MaryAnn Waldrop. Robert was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at age 19.  Following...

Sheila Maki Korhammer

Sheila Maki Korhammer

Oct 8, 2014

DATAW ISLAND - Sheila Maki Korhammer, 78, of Dawtaw Island and wife of Dr. Alan Korhammer, died Friday, October 24, 2014, at her residence. A celebration of life will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday, November 1, 2014, at the Korhammer residence on Dawtaw Island.

Erica Christina Arnold

Erica Christina Arnold

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Erica Christina Arnold, 30, of Beaufort, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2 o'clock Friday, December 12, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery with full Marine Corps Honors.

Leo "Dick"

Leo "Dick"

Oct 8, 2014

Leo "Dick" Nye, 90, of Port Royal and husband of Larelda "Lollie" Becker Nye, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at his residence. Dick was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was a son of the late John and Ann Larkar Nye. He was an upholsterer. Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years; two sons, Larry Nye and David Nye...

Rodney E. Rohrbaugh

Rodney E. Rohrbaugh

Oct 8, 2014

Rodney E. Rohrbaugh,72, passed away in Charleston, South Carolina on December 17, 2014 with his loving wife of 27 years and 3 children by his side. He was a loving and loved Husband, Father and friend whom will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife Marcia Rohrbaugh, his three children, Melissa Burris (47), Matthew Rohrbaugh(43), M.Patrick Rohrbaugh(41) and...

Linda Blocker

Linda Blocker

Oct 8, 2014

LADY'S ISLAND - Linda Blocker, 57, of Lady's Island, died Friday, November 7, 2014, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Gail Blocker Pevey

Gail Blocker Pevey

Oct 8, 2014

Gail Blocker Pevey, 60, of Beaufort, South Carolina and widow of David Daniel Pevey Sr., died Monday, July 27, 2015, in Bluffton, South Carolina. A private graveside service will be at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Jean Judith Gallimore

Jean Judith Gallimore

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Jean Judith Gallimore, 80, of Beaufort and formerly of War, West Virginia, died Saturday, November 15, 2014, at River Oaks. Mrs. Gallimore was born May 14, 1934 in War, West Virginia. She was a retired teacher at War Elementary School in War, West Virginia and Lady's Island Middle School in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was preceded in death...

Trinda Brookins Rabon

Trinda Brookins Rabon

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Trinda Brookins Rabon, 54, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Ronald S. Cameron

Ronald S. Cameron

Oct 8, 2014

DATAW ISLAND - Ronald S. Cameron, 87, of Dataw Island and husband of Barbara Jane Cameron, died Saturday, November 22, 2014, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be privately held at Beaufort National Cemetery with Army honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Glynda Sue Tummillo

Glynda Sue Tummillo

Oct 8, 2014

Heaven has a new angel as Glynda Sue Tummillo, age 81, passed peacefully on March 6th, 2015 with her family by her side. Glynda was born February 4th, 1934 in Murray City, Tennessee, the daughter of Benny L. Pruette and Hazel L. Ballenger. Glynda brightened every room she entered and never met a stranger. She lived life to the fullest...

Molly Leatherwood Cuttino

Molly Leatherwood Cuttino

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Molly was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Lester Lee Leatherwood and Ruby Jean Medlin Leatherwood.  She had one brother, Lt. Col. Philip Leatherwood, deceased. Molly graduated from Russell High School in East Point, Georgia, and graduated from Converse College with a bachelor's degree in piano performance.  She was a teacher at Riverdale Country School in New...

Gene Patrick Smith

Gene Patrick Smith

Oct 8, 2014

SEABROOK - Gene Patrick Smith, 88, of Seabrook, South Carolina died Monday, November 24, 2014, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born on October 9, 1926 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Lt. Colonel Homer Smith and Juanita Harper. He served his country during World War II, enlisting in the United States Navy as a Fireman Second...

Msgt Corps (Ret.)

Msgt Corps (Ret.)

Oct 8, 2014

Avla Blake "A. B." Kennedy, MSgt United States Marine Corps Retired, 77, of Beaufort and husband of Nancy Golden Kennedy, died Monday, May 11, 2015, at his residence. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 12:30 Friday, May 15, 2015, at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.   A graveside service will be held at 1 o'clock Friday, May...

Ina Ulmer Wells

Ina Ulmer Wells

Oct 8, 2014

PORT ROYAL - Ina Mae Wells, 93, of Port Royal, South Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Ina Mae was born on November 1, 1921 in Colleton County, SC to the late John and Eliza Ulmer. She was educated in Colleton County Schools and lived in Beaufort for over 70 years. Ina...

William Holland Harris

William Holland Harris

Oct 8, 2014

William Holland Harris, 89, died Sunday, April 05, 2015 in Charleston at Bishop Gadsden retirement facility where he has spent the last 9 years after leaving Beaufort.  He had been in so much physical pain for so long that his family is happy he is finally resting peacefully. Bill was born May 30, 1925, the son of the late Forrest...

Blanche Billing Smith

Blanche Billing Smith

Oct 8, 2014

CALLAWASSIE - Blanche Rhett Billing Smith died quietly on Sunday April 19, 2015. She was 84 years old. Born in Charleston, SC she was the daughter of Fred C. Billing and Blanche Rhett Billing. She is survived by her husband of 63 years J. Corson (Corky) Smith, daughter Christopher S. Kotler of Arnold MD, son Geoffrey L. Smith and his...

Ltcol Corps (Ret.)

Ltcol Corps (Ret.)

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Thomas Chester Douglas, Lt Col United States Marine Corps (Ret.), 77, formerly of Beaufort, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The funeral service, with full Marine Corps honors, will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, January 14, 2015, at the graveside, Beaufort National Cemetery.

James Frederick Bauer

James Frederick Bauer

Oct 8, 2014

The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old. But his blood runs through our instruments and his song within our souls..." James Frederick BAUER, (Jimmie) 65, of Beaufort, SC, moved heavenward July 6, 2015, after an 18 month battle with lung cancer. He was born July 21, 1949, in Newark, NJ, and is survived by...