Obituaries

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...

Frederick Rosset Strong

Frederick Rosset Strong

Oct 8, 2014

Frederick de Rosset Strong, 100, passed away early Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife Lois Blaikie Strong; a sister Mary Louise Rhodes of Washington State; his sons Michael D. Strong (Nancy) of Chapel Hill, NC and Jeremy Strong of Hampstead NC; grandchildren Morgan, Hunter, Summer, and Tanner Strong; stepsons James C Blaikie (Eve),  William Joseph...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Smith

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Smith

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Jacquelyn "Jackie" Smith, 44, of St. Helena Island died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Marcia Marie Bechtold

Marcia Marie Bechtold

Oct 8, 2014

OKATIE - Marcia Marie Bechtold, 62, of Okatie, died Saturday, October 18, 2014, at her residence. A private memorial service will be held on November 9, 2014.

Megan Rene Littlejohn

Megan Rene Littlejohn

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Megan Rene Littlejohn, 31, of Beaufort, was many things, including a daughter, sister, friend, and lover, but most of all, she was whatever those around her needed just when they needed it. She was everyone's support person. After many long years battling addiction, she died on March 24, 2015 at home. Her desire to help others in need...

David Allen Reif,

David Allen Reif,

Oct 8, 2014

LADY'S ISLAND - David Allen Reif, Sr., 68, of Lady's Island, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The funeral service and burial will be held at a later date in Tennessee.

Sandra Partin Mattocks

Sandra Partin Mattocks

Oct 8, 2014

Sandra Partin Mattocks entered the gates of Heaven on the afternoon of June 15, 2015. Born on August 30, 1948 in Berea, North Carolina, she was a daughter of Elma Hicks Partin and the late Robert L. (Bobby) Partin, Jr. Sandi (MiMi) loved her music and her family, especially her children and grandchildren.  She worked as a court reporter in...

Elah G. Crosby

Elah G. Crosby

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Elah G. Crosby was born in Beaufort SC on June 4 1946 and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Elah was a free spirited person who lived life to the fullest while following her passions and dreams. She had a strong faith in God and was loved as a sister, wife, mother,...

Joseph "Joe" Cochran

Joseph "Joe" Cochran

Oct 8, 2014

Joseph S. "Joe" Cochran, 40, of Beaufort and husband of Kelley Pierre Cochran, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Joe was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia. He was a son of Minister Max Stewart and Vivian Jordan Cochran. Joe was a Lance Corporal veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he was assigned to the...

Mary Ann Henninger

Mary Ann Henninger

Oct 8, 2014

LADY'S ISLAND - Mary Ann Henninger, 80, of Lady's Island and wife of Kermit M. "Corky" Henninger, Colonel U.S. Army Retired, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at her residence. Mary Ann was born in Danville, IL. She was a daughter of the late Franklin and Frances Lehmann Hampton. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and was also...

Rose Yospe Mark

Rose Yospe Mark

Oct 8, 2014

BEAUFORT - Rose Y. Mark of Beaufort, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2014, of complications of pulmonary fibrosis. Rose was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Morris and Frieda Yospe. In 1944, Rose married Ernest Mark of Beaufort and soon after moved to the South to assist Ernest in...

Susan Dee Smith

Susan Dee Smith

Oct 8, 2014

LADY'S ISLAND - Susan Dee Smith, 63, passed away in her home in Lady's Island, South Carolina on December 15, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.   She was born February 22, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Charles and Patricia Holmes.  Susan graduated from Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the class of 1969.  Susan received a bachelor's degree...