Obituaries

Ross Macdonald Sanders

Ross Macdonald Sanders

May 18, 2011

ST. HELENA ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - Ross Macdonald Sanders, 80, of St. Helena Island, husband of Martha Graham Sanders, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2011, at St. Helena Episcopal Church with The Reverend Jeffrey S. Miller officiating.

Sara Mckenzie Funk

Sara Mckenzie Funk

May 18, 2011

PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Sara McKenzie Funk, 91, of Beaufort, SC died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Ms Funk was born May 4, 1921 in Warrior, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ret Colonel Glenn Charles Funk, USMC, her parents, James Monroe McKenzie and Carrie McCannally McKenzie, her brothers, James Barton McKenzie, and Kenneth Franklin McKenzie....

Dylan Christopher-Peter Ford

Dylan Christopher-Peter Ford

May 18, 2011

BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Dylan Christopher-Peter Ford, 5, of Bluffton, South Carolina, son of Derrick Demetre Ford and Samantha Jean Pringle Ford, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 12 noon Friday, July 1, 2011, at Bethesda Christian Fellowship - 32 Martin Luther King Jr., St. Helena Island, with Pastor Kenneth...

Damien Medina

Damien Medina

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Damien Medina, infant son of Luis and Ashley Medina, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, August 17, 2011, at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Jane Elizabeth Mccausland

Jane Elizabeth Mccausland

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Jane Elizabeth McCausland, 70, of Beaufort, died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1942, in Charlotte, N.C., daughter of the late William Ross McCausland and Helen Moss McCausland. Jane spent her early years in York, South Carolina and later raised her two sons in West Islip, New York. She was...

Julie Clifton Powell

Julie Clifton Powell

May 18, 2011

EARLY BRANCH, SOUTH CAROLINA -  Julie Patricia Clifton Powell, 51, of Early Branch, South Carolina, wife of Louis Powell Jr., died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at Hampton Regional Medical Center. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Ruby Justine Marshall

Ruby Justine Marshall

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Ruby Justine Marshall, 53, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Thursday, September 1, 2011, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning, September 8, 2011, at Bible Community Church with Dr. Carl Broggie officiating.

Cheryl Toman

Cheryl Toman

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Cheryl Toman, 51, of Beaufort, South Carolina and wife of George Toman, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Bay View Manor. Surviving in addition to her husband of 27 years are three daughters, Anita Hedge, Bethany Hopkins, and Stephanie Toman; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, February 28,...

Stephen Brent Rich

Stephen Brent Rich

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Stephen Joseph Brent Rich, 59, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Anita Miller Rich, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Scott Lee Jones

Scott Lee Jones

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Scott Lee Jones, 44, of Beaufort, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Beaufort. A memorial service for Scott will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, December 9th, at 2001 B E Wheatley Drive, Beaufort, SC.

Hildred F. Collier

Hildred F. Collier

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Hildred F. Collier, 97, of Beaufort, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Bayview Manor. A memorial service for Mrs. Collier will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 22nd at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel.

Mary Frances Powell

Mary Frances Powell

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Mary Frances Powell, 92, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at her residence. A memorial service for Mary Frances will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 8th at Community Bible Church.

Donald Gerald Wadas

Donald Gerald Wadas

May 18, 2011

BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - WADAS, DONALD "DON" G. of Bluffton, SC, previously of Lansdowne, PA died suddenly on March 19, 2012 at age 65. Beloved husband of 41 years of Diane, dear son-in-law of Alexandra Danicki and brother-in-law of Helen Danicki and Bashkim Kokona. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial at Copeland Funeral Service, One Copeland Drive, Beaufort,...

Arthur "Marty" Berger

Arthur "Marty" Berger

May 18, 2011

LADY'S ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - Arthur Martin "Marty" Berger, 81, of Lady's Island, died peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Bay View Manor after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Marty was born in Philadelphia, P.A. and grew up in Woodbury, N.J. Marty and his wife Donna moved to Royal Pines in December 1994 from Coral Gables,...

Claire Dowling Howell

Claire Dowling Howell

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Claire Dowling Howell entered and departed this world on February 27th. Claire is the daughter of Kate and Michael Howell and little sister to Amelia and Natalie. Claire is and will always be remembered and loved. The family has chosen to have a private service.

Johnny Lee Mills

Johnny Lee Mills

May 18, 2011

ST. HELENA ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - Johnny Lee Mills, 64, of St Helena Island, South Carolina, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at his residence. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a son Evelyn Phillips Mills and the late John W. Mills Jr.  Johnny was formerly employed with Wal-Mart in Beaufort and attended Tidal Creek Fellowship.  He was loved by all....

Keith Shehorn

Keith Shehorn

May 18, 2011

ST. HELENA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Keith Shehorn, 72, of St. Helena, widower of Lois M.  Shehorn, died Monday, October 08, 2012, at his residence. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to United Hospice, 105 North Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902.

Frank Stoughton Mckenna

Frank Stoughton Mckenna

May 18, 2011

ST. HELENA ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - Frank Stoughton McKenna, 85, of St Helena Island, husband of Mary Elizabeth "Maryme" George McKenna, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Born in Bridgeport CT.;  son of the late Francis P. and Katherine Kahl McKenna. Mr. McKenna relocated from Connecticut to Beaufort in 1977. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and...

Gerhard Spieler

Gerhard Spieler

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Gerhard Spieler, 92, of Beaufort, South Carolina and husband of Ruth de Treville Spieler, died Saturday afternoon, July 14, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.

Elizabeth Morris Thompson

Elizabeth Morris Thompson

May 18, 2011

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Elizabeth G. Morris Thompson, 88, of Beaufort, South Carolina and widow of Wilmer Ray Thompson, died Sunday morning, February 24, 2013, at River Oaks Assisted Living. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive.