Obituaries
Eleita Lee Trezevant
Oct 23, 2023
Eleita Lee Trezevant passed away October 21. She was 73 years old. Eleita was born January 11, 1950, joining her parents Wilford Marshall and Marguerite Babb Lee. A proud preacher's kid, Eleita spent her childhood in Leland, Mississippi and Elizabethton, Tennessee before moving to Hilton Head Island her senior year of high school. She finished her high school career with...
Vicki Lynn Starkey
Oct 16, 2023
Vicki Lynn Starkey, 71, of Port Royal, SC went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023. Originally from Redondo Beach, CA, she worked as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and considered herself so fortunate to be able to call the low country home. She...
Shelia Alane Stroh
Oct 8, 2023
Shelia Alane Stroh, 59, of Beaufort, died Sunday October 8, 2023 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life service for Shelia will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel.
Linda Ann Bailey
Sep 29, 2023
Port Royal, South Carolina - Linda Ann Bailey, 71, of Port Royal, SC, passed away on September 29, 2023, Port Royal. She was born on June, 21, 1952, in Port Royal, to the late Mr. Charles W. Bailey and Mrs. Dorsie Bailey. Linda was a woman with a big heart, known for her generosity and selflessness. She lived her faith...
Edward M Russell Jr
Sep 28, 2023
Edward M. (Nick) Russell, Jr., Capt. USMC Ret, passed away September 28, 2023 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Sarah, daughters Debbie and Diane (Dennis), grandchildren Nicole, Denise, David, Joe, Kayla, John, Ray and Danie and 13 great grandchildren. Nick moved to Beaufort in 1966, fell in love with the Lowcountry and decided to raise his...
John Sams Colquhoun
Sep 18, 2023
John Sams Colquhoun, born on November 14, 1954 in Beaufort, SC to Therese Sams Colquhoun and Jack Colquhoun, passed away September 18, 2023 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. John is survived by his daughter Caroline Colquhoun, two grandchildren, Lilah Alexander and Oliver Michael Kish, his mother Therese Colquhoun, his brother Arthur...
Barbara Mary Logan
Sep 17, 2023
Barbara Mary Logan of Beaufort, South Carolina passed away September 17, 2023, after an extended illness. Barbara was born on January 31, 1950, to Thomas and Shirley (Sherwood) Logan in Patuxent River, Maryland. Growing up she went with her family wherever the Navy took them, from Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands to Bay Head New Jersey and many points in...
Patricia Jean Turkington
Sep 13, 2023
A loving mother, partner, grandmother, sister, and friend, Patricia “Trish” Turkington passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the age of 71 in her home on Lady’s Island, South Carolina. Born in Grinnell, Iowa, Trish later moved to Illinois, where she met and married Richard Turkington. They spent the majority of their 30 married years together residing in Pennsylvania...
Jacob Hussmann
Aug 24, 2023
Jacob “Jake” Hussmann, 66, of Beaufort, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Caroline’s Cottage. Jake was born in St. Louis, MO and a son of Dorothy Barton Schott and the late Jacob Hussmann. Jake loved his family and took pride in teaching his grandchildren to fish. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a fantasy football fan, and loved...
Francisco Gamez
Aug 15, 2023
Francisco Gamez, Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corps (Ret.), 66, of Varnville, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his residence. He is survived by his wife Patricia Diane Gamez, His two sisters: Irene Vasquez (Art) and Maria Colmenares (Gamez), his two brothers: Alex Gamez (Melissa) and Danny Gamez (Cindy). His mother n law: Margaret “Mimi” Padgett, his sister n law:...
Steven Michael Bruce
Jul 31, 2023
Steven Michael Bruce, 41, of Port Royal, son of Duncan and Kathy Becraft Bruce, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at his residence. Steven is survived by his Grandfather Gordon Becraft; two sisters, Nicole Bruce (Jordin Rodriguez), Kristy Faler Littlejohn (Robert Littlejohn III); one niece, Jianna and a nephew, Brendan; as well as, many aunts, uncles, & cousins in Maryland and...
Barbara Kay Olendorf
Jul 30, 2023
Barbara Kay Olendorf, 80, of Point South, wife of William Carr Olendorf, Jr entered eternal rest Sunday July 30, 2023 at MUSC in Charleston. Barbara was born in Red Bud, IL, daughter of the late Curtis and Essie Cowan. Barbara was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and Christian; as well as, owner of the KOA campground at Point South along...
Louis W Pinckney Sr.
Jul 14, 2023
Louis Walpole Pinckney, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on July 14, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born on October 20, 1932, to James Porcher Pinckney, Jr. and Katherine Walpole Pinckney. He was a native of Beaufort and the youngest of 8 children. Louis was a descendant from the Pinckney family that came from Bishop Auckland,...
Barbara Alene Cooper
Jul 10, 2023
Barbara Alene Cooper was called home at the glorious age of 87 years old on July 10, 2023. Born May 3, 1936, in Chapmanville, West Virginia, she embraced Beaufort as her earthly home in 1954. She was predeceased by her parents, Golden and Bertha (Lucas) Huffman; brothers James and Golden Jr (Peewee) Huffman, sisters Bonnie Shelton Johnson, and Patricia Caudill;...
Ruth Bachman Diehl
Jul 9, 2023
Ruth Bachman Diehl, died July 9, 2023 at the age of 97 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Fritz in January 2021; they shared 73 years of marriage. Ruth's smile showed up ahead of her and perfectly fit her wit and charm. She will be missed by her family and friends. Ruth is survived by...
Jeremy Scott Walls
Jul 2, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Jeremy Scott Walls, a cherished father, son, brother, friend, and a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. Jeremy departed from this world on July 2, 2023 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love,...
Mary Ester Pringle
Jun 26, 2023
Mary Ester Pringle, 86 of Burton, wife of Doyle Pringle, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at Sprenger Healthcare of Port Royal. A graveside service for Mary will be held 2:00, Saturday, July 01, 2023, at Beaufort Memorial Gardens, Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Pringle family.
Betty Ruth Rentz
Jun 22, 2023
Betty Ruth Rentz, 91 of Beaufort, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her residence. The family will receive friends at 10 o'clock, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, with an 11 o'clock service at The Baptist Church of Beaufort - 600 Charles Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Burial will follow in The Baptist Church of Beaufort Cemetery. Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the...
Don Wade Ledbetter
Jun 21, 2023
Don Wade Ledbetter, 76 of Dallas, Texas, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Hilton Head Hospital. No local services are planned. Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Ledbetter family with arrangements.
Anthony Hugh O'Rourke
Jun 20, 2023
Anthony Hugh O'Rourke, 68,of Fripp Island, husband of Susan O'Rourke, died Tuesday June 20, 2023, at his residence. Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the O'Rourke family. No services are planned at this time.
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