Obituaries

Julia T Wood

Julia T Wood

Sep 18, 2024

Julia Wood, 92 of Bluffton died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Sprenger Healthcare in Bluffton. No services are planned at this time. Copeland Funeral Service has assisted the Wood family.

Phillip Stanley Egbert

Phillip Stanley Egbert

Sep 17, 2024

Phillip Stanley Egbert, 64, of Beaufort, husband of Jill Bayeux Egbert, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his residence. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Phillip 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024 at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel. Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Egbert family with arrangements.

Mary Mckenzie Spruill

Mary Mckenzie Spruill

Sep 14, 2024

Mary M. Spruill, 74, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2024. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She passed away in her home surrounded by members of her family. Mary was born in Ashland, Ky on December 10, 1949. She is survived by her husband James Daniel Spruill; daughters Stephanie Lee (Michael) and Jamie...

Kathryn Riemer

Kathryn Riemer

Sep 12, 2024

Kathryn Lionetti Riemer, 65 of Beaufort, died Thursday September 9, 2024 at her residence surrounded by children. Services will be private. Copeland Funeral Service has assisted the Riemer family.

Florence Wingo

Florence Wingo

Sep 10, 2024

Florence Elaine "Toni" Wingo, 85, of Port Royal died Tuesday September 10, 2024 at her residence. A memorial service for Toni will be held 11 o'clock, Saturday October 5, 2024 at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel. Copeland Funeral service is assisting the Wingo family with arrangements.

Hallie Knotts

Hallie Knotts

Sep 5, 2024

Hallie Knotts, devoted wife of Mazel Erickson of Beaufort, SC (formally of Charleston, SC, St. Simons, GA, and Atlanta, GA) passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on September 5, 2024. Hallie was born and raised here in our beautiful Lowcountry and was a graduate of Battery High School. She attended the University of South Carolina and took on a career in...

Michael Scott Churchman

Michael Scott Churchman

Sep 5, 2024

Michael Scott Churchman, 56, of Bluffton, husband of Gayla Denise Smyrl Churchman, died Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Memorial Health, Savannah, Georgia. No services are planned at this time. Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the Churchman family with arrangements.

Paul Chambers Brewer

Paul Chambers Brewer

Aug 21, 2024

Paul Chambers Brewer, a devoted partner, father and brother died peacefully on August 21, 2024. He passed away in his home in Beaufort surrounded by members of his family. Dr. Brewer carried out his life under the values of loyalty, compassion and kindness, with a love for his community, his career and most of all, his family. Born on August...

Maryann Evelyn P. Mills

Maryann Evelyn P. Mills

Aug 7, 2024

Maryann Evelyn P. Mills, 96, of St Helena Island, widow of John W. Mills Jr., died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her residence. Evelyn was born in Alpharetta, GA and is a daughter of the late Rufus Theodore and Wilma Claire Castleberry Phillips. She was a graduate of Druid Hills High School in Decatur, Ga. Evelyn was formerly employed by...

Edmund Coleman Craft

Edmund Coleman Craft

Jul 25, 2024

Edmund Coleman Craft passed away peacefully on the evening of July 25th. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gail; a daughter Elisabeth Gordon Craft, sons Edmund Coleman III, and William Todd; grandchildren Madeline, Fletcher, Lindsay, Megan, Hudson and Emily; and a sister Mary Ann of Rocky Hill, NJ; and a brother-in- law Pearce. Edmund was born...

Mary Frances Capps King

Mary Frances Capps King

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Frances Capps King, 91, of Lady's Island, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at Helena Square. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Copeland Funeral Service. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Copeland Funeral Service is assisting the King...

Russell Woods

Russell Woods

Jul 10, 2024

Russell Woods, 77, of Beaufort, husband of Shirley Bradham Woods, died Tuesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence. Russell was born in Beaufort, SC and a son of the late Howard L. and Reba Godley Woods. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, a local Commander with Royal Rangers Scouting Program, and a member of Praise...

Take Kurihara Chamberlain

Take Kurihara Chamberlain

Jul 3, 2024

Take Chamberlain left this world to be with our Lord and her husband, Bruce, on July 3, 2024 at 6:55 pm EST – surrounded by family at home. Mom was born on January 25, 1930 to Bun and Chokichi Kurihara in Hatano, Japan. She was the fourth of 6 children and the self-proclaimed black sheep. She told stories about so...

Norman Lee Crockett

Norman Lee Crockett

Jun 25, 2024

Norman Lee Crockett, 64, of St. Helena Island, husband of Billie Jean Nolan Crockett, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Norman was born in Beaufort, S.C. to the late William Irving and Anita Margaret Kaniaupio Crockett. His passion was music. Norman was predeceased by siblings, Loretta Pauline Davis, John Perry Crockett, Elizabeth Irene Powers, and Theresa Crockett...

Dixie D. Strickland

Dixie D. Strickland

Jun 21, 2024

Dixie D. Strickland, 62, of Beaufort, wife of Michael Strickland, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. In addition to her husband, Dixie is survived by a daughter Myra Haley; grandson Brian Brown; and son in law Christopher Haley. Dixie was predeceased by her parents, Guytano and Carolyn Whitley Rampone; a son Joseph Ferree Strickland; and a sister...

Peter Joseph Comunale Ii

Peter Joseph Comunale Ii

Jun 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Peter Joseph Comunale II, 83, of Beaufort SC. Peter left us peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of June 11th, with family by his side at Friends of Caroline’s Hospice in Ridgeland. Peter was born on February 19 th , 1941 in New Brunswick NJ to...

Wade Edwin "Winn" Utsey Iii

Wade Edwin "Winn" Utsey Iii

Jun 8, 2024

Wade Edwin Utsey III, known affectionately as Winn, passed away on June 8, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on February 9, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida to loving parents Wade Utsey Jr & Frances Pender Utsey. Winn was proud member of the Air National Guard and served his country with honor and pride. Beaufort, SC became Winn’s...

Tom Gage

Tom Gage

Jun 5, 2024

Tom Gage (91) passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 5th in Hilton Head Island, SC, after a period of failing health. Tom was born in Dover, NH to Myrle and Leonie Gage, and attended Somersworth schools where he met his future wife, Lillian Goupil. He enlisted in the Army during the Korean conflict with honorable discharge...

Susan Hicks

Susan Hicks

May 24, 2024

Susan T. Hicks, 71, of St. Helena Island, wife of Danny Hicks, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at her residence. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Copeland Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 Thursday at Copeland Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow the service at 12:00 noon,...

Bayli Margaret Lake

Bayli Margaret Lake

May 22, 2024

Bayli Margaret Lake, 22, of Savannah, Ga, wife of Levi Cox, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Bayli was born in Atlanta, Georgia and a daughter of Jason and Elaine O'Connell Lake. She was a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design. A graveside service for Bayli will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Beaufort Memorial Gardens....

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