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CWO2 Donald Kistler Seigler, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired, widower of Lillian Roberta Seigler of Lobeco, SC, passed peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. "Pa-Pa", "Pappy", "Mr. Don" as he was affectionately known, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of his family and on all who knew him. Born on June 3, 1934, in Charleston, South Carolina, Don was the son of the late David Kistler and Zelma Geiger Seigler.. As a young man, Don was an outstanding football player for Walterboro High School Wildcats from 1949-53. He made the varsity team as an 8th grader and was selected to play in the North-South All Star game and on the All State All...

CWO2 Donald Kistler Seigler, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired, widower of Lillian Roberta Seigler of Lobeco, SC, passed peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. "Pa-Pa", "Pappy", "Mr. Don" as he was affectionately known, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of his family and on all who knew him. Born on June 3, 1934, in Charleston, South Carolina, Don was the son of the late David Kistler and Zelma Geiger Seigler.. As a young man, Don was an outstanding football player for Walterboro High School Wildcats from 1949-53. He made the varsity team as an 8th grader and was selected to play in the North-South All Star game and on the All State All...

Captain Robert Wayne Torrey, USMC Retired, of Beaufort, SC passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Caroline's Cottage in Ridgeland, South Carolina at the age of 91. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 5-7 PM with a Rosary Service beginning at 4:30 PM. A mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Lady's Island, SC will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, beginning at 10:30 with graveside services following at the Beaufort National Cemetery at noon with full military honors. Survivors include Michael and Marian Torrey; Gregory and Sonnie Torrey; Andrew and Kimberly Torrey; Peter and Laura Torrey; Christopher and Jan Torrey; Dawn Cavegn; Melanie and Ronald...

Carolyn Richardson Egan, 68, wife of James J. Egan, of Beaufort, SC, died on Friday, December 6, 2024 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Services to be held at St. Helena's Anglican Church, 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, SC on February 6, 2025 at 10:30AM. Mrs. Egan was born on February 2, 1956 in Charleston, SC. She is the daughter of Dr. James Albert Richardson and Armine Nelson Kingsland Richardson. Carolyn was raised in Charleston graduating from College Preparatory School and the College of Charleston. She met her future husband while he was a cadet at The Citadel. After graduating the College of Charleston, she worked as the arts coordinator for the City of Charleston. She was...

Carolyn Richardson Egan, 68, wife of James J. Egan, of Beaufort, SC, died on Friday, December 6, 2024 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Services to be held at St. Helena's Anglican Church, 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, SC on February 6, 2025 at 10:30AM. Mrs. Egan was born on February 2, 1956 in Charleston, SC. She is the daughter of Dr. James Albert Richardson and Armine Nelson Kingsland Richardson. Carolyn was raised in Charleston graduating from College Preparatory School and the College of Charleston. She met her future husband while he was a cadet at The Citadel. After graduating the College of Charleston, she worked as the arts coordinator for the City of Charleston. She was...

Sam Ray Elam, 92, of Dataw Island, SC, formerly of Niantic, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by his entire family at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Born on January 13, 1932, in Wise, VA, Sam was the son of the late Henry Walter and Gladys (Osborne) Elam. On August 7, 1955, he married the love of his life, Peggy Kiser. Their 69 years of marriage were filled with love, adventure, and a shared devotion to family. Together, they started their lives as newlyweds in Cincinnati, OH, before settling in Niantic, CT, where they spent more than 50 years. In 2017, Sam and Peggy returned to the South and made their home on Dataw Island, enjoying the beauty of the...

Carol Garst Kelley, 76, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully Saturday November 30, 2024, while surrounded by loved ones. The funeral service will take place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 East Main Street, Salem, VA on December 16, 2024, at 1:30 PM. Carol was born on December 8, 1947, in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of the late Buford and Durvian "Petie" Clemons. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband HL Kelley; and sisters Brenda Keith and Kathy Randolph. Carol was an administrator and instructor for the Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy located in Salem, VA from 1984 until her retirement in 2010. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and reading on the patio, hobbies she...

Donald Ralph Bennett, 81 of Seabrook, SC, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Don was born in Cameron, NC on October 9, 1943 Don is survived by his wife: Anne B. Bennett; children: Michael Bennett (Christy); Jennifer Bennett (Brenda); grandchildren; Kelcie, Brooke (Michael) and Zachary (Jennifer). Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at 2pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Attendees for the Services should arrive at the Cemetery no later than 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. www.andersonfhsc.com

Martha Stone Lunceford Grant, 96, died Friday, November 15, 2024 in Beaufort, SC. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm in Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville, NC. Martha was born on May 4, 1928 in Sharon, GA. She is the daughter of the late William James Lunceford and Hilda Kendrick Surviving is one daughter, Mary "Charlotte" McLean and husband Richard; one son, Ronald Grant and wife Jan; and daughter-in-law Amy Hruska; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by husband James Oscar Grant of 73 years; son Gerald Grant; and one great granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations...

Peter P. Cevallos, Sr., 91, widower of Maria Carrera Cevallos, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at his residence with his family at his side. Mr. Cevallos was born on June 29, 1933 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, son of the late Nestor Cevallos and the late Carmen Castro. Peter worked in the magazine and books industry as a distribution representative for over 40 years. He also was heavily involved with youth soccer in Columbia, SC in the 70's and 80's, at the time when it was just being introduced in the U.S. He was instrumental in coaching and mentoring Midland's youth in the burgeoning sport. He is survived by his one daughter, Monica Cevallos-Fulcher; one son, Peter P. Cevallos, Jr.; one...

Maribeth J. Mizell, 84, of Beaufort, SC, died Monday, November 4, 2024 at her daughters' residence,249 Picard Dr in Ladson, SC. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel at Anderson Funeral Home. Mrs. Mizell was born on February 9, 1940 in Birmingham, AL. She is the daughter of the late Pelham Wofford and Mary Cribbs Surviving is one daughter, Victoria "Wendy" DeNio; one brother, Richard Wayne Smith; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Maribeth worked for the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department for 39 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy Mizell, and one son, Donald Hugh...

Denise Mary Cowan LeMire, 57, wife of Steven P. LeMire, of Beaufort, SC, died Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence. Denise was born on June 5, 1967 in Detroit, MI. She is the daughter of Thomas Cowan and Bernice Cousineau Cowan. Denise's education began at Our Lady of the Lake continuing to Houghton Lake Community School and Houghton Lake Cosmetology Institute. Denise was involved with choir, cheerleading and competed in the Miss Houghton Lake Pageant. She is a class graduate of 1985. Denise began working with her sister at Nu You Hair Studio. She further worked many other jobs in many different fields. Denise started her college education at Lansing Community College and...

Dr. Charles Anthony "Tony" Bush of Beaufort died at home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 87. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lubkin Bush; his son, Charles Clayton Bush (Nancy); his daughter, Dolly Patricia Bush (Kurt); his two sisters, Nancy Kopko and Harriet Bush; and his two grandchildren, Beau and Reese Bush. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Baptist Church of Beaufort Endowment Fund by mail to 601 Charles St., P.O. Box 879, Beaufort, SC 29902-5008. Anderson Funeral Home and...

Dr. Charles Anthony "Tony" Bush of Beaufort died at home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 87. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lubkin Bush; his son, Charles Clayton Bush (Nancy); his daughter, Dolly Patricia Bush (Kurt); his two sisters, Nancy Kopko and Harriet Bush; and his two grandchildren, Beau and Reese Bush. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Baptist Church of Beaufort Endowment Fund by mail to 601 Charles St., P.O. Box 879, Beaufort, SC 29902-5008. Anderson Funeral Home and...

Willliam Waight Elliott, II (Bill), age 83, joined the Lord on June 25, 2024. Born in 1940 in Beaufort to William Waight Elliott and Martha Lawrence Van Landingham, Bill was born and passed away in his childhood home on Battery Creek (a place that was always special to him). He cherished his time on the river catching whatever he could find. Like his father, he loved hunting, and bird watching and could swap stories for hours on hunting and fishing in his beloved lowcountry. Bill graduated from Beaufort High and moved on to the Citadel where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering and is now in the Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance in the Long Jump in Track and...

Nancy Blitch Schaaf, 85, entered into eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with her family by her side. Nancy was born to Melvin St. John and Maude Rampy Blitch on February 18, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina. She is survived by her four devoted children, Kathy Curry and husband Kevin, John Schaaf and wife Ellen, Brian Schaaf and wife Lisa and Sally Tompkins and husband Joseph. Affectionally called "Nanny", she will also be deeply missed by her thirteen grand children, two great grand children, and by her caring sister Sally Winship and husband Gerry. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Schaaf, and...

Nancy Blitch Schaaf, 85, entered into eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with her family by her side. Nancy was born to Melvin St. John and Maude Rampy Blitch on February 18, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina. She is survived by her four devoted children, Kathy Curry and husband Kevin, John Schaaf and wife Ellen, Brian Schaaf and wife Lisa and Sally Tompkins and husband Joseph. Affectionally called "Nanny", she will also be deeply missed by her thirteen grand children, two great grand children, and by her caring sister Sally Winship and husband Gerry. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Schaaf, and...

Caroline Clark Trask, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, died peacefully on May 23, 2024. She passed at her home on St. Helena Island surrounded by her four children and a brood of grandchildren. Her example unto the end was one of showering love, and while she lived a blessed life, the last few years left her unable to walk due to a Parkinsonian disease. Even in that decline, her will to push on shined as a powerful example. She leaves behind a family in grief at her passing but happy that she is at peace with the Lord and that she can once again be with her husband of 61 years who predeceased her, John M. Trask, Jr, as well as her son in law, Gordon W. Wallace, Jr....

Patricia Marie Valentino, born March 11, 1941, in Gardner, Massachusetts, passed away on May 9, 2024, in the loving arms of her daughters, and with the gracious care of the Friends of Caroline Hospice, Okatie, South Carolina. Pat was the beloved daughter of Madeline Dorothea Lenzing Roark and Thomas Francis Roark. After the loss of her father at age 5, Patricia became her mother's caretaker and helper. Her mother was confined to a wheel chair with Polio all of Pat's life. Her difficult early years helping and caring for her mother instilled the strong character she demonstrated throughout her life. They relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, at age 16 where she graduated from Lake Worth...

Roberta (Bobbi) Lopresto, 76, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her residence after many years fighting various health issues, from polio to cancer. Bobbi was born on November 28, 1947 in Lima, Ohio. She was raised in Ada, Ohio and is the daughter of the late Richard E. and Alyce Stambaugh. Also pre-deceasing her was her sister, Susan. Bobbi moved to Toledo, Ohio to attend Mary Manse College, where she met her husband, Thomas V. lopresto. Bobbi was first and foremost a Mother, and an excellent one at that. In addition she was a home-maker, serving as Chief Comforter, Head of Domestic Engineering and Secretary of the War Department. In her spare time she loved to garden...

Roberta (Bobbi) Lopresto, 76, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her residence after many years fighting various health issues, from polio to cancer. Bobbi was born on November 28, 1947 in Lima, Ohio. She was raised in Ada, Ohio and is the daughter of the late Richard E. and Alyce Stambaugh. Also pre-deceasing her was her sister, Susan. Bobbi moved to Toledo, Ohio to attend Mary Manse College, where she met her husband, Thomas V. Lopresto. Bobbi was first and foremost a Mother, and an excellent one at that. In addition she was a home-maker, serving as Chief Comforter, Head of Domestic Engineering and Secretary of the War Department. In her spare time she loved to garden...