All Obituaries

     Joyce Irene Rushing Sutler, 80, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born on April 22, 1939 in Scotia, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee and Hattie Kate McCoy Rushing.       Ms. Sutler was a homemaker.  She also worked as a bookkeeper for Napa Auto Parts and Pinckney Furniture & Appliance in Ridgeland.  She was a lifelong member of Great Swamp Baptist Church where she taught the...

Linda Smith Stone of Ft Lauderdale, FL passed away on August 8, 2019 after a brief illness.  Linda was born on April 3, 1944 in Ridgeland Hospital and is the daughter of the late Arnold and Edyce Smith of Ridgeland, SC. Linda was a graduate of Ridgeland High School and Georgia Southern College.  She was formerly a science teacher, and she worked for several cruise lines as a coordinator for the children’s programs. Linda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie...

Patricia Ann (O’Brien) Uva, 81, of Bluffton, SC passed away on July 22, 2019. Patricia was born on July 29, 1937 in Boston, MA to the late William and Sylvia Brown O’Brien. Mrs. Uva was a devout Roman Catholic who served as a lay minister of communion to the shut-ins.  She enjoyed gardening and sewing, but most of all she loved cooking for her family. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 60 years, Al Uva; three sons, Mike Uva, Bob Uva (Marda), Tom Uva (Dianna), two...

          Samuel Leroy Drew, Sr passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2019 in Hardeeville, SC due to an injury secondary to health issues.  Leroy was born on January 19, 1944 in Rocky Mount, NC to Walter H. and Margaret Turner Drew.      He began his career in the Army National Guard working in maintenance before transferring to a position as cook, where he retired after 28 years of honorable service.  During his military...

     Mr. Bobby D. Malphrus, age 91, of Ridgeland passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on July 3, 2019.  Bobby was born on August 29, 1927 in Ridgeland.  He was the son of the late Herman Malphrus and Margaret (Maggie) Strong Malphrus.  Bobby married his grammar school sweetheart, Leila Carroll, on May 14, 1946. They were faithfully devoted to each other for over 73 years.   Bobby served his country in the Merchant Marines during World...

     Norma Jeanne (Jeannie) Cooler Raven, 70 of Ridgeland, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019 at home surrounded by family, friends and loved ones.  Jeannie was born on February 25, 1949 to Willis H. Cooler and Myrtis Malphrus Cooler Gibbons.  Her long battle with cancer is finally over and she is at peace at last. She grew up in Hardeeville and graduated from Hardeeville High School.  She enjoyed reading and doing puzzles of all...

   Henry Edward Ingram, Jr, 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born 2nd of Dec 1938 to Henry, Sr and Muriel Astor Garvin.    As a young child, Henry lived in Savannah and enjoyed going to the beach at Tybee Island. He graduated high school in Ridgeland and was known for his “Ingram balance” on the football field as a halfback for the Ridgeland Tigers. He spent time in his early years with his grandfather who was the...

     Maureen Elizabeth Saylor Malphrus, 92, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Ridgeland Nursing Center.  Ms. Maureen was born on June 15, 1926 in Harlan, KY to the late Batey L. and Elizabeth Saylor.      Ms. Malphrus worked for Ridgeland Hospital for many years and later continued her career privately as a Certified Nursing  Assistant.  She was a prayer warrior and an inspiration to everyone she met. ...

Gail C. Hubbard, age 72, of Hardeeville SC, departed this life on the morning of June 7, 2019 after a long illness. She passed peacefully at home, with her husband of 56 years, Carroll M. Hubbard, at her side. Affectionately known as “Miss Gail” and “MeMa”, she enjoyed giving herself unto others in many ways - including through her cooking, her many years of active service in the Hardeeville Baptist Church van ministry, nursery, and choir and most recently active...

     Franklin Erving Altman, 86, of Okatie, SC passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Franklin was born on November 9, 1932 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Lewis and Marion Nettles Altman.        Mr. Altman was retired from the United Telephone Company.  He was a member of Okatee Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday school and was a sound technician.  He enjoyed working in his yard and was...