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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished husband, father, and Opa, Col. Donald R Johnson Jr., on March 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Donald’s memory will be forever treasured as he is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothy, his loving children, […]

Elliott O. Cooper, ’58

March 26, 2026

Elliott Otto Cooper, 89, of Columbia passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Still Hopes. Born in Augusta, Georgia he was the son of Elliott Otto Cooper, Sr., and Mildred Pearre Cooper Fowler. He was a member of the Stewards of Christ Sunday school class at Greenlawn Baptist Church […]

Christopher Samulski, ’95

March 24, 2026

On March 21 MG Christopher Samulski, ARNG, ’95, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, was promoted to his current rank in front of family and friends during a ceremony at the National Museum of the US Army. The Adjutant General of Virginia, MG James Ring, presided over the ceremony.

Charles M. Wachob, ’64

March 24, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Milton Wachob, 83, of Macon, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at North Macon Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Hunter Stevenson officiating. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. in […]

L. Lamar Bennett, ’64

March 23, 2026

Leon Lamar Bennett, LTC, US Army (Retired), of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, a South Carolina native, a combat-decorated officer, and an avid outdoorsman, passed away on February 28, 2026 surrounded by family after a short, painful battle with multiple myeloma, a result of his exposure to Agent Orange during his […]

Patrick D. Partin, ’73

March 23, 2026

Patrick David “Pat” Partin, 75, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Born on January 13, 1951, in Camden, he was a lifelong member of the community he deeply loved and served. Pat was the son of the late Rose M. Partin and Edwin D. Partin. […]