Philip D. Palmer II was inducted into the Charleston Riverdogs’ first Hall of Honor, for his significant contributions to the military community. Palmer is the founder of WarriorWOD, which emphasizes exercise, nutrition and mentorship as crucial prescriptions for veterans’ recovery from PTSD.
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R. Blair Cogburn, ’04
R. Blair Cogburn is southeast regional sales manager for demountables at Stellar Industries.
Read MoreJames O. Lechner, ’89
“With My Shield: An Army Ranger in Somalia,” by LTC James O. Lechner, USA, Ret., ’89, was published in September 2023 by Osprey Publishing.
Read MoreMark D. Sewell, ’92
“Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club,” by Retired FBI Agent Mark D. Sewell was published by Rowman and Littlefield.
Read MoreMark D. Cote, ’91
Mark David Cote, affectionately known to his family and friends as Mark, of Lecanto, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024 at the age of 55. Mark was born in Concord, New Hampshire October 18, 1968 a son of David Henri Cote and Margaret Mary Concannon Cote. “All American” […]
Read MoreLarry E. Spell, ’66
Larry Edward Spell, 79, of Columbus, Ga., died peacefully at home on October 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertie Edward Spell and Gladys Bennett Spell. A Celebration of Life for Larry will be held at Wynnton Methodist Church, 2412 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Georgia 31906 on […]
Read MoreAudry N. Cooper, CGC ’95
Audry Nedia Cooper, 84, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 17. She was predeceased by her husband, Alan Cooper, to whom she was married for over 60 years. She is survived by her son, Derrek, daughter, Stevie (John Bunton), granddaughter, Mykell, and grandsons, Keenan and […]
Read MoreWalter L. Matthews, ’63
LTC Walter Larry Matthews, USAF, Ret., of Panama city, FLa., died on May 17, 2024 in St Augustine, Fla. He was born at Americus, Ga., on July 28, 1941 and spent his youth growing up in Perry, Ga. He attended Marion Military Institute, graduated from The Citadel, received his masters […]
Read MoreBritt A. Knox, ’61
Major Britt Knox, Army (Ret.) Beloved son, husband, father and brother died May 19, 2024. Born December 7, 1939 in Memphis, TN to the late John G. (Jack) Knox and Edith (Speedy) Towler Knox, Britt spent his formative years in Nashville, TN. A graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN, […]
Read MoreJoseph E. Meachum, Sr., ’59
Joseph Ernest Meachum, Sr., retired owner of Melia’s Hardware and a past Summerville Commissioner of Public Works, passed away at The Claibourne in Summerville, SC, May 19, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at Summerville Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:00 am. The family […]
Read MoreDaniel R. Simonelli, ’61
Daniel Simonelli passed away peacefully on May 18,2024, in Denton Texas, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Norwich Ct, Dan was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and the Citadel Military College. He proudly served in the Army and began his career as a teacher in Montville Ct, while […]
Read MoreMark W. Woods, Jr., ’92
Mark Woods, a member of the Clarkstown Town Council, and Director of the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program at Rockland County non-profit BRIDGES, died Friday, May 17, at age 54. Mark lived his life in service of others: his family as a loving son, brother, husband, and father; […]
Read MoreDebra C. Tatum, CGC ’81
Debra Coleman Tatum, 71, of Charleston and recently Seneca, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 10, 2024. Debra was born March 14, 1953 at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines to the late Colonel William (Bill) Coleman and Rebecca (Betty) Varn Coleman. Growing up as a daughter […]
Read MoreSean P. McDerby, ’96
Sean Patrick McDerby, of Hockessin, Del. died Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was appointed a Trooper on April 1, 1998 and graduated from the 68th Academy Recruit Class. Upon graduation he did his Field Training at Troop 3, Camden and Troop 7, Five Points. Upon completion of Field Training he was assigned […]
Read MoreBernard O. Nettles, ’60
Bernard (Bernie) Oliver Nettles, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., husband of Jane B. Nettles, entered into eternal rest on May 7, 2024. His memorial service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Grace Church Cathedral Columbarium, 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, S.C. Bernie was born in Charleston, […]
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