With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for life well lived, we remember and celebrate the life of our beloved father Robert P. Hagstrom, who passed away peacefully on December 08, 2025 at his home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Bob was born in Bronx, New York to Martha and Carl […]
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David B. McClam, ’75
David B. McClam, 72, of Lake City, passed away on February 6, 2026, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center. Mr. McClam was born on August 9, 1953, in Florence County, son of the late Tom McClam and Dorothy Stokes McClam. Mr. McClam received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Citadel, […]
Read MoreRobert M. Kersey, ’57
Robert (Bob) Martin Kersey, of Hanahan, died on January 31, 2026 in Charleston, SC. He was 90 years old. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 22, 1936 to his parents Alice Louise (Meves) Kersey and Robert William Kersey of KY. He is survived by his wife Betty A […]
Read MoreR. Dale Padgett, ’75
Ronald Dale Padgett, M.D., age 72, of Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his Johns Island home on February 2, 2026. Known to all as Dale, he lived a life defined by service, leadership, and deep love for his family and community.Raised in Bamberg, South Carolina, Dale was the […]
Read MoreSue B. Chanson, CGC ’73
Sue Bunch Chanson, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The daughter of the late Norma Dale and Douglas Calhoun Bunch, Sue was born on March 19, 1940 in New York City, New York. She moved to Charleston with […]
Read MoreJames E. Holliman, ’56
James “Jim” Edward Holliman, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away in the early morning hours of January 26 th. , at Chatuge Regional Hospital. He was born to Charles and Eudelle Holliman, in Valdosta, GA, on April 18 th , 1934. Jim was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track […]
Read MoreJonathan B. Jarrell, CGC ’19
Jonathan Blair Jarrell, 38, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1987, in Mayo, Florida. Jonathan was a devoted husband, father, public servant, and friend. On June 20, 2015, he married the love of his life, Steffanie. His wife and children […]
Read MoreRachel M. President, CGC ’83
Rachel Middleton President was born on May 25, 1947 in Russellville, SC and departed this life on January 24, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Russellville High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Allen University and master’s degree from The Citadel. Rachel built a […]
Read MoreHenry A. (Pep) McPhillips, Jr., ’70
Lt Col Henry A. “Pep” McPhillips Jr (USAF Ret) of Fairhope, Ala., passed away on January 26, 2026 with his wife Patricia by his side. He was the son of the late Col Henry A. McPhillips (USAF Ret) and Mrs. Katherine White McPhillips of Mobile, AL. He was born in […]
Read MoreFrank A. Heinrich, ’81
Frank A. Heinrich, 66, of Hilton Head, SC, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors, presiding by Monsignor Cellini. Frank was born on July 1, 1959 in […]
Read MoreLeighton B. (Lee) Besse, ’70
Leighton (Lee) B. Besse, of Summerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Lee was born on July 15, 1948. He spent his early childhood in Centerville, Massachusetts (Cape Cod), and the remainder of his childhood and […]
Read MoreJohn S. Bacot, ’63
John Spratt Bacot died on January 24, 2026 in Greenwood, South Carolina at the age of 84. He was the son of the late George Alexander Bacot and Eleanor Spratt Bacot. He is survived by his loving children, Marion Bacot Clodfelter(Mitch) of Denver, North Carolina, and Adam Stephens Bacot(Lori) of […]
Read MoreFrancis J. Cavoto, CGC ’81
Francis Joseph Cavoto, 82, of Harrisonburg VA, loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.Francis was born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania to Dora and Tony Cavoto on February 6, 1943. He graduated from Catholic University (BA) and The Citadel (MA).Francis had a long and storied career […]
Read MoreJoe M. Sanders, Jr., ’62
Dr. Joe M. Sanders, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2026. His devoted wife, Dottie, and loving son, Eric, were at his side. Dr. Sanders was born July 5, 1940, in Hartsville, South Carolina. He was the son of Col. Joe M. […]
Read MoreH. Clifton Northum, Jr., ’57
Harold Clifton Northum, known affectionately as Clif, of Moncks Corner, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at his home in Overton Subdivision. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Harold Clifton Northum Sr. and Marguerite LePrince Northum. Clif was a proud graduate […]
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