Eldred Winton “Whit” Cline Jr., 87, of Chapin, husband to Sandra Power Cline, died peacefully after a recent illness on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Whit was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Eldred Winton Cline and Florence Tanner Cline. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with his parents and sister Wanda […]
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William T. Caldwell, ’59
William Thomas Caldwell, class of ’59, passed away on June 30, 2025 at the age of 85 in Plano, Texas. He is survived by his children, Thomas and Ryan Caldwell. After graduating from The Citadel, Bill was commissioned in the Army as an infantry officer. He later earned an MBA […]
Read MoreBurritt E. Benson, Jr., ’61
Burritt E. Benson, Jr., 85, of Lumberton, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born September 16, 1939, in Orangeburg, SC to the late Burritt E. Benson, Sr., and Juanita George Benson. Burt earned his Eagle Scout badge with the Boy Scouts of America […]
Read MoreHenry W. Runey, Jr., ’59
Henry “Harry” Wilfred Runey Jr passed away peacefully in hospice on June 30th, 2025, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Harry graduated from North Charleston High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1951. He served on the USS Bon Homme Richard as a Machinery Repairman Petty Officer 3 […]
Read MoreFranklin B. (Petey) Peters, Jr., ’60
Franklin Benjamin Peters, Jr. (Petey) 2/14/1938- 7/16/2025 passed away peacefully after living with Parkinson’s disease for many years. We thank his wonderful care givers: Kia, Jacque and Kaya for keeping him laughing and making his illness bearable. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Eleanor Campbell Peters […]
Read MoreWilliam R. Goding, ’67
William Robert Goding (Bill), of Chapin, died July 14, 2025. He was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Joyce R. Goding and William B. Goding. Bill grew up in Apopka, Florida and graduated from Apopka High School in 1963. He received a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel in 1967, […]
Read MoreGary L. Wood, ’58
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lt. Col Gary Lewis Wood (Ret.) onFebruary 18, 2025, in Naples, Florida. He was 88. Graveside services, accompanied by military honors, will be held July 26, 11am, at Tompkins Corners Cemetery, New York. Born April 2,1936 in Peekskill, New […]
Read MoreChanning H. Snypp, ’64
Channing “Chan” Snypp, age 82, passed away on July 9, 2025 at home in Alpharetta, GA, with family by his side. Chan was born in Charlotte, NC on September 5, 1942, and raised in Rock Hill, SC. He attended Winthrop Training School where he played both football and basketball in […]
Read MoreThomas W. Crump, CGC ’90
Dr. Thomas W. Crump Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Educator, Coach, Principal, a myriad of labels could be used to describe Tom Crump, but his favorite to those who loved him was “Honey Bunny”. His life exemplified his commitment to his Faith, Family, and Friends. As the oldest son […]
Read MoreEileen F. Bogan, CGC ’89
Eileen Faye Bogan, age 72, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Eileen was born on March 28, 1953, in Evansville, Indiana, to Oscar Bogan and Esther (Broderhausen) Brogan. She joined the United States Air Force and served during the […]
Read MoreJo H. Allen, CGC ’93
Jo Helen Allen, fondly known as Pennie or Mimmie, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025. She was born November 24, 1949, at Hamlet Hospital. Pennie graduated from Hamlet High School in 1968. She attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a Master of Education through The Citadel. She worked as […]
Read MoreStephen C. Lord, ’72
Stephen Crowell Lord, of Colorado Springs, died Jun 7, 2025. Steve was born in Oak Ridge, TN. He graduated in 1972 from The Citadel, the Military College of SC and was commissioned in the USAF. After navigator training, he flew in C-130s, first in tactical airlift, then in two successive […]
Read MoreJulius E. Eldridge, Jr., ’65
Julius E. “Jule” Eldridge, Jr., of Sumter, husband of Frankie Keller Eldridge, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.Born October 2, 1943, in Orangeburg, he was a son of the late Julius E. Eldridge, Sr. and the late Edith Colvin Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge was a member of Sumter First […]
Read MoreFrederick L. Latham, CGC ’78
Frederick “Fred” Lynn Latham, 77, husband of Betty Smith Latham, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born July 3, 1948, in Burlington, NC, he was the son of the late William Latham and Billie Wheeler […]
Read MoreJoseph S. Stevenson, ’67
Joseph Stuckey Stevenson, 79, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, husband of Delores Dantzler Stevenson, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 8, 2025. His Celebration of Life will be held Monday, July 14, at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel at 1pm, with visitation at noon, Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, […]
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