William Heaton Byrd Jr., 90, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tifton, Georgia, the son of Hazel Holloway and William Heaton Byrd Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. William shared more than 35 years with the love of […]
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Leon S. Barwick, Jr., ’62
Col. Leon S. Barwick, Jr., 85, passed to eternal life on Thursday, March 26, after a long illness. Born on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, November 27, 1940, he later spent years of his childhood after WWII in Italy, where his father was stationed in the U.S. Army. Returning to the […]
Read MoreJoe B. Blackmon, CGC ’94
Joe Benson Blackmon, 79, who resided on Blackmon Road, Orrum, NC died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after an extended illness. Mr. Blackmon lived most of his life in Robeson County and had been a school psychologist for the Robeson County Schools for many years before retiring. He also had taught […]
Read MorePeter O. Smyth, CGC ’71
Peter Ogden Smyth, 81, of Charlottesville, Virginia cast off his mooring lines and sailed into the sunrise early on the morning of March 28, 2026. Pete was born July 21, 1944 to Newton St. Clair Smyth and Julia Rowell Smyth in Greenwood, South Carolina. Growing up on the old Ashley […]
Read MoreWallace G. (Buster) Holland, ’69
Wallace Godfrey (Buster) Holland, 77, of Johns Island, South Carolina, husband of Elizabeth “Betty” McArver Holland, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. His memorial service will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel at 1:00 pm, and the family will […]
Read MoreRuth E. Edmunds, CGC ’80
Ruth Glenn Edmonds Edmunds, of Charleston, died on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. Ruthie was born in Anderson, SC on May 14, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Hugh Burns Edmonds, Sr. and Ruth Glenn Edmonds. She was married to the late Robert Peyre Edmunds, III of Charleston, […]
Read MoreDonald R. Johnson, Jr., ’69
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, […]
Read MoreElliott O. Cooper, ’58
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 […]
Read MoreCharles M. Wachob, ’64
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 […]
Read MoreL. Lamar Bennett, ’64
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 […]
Read MorePatrick D. Partin, ’73
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. […]
Read MoreStephen J. Bertocchi, ’73
Colonel Stephen John Bertocchi, U.S. Army (Retired), of Annapolis, Md., passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Though his passing came too soon for those who loved him, Stephen leaves behind a life defined by service, devotion to family, and friendships that reached around the world. Stephen was born on […]
Read MoreCharles W. Cloninger, Jr., ’61
Charles William Cloninger, Jr., of Greensboro, N.C., died Friday, March 13, following his beloved wife of 61 years, Kate Bradshaw Cloninger, who preceded him in death by 16 days. Born on Nov 23, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Charles William and Helen Boren Cloninger, Bill returned to Greensboro at young […]
Read MoreSusan K. Burkhard, CGC ’73
Susan (Kilbourn) Burkhard died on March 9, 2026, after a courageous 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Through her extraordinary kindness, compassion and strength, Susan was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her.Susan was born to the late Alice and Richard Kilbourn on March 30, 1947, in Torrington, Connecticut. […]
Read MoreMary R. Blanchard, CGC ’70
Mary Rosalie Blanchard of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Sullivan’s Island, she proudly represented the sixth generation of her family to call the island home. Mary was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 11, […]
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