Obituaries

G. Dennis Sims, ’68

George Dennis Sims, 78, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Point, Georgia on October 1, 1946, Dennis was the eldest son of the late Howard Marshall Sims and Joyce Knowles Pickens (Yancy Elbert Pickens). He was the devoted […]

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Carol Manheim, CGC ’92

Carol Manheim dedicated her life to healing, teaching, and service. Born in Canton, Ohio, she pursued her education at Flora Stone Mather College of Western Reserve University, earning an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry. After working as a research lab technician at the Case Western Reserve medical school, she […]

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Anthony J. Raffo, ’65

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Raffo of Spartanburg, SC passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Tony was born November 7, 1942 in Vineland, NJ. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1960 and graduated The Citadel in 1964. He married his wife, Mary Ellen, in 1965 […]

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Robert J. Moore, Jr., ’59

Robert J. Moore Jr., of Williamsville, NY entered into rest on July 23, 2025 at age 88. Beloved husband of 41 years to Nancy (nee Snyder) Moore; devoted father of Donna Coppock, Robert (Shelley) Moore III, Christine (Matthew Gumina) Moore, Jay (Robyn) Hunter and the late Stephen Moore; cherished grandfather […]

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William R. Haynie II, ’57

Dr. William Ransom Haynie II, 90, of Monteagle, Tenn., died on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. J. William and Annie Pierce Blake Haynie of Belton, SC. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. Dr. Haynie is survived by […]

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Harry S. (Sandy) Gibson, ’74

Harry Sanders “Sandy” Gibson, of Pinopolis, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 24, 1952, in Allendale, South Carolina, Sandy was known for his warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. A […]

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Robert L. Blitch, Jr., ’71

Robert Lawrence Blitch, Jr, of Charleston, husband of Patricia Lazicki Blitch, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81. Born in Charleston, SC, on December 20, 1943, Robert was the son of the late Robert Lawrence Blitch, Sr. and Lillian […]

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Wallace I. West, Jr., ’70

Wallace Isaiah West, Jr., 77, of Hollywood, South Carolina, husband of Valerie Taft West, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 8, 2025. His memorial service will be held Monday, September 1, 2025, at The Citadel Summerall Chapel, at 11:00 am. Following the service, a reception will take place at […]

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Bradley B. Moorer, ’99

Bradley Byron “Brad” Moorer, age 48, of Saugatuck, Michigan, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.Brad was a devoted husband and father, deeply loved by his wife, Melanie Blease Moorer, and their two children, Bradley Byron Moorer, Jr. and Margaret […]

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Simmons S. Spain, Jr., ’84

Simmons Stephen Spain, Jr., 63, of Henrico, Va. passed away in July 2025. He was the son of the late Simmons Stephen Spain, Sr. and Lillie Gibson Spain and the husband of the late Donna Newman Spain. He was born on November 20, 1961, in Charlotte, N.C. He attended Brookville […]

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Mark S. Herak, ’79

Mark Steven Herak, age 78, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 after a long brave struggle with dementia. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to Milan “Bud” Herak and Ann Herak (Nestich). Mark grew up in Euclid, Ohio with his two younger […]

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Jesse T. Reese III, ’63

Services for Jesse Timothy Reese, III, of Columbia, age 84, will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date. The Rev. Charles Smith of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will officiate. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Born in Columbia, SC, […]

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William A. Wyman, ’24

William Abel Wyman, of Elkton, Md., devoted son, loving brother, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 23. William was born on September 16, 2001, in Chestertown, MD, to John Abel and Julianne Morgan Wyman. William […]

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Frank C. (Joe) Khare, Jr., ’66

Frank Cornelius “Joe” Khare, Jr., died on August 8, 2025, at Sunrise of Frederick, MD. The only child of Frank Cornelius Khare, Sr., and Catherine Louise (Hooper) Khare, he was born on July 24, 1944, in Charleston, SC. Joe was an athlete at Irmo, A. C. Flora, and Walterboro High […]

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