Obituaries

Thomas J. Mann, ’48

Thomas Jules Mann, 99, of Edisto Isand, died Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by family. Born August 30, 1926, Huntington, West Virginia, he moved to Charlotte in 1938, attended Alexander Graham Jr. High and Central High and left at 16 to enter The Citadel, Charleston, SC. He was called to […]

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Robert D. Marks, ’67

Robert Dean Marks of Spotswood, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, died September 8, 2025 at JFK Hospital in Edison New Jersey surrounded by his family. Bob or Bo as he was known to many, was born on March 5, 1944 in Greensburg Pennsylvania to Robert Saul Marks, a Purple […]

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Edmund J. Scott, Sr., ’63

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Edmund Jackson Scott Sr., of Greer, passed peacefully at his home into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 6, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 22, 1941, in Greenville, SC, he was the […]

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Ernestino L. Surell, ’74

Ernestino Lawrence “Ernie” Surell, a four-time world champion powerlifter and devoted husband to Susan Branch Surell, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 77. A longtime resident of Rockport, Texas, Ernie was revered not only for his exceptional strength but also for his generous heart, humble […]

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Robert C. Bahr, Jr., ’65

Robert “Bob” Carl Bahr, Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Eden Hospital near his home in Walnut Creek, California. Bob was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on July 23, 1943, the eldest of three children. His father, Col. Robert C. Bahr, Sr. left to serve in the […]

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Laurence H. Major, Jr., ’65

Laurence Hughes Major Jr., 81, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 3, 1943, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, Laurence was the beloved son of the late Laurence and Ruth Major. He honorably served his […]

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Robert E. Waters, ’68

Robert E Waters, devoted husband, father, air force veteran, and community leader, passed away on September 6 at the age of 80. Born on February 25, 1945, in Charleston, SC, ‘Bob’ was a proud graduate of The Citadel in 1968. He served honorably in the US Air Force in Vietnam […]

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Joseph H. Seremet, ’66

Joseph Henry “Joey” Seremet, known to many as Joe, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He was 81 years old. Born on July 4, 1944, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, Joe’s early life was rooted in faith and service. Active in Catholic Youth Organization activities and religious retreats […]

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William R. Daniel, ’59

William (Bill) Reuben Daniel (February 17, 1937- September 5, 2025) Bill joined his Lord and Savior (and his sweet wife, Carolyn) in heaven on Friday, September 5 at Atrium Health Pineville. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:00am in the Magnolia […]

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Lawrence E. Remick, Jr., ’59

Lawrence Elbridge Remick Jr., 89, of Temple, Texas passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. He was a Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and retired as a Director with global aerospace and defense technology contractor Northrup Grumman in 2006. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on […]

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Tyler N. Weidner, ’14

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Tyler Nelson Weidner, 33, of Williams Township, who was called home to the Lord on September 4, 2025. A life so full of strength, compassion, and unwavering love ended far too soon, leaving an irreplaceable void in the hearts […]

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Michael B. Rogers, ’80

Michael Barton Rogers, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on September 1, 2025, long before anyone was ready. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Bart and Doris Ann Rogers, his beloved aunts: Clemmie Sigmon, Mary Lee Kokobun Rogers, and Shirley Richardson, Uncles: Roger Rogers and Mickey Sigmon, and his […]

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Hugh L. Cotton, Jr., ’55

With gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Hugh Lee Cotton, Jr (“Punchy”), of Orange Park, Fla., on August 25, 2025. Born in Jacksonville, FL on September 19, 1930 to Hugh Lee Cotton, Sr (“Lee”) and Eunice Dinkins Cotton (“Dink”), he passed away peacefully […]

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Julian A. Buckner, CGC ’00

Julian A. “Bucky” Buckner, of Beaufort, entered this world on July 19, 1952. His childhood was spent traveling the world as the child of an Army officer. February 9, 1964, was a pivotal moment in his life – seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. From that moment on […]

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James B. Culbertson, ’60

James Blair “Jim” Culbertson, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully at home on August 29, 2025. He was born May 27, 1938, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to Arthur Benjamin and Siddie Lancaster Culbertson. Jim graduated from The Citadel in 1960, where he was a member of the college’s Honorary Society. Following graduation, […]

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