Gerald Vance Baysden, age 76, passed into eternal rest in Charleston, SC, from glioblastoma on January 4, 2026. He was held by the love of his life, his wife of 46 years, Martha Reed-Baysden, as he breathed his last earthly breath, and he was lifted up throughout his illness by […]
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Timothy C. Payne, CGC ’76
Timothy Craig “Tim” Payne Sr., 76, of Summerville, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, following a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Tim is survived by his son, Timothy “Craig” Payne Jr.; his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Moorer (Bryce) and Salyer Payne; his brothers, John Payne (Kim) and Kevin Payne (Terri) […]
Read MoreMarcia D. Hayes, CGC ’75
Marcia D. Hayes went home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5. She was predeceased by her husband Benjamin M. Hayes. They are survived by their three daughters and their families: Ami, David, Feagin and Hatchell Hardy of Laurens, SC; Laurin, Michael, Madalin, Anderson and […]
Read MoreIra I. Lynn, ’57
The Lynn family of Jackson, New Hampshire sadly announce the passing of Ira I Lynn on December 28, 2025. Ira was born on May 1, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. He was 91 when he passed away. Ira is survived by his wife, Verna Lynn of 65 years; three children, Scott, […]
Read MorePaul K. Aikman, ’75
Paul K. Aikman, of Hilton Head Island, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He was 81. He was raised by his parents Harold G. Aikman and Elinor Aikman of Springfield, Illinois. He married his wife Judy in 1970. Paul […]
Read MoreS. Thomas Worley, Jr., ’68
Summie Thomas Worley, Jr. (Tom), child of God, of Mount Pleasant, entered heaven on January 3, 2026. Tom was born October 4, 1946, in Greenwood, SC to Summie Thomas Worley, Sr. and Frances Dorn Worley. At age ten, Tom and his family moved first to Charleston, SC then to Mt. […]
Read MoreLarry B. Owens, ’78
Rev. Dr. Larry Bruce Owens, Sr., 69, of Moncks Corner, stepped into his Savior’s arms on January 1, 2026. Born on January 7, 1956 in Ware Shoals he was the son of the late Ellis and Ruby Owens. After graduating from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a […]
Read MoreNancy Payne, CGC ’83
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy (Eugenia) James Payne, who departed this life on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 85. A funeral service honoring her remarkable journey will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant […]
Read MoreL. Stanley Trussell, CGC ’83
Luther Stanley “Stan” Trussell, 79, husband of Martha Petrey Trussell, of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Agape Hospice House. Born on August 27, 1946, in Charleston, South Carolina, Stan was the son of the late Luther Oliver Trussell and Thelma Gilchrist Trussell. He […]
Read MoreMichael P. Westlund, ’82
Michael Patrick Westlund, born on June 10, 1960, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 65. Michael was a resident of Marietta, Georgia.
Read MoreDavid C. Stegner, ’68
David Charles Stegner passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, surrounded by his children, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 79.David was born Sept. 17, 1946, to Chuck and June Stegner in Dickinson, N.D. He was raised in Grangeville, where he began working in the family business, […]
Read MoreJohn G. Williams, ’81
John Gerard Williams, 67, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Emily Bull Williams, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 22, 2025. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant. Visitation […]
Read MoreBradford E. Love, ’89
Memorial Services honoring Bradford (Brad) E. Love, of Mount Pleasant, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at J. Henry Stuhr Inc. – Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Brad, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of […]
Read MoreAlan S. Helwig, ’57
With very heavy hearts, the families of Dr. Alan Stoelting Helwig, of Bumpass, Va., wish to share that he passed away on December 15, 2025. Alan was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 15,1935 and died December 15, 2025. His passing was very sudden and unexpected as he remained active […]
Read MoreWilliam J. Marshall, CGC ’01
William Joseph “Woody” Marshall of Eutawville passed away December 15, 2025. Born on September 27, 1955, in Troy, New York, Woody was the son of the late Ethel Shuler Ferris and Kermit Marshall. Woody graduated from high school in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from Newberry College […]
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