Obituaries

John G. Swan, Jr., ’53

John G. Swan, Jr., of Southport, N.C., affectionately known as “Jack,” passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 with his son by his side, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, love, and laughter.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, Jack lived a life rich with experiences and […]

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Roland A. Polk, Jr., ’72

Roland Adelbert Polk Jr., lovingly known as “Butch” to family and friends, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 22, 1950, to Roland Adelbert Polk Sr. and Ruth Perry Polk, Butch lived a life marked […]

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Stephen L. Spivey, ’68

Stephen Lane “Steve” Spivey, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home in Manning, SC, leaving behind a legacy of deep devotion to his family and a lifelong love for the beauty of nature.​Steve was born January 8, 1946, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the […]

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Lois S. Voyles, CGC ’72

Lois Plexico Steinkuhler Voyles, 86, died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Wellmore of Tega Cay. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM also Saturday […]

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Eugene E. Burke, Jr., ’63

Eugene Edmund Burke Jr. (“Gene”), age 84, of Concord, N.C., went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 16, 2026. A native of his beloved low-country South Carolina, Gene was born on November 8, 1941, to Eugene E. Burke Sr. and Bernice (née Youmans). He spent most […]

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Converse A. Chellis III, ’65

The former South Carolina State Treasurer Converse Alvah Chellis III, of Summerville, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 after a fierce battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Parks Funeral Home, 130 […]

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Duane C. Flemming, ’82

Duane Flemming, of Arlington, Va., the only son of Charles and Doris Flemming, was born on October 5, 1960, in Bordeaux, France, and raised in Essex, Maryland. After a quiet, courageous fight, he passed away on June 7, 2026, at age 65, with his beloved husband by his side. Duane […]

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William R. (Randy) Cochran, ’64

William Randolph Cochran (Randy), 83, of Summerville, joined his beloved Susie and Jesus in heaven on June 8th. Born to James and Flora Cochran, he went on to graduate from The Citadel (64) where he was the man behind Spike for 2 years. After graduation he served as an officer […]

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Jerome E. Fewox, ’59

Jerome Ellis Fewox, 89, of Hanahan, went to his heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, on May 28, 2026. His family held a private funeral service and interment at Limestone Baptist Church in Dorchester, SC, on June 2. Jerry was born on July 27, 1936, in the old […]

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James E. Majors, ’65

James Edwin “Jim” Majors, 83, of Greenville, husband of Barbara Majors, died Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Frederick Glenn Majors and Maud Lee Silcott Majors. Jim was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a graduate […]

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James P. Culbreth, ’66

James P. Culbreth, 81, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, James relocated with his family to Palatka, Florida in the 1950s. He was a 1962 graduate of Palatka South High School and a 1966 graduate of The Citadel, […]

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Walton M. Cooper, Jr., ’89

Walton Mays Cooper, Jr., age 59, passed away on June 5, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Walton was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, veteran, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle; his mother, Jane; his sister, Anna (Andrew); his daughter, Teya; […]

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Frank J. Cuda, CGC ’77

Frank John Cuda, 87, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born on February 26, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Frank was the son of the late Frank Cuda and Rose Cuda. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Frank earned his bachelor’s […]

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W. Joseph Bruckner, ’66

William Joseph “Joe” Bruckner of Atlanta passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by family. Joe was born March 28, 1944, in Atlanta to William Bruckner, who worked in sales, and Ruth Bruckner, a homemaker. An only child, he split his early years between […]

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