Obituaries

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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Hydrick K. (Pete) Stone, ’70

Dr. Pete K. Stone, 77, of Edgefield, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to welcome friends, former players, coaches, colleagues, students, and all others who’s lives were touched by Dr. Stone to join them Sunday, […]

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John C. (Butch) Tokaz, ’63

John Charles “Butch” Tokaz of Playa Del Rey CA passed away April 8th 2026 after a brief illness. Born April 30th 1941 in Norfolk VA to Adolph E. Tokaz (Col USAF) (Walpole, MA) and Frances E. Jones (Saluda, SC). As a military brat John had many travels and experiences. He […]

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George T. Stone II, ’55

George Thomas Stone, 92, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday May 13, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. George was born in Palatka, Florida to Thomas Henry and Germaine Boichet Stone. He grew up in nearby Hastings before earning a degree in civil engineering at The Citadel. After […]

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Russell A. Blanchard, Jr., ’56

Russell Allen Blanchard, Jr. age 91, of Orangeburg, died on January 19, 2026. Mr. Blanchard was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Russell Allen Blanchard and Catherine Jones Blanchard.He is survived by his wife, Linn Austelle Blanchard, his sons Russell Allen Blanchard, Ill, (Cynthia) of […]

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Steven M. Harris, ’91

Steven M. Harris, 56, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. Steven, the youngest of three sons to Tom and Carolyn Harris, was born on August 20, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, while his father was stationed at Scott Air Force Base. Steven’s childhood was guided […]

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Paul A. Kerr, ’68

Paul Anthony Kerr, 79, of Jefferson, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Kline Hospice House. Born on September 6, 1946 in Maryville, TN, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin Kerr and Louise Ward Kerr Coury. Paul graduated from Maryville High School, where […]

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Thomas K. Moore, ’67

Thomas Kirkwood Moore (“Tom”), born February 15, 1945, to Robert and Marguerite Moore, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, veteran, mentor, and faithful Christian, Tom lived a life marked by leadership, service, and deep devotion to […]

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Salley M. Branch, CGC ’95

Salley Melissa Branch, 64, passed away in the early morning hours of May 19, 2026, at her home in Fairfax, SC. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Doris Burbage. She graduated from Middleton High school (1979), College of Charleston (1985), and The […]

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Guy L. Hecker, Jr., ’54

Major General Guy L. Hecker Jr., USAF (Ret.), of Alexandria, Va., passed away on May 17, 2026. He was 94 years old. Born on March 6, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, Guy moved with his family to Mobile, Alabama, where he was raised on Springhill Avenue by his mother, aunt, and […]

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George L. (Buddy) Puckhaber, Jr., ’56

George L. (Buddy) Puckhaber, Jr., of Charleston, died on May 17, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, 714 Riverdale Drive, Charleston, SC, 29407 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Burial […]

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James O. McClellan III, ’56

James Osgood McClellan III, of McClellanville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest May, 15, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at McClellanville United Methodist Church, 200 Pinckney Street, McClellanville, SC at 2:00 pm. Following the service he will be interred with a graveside service at […]

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Robert W. Hall, ’67

Robert Wayne Hall of James Island, South Carolina, died May 11, 2026 after a brief illness – one week short of his 81stbirthday.  He was the second oldest child of Francis Carroll Hall and Mary Genevieve Bohl Hall of Baltimore, Maryland.  He was educated in the Catholic schools of Maryland, graduating from […]

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Robert E. Manning, Jr., ’65

Robert E Manning Jr, of Aiken, died unexpectedly May 5th at the Wellstar hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Bob, as everyone called him, was born in Suffern, New York on November 8, 1943, the 2nd son of Robert E Manning Sr. and Eva (Noetzle) Manning.  Bob attended local schools, Sacred Heart […]

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Mark Abbett, ’63

Mark Abbett, of Buzzards Bay, Mass., beloved husband, father, Pop Pop, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in New York City on October 3, 1941, he was a graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, SC, and worked for Digital Equipment Corporation […]

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