James “Jim” Edward Holliman, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away in the early morning hours of January 26 th. , at Chatuge Regional Hospital. He was born to Charles and Eudelle Holliman, in Valdosta, GA, on April 18 th , 1934. Jim was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track […]
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Jonathan B. Jarrell, CGC ’19
Jonathan Blair Jarrell, 38, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1987, in Mayo, Florida. Jonathan was a devoted husband, father, public servant, and friend. On June 20, 2015, he married the love of his life, Steffanie. His wife and children […]
Read MoreRachel M. President, CGC ’83
Rachel Middleton President was born on May 25, 1947 in Russellville, SC and departed this life on January 24, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Russellville High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Allen University and master’s degree from The Citadel. Rachel built a […]
Read MoreHenry A. (Pep) McPhillips, Jr., ’70
Lt Col Henry A. “Pep” McPhillips Jr (USAF Ret) of Fairhope, Ala., passed away on January 26, 2026 with his wife Patricia by his side. He was the son of the late Col Henry A. McPhillips (USAF Ret) and Mrs. Katherine White McPhillips of Mobile, AL. He was born in […]
Read MoreFrank A. Heinrich, ’81
Frank A. Heinrich, 66, of Hilton Head, SC, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors, presiding by Monsignor Cellini. Frank was born on July 1, 1959 in […]
Read MoreLeighton B. (Lee) Besse, ’70
Leighton (Lee) B. Besse, of Summerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Lee was born on July 15, 1948. He spent his early childhood in Centerville, Massachusetts (Cape Cod), and the remainder of his childhood and […]
Read MoreJohn S. Bacot, ’63
John Spratt Bacot died on January 24, 2026 in Greenwood, South Carolina at the age of 84. He was the son of the late George Alexander Bacot and Eleanor Spratt Bacot. He is survived by his loving children, Marion Bacot Clodfelter(Mitch) of Denver, North Carolina, and Adam Stephens Bacot(Lori) of […]
Read MoreFrancis J. Cavoto, CGC ’81
Francis Joseph Cavoto, 82, of Harrisonburg VA, loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.Francis was born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania to Dora and Tony Cavoto on February 6, 1943. He graduated from Catholic University (BA) and The Citadel (MA).Francis had a long and storied career […]
Read MoreJoe M. Sanders, Jr., ’62
Dr. Joe M. Sanders, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2026. His devoted wife, Dottie, and loving son, Eric, were at his side. Dr. Sanders was born July 5, 1940, in Hartsville, South Carolina. He was the son of Col. Joe M. […]
Read MoreH. Clifton Northum, Jr., ’57
Harold Clifton Northum, known affectionately as Clif, of Moncks Corner, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at his home in Overton Subdivision. He was born on September 8, 1935, in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Harold Clifton Northum Sr. and Marguerite LePrince Northum. Clif was a proud graduate […]
Read MoreThomas H. Gruber, Jr., ’72
Tom Gruber left us on January 15, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy – a rare condition very much like Parkinson’s. He was born January 18,1950 in San Antonio, Texas the son of LTC Thomas Gruber, Sr. (Army Retired) and Margaret/Peggy (Kinek) Gruber. He attended […]
Read MoreHarry T. Copeland, CGC ’91
Harry Trent Copeland, 60, of Tucson, Arizona, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2026. Trent was born in Walterboro, South Carolina, on June 30, 1965. He was the son of Patricia Stanfield Utsey and the late James Henry Copeland, Jr. He graduated from John C. Calhoun […]
Read MoreDan W. (Chip) Brooks, Jr., ’75
Dan Winston “Chip” Brooks, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the age of 72, into the arms of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, after experiencing a catastrophic respiratory event. Chip was born in Anderson, SC on March 1, 1953. He attended Boles High […]
Read MoreJohn R. Evans, ’63
John Ralph Evans, of Stokesdale, NC, born January 8, 1941, to Okel and Martha Evans, passed away surrounded by the family he cherished throughout his life. Raised as an only child, John grew into a man defined by quiet strength, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. In 1963, […]
Read MoreJeremiah F. Eames, ’65
Jeremiah “Jere” Foss Eames, 82, of Littleton, NH, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Jere was born in Littleton, New Hampshire, to John “Jack” B. Eames and Blanche M. Eames, and grew up in the town he always called home. […]
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