Obituaries

Rodney L. Hairfield, ’70

Rodney Legare Hairfield, 75, of Sumter, peacefully went to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2024, due to a 5 years battle with colon cancer. Born on December 11, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of the late Clyde M. Hairfield and the late Virginia R. […]

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William L. McKay, ’53

Colonel William Leslie McKay (Bill) a proud veteran of the Army, beloved husband of 64 years and father, grandfather, and friend, of Richmond, Va., passed away 11/13/2024 of natural causes at 93 years old. The son of Cecelia Swain McKay and Robert Clement McKay, Bill grew up in Charleston, South […]

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Richard P. Horne, ’62

Richard Porcher “Dick” Horne, age 84, of Boynton Beach, Florida, peacefully passed away on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024. Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM this Saturday, November 23, 2024, at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, at 1308 Mathis […]

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William C. Sansone, ’63

William Cosimo Sansone, 85, of Millersville, Md., passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis on November 9, 2024.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  Bill was born on September 29, 1939, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Mildred and Salvatore Sansone.  After graduating with a […]

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John L. Hosey, CGC ’87

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Lester Hosey, 73, entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by his family after a long illness, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 4, 1951 to William B and Agnus (Anne) Hosey. John was a loving husband for 52 […]

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Robert A. Jenkins, Sr., ’70

Robert “Robbie” Austin Jenkins Sr., 76, of Camden, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Camden, SC and was the son of the late Mary Ellen McDowell Jenkins and Joseph Wilson Jenkins, Sr. The son of an Army officer, Robbie grew up […]

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Gian P. Barrecchia, ’79

Gian P. Barrecchia, of New Brunswick, N.J., died November 6, 2024. Gian graduated from The Citadel in 1979 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during his army career. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Joyce Barrecchia. He is survived by his sister, Maria Spence […]

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John M. Berry, ’63

John Mills Berry, 82, of Albuquerque, passed from this world at home surrounded by his wife and daughters on November 3, 2024. John was born December 2, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he spent his childhood. He attended The Citadel-the military college of South Carolina-graduating in 1963 and immediately joining […]

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Gary M. Luff, ’61

Gary Michael Luff, of Moultrie, Ga., died November 4, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1939, in Independence, Missouri, to Edgar Paul Luff and Jennie Lee Bascomb Luff. After ROTC in high school, Gary attended the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, where he earned his […]

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Lawrence F. McDaris, Jr., ’61

Lawrence F. “Larry” McDaris, Jr., a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born in Cleveland on April 3, 1939 to the late Lawrence F. “Scrubby” McDaris and Jimmie Wilson McDaris. He attended Arnold Memorial School, The Baylor School in Chattanooga and the Citadel in […]

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Jacqueline J. Doffin, CGC ’84

Jackie Jenkins Doffin, aged 86, passed away on October 30, 2024, in North Charleston, SC. Born on January 4, 1938. Jackie completed her education at North Charleston High School, followed by a Bachelor of Arts from Baptist College and a Master’s Degree from The Citadel. Her career was marked by […]

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Ruby S. Hart, CGC ’95

Ruby Sessions Hart, 68, wife of Douglas A. Hart, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home. Born on January 5, 1956, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Willard Sessions and the late Lois Faulk Sessions. Mrs. Hart devoted her life to education, spending many […]

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Thomas H. Eller, Jr., ’66

Thomas Hutton Eller, Jr. was born on July 12, 1941 in Bristol, Tennessee to Thomas Hutton Eller, Sr. and Gladys Louise Eller.  He graduated from Camden Military Academy in 1962 and The Citadel in 1966 where he was a member of Lima Company.  Tom was introduced to Lorna Elizabeth Vicendese […]

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Marvin M. Kirkland, Jr., ’80

Retired Lt. Col. Marvin M. Kirkland, Jr., of Charleston, S.C., passed away in his home surrounded by family on Oct. 28 at the age of 66. Born on Oct. 2, 1958, Marvin grew up as one of the eight children of Harriette and Marvin M. Kirkland, Sr. He graduated in […]

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