Susan (Kilbourn) Burkhard died on March 9, 2026, after a courageous 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Through her extraordinary kindness, compassion and strength, Susan was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her.Susan was born to the late Alice and Richard Kilbourn on March 30, 1947, in Torrington, Connecticut. […]
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Mary R. Blanchard, CGC ’70
Mary Rosalie Blanchard of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Sullivan’s Island, she proudly represented the sixth generation of her family to call the island home. Mary was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 11, […]
Read MoreIrene A. Seadale, CGC ’80
Irene A. Avinger Seadale 82, passed away on March 10, 2026. She was born March 28, 1943 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She grew up in Vance and was a graduate of Holly Hill High School. She also attended The College of Charleston (BS) and the Citadel (M.Ed.). She became a […]
Read MoreEdward M. Woodward, Jr., ’71
Edward M. Woodward, Jr., of Columbia, SC, entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2026, peacefully at home at the age of 77. He was born on February 19, 1949, in Columbia to the late Edward Mobley Woodward, Sr. and Honoria Maybin Woodward. Ed is survived by his adoring wife […]
Read MoreJoseph R. Pye, CGC ’76
Joseph R. Pye, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on the river in Megget, SC on March 6, 2026 with his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Patsy Pye, by his side. Born December 11, 1947, in North Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late John Pye and […]
Read MoreDonald J. Bennett, ’63
Award-winning journalist Donald J. Bennett died March 5, 2026. He was 84 years old. Don was best known for his years of investigative reporting that peeled away the secrecy that hid the widespread pollution toll of the Ciba Geigy plant in Toms River. That work inspired a citizen uprising that […]
Read MoreMichael L. Johnson, ’64
Michael Lee Johnson, 83, of New York City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Michael was born on April 7, 1942, in Conway, S.C., to the late Aubrey Johnson and Reba Fowler Johnson. He was a graduate of New Bern High School, Class […]
Read MoreJoseph H. Owens, ’69
Joseph Head Owens, II, 79, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was known affectionately as “Citadel Joe” because of his extreme loyalty to the Citadel and Citadel athletics. His funeral service with military honors will be held nicheside at The Citadel Bell […]
Read MoreClayton R. Jeck, ’53
Clayton Renz Jeck, age 93, of Crystal River FL passed away on February 12, 2026, at home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice. Clayton was born on June 16t, 1932, in Miami, FL to Lester P Jeck and Adaline Renz Jeck. Clayton graduated High School from […]
Read MoreC. Fred Edwards, CGC ’86
Fred Edwards, of Summerville, a former assistant football coach at Summerville High School and Berkeley High School, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Monday, March 2nd,with his family by his side. Coach Edwards was born on November 19, 1951, in Darlington, SC. He was the son of the […]
Read MoreMarion R. (Randy) Gravely, ’52
Marion R. “Randy” Gravely, 95, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, just six days after the passing of his beloved wife, Ernestine Gravely, who died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Their departures so close together reflect the extraordinary bond they shared throughout 70 wonderful years […]
Read MoreJ. Harold Capps, Sr., ’60
Joseph Harold Capps, 87, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1938 in Mullins, South Carolina. His family moved to Myrtle Beach when he was a young child. As a child Harold and his older brother […]
Read MoreDavid L. Norris III, ’69
David Leland Norris, Ill, resident of Travelers Rest, S.C. passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 79. He was the husband of Cynthia P. Norris (Cindy) and they shared 53 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Lee (Lauren), and […]
Read MoreSteven G. Reavis, ’82
Steven Gray Reavis, 74, of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2026. Steve was born on November 4, 1951, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Norman and Rochelle “Pat” Reavis. He graduated from Statesville High School in 1970 and continued his education at UNC […]
Read MoreR. Wayne Altman, ’57
Ephesians 2: 4-10: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved and raised us up with him and seated us with him […]
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