Obituaries

Norman B. (Rusty) Keenan III, ’74

Norman B. “Rusty” Keenan III, 80, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Wendy Harmon Keenan entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 6, 2025. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 1:00 pm. Interment […]

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John L. (Jay) Blandford II, ’83

John Lloyd “Jay” Blandford II, 64, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born on March 22, 1961, in Savannah, GA, Jay was the son of the late Mary Drew Harris Blandford and the late Brigadier General, John Lloyd Blandford. Jay is preceded in death by […]

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Anderson A. Stewart, ’03

Anderson Stewart, of Savannah, Ga., departed this life at the age of 44 in Shreveport, LA. A devoted educator, beloved brother, and lifelong learner, Anderson touched the lives of countless people through his kindness, intellect, and unwavering dedication to teaching and service. Anderson Stewart was born in Scarborough, Tobago on […]

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Edward M. Mobley, Jr., ’51

Edward Mims Mobley, Jr., MD of Greenwood, South Carolina, husband of Mary Jane Brooks Mobley, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, June 25, 2025, just shy of his 95th birthday. Born June 30, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Mobley was the son of the late Edward Mims Mobley, Sr. […]

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John C. Trimble, ’77

John Carl Trimble, of Indianapolis, was born in Norfolk, VA, on August 12, 1955, the son of Robert G. Trimble and Barbara Schubert Trimble. John spent his early years in Bloomington and West Lafayette as his father pursued advanced degrees, resulting in the family’s move to Southern Indiana for his […]

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Leonard A. Swain, ’69

Leonard “Lenny” Allan Swain, 77, of Jamestown, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  Born on October 3, 1947, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the tenth and youngest child of the late Ethel Seagren Swain and the late Raymond Swain. Leonard was a mountain of a man […]

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Chandler P. Atwood, ’01

From US Space Force: It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Brig Gen Chandler Atwood’s passing on June 29, 2025. “Fulcrum,” as many knew him, left an undeniable mark on our command, our service, and everyone he touched. We were incredibly fortunate to have him lead […]

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Robert A. Steers, ’59

Captain Robert A. Steers, age 88, passed away May 17, 2025, of natural causes. He attended The Citadel Military College of South Carolina and through ROTC was 1st Lieutenant-Executive Officer for Charlie Co. Upon graduating, Steers entered the U.S. Air Force and flew B-52s. After leaving the service he flew […]

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Lonnie D. Adkins, ’78

It is with great sadness to announce that Lonnie Dean Adkins passed away by his own hand on June 9, 2025, at the age of 68 in Great Falls, MT. A Celebration of Life is being held on June 21, 2025, at 5PM at the VFW Post 1087 in Great […]

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Charles E. (Chip) Williams III, ’71

Charles Edwin “Chip” Williams, III, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), age 79, passed away of natural causes on June 28, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Born in Alabama into a military household, Chip’s early years took him across the U.S. and to Japan before he earned a Civil Air Patrol […]

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John W. McCoy, Jr., ’66

John William McCoy, Jr., husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to so many, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Brevard, NC. John – or “Iani” to his three grandkids – was a man of faith who loved his wife Carolyn through nearly 60 years of marriage. He was […]

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Stephen E. Padgett, ’94

Stephen Ernest Padgett, 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025, at the Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville.Born August 1, 1969, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of Patricia Craven Padgett Walker and the late Marion Ernest Padgett. Following his graduation from John C. […]

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Lovick C. Evans, ’81

Lovick Claiborne Evans, 65, of Lavonia, Ga., ordered an aged scotch and took his seat at the 19th hole on June 23, 2025. Named after his maternal grandfather, Lovick lived a life as unique as his name. Everyone ALWAYS knew when Lovick was around-his commanding presence and unmistakable voice made […]

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Carey M. Capell, ’71

It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of Colonel Carey M. Capell, USAF (Ret.) MD, of Sumter, on June 27, 2025. A lifelong learner, Carey graduated from The Citadel with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Afterwards, he taught electrical engineering as an assistant professor at the USAF […]

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Robert K. Nichols, ’77

Robert Keith Nichols, of White Plains, Md., was born on September 8, 1954 to Vivian Ruth (Doyle) Wise and Norman Miller Nichols in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was married to Ava Nichols, nee Smith, on July 31, 1982 in Riegelwood, North Carolina where from this union three children were born: […]

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