Born May 28, 1947, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Steven Buchanan Shockley peacefully passed away at home on January 10, 2026. He is predeceased by his parents, Clyde Earnest Shockley, Jr. and Barbara Willadene “Dene” (Buchanan) Shockley. As a native Charlottean, Steve’s childhood was filled with adventure in the woods where […]
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Gary M. Gist, CGC ’78
Gary Mordecai Gist, 76, of James Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. Born on July 26, 1949, in Finksburg, Maryland, Gary was the son of the late Richard and Ruth Gist. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep love for learning, leadership, and athletics. He […]
Read MorePaul A. Jackson, ’11
Paul Andrew Jackson, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, in Summerville, SC and entered eternity on July 15th, 2023. Paul was born in Hendersonville, NC, August 28th, 1989, the 4th child of 11 children born to Merritt Rickman (Rick) and Catherine (Cathy) Marie Jackson. Paul was married to his beloved […]
Read MoreSamuel C. Littlepage, ’64
Samuel C. Littlepage, 85, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 12, 2025. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on December 2, 1940 to the late Samuel C. and Easter O. (Leatherwood) Littlepage. On April 6, 1968 he married Nancy Allen who survives in Findlay. […]
Read MoreD. Jansen Everitt, ’59
Dean Jansen Everitt (Jan), 89, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia. During his senior year of high school, his family relocated to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from Dreher High School in 1955. He went on […]
Read MoreB. Lewis Avera, Jr., ’55
B. Lewis “Lew” Avera, Jr., age 92, of San Clemente, California, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Becky Avera. Lew was a proud and loving father to Anne Shepperd, David Avera, Lane Carr, and Lila Goodman, and stepfather to Brent and […]
Read MoreB. Christopher Tye, ’74
Brian Christopher “Chris” Tye, 73, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-one years, Jeanette, their son Brian Alexander Tye (Heather),and granddaughter Kennedy Elizabeth Tye of Charlotte, NC; his brother Marc R. […]
Read MoreJohn Thomas Brady, ’29
John Thomas Brady, age 19, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. John Thomas was born on August 5, 2006, in Cary, North Carolina, the son of Edward Peter “Ned” Brady III and Susan Marie (Papp) Brady. A graduate of Wando High School, John Thomas […]
Read MoreGerald V. Baysden, ’71
Gerald Vance Baysden, age 76, passed into eternal rest in Charleston, SC, from glioblastoma on January 4, 2026. He was held by the love of his life, his wife of 46 years, Martha Reed-Baysden, as he breathed his last earthly breath, and he was lifted up throughout his illness by […]
Read MoreTimothy C. Payne, CGC ’76
Timothy Craig “Tim” Payne Sr., 76, of Summerville, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, following a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Tim is survived by his son, Timothy “Craig” Payne Jr.; his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Moorer (Bryce) and Salyer Payne; his brothers, John Payne (Kim) and Kevin Payne (Terri) […]
Read MoreMarcia D. Hayes, CGC ’75
Marcia D. Hayes went home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5. She was predeceased by her husband Benjamin M. Hayes. They are survived by their three daughters and their families: Ami, David, Feagin and Hatchell Hardy of Laurens, SC; Laurin, Michael, Madalin, Anderson and […]
Read MoreIra I. Lynn, ’57
The Lynn family of Jackson, New Hampshire sadly announce the passing of Ira I Lynn on December 28, 2025. Ira was born on May 1, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. He was 91 when he passed away. Ira is survived by his wife, Verna Lynn of 65 years; three children, Scott, […]
Read MorePaul K. Aikman, ’75
Paul K. Aikman, of Hilton Head Island, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He was 81. He was raised by his parents Harold G. Aikman and Elinor Aikman of Springfield, Illinois. He married his wife Judy in 1970. Paul […]
Read MoreS. Thomas Worley, Jr., ’68
Summie Thomas Worley, Jr. (Tom), child of God, of Mount Pleasant, entered heaven on January 3, 2026. Tom was born October 4, 1946, in Greenwood, SC to Summie Thomas Worley, Sr. and Frances Dorn Worley. At age ten, Tom and his family moved first to Charleston, SC then to Mt. […]
Read MoreLarry B. Owens, ’78
Rev. Dr. Larry Bruce Owens, Sr., 69, of Moncks Corner, stepped into his Savior’s arms on January 1, 2026. Born on January 7, 1956 in Ware Shoals he was the son of the late Ellis and Ruby Owens. After graduating from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a […]
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