Obituaries

John R. Howe, ’67

John Howe, devoted husband, educator, veteran, business executive, and friend, passed away on June 26, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born on May 14, 1945, in Ludlow, Massachusetts, he was the son of Raymond and Marie Howe. An honorable man who saw the best in people and treated those around him […]

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John F. Farr, Jr., ’61

John Franklin Farr, Jr, age 86, of Anderson, entered into rest on June 27, 2026. He was born and raised in Anderson, SC and was the son of John F. Farr, Sr. (Frank) and Elizabeth C. Farr. After attending Boys High School in Anderson, he graduated from The Citadel, The […]

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Joseph D. Jones, ’58

Joseph Duffy Jones, 90, of Columbia, died at Still Hopes on June 25th. Private committal will be in the First Presbyterian churchyard. The funeral service will be in First Presbyterian’s Smith Chapel on Monday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m., with visitation to follow in Jackson Hall. A livestream will be […]

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Joseph W. Hicks III, ’76

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Wallace Big Jay’ Hicks III, of Bonneau, on June 21, 2026. A loving husband, beloved father, and cherished grandfather, Jay will be missed by all that knew him. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, […]

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John G. Swan, Jr., ’53

John G. Swan, Jr., of Southport, N.C., affectionately known as “Jack,” passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 with his son by his side, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, love, and laughter.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, Jack lived a life rich with experiences and […]

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Roland A. Polk, Jr., ’72

Roland Adelbert Polk Jr., lovingly known as “Butch” to family and friends, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 22, 1950, to Roland Adelbert Polk Sr. and Ruth Perry Polk, Butch lived a life marked […]

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Stephen L. Spivey, ’68

Stephen Lane “Steve” Spivey, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home in Manning, SC, leaving behind a legacy of deep devotion to his family and a lifelong love for the beauty of nature.​Steve was born January 8, 1946, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the […]

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Lois S. Voyles, CGC ’72

Lois Plexico Steinkuhler Voyles, 86, died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Wellmore of Tega Cay. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM also Saturday […]

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Eugene E. Burke, Jr., ’63

Eugene Edmund Burke Jr. (“Gene”), age 84, of Concord, N.C., went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 16, 2026. A native of his beloved low-country South Carolina, Gene was born on November 8, 1941, to Eugene E. Burke Sr. and Bernice (née Youmans). He spent most […]

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Converse A. Chellis III, ’65

The former South Carolina State Treasurer Converse Alvah Chellis III, of Summerville, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 after a fierce battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Parks Funeral Home, 130 […]

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Duane C. Flemming, ’82

Duane Flemming, of Arlington, Va., the only son of Charles and Doris Flemming, was born on October 5, 1960, in Bordeaux, France, and raised in Essex, Maryland. After a quiet, courageous fight, he passed away on June 7, 2026, at age 65, with his beloved husband by his side. Duane […]

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William R. (Randy) Cochran, ’64

William Randolph Cochran (Randy), 83, of Summerville, joined his beloved Susie and Jesus in heaven on June 8th. Born to James and Flora Cochran, he went on to graduate from The Citadel (64) where he was the man behind Spike for 2 years. After graduation he served as an officer […]

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Jerome E. Fewox, ’59

Jerome Ellis Fewox, 89, of Hanahan, went to his heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, on May 28, 2026. His family held a private funeral service and interment at Limestone Baptist Church in Dorchester, SC, on June 2. Jerry was born on July 27, 1936, in the old […]

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James E. Majors, ’65

James Edwin “Jim” Majors, 83, of Greenville, husband of Barbara Majors, died Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Frederick Glenn Majors and Maud Lee Silcott Majors. Jim was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a graduate […]

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