Obituaries

Edward L. Blackwell, ’62

Edward “Ed” L. Blackwell, 86, of Lake Wylie, SC, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. He leaves behind a legacy of dedicated community service, professional success, and an unwavering love for his family and friends. Ed […]

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Albert C. Straub, Jr., ’58

Albert “Al” C. Straub, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on October 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held on November 5, 2026, at Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, 714 Riverdale Dr., at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Al was […]

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William P. Tangney, ’67

William Patrick Tangney of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026 at the age of 81. He was born on October 7, 1945 to Raymond and Gaynell Tangney in Worcester, Massachusetts. Lieutenant General William P. “Bill” Tangney, U.S. Army (Retired), a distinguished Special Forces officer, Vietnam War […]

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James E. Hendrix, ’65

James Elliott “Jim” Hendrix died peacefully on October 21, 2026. Jim graduated from Greenville High School in 1961 and graduated from The Citadel in 1965. Jim served as a captain in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked his entire career as an electrical engineer for DuPont in Brevard, NC. […]

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Arthur R. Kleppe, Jr., ’54

Arthur (Art, Dad, Pop Pop), Rudolph Kleppe, Jr., 94, died peacefully in his sleep – not even 15 hours into getting to rehab – after five incredible healing days in patient at Advent Healthcare in Apopka. (We need to thank countless nurses and doctors and techs!) Art died on Thursday, […]

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Mark A. Lebednik, ’76

Mark Anthony Lebednik, 72, of Orangeburg, SC passed away on October 14, 2026. He was the husband of the late Deborah Daniel Lebednik.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Orangeburg, SC. The burial will follow at Memorial […]

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John G. Gergulis, ’59

Colonel John G. Gergulis, U.S. Army (Retired), 89, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on October 15, 2026, while vacationing in St. Augustine, Florida, with his wife, Babes. His sons, Kenneth G. Gergulis and Craig H. Struhs, were by his side during his final moments as he went to be […]

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Joseph F. Muller, ’67

Joseph F. Muller, 81, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born in Manhattan, New York, Joe graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1967. He proudly served his country as a captain and helicopter pilot in the United States Army during the […]

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Ryan C. Myrick, ’96

Ryan Craig Myrick passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Ryan was the son of Roger Grady Myrick and Donna Smyly Myrick. He graduated from Barnwell High School in 1992 and The Citadel in 1996. He went on to build a successful career in operations management, working for several major […]

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Joseph S. Rose, ’19

Entered into rest on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Mr. Joseph S. Rose, 41, loving husband of Elizabeth Rose. A native and lifelong residence of Augusta, Joe graduated from Alleluia Community School before proudly serving in the US Navy. Following his time in the Navy, he attended and graduated from The […]

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Herbert A. Niemyer, Jr., ’63

Herbert Alexander Niemyer, Jr. (Bert), 85, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on October 16, 2026 surrounded by family and caregivers. Born in Conway, SC on September 9, 1941, he spent his youth in Murells Inlet, SC, where his family owned and operated The Cedar Grill and Marina, as well […]

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Thayer R. Arthur, Jr., ’63

Thayer Reaves Arthur Jr, was born 84 years ago, Dec 1st, 1941, to Thayer, Sr. and Ruby Perry Arthur of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, while traveling with his loving wife. Thayer was a 1963 graduate of The Citadel, following which he worked […]

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Robert D. Graham, ’62

Bob Graham loved his community. He was a lifelong East Bridgewater, Mass. boy except for his first seven years in Dedham, Mass. Kind of a big deal around town, he could charm you, comfort and quietly help you, outwit you for sure, make you laugh, or sell you a used […]

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Thomas H. Brett, ’63

Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) Thomas Hayes Brett, age 84, of Annandale, Va., passed away suddenly at home on August 27, 2026. COL Brett was born November 16, 1941, in Douglas GA. to a family of 3 generations of graduates of the US Army Military Academy, West Point NY. He was […]

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Joseph L. Pitts, Jr., ’59

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph L. “Jack” Pitts, Jr., age 89, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Friday, November 6, 2026 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The […]

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