Obituaries

George T. (Sonny) Hagan, Jr., ’49

Surrounded by his loving family, his books, his newspapers, and in the home by the ocean that he loved, George Thomas ‘Sonny’ Hagan, Jr, died peacefully on February 16, 2018. For many years, he and his brother owned and operated Rollins and Hagan Insurance Company in Lake City and Johnsonville, […]

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William V. Gordon, Jr., ’57

William “Bill” Vincent Gordon, Jr., 85, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2018. Bill was born in Greensboro, NC to the late William V. Gordon, Sr. and Mary Henrietta Benitoa-Gordon. He was also predeceased by his beloved brother, James Gordon, Sr. He graduated from the Citadel in […]

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Nathan B. Lausch ’96

Nathan Bertozzi Lausch, 44, of Mount Pleasant, SC, died, Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born on February 5, 1974 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania to Henry and Angelina (Bertozzi) Lausch. Nate graduated from Lancaster Christian High School in Lancaster PA. He moved down to Charleston SC to matriculate from The Citadel. […]

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William H. Cain, ’48

William Hubbard Cain, MD, of James Island, husband of Julia Bethea Cain, died February 10, 2018 at his home on James Island. Born in Charleston on December 19, 1928, Dr. Cain was the youngest son of Francis Gendron Cain, MD and Parham Atkins Cain. William was a 1948 graduate of […]

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Waddy G. Baroody, Jr., ’49

Dr. Waddy George Baroody, Jr., 91, of Florence died peacefully on February 13, 2018, after being in declining health for several years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Smoak Baroody, in 2014. A memorial service celebrating Dr. Baroody’s life will be held at […]

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H. Bruce Ludlum, Jr., ’57

Henry Bruce Ludlum, Jr, 82, of Fuquay Varina, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 20, 2017. A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Duncan Baptist Church, 12024 Hwy 42 West, Holly Springs, NC. Burial will follow in church […]

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Daniel J. Van Antwerp, ’45

Daniel “Dan” J. Van Antwerp, 92 of Panama City and formerly of Mobile, AL, passed away February 7, 2018 at his home. Dan was born May 15, 1925 in Mobile to James C. and Fanny (Imahorn) Van Antwerp, Sr. Dan received a B. S. Degree in Physics from the Citadel. […]

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J. Stoney Sanders, Jr., ’50

J. Stoney Sanders, Jr., of Allendale, was born on September 1, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. John was a resident of Allendale, Alabama at the time of passing. He was a graduate of the Citadel, U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. […]

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Fred A. Kercher III, ’67

Fred A. Kercher Ill, of Monroe Township, NJ, died February 7, 2005, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. He was born February 19, 1945 in Conneaut, and was the son of Fred A. and Annabelle (Brewster) Kercher. A 1963 graduate of Conneaut High School, Mr. Kercher attended Citadel Military College […]

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Robert E. Beckwith, ’56

LTC Robert E. Beckwith (US Army, Ret), 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was born in Sanford, FL on October 20, 1934. He began his military career at the Citadel, Charleston, SC, before receiving an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he […]

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Eugene D. Brand, ’45

Dr. Eugene Dew Brand, MD, 93 of Charlotte, NC and Wicomico Church, VA, passed on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Levine Dickson Hospice, Huntersville. Dr. Brand was born March 10, 1945 in the Panama Canal Zone. He attended the Citadel and graduated from the University of Virginia and Harvard […]

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James M. Brennan, ’72

Colonel (Retired) James “Jim” Michael Brennan, 67, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2018. Jim was born November 5, 1950 in Havre de Grace, MD and grew up in Shamokin, PA where he graduated from Shamokin HS in 1968. He graduated from The Citadel, Charleston, SC, in 1972. […]

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David G. Lightsey, ’58

David G. Lightsey, 87, resident of 119 Orchard Park Drive, husband of Betty Day Lightsey, peacefully passed away with the love of family and devoted caregivers Sunday, February 4, 2018 at NHC-Greenwood. Born in Fairfax, October 25, 1930, he was a son of the late Ralph Leon and Eula Harrison […]

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Jimmie L. Freeman, CGC ’85

Jimmie Lee Freeman, 79, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of Michele Preteau Freeman entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 4, 2018. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His Funeral […]

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James W. Thomason, ’72

James Winston (Win) Thomason, Ponte Vedra, FL, passed away on February 2, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Win was born March 2, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynn; daughters, Kathryn Sennati (Marino), Frances Slade (Shawn); granddaughter, Karina; Sister, Mary Thrift; and several […]

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