Obituaries

Malcolm E. (Doc) Smith, Jr., ’58

Colonel Malcolm Everett Smith, Jr., United States Marine Corps (Ret.) a long-time resident of James Island, husband of the late June B. Smith, entered into eternal rest, Monday, August 19, 2024. His funeral will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Rodenberg Chapel in Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle […]

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Michael T. Lesko, CGC ’75

Michael J. Lesko passed away on August 7, 2024, surrounded in love by his three favorite people in the world – his wife, daughter, and granddaughter – and with music from some of his favorite composers, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Mozart.Mike was born on October 3, 1940, in Reading, PA, to […]

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Bill McCall, Jr., CGC ’77

Bill McCall, Jr., a beacon of light and wisdom, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Moncks Corner, SC, at the age of 77. Born on January 5, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, to the late Reverend Bill McCall and Aletha Thomas McCall, Bill was known for his faith-filled spirit, […]

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Robert J. Karrer, Jr., ’59

Lieutenant Colonel Robert John Karrer, Jr. (USA, Retired) age 87 of Charleston, South Carolina died peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 20, 1937, in Essex Junction, Vermont, Bob was the son of Colonel Robert Joseph Karrer (USA, Retired) and Mabel MacCausland Karrer. He grew […]

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John W. Manning, ’58

John “Jack” William Manning, of Tampa, Florida, aged 94, passed away July 11, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; his beloved wife of 52 years, Doris; and his infant son, John Manning Jr. He is survived by his wife […]

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Brian E. Smith, ’01

Brian Smith, 45, passed away at his residence on Saturday August 10th, 2024, in Estill, South Carolina.  Brian was born on December 13th, 1978, in Macon, Georgia.  Brian grew up in Macon, Georgia and graduated from Central High School in 1997. Brian was a graduate of The Citadel class of […]

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Bill B. Banias III, ’70

Bill Burton Banias, III, Ph.D., age 76, passed away July 30, 2024. He was born at Clark Field, in the Philippines, on May 28, 1948, the son of the late Bill and Bernadine Banias. Bill is preceded in death by his parents. Bill is survived by his brother, Bruce (Patricia) Banias; […]

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George W. Goldsmith, Jr., ’61

Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major General George William Goldsmith, Jr., of Columbia, passed away on 6 August 2024.  George was born in Greenville, South Carolina on 3 July 1939 and made his home in Liberty, South Carolina. George was predeceased by his parents George and Mary.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emily Joyce Irby Goldsmith, who he […]

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Richard E. Casey, ’80

Richard Edward Casey, 66, of St. Simons Island, departed this life Monday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Matthew Homes […]

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Joseph W. Hood, ’54

Joseph W Hood, resident of Ormond Beach Florida, left us peacefully on June 29th, 2024 at the age of 92 while surrounded by his loving family.Dad was born in Bessemer, Alabama on June 14th 1932. His family relocated to Miami, Florida where he grew up and graduated from Miami high […]

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Albert V. Casale, ’80

Albert ‘Al’ Vincent Casale, born July 31, 1958, passed peacefully on July 27, 2024, after a long and arduous battle following a massive stroke. Born in Greensburg, PA, as the second youngest of five siblings, Albert later established lasting roots in his beloved city of Charleston, SC, where he resided […]

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Diane D. Nuckles, CGC ’73

Diane Mabel Draper Nuckles, 90, widow of Douglas B. Nuckles, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. The daughter of Mildred Elizabeth Thompson and Benjamin Roosevelt Draper, Diane was born April 30, 1934 in Helena, MT. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Helena High School basketball team. She graduated with […]

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Gustavous H. Bell III, ’59

On July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, Gustavous “Gus” Holmes Bell III of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 86. Gus was born on August 6, 1937, in Lumberton, NC, and raised in Dillon, SC, by his parents Gustavous Holmes Bell, Jr. and Ada “Widdy” Williams Alford […]

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