Obituaries

John E. (Jake) Burrows, ’40

Colonel John E. “Jake” Burrows, husband of the late Bess Smith Burrows, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, November 21, 1918, to Katharine W. Burrows and Frank V. Burrows. Jake graduated from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, MI, in 1936. He graduated as First Honor […]

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Edward J. Gutwald, ’54

Edward J. Gutwald, 82, of Simpsonville, husband of Elise Alston Mehrlich Gutwald, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Born January 20, 1933 in Davenport Iowa, Mr. Gutwald was the son of the late Mildred and Edward Sothmann. He later took his step-father’s name. In addition to Elise, his wife of […]

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Edward C. Martin, ’43

Edward Carson Martin , 93, of Charlotte, NC passed away Sunday, December 6th. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou, and is survived by five children: Sally Kasper, Carol Jernigan (Perry), Jean Grist, Beth Bumpass (Brian), and Carson Martin. In addition, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren are […]

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John W. Corcoran, CGC ’78

Dr. John William Corcoran, Professor Emeritus MUSC, BA, DDS, M Ed., of Summerville, husband of Frieda Hempel Corcoran, passed away November 29th, 2015 at Life Care Center of Charleston. Always welcoming and generous, full of wisdom and patience, John established lasting friendships wherever he went and will be missed by […]

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Joseph W. Shearer, Jr., ’51

Joseph W. Shearer, Jr., of Baltimore, beloved husband of the late Ruth K. Shearer; loving father of Rosemary, Jennifer and Donald Shearer, died April 26, 2006. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Family will receive friends Sunday, from 12 to 2 P.M. at HARRY H. WITZKE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, […]

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Herschel M. Talbert, Jr., ’56

Herschel Marcellus Talbert, Jr., son of Annabelle and Herschel M. Talbert, died December 5, 2015 at his home in Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Elise Proctor Talbert; two children, John H. Talbert (Adrienne) and Jill T. Mackey (Robert). There are six grandchildren, Heather, Drew, Alex, Jessica, Meredith and Ryan; and […]

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David B. Summer, Sr., ’56

David Beam Summer, Sr., 81, of Newberry, son of the late Robert Earl Summer and Lucille Beam Summer and husband of the late Kathleen Mims Summer, died Wednesday at his residence. David was born on July 25, 1934 in Newberry. He graduated from Newberry High School in 1952 where he […]

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Elizabeth R. Potts, CGC ’81

Elizabeth Rouault Potts, known by friends and family as Betty, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at her home in Charleston, South Carolina. She was 92 years old. Betty was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 30, 1923 to Mary Hickey Rouault and Cecil Armand Rouault. She […]

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James W. Sewell, ’66

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) James Warren Sewell was born on December 10, 1944 in Eldon, MO and passed away on Nov. 22, 2015 in Valrico, FL. He was surrounded by his children at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Joyce Sewell, […]

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Alfred G. (Gill) Ellison, Jr., ’39

Alfred Gaillard Ellison, Jr. died early Saturday morning. Born in Lancaster, SC on October 21, 1918, he was the son of Corinne Thompson Ellison and A. G. Ellison, Sr. He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Sederis Lott Ellison and his two sisters, Corinne Ellison Sylvan, Louise Ellison […]

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Thomas D. Hewitt, ’68

Thomas D. Hewitt, of Woodbury, CT, died November 13, 2015. A Memorial service will at the Woodbury Funeral Home Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 6:00-8:00PM Visitation: Thomas Hewitt, 69, a long-time resident of Woodbury, beloved husband of Ruby (nee Hondros) passed away November 13 after a valiant battle with cancer. […]

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Louis C. Walsh, ’62

Lt Col Louis Charles Walsh, USAF, Ret. 74, of Chandler, AZ passed away on November 19, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and also lived in Amityville, NY graduating from Amityville High School. This Yankee moved south to Charleston, SC to attend The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina […]

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George F. McClelland, ’66

George Frederick McClelland, of Chicago, Former Captain of the US Marine Corp, passed away on November 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Caroline (nee Saric). Loving father of Collin (Kathryn) McClelland. Stepsons Greg (Jaqueline), and Geoffrey Magsaysay. Beloved son of the late George and Helen McClelland. Fond grandfather of Liam and […]

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Richard F. Cox, Jr., ’69

Richard French Cox, Jr., of Reston, Va., died Monday, November 16th, 2015. Funeral arrangements by Adams – Green Funeral Home. Posted in: Posted on: Link to original obituary:

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Jack N. Dunn, ’51

Dr. Jack Newton Dunn, Sr. went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 20, 2015. Jack was born February 3, 1929 in Orangeburg, SC to the late Isaac Newton Dunn and Geraldine Oregon Kammer Dunn. Jack attended The Citadel, The Military College of SC graduating in 1951. He served […]

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