Elliott Otto Cooper, 89, of Columbia passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Still Hopes. Born in Augusta, Georgia he was the son of Elliott Otto Cooper, Sr., and Mildred Pearre Cooper Fowler. He was a member of the Stewards of Christ Sunday school class at Greenlawn Baptist Church […]
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Charles M. Wachob, ’64
Charles “Chuck” Milton Wachob, 83, of Macon, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at North Macon Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Hunter Stevenson officiating. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. in […]
Read MoreL. Lamar Bennett, ’64
Leon Lamar Bennett, LTC, US Army (Retired), of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, a South Carolina native, a combat-decorated officer, and an avid outdoorsman, passed away on February 28, 2026 surrounded by family after a short, painful battle with multiple myeloma, a result of his exposure to Agent Orange during his […]
Read MorePatrick D. Partin, ’73
Patrick David “Pat” Partin, 75, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Born on January 13, 1951, in Camden, he was a lifelong member of the community he deeply loved and served. Pat was the son of the late Rose M. Partin and Edwin D. Partin. […]
Read MoreStephen J. Bertocchi, ’73
Colonel Stephen John Bertocchi, U.S. Army (Retired), of Annapolis, Md., passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Though his passing came too soon for those who loved him, Stephen leaves behind a life defined by service, devotion to family, and friendships that reached around the world. Stephen was born on […]
Read MoreCharles W. Cloninger, Jr., ’61
Charles William Cloninger, Jr., of Greensboro, N.C., died Friday, March 13, following his beloved wife of 61 years, Kate Bradshaw Cloninger, who preceded him in death by 16 days. Born on Nov 23, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Charles William and Helen Boren Cloninger, Bill returned to Greensboro at young […]
Read MoreSusan K. Burkhard, CGC ’73
Susan (Kilbourn) Burkhard died on March 9, 2026, after a courageous 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Through her extraordinary kindness, compassion and strength, Susan was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her.Susan was born to the late Alice and Richard Kilbourn on March 30, 1947, in Torrington, Connecticut. […]
Read MoreMary R. Blanchard, CGC ’70
Mary Rosalie Blanchard of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Sullivan’s Island, she proudly represented the sixth generation of her family to call the island home. Mary was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 11, […]
Read MoreIrene A. Seadale, CGC ’80
Irene A. Avinger Seadale 82, passed away on March 10, 2026. She was born March 28, 1943 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She grew up in Vance and was a graduate of Holly Hill High School. She also attended The College of Charleston (BS) and the Citadel (M.Ed.). She became a […]
Read MoreEdward M. Woodward, Jr., ’71
Edward M. Woodward, Jr., of Columbia, SC, entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2026, peacefully at home at the age of 77. He was born on February 19, 1949, in Columbia to the late Edward Mobley Woodward, Sr. and Honoria Maybin Woodward. Ed is survived by his adoring wife […]
Read MoreJoseph R. Pye, CGC ’76
Joseph R. Pye, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on the river in Megget, SC on March 6, 2026 with his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Patsy Pye, by his side. Born December 11, 1947, in North Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late John Pye and […]
Read MoreDonald J. Bennett, ’63
Award-winning journalist Donald J. Bennett died March 5, 2026. He was 84 years old. Don was best known for his years of investigative reporting that peeled away the secrecy that hid the widespread pollution toll of the Ciba Geigy plant in Toms River. That work inspired a citizen uprising that […]
Read MoreMichael L. Johnson, ’64
Michael Lee Johnson, 83, of New York City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Michael was born on April 7, 1942, in Conway, S.C., to the late Aubrey Johnson and Reba Fowler Johnson. He was a graduate of New Bern High School, Class […]
Read MoreJoseph H. Owens, ’69
Joseph Head Owens, II, 79, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was known affectionately as “Citadel Joe” because of his extreme loyalty to the Citadel and Citadel athletics. His funeral service with military honors will be held nicheside at The Citadel Bell […]
Read MoreClayton R. Jeck, ’53
Clayton Renz Jeck, age 93, of Crystal River FL passed away on February 12, 2026, at home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice. Clayton was born on June 16t, 1932, in Miami, FL to Lester P Jeck and Adaline Renz Jeck. Clayton graduated High School from […]
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