Obituaries

Edward S. Howle, ’56

Edward S. Howle, of Hillsborough, N.C., died May 18, 2023. Six called him Dad. Seven called him Grandpa Ed or Papa. One called him Great-Grandpa Ed. Two called him husband (but not at the same time). Two called him brother. Six called him uncle. Others called him brother-in-law. Several called […]

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Talmadge D. Wilkins III, ’70

Talmadge DeWitt Wilkins, III, of Union, South Carolina, passed away on May 15, 2023, at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.             He was the son of the late Talmadge D. Wilkins, Jr. and Martha Bradley Wilkins of Blacksburg, South Carolina.  He was a […]

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Wiley H. (Buddy) Turner, ’57

Dr. Wiley “Buddy” Turner III, of Edgefield, died April 16, 2023. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 26, 1935, to Gladys Lyon Turner and Wiley H. Turner, Jr. of Edgefield, South Carolina. He was a graduate of Edgefield High School and a graduate of The Citadel Class of […]

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Theodore S. Levy, ’48

Dr. Theodore Steinberg Levy, age 97, of Delray Beach, FL and Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Sadie and Jacob Steinberg of Batesburg, SC.Theodore graduated from the Citadel in Charleston, SC […]

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Richard L. Wright, ’69

Richard Lee Wright, 76, formerly of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2023. Richard was born April 24, 1947, in Waycross, Georgia, to Walter Carol Wright Sr. and Effie Lee McDaniel Wright. He graduated from McClenaghan High School in Florence, SC, in 1965, and The […]

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Walter Anhorn, ’84

Walter Anhorn, of Saint George, Utah, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, at his home. A celebration of life for Walt is planned for a later date. Walt was one of five children of the late Artur and Adeline (Schwabe) Anhorn. He was born on May 30, 1962 in […]

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Robert R. Farie, Jr., ’72

Robert Reid Farie, Jr., of Hiawassee, Ga., died peacefully in his home, Monday, November 7, 2022.  He left behind in Hiawassee a Sister, Elizabeth Nelson, and Nephew, Joshua Nelson, and many friends. Bob was married earlier to Margaret “Peggy” Elaine Green, while living in Charleston, SC. Bob’s second wife, while […]

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Alice S. Grimsley, CGC ’82

Alice Stewart Grimsley, 73, of Yonges Island, passed away March 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Larry McKee and Corrie Jane Stewart, and her sister, Cornelia Hope Bond. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 52 years, Richard J. Grimsley, […]

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Leonard B. Salley, ’63

Leonard Bennett Salley, age 81, of Dunwoody, GA, the son of the late Michael Gramling and Ethel Bennett Salley, passed away April 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Gramling Salley, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lynda Curlee Salley; his daughters, […]

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Drury C. (Chip) Nimmich, Jr., ’76

Drury “Chip” Charles Nimmich Jr., 69, of Summerville passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1 o’clock at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. In honor of Chip, memorials can be […]

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Ronald S. Barber, ’74

Ronald Stuart Barber, 70, of Ladson, passed away on April 20, 2023 after an ongoing battle with Parkinson’s.Ronald was born on November 11, 1952 to Stuart and Nina Barber in Texas. He eventually moved to Hanahan, SC. After graduating from Hanahan High School, he went on to study education at […]

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George F. (Tony) von Kolnitz IV, ’61

George “Tony” Frederick von Kolnitz IV, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Anne Antrim von Kolnitz, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 20, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 24, 2023 in the Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street, at 2:00 pm. Interment with military […]

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Moses T. Laffitte, Jr., ’50

Dr. Moses Tucker Laffitte, Jr., age 93, passed away on April 21, 2023. Following a private burial, a memorial service celebrating his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, S.C. Thursday, April 27, at 2:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation following the […]

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James C. Wilkinson, ’58

James Carroll Wilkinson, 87, of Charleston, SC, widower of Mary “Mollie” Don McDill Wilkinson, died on April 15, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church at a later date to be announced. His remains will be interred next to Mollie’s in the courtyard at First (Scots) […]

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Jeffrey C. Koob, ’70

Jeffrey Cabot Koob departed his earthly life in Columbia on January 24th, 2023. He was born to William Lindsay Koob, Jr. and Mary Wall Koob on December 4th, 1948 in occupied Japan.After earning an ROTC scholarship from Columbus High School in Georgia, Jeff followed in his father’s and brother’s footsteps […]

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