Phillips Clark Sweet was born Dec. 5, 1937, in Franklin, New Hampshire, to Ruth Clark and Phillips Bennett Sweet. He died peacefully at age 87 on Sept. 11, 2025, in Madison, surrounded by family who dearly loved him. Phil grew up in Swanzey Center, New Hampshire, graduating from Keene High […]
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Bruno G. Mitchell, ’96
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 4:11 p.m., God carried Dr. Bruno Gerald Mitchell home. Dr. Mitchell was born on August 9, 1968, in Dorchester County, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Albert and Rosabell Smith Mitchell. He received his early education in the Dorchester County […]
Read MoreJohn H. Pigott, Sr., ’52
John Howard Pigott, age 98, of Savannah passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 14, 2026. John was born on November 11, 1927, in Charleston, South Carolina to the late John Elwood Pigott and the late Ethel Fulford Pigott. He was a World War II veteran of the United […]
Read MoreChester H. Holmes, Jr., ’71
Chester H. Holmes Jr. “Sonny,” 76 of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born on October 27, 1949, in Greenville, SC, Sonny was the son of the late Esther Owens Holmes and Chester Henry Holmes. Sonny graduated from Wade Hampton High School, class of 1967. […]
Read MoreGeorge T. Powell III, ’67
George Tillman “Tim” Powell III, 81, of Chapin, husband of Julie Tuten Powell, passed away Friday, February 13,2026 at Lexington Hospice House. Born on January 7, 1945, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late George Tillman Powell JR and Mildred Willingham. Tim dedicated a significant portion of his […]
Read MoreThomas E. Kelly, Jr., ’78
Thomas Earl Kelly, of Marietta, Ga., died February 6, 2026. Tom was born and raised in Anderson SC, a place he loved to call home. He attended TL Hanna High School where he lettered in football and track and field. In 1978, Tom was a proud graduate of The Citadel […]
Read MoreJulian A. Moore, Jr., ’57
Major (Ret. U.S. Marines) Julian Arby Moore, Jr., 90, of Sumter, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1935, in Manning, South Carolina, the only child of the late Edna Harrington Moore Johnson and the late Julian Arby Moore, Sr. He was a 1953 […]
Read MoreThomas D. Webb, ’66
Thomas Dwight Webb, 81, of Myrtle Beach passed from this life Friday February 6, 2026, peacefully at home with family. Tom was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed golf, hunting, swimming, reading, and spending time with family and friends. He was witty, happy, and kind to everyone he met. […]
Read MoreWalter J. Schenning, CGC ’86
Lt. Col. Walter Joseph Schenning, USAF (Ret.), 92, of Hanahan, South Carolina, widower of Mary Green Schenning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 7, 2026. His Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, followed by interment […]
Read MoreCarl F. Erickson, ’62
Carl F. Erickson, of Gaithersburg, Md., died February 4. He is survived by his wife, two children and four grandchildren. No further information is available.
Read MoreRobert P. Hagstrom, ’57
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for life well lived, we remember and celebrate the life of our beloved father Robert P. Hagstrom, who passed away peacefully on December 08, 2025 at his home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Bob was born in Bronx, New York to Martha and Carl […]
Read MoreDavid B. McClam, ’75
David B. McClam, 72, of Lake City, passed away on February 6, 2026, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center. Mr. McClam was born on August 9, 1953, in Florence County, son of the late Tom McClam and Dorothy Stokes McClam. Mr. McClam received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Citadel, […]
Read MoreRobert M. Kersey, ’57
Robert (Bob) Martin Kersey, of Hanahan, died on January 31, 2026 in Charleston, SC. He was 90 years old. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 22, 1936 to his parents Alice Louise (Meves) Kersey and Robert William Kersey of KY. He is survived by his wife Betty A […]
Read MoreR. Dale Padgett, ’75
Ronald Dale Padgett, M.D., age 72, of Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his Johns Island home on February 2, 2026. Known to all as Dale, he lived a life defined by service, leadership, and deep love for his family and community.Raised in Bamberg, South Carolina, Dale was the […]
Read MoreSue B. Chanson, CGC ’73
Sue Bunch Chanson, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The daughter of the late Norma Dale and Douglas Calhoun Bunch, Sue was born on March 19, 1940 in New York City, New York. She moved to Charleston with […]
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