It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of Colonel Carey M. Capell, USAF (Ret.) MD, of Sumter, on June 27, 2025. A lifelong learner, Carey graduated from The Citadel with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Afterwards, he taught electrical engineering as an assistant professor at the USAF […]
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Robert K. Nichols, ’77
Robert Keith Nichols, of White Plains, Md., was born on September 8, 1954 to Vivian Ruth (Doyle) Wise and Norman Miller Nichols in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was married to Ava Nichols, nee Smith, on July 31, 1982 in Riegelwood, North Carolina where from this union three children were born: […]
Read MorePaul G.W. Fetscher, ’67
Paul Fetscher, of Long Island, NY, died June 11, 2025. He was a commercial real estate broker. Paul passed away after complications from a recent stroke. He was 79. Paul grew up in Brooklyn and started out in the restaurant industry even before joining us at The Citadel. He began […]
Read MoreRaymond W. Young, Jr., ’71
Raymond “Ray” Walter Young, Jr age 76, of Cheraw, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Graveside services, accompanied by military honors, will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Darlington, […]
Read MoreRobin M. Johnson, ’86
Robin Monroe Johnson, 61, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Columbia, S.C, after a long and spirited fight with cancer. Born in Marion County, S.C., Robin was the self-proclaimed brightest and best-looking fifth of eight children born to Frank Monroe Johnson, Jr., and Clara French Daniel, who preceded Robin […]
Read MoreJames L. Hyatt III, ’80
James Lewis “Jimmy” Hyatt III, 67, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Novant Health in Wilmington, North Carolina. Jimmy was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, son of the late James L. Hyatt Jr. and Julia Bowers Hyatt. He graduated with the final class of Pacolet […]
Read MoreJohn E. Spearman, Jr., ’73
John Edward Spearman Jr., Colonel, United States Army (Retired), took his last breath in his home of Gourdin, South Carolina on June 17, 2025, after an extended illness. Services will be held Saturday June 21 at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree. Visitation begins at 1 PM to 2 PM […]
Read MoreT. Freddie Moore, ’63
Thomas Freddie Moore, age 84, of Loris, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Wilson Senior Care, Loris SC following an illness. Born on December 4, 1940, in Olanta, SC. he was the son of Mr. Richard Moore and Mrs. Kathleen Kirby Moore. Mr. Moore was a proud graduate of […]
Read MoreRobert J. Steeley, CGC ’70
Dr. Robert Joseph Steeley aka “RJ,” “Bob,” and “Dr. Steeley,” age 82, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at Traylor Retirement Community in Roanoke, Alabama after living his final 10 years dealing with the debilitating effects of a major stroke that occurred in 2015. Bob was born […]
Read MoreSteven R. (Cam) Anderson, ’68
Cam Anderson, of Columbia, died in his sleep on June 7th, from respiratory failure and complications from Alzheimer’s disease, while in St. Joseph’s hospital in Savannah, GA. He had recently moved from Columbia to Savannah to be closer to his family. Cam was born on February 16th, 1945, in Providence, […]
Read MoreAllen Garfield, ’57
Allen Garfield, of Charleston, 90 years of age, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 13, 2025. Born April 12, 1935, in Charleston, South Carolina, Allen was the son of the late Louis Garfield and Gussie Oberman Garfield. Allen attended James Simons School and graduated from Rivers High […]
Read MoreKevin L. Byrnes, ’86
Kevin Leslie Byrnes, 60, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. Born on August 11, 1964, in Paterson, New Jersey, Kevin lived a life defined by dedication and integrity. He grew up in West Paterson as the eldest of three siblings and enjoyed playing football, baseball, and basketball. […]
Read MoreCraig N. Little, ’80
Dr. Craig Newell Little, 66, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, husband of Tina McCuen Little entered into eternal rest Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Craig was born September 16, 1958 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, son of the late Jean Myers Little and Martha Coppedge […]
Read MoreWilbur R. Tuten III, ’76
Wilbur Raymond Tuten III (born April 6th, 1954), of Charleston, died June 1st, 2025, in his home under the care of Agape Hospice Care, his best friend Dale Campbell, daughter Mary Tuten, ex-wife Donna Tuten, and loved ones. Raymond is predeceased by his parents (Dr. Buck and Mrs. Ludie Tuten), […]
Read MoreJoseph F. Sims, ’74
Joseph Francis (Joe) Sims, of Pinopolis, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Trident Hospital in North Charleston due to complications from multiple myeloma. He was 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Friday, June 13, 2025, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. […]
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