Obituaries

Scott S. Simms, ’96

Scott Stephen Simms, 50, of Mt. Airy, Md., died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home. Born June 11, 1974 in Willingboro, New Jersey, he was the son of William Stephen Simms, Jr. and Donna Lewis Simms. He was the husband of Dana Simms and father to Will and […]

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Richard P. Howard, ’67

Richard P. Howard, age 80, of Basking Ridge, N.J., passed away on October 22, 2024 at Morristown Medical Center, NJ.  Richard was born on December 5, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, to parents, Harry H. and Emily P. (Penn) Howard. He graduated from Newark Academy in 1963 and The Citadel in […]

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R. Clifton Poole, ’59

BG Roger C. “Cliff” Poole, USAR (Ret.), 87, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Anne Harper Poole, passed away from natural causes on Monday, December 2, 2024, at home. His funeral service will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, in the Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, at 171 Moultrie Street, […]

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Brett W. Sangunett, ’87

Brett Sangunett, 59, passed away on November 20, 2024. Born on March 13, 1965, Brett was known for his generous spirit, his leadership, and his unwavering dedication to both his work and his loved ones. A proud graduate of The Citadel Military College, Brett was deeply connected to his alma […]

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Simmons S. Spain, Sr., ’52

Simmons Stephen Spain, Sr., 96, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on November 27, 2024. He was the son of the late William Joseph Spain and Fannie Owens Spain and the husband of the late Lillie Gibson Spain. He was born on January 31, 1928, in Charlotte, NC. He attended Cathedral […]

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Frank A. Clarkin, ’80

Frank Anthony Clarkin passed on Saturday, November 23 in Charleston, SC. He was the son of Helen Carter Clarkin and Dennis Patrick Clarkin and was also preceded in death by his son Robert Patrick Clarkin (Patrick) and older brother Dennis Patrick Clarkin (Chip). Frank was born August 15, 1958 in […]

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Gerald W. Seitz, ’62

Gerald W. “Jerry” Seitz, 85 of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on September 20th, 2024. Jerry was a graduate of Pebble Hill School in Dewitt. He also graduated from the Citadel Military Academy with a Masters in Civil Engineering and further academic achievements. He served his country in the United States Army. Jerry […]

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Eugene L. Mosier, ’72

Eugene Lynn Mosier, 76 of Parker, CO, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 16, 2024. He was born to the late Thurman and Thelma Mosier, Sept. 30, 1948, in Denver, CO. His father passed away in 1959, when Gene was 11 years old, he and his family moved […]

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Robert M. (Rocky) Stelling, Sr., ’74

Robert Magill Stelling, Sr, known fondly as Rocky, of Kiawah Island, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2024 with his loving wife, Sallie, by his side. Rocky, son of Anne Magill Johnson Allison and Gerard Sieling Stelling, was born in Charleston, SC on May 13, 1952 and spent […]

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Merle L. (Skip) Ebert, Jr., ’70

Merle L. “Skip” Ebert, 76, of Carlisle, died Monday, November 18, 2024 at his residence with his wife, Anne, by his side. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Merle L. Ebert, Sr. and Ruth (Wetzel) Ebert and the husband of 27 years to Anne (Brown) Ebert. […]

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Rodney L. Hairfield, ’70

Rodney Legare Hairfield, 75, of Sumter, peacefully went to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2024, due to a 5 years battle with colon cancer. Born on December 11, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of the late Clyde M. Hairfield and the late Virginia R. […]

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William L. McKay, ’53

Colonel William Leslie McKay (Bill) a proud veteran of the Army, beloved husband of 64 years and father, grandfather, and friend, of Richmond, Va., passed away 11/13/2024 of natural causes at 93 years old. The son of Cecelia Swain McKay and Robert Clement McKay, Bill grew up in Charleston, South […]

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Richard P. Horne, ’62

Richard Porcher “Dick” Horne, age 84, of Boynton Beach, Florida, peacefully passed away on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024. Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM this Saturday, November 23, 2024, at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, at 1308 Mathis […]

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William C. Sansone, ’63

William Cosimo Sansone, 85, of Millersville, Md., passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis on November 9, 2024.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  Bill was born on September 29, 1939, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Mildred and Salvatore Sansone.  After graduating with a […]

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John L. Hosey, CGC ’87

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Lester Hosey, 73, entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by his family after a long illness, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 4, 1951 to William B and Agnus (Anne) Hosey. John was a loving husband for 52 […]

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