James D. West, Sr., ’69

James Dwight “Jim” West, Sr. of Wagener, SC passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Mr. West was a 1969 graduate of The Citadel and President of West Tire and Oil, Inc. He returned to his hometown of Wagener, after serving in the […]

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Larry C. Hargrove, ’66

Larry Charles Hargrove, 73, of Charleston, died suddenly Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. He was the son of the late Elbert and Louise Hargrove of Winter Haven, Florida. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Deborah (Deb) Weathers Hargrove; daughter, Lisa Hargrove West (Ashley). He loved and was proud […]

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Daniel J. Coury, Sr., ’62

Daniel Coury, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Frances Carolyn Clifton Coury entered into eternal rest Monday, November 28, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. […]

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John H. Mayer, ’61

John Hogshead Mayer, 78, of Killeen, Texas, succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease in San Antonio surrounded by his family on November 26, 2016. John is survived by son Paul (Christine) Mayer, daughter Suzy (Billy) Vaile; brothers Gene (Beverly) Mayer, and Paul (Jana) Tillson; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended […]

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Peyton Higgison, Jr., ’48

Peyton Higgison, Jr., of Sea Cliff, N.Y., was born on April 2, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Posted in: Posted on: Link to original obituary:

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David W. Ward, ’85

David Wayne Ward, age 53, of Carrollton, GA, passed away, Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born December 15, 1963 in Myrtle Beach, SC the son of the late Mr. Boyce Waylan Ward and the late Mrs. Fannie Alderman Ward. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Kim and […]

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James B. Murphy, Jr., ’54

James Bryson Murphy, Jr., 84, fo Columbia, died peacefully on November 25, 2016. Born June 16, 1932 in Columbia, he was the son of the late James Bryson and Katherine Zemp Murphy. Following a private burial at Elmwood Cemetery, a memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on […]

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Robert S. Cooper, Sr., ’51

Robert Scotland Cooper Sr., of Savannah, born Feb. 20, 1928, died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2016, surrounded by his family and is missed already for his warmth, wit, kind-hearted gentleness and love. He is preceded in death by his beloved Mary Emmeline King Cooper who died on Dec. […]

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Emerson B. Read, Sr., ’50

Emerson Brackett Read, Sr., Realtor Emeritus, Commercial Property Specialist and Real Estate Developer, of Charleston, died November 23, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in St. Michael’s Church, 71 Broad Street, at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Saint James Churchyard. The family will receive friends Monday from […]

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Thompson C. Wofford III, ’97

Lt. Col. Thompson C. Wofford, III, 41, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Memorial services will be held at 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at 962 AACS on JBER. Chaplain Derek Marley will officiate. Additional memorial services with full military […]

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Clyde J. Nettles, ’43

Clyde J. Nettles, a Columbia native who was involved in business and civic activities here throughout his life, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Julia “Judy” Ulmer Nettles. Born October 9, 1922, he was a son of […]

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Edward A. Allen, Jr., ’52

Edward A. Allen, age 87, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Mr. Allen was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL. He attended Citadel Military College; he served in the U. S. Army; and was retired from the Escambia County School System. He was a lifelong member […]

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Adam W. Buchner, ’06

Adam Wayne Buchner, 32, of Charleston, SC, died November 19, 2016. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hartsville, SC with Father Dan Papineau, Celebrant. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. […]

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Sam Payne, ’50

Lt. Col. Sam Payne, USAF (Ret.), 88, of Mt. Pleasant, husband of Carolyn Hamilton Payne, died November 20, 2016. His Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd., at 11:00 a.m. Sam was born August 8, […]

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Robert G. Bridgman, ’51

Robert G. Bridgman, of Bay Island in South Pasadena, Florida passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on April 2, 2016 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of 40 years to Jacqueline Bridgman. Cherished father to Wendy (Paul) and Shelley (Steve). Beloved ‘Pappy’ to Coleman, Robin and Carley. Predeceased by his brother, […]

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