Samuel W. Van Norte, ’72

Samuel William Van Norte, 85, of Edisto Island, departed his earthly life on November 6, 2023. Sam was born on September 3, 1938, son of William Schindledecker and Thelma Louise Augostat.Sam was a car-loving, story-spinning, raccoon-whispering character and could talk at length to anyone who would listen, about a wide […]

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Alfred D. (Donnie) Rivers, Jr., ’67

Don “Donnie” Rivers, Jr., of Morganton, N.C., died Nov. 13, 2023. He was born in Chesterfield, SC, to the late A. Donovan Rivers and Carolyn Gunter Rivers. He attended Chesterfield schools where he played football and baseball in high school and was President of his senior class. Don attended The […]

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David F. Mengis, ’74

David Franklin Mengis, “Dave” was born in Woodland California to Harry and Wanda Mengis on December 4, 1952. He left his body on October 14, 2023, in SLC, UT under Mount Olympus in his last home, The Abbington. David departed in the arms of his most precious wife and dearest […]

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Paula V. Mazursky, CGC ’73

Paula Vaughan Mazursky, 76, was born on November 21, 1946 in Augusta, GA. She recently passed away on November 7, 2023 in Charleston, SC. Visitation will be held on November 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Mole Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Mole Funeral […]

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Richard M. MacDonald, ’62

Richard M. MacDonald, former long-time Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the USU School of Medicine, passed away October 25 after a brief illness.Dr. MacDonald came to USU in 1983 as a senior Army psychiatrist. He established the mission of the Office for Student Affairs, serving as the Assistant Dean […]

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John C. Dove, Jr., ’65

John Calhoun Dove Jr., age 80, of Kingwood, Texas passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. A celebration of life for John will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339, followed by a reception […]

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Gregory T. McHone, ’84

Gregory Taylor McHone, 61 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.Born on July 5, 1962, he was the son of the late Anita McHone (O’Bryan) and Joe McHone. Greg grew up in Summerville, South Carolina, and graduated from Summerville High School, class of 1980. He […]

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Caleb D. Fisher, ’97

Caleb Daniel Fisher, 48, of Charleston, South Carolina, died in his hometown on November 5, 2023. Caleb was known for his big blue eyes, infectious laugh and ability to find common ground with others. Born in Florence, SC, in 1975, to Jim and Beverly Fisher, he brought to the couple […]

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Robert D. Appleyard, ’58

Robert David Appleyard, 87 years of age, of Clemmons, N.C., joined his predeceased family and friends on Sunday morning, November 5, 2023. Bob was born on August 18, 1936 in High Point (only because his parents were out for afternoon drive when he decided to arrive). He lived in Winston-Salem […]

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Zernie W. Knight, ’58

Zernie William Knight, 92, of Columbia, died Monday, November 6, 2023. Born February 21, 1932, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Lionel and Lorene Nix Knight. Mr. Knight was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country as a Sergeant during the Korean War. Following […]

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Richard A. Porter, ’72

Richard Arthur Porter, 73, of Orr’s Island, Maine, embarked on his final journey to his eternal reward on November 5, 2023. Born on September 21, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Ruth Porter, Richard, at the age of 10, moved with his parents to his beloved Orr’s Island home. […]

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J. Peter Jurga, Jr., ’77

Joseph Peter Jurga Jr., or as everyone knew him as “Pete” (69), of Irmo, unexpectedly passed away on November 4, 2023, at his home in Columbia, SC. Born July 29, 1954 to Edith and Joseph Peter Jurga Sr., Peter lived his rambunctious young life in Massachusetts and Harrison, NY with […]

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W. Edward Brockington, ’64

Col. William Edward Brockinton, US Army (Ret.), of Columbia, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Kingstree, SC, on February 11, 1942, he was a son of the late William Kennedy Brockinton and Eleanor Elizabeth Stanley Brown. Col. Brockinton served his country in the United States Army until his […]

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George Magrath III, CGC ’11

Ocuphire Pharma, Inc., announced the appointment of George N. Magrath III, CGC ’11, as chief executive officer and member of its board of directors.

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Walter A. Cooper, Jr., ’51

Walter Arthur Cooper, Jr, 92, died Wednesday, October 25 at The Sharon at South Park. He was born November 14, 1930, in Orangeburg, SC, first son of the late, Walter Arthur Cooper, Sr. and Isabelle Culler Cooper.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joy Cooper, and three sons: […]

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