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 […]
Read MoreGregory 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 […]
Read MoreCaleb 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 […]
Read MoreRobert 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 […]
Read MoreZernie 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 […]
Read MoreRichard 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. […]
Read MoreJ. 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 […]
Read MoreW. 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 […]
Read MoreGeorge 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.
Read MoreWalter 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: […]
Read MoreDeborah O. Jordan, CGC ’92
Debbie Oxner Jordan, 63, formerly of Newberry, passed away in Benton, Arkansas on October 31, 2023 after a brief illness. She is the daughter of Jewel Oxner of Newberry and the late George T. Oxner. Debbie was a graduate of Newberry High School. After graduating she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree […]
Read MoreDorothy M. Nazarenus, CGC ’75
Dorothy “Dottie” May Nazarenus, of Philomath, OR, passed away on October 17th, 2023, at the age of 85. Dottie was born on May, 14th 1938 in Denver, Colorado to her loving parents Victor and Dorothy Nazarenus. After graduating Wheat Ridge High School, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Music at […]
Read MoreDomonic Jones, ’13
The Charleston Regional Business Journal selected Domonic J. Jones, ’13, principal and civil project manager at Thomas & Hutton, as a 2023 Forty Under 40 honoree.
Read MoreCarl M. (Buck) Stroud, Jr., ’56
Carl “Buck” Stroud, Jr., of Ashburn, Va., died Oct. 2023. He was a man of exceptional character and dedication. His journey in life was marked by a series of significant milestones, each one showcasing his unwavering commitment to service and excellence. Carl Stroud began his educational journey at Walterboro High […]
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