William Stanford “Stan” James, MD, 89, of Shallotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after an illness. He was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Franklin Earl and Alice Cain James. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a son, John Franklin James; […]
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Waylon B. Jackson II, ’19
Waylon Bruce Jackson, II passed away suddenly on June 24, 2023 in St. Cloud, Florida due to complications from pneumonia. Born on March 27, 1997, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bruce attended Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg and graduated in 2015 from Hampton Roads Academy where he played both baseball and football. Bruce […]
Read MoreMichael D. Blackwell, ’69
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Michael Duane Blackwell, devoted husband and father of two beloved sons, died at his home in Irmo, SC. He finished the race God had set before him and met his Savior face-to-face preceding in death his loving wife of 53 years, Delaine Price Blackwell, his […]
Read MoreR. Eugene Patterson, ’58
Robert Eugene “Gene” Patterson, 87, husband of Shirley Huckabee Patterson, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 at Covenant Place.The celebration of life for Mr. Patterson, 87, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter with Rev. Joseph James officiating. The […]
Read MoreFrank Cherry, ’92; Jim Cherry, ’61; Cody Cherry, ’21
Frank T. Cherry ’92; Jim M. Cherry, Jr., ’61; and Cody B. Cherry, ’21; were in Switzerland for the marriage of Frank’s son, Austin, and are shown here in Zermatt with the Matterhorn.
Read MoreJoyce L. Creel, CGC ’82
Joyce Ledford Creel, 74, of Elgin passed Tuesday August 8, 2023. Born December 29, 1948 in Summerville, SC. Joyce was a Graduate of St. George High School, Baptist College of Charleston and The Citadel (Master’s Degree). She started teaching at St. George Elementary School in 1972 and taught the majority […]
Read MoreW. Ashley Hindman, ’99
Ashley Hindman, ’99, was named CEO of Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, N.C., and Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, N.C.
Read MoreHerbert L. Patrick III, ’67
Colonel Herbert Lee (Bert) Patrick. Ill, USAF (RET) passed peacefully away with this family at his side August 5, 2023. Bert was born June 15, 1945, in Anderson, South Carolina to Miriam Francis McGregor Patrick of Anderson and Herbert Lee Patrick, Jr., of Chester. Bert graduated from Saluda High School […]
Read MoreBritt Reames, ’96
Oceanside Collegiate hired former Major League Baseball pitcher Britt Reames, ’96, as its baseball coach. oceansidecollegiateacademy.org/post/landsharks-select-britt-reames-to-lead-baseball-program
Read MoreJacob P. DiSabatino, ’20
1LT Jacob P. DiSabatino, USA, ’20, was featured in an article on dvidshub.net on his career in the U.S. Army so far and his time in Australia. dvidshub.net/news/450288/us-army-lieutenant-reflects-army-career-time-australia
Read MoreS. Anthony Gandolfo, CGC ’23
S. Anthony Gandolfo joined Hussey Gay Bell as a project representative based in the Mount Pleasant office.
Read MoreJames W. May, Jr., ’68
James Wallace “Jim” May, 77, of Taylors, died peacefully on July 29, 2023 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Jay and Faye May of Laurens, SC. He graduated from The Citadel, Class of ‘68. He served in the U.S. Army before beginning a […]
Read MoreSamuel L. Ray, Jr., ’52
Sam Ray Jr., age 93, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his residence.Sam was born on February 2, 1930, in Avery County, North Carolina, the son of the late Sam Miller Ray and the late Verdie Daniels Ray.Sam was a graduate of the Citadel […]
Read MoreRobert A. Smoak, Jr., ’65
Judge (Retired) Robert Adams Smoak, Jr., of Aiken, died Sunday July 30, 2023. Shellhouse Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Bob was born on September 3, 1943, in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert A. Smoak, a career Army officer and native of Bamberg, SC and Margery Toole Smoak, a […]
Read MoreA. Fred Hilton, ’64
Arthur Frederick Hilton, age 80, of Summerville, passed away on August 1, 2023. Fred was born on September 8, 1942, in Walterboro, SC, to parents Wendell L. Hilton and Reba Spell Hilton. He grew up in West Ashley, Charleston, SC. Fred graduated from St. Andrews High School, class of 1960. […]
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