On July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, Gustavous “Gus” Holmes Bell III of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 86. Gus was born on August 6, 1937, in Lumberton, NC, and raised in Dillon, SC, by his parents Gustavous Holmes Bell, Jr. and Ada “Widdy” Williams Alford […]
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Rebecca H. Tuten, CGC ’76
Rebecca Hooper Tuten, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Becky was born on February 27, 1931 in Norfolk, VA to the late Charles McCarter Hooper and Virginia Anne Barco Hooper. She grew up in Virginia Beach, VA surrounded by her large extended family and […]
Read MoreRichard R. Clarke, ’62
Richard Rollin Clarke, of HIlton Head, a distinguished individual who left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away on June 4, 2024. Born on July 22, 1940, to the late Rollin and Barbara Clarke, Richard led a life full of dedication, honor, and […]
Read MoreGeorge C. Furkiotis, ’55
Attorney George C. Furkiotis, of Trumbull, Conn., beloved husband of Cecile Hawie Furkiotis, and longtime resident of the great town of Trumbull, CT and formerly of Black Rock, CT, passed away peacefully, at his home with his loving family by his side, after a brief, sudden illness. Attorney Furkiotis was […]
Read MoreJackie L. Mulligan, Jr., ’89
Jackie Lee Mulligan, Jr. (Jack), 58, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle Aderholt-Mulligan and his sons, Jackie Lee Mulligan III (Tripp) and Addison Trent Mulligan (Trent). He is also survived by his sister, Abby Mulligan Clower of Charlotte, NC. He was […]
Read MoreJ. Dean Penland, ’88
Jackie Dean Penland, 57, of Milton, W.Va., went home to heaven on May 25th. He was born in Asheville on October 26th, 1966 and he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth Penland. He is survived by his wife Melissa Hyde Penland, a daughter Faith Nolan, son Caleb […]
Read MoreEvander H. (Van) Arnette, ’70
Evander Horace Arnette, Jr., 75, of Hamer, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will be held in Culbreth Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. […]
Read MoreNoah E. Pearson, ’23
Noah E. Pearson graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command school.
Read MoreAlbert (Snookey) Boyt, Jr., ’54
Albert “Snookey” Boyt, of Moncks Corner, husband of Mary Nell Boyt, passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Albert Boyt, Sr., and Mary Volf Boyt on December 26, 1931. He graduated from Berkeley High School […]
Read MoreDavid C. Adams, ’85
David Charles Adams, age 61, of Clemmons, N.C., died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Atrium Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after 3+ years of dealing with oral cancer and its numerous complications. A faithful Catholic, he died within hours of receiving the […]
Read MoreHenry J. Babilon, ’82
Henry Babilon, 63, of Parkville, MO passed away suddenly on July 4, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Northland Hospital on Barry Rd. Cremation has been entrusted with the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO. No formal service will be held. Memories of Henry and condolences to the family may be […]
Read MoreAric Davis, ’09
Corporal Aric C. Davis, ’09, (fifth from left) and the Gwinnett County Police Gang Unit were awarded the Metro Atlanta Gang Unit of the Year by the Georgia Gang Investigator Association.
Read MoreJonathan Fowlkes, ’13
Jonathan L. Fowlkes, ’13, was promoted to the rank of sergeant within the New Orleans Police Department in April.
Read MoreDavid Wilson, ’91
Commanding General, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, MG David Wilson, USA, ’91, was nominated for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general on July 10, with assignment as deputy chief of staff, G-9, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C., and was also inducted into the S.C. State University Army ROTC Hall of Fame.
Read MoreEmory Toops, ’70
Emory E. Toops III presented the paper, “Regime Change in Vietnam: Issues of the Provisional Revolutionary Government and Restoration of Postal Services in the Defeated South,” at the third Istituto di Studi Storici Postali “Aldo Cecchi” held in June in Prato, Italy.
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