Ronald C. Scott, ’70, co-founder of Scott & Corley PA, was selected as one of the inaugural S.C. Biz News 2025 South Carolina 500 Most Influential Leaders from the business, government, education and nonprofit sectors for the entire state of South Carolina.
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Mary R. Blanchard, CGC ’70
Mary Rosalie Blanchard of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Sullivan’s Island, she proudly represented the sixth generation of her family to call the island home. Mary was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 11, […]
Read MoreHenry A. (Pep) McPhillips, Jr., ’70
Lt Col Henry A. “Pep” McPhillips Jr (USAF Ret) of Fairhope, Ala., passed away on January 26, 2026 with his wife Patricia by his side. He was the son of the late Col Henry A. McPhillips (USAF Ret) and Mrs. Katherine White McPhillips of Mobile, AL. He was born in […]
Read MoreLeighton B. (Lee) Besse, ’70
Leighton (Lee) B. Besse, of Summerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Lee was born on July 15, 1948. He spent his early childhood in Centerville, Massachusetts (Cape Cod), and the remainder of his childhood and […]
Read MoreJoseph D. Miot III, ’70
Joseph Davis “Jody” Miot, III of Columbia, South Carolina died peacefully on December 3, 2025 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was the son of Joseph Davis Miot, Jr. and Edwina Fitler Miot. Jody was born in Florence, grew up in Columbia and graduated from A.C. Flora High […]
Read MoreWalter R. Dill, ’70
Colonel Walter R. Dill, USAF (Ret.), of Glencoe, Ala., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Patriot, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2025.Born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in North Augusta, South Carolina, Walter’s lifelong commitment to service and excellence began early. He graduated from […]
Read MoreJay K. Stabler, ’70
Jay Kaminer Stabler, 77 of Mt. Pleasant, SC, husband of Bonnie McPhail Stabler, entered into eternal rest Wednesday October 15, 2025. The family will receive friends Monday, October 20, 2025, at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd, from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm . His Celebration […]
Read MoreWallace I. West, Jr., ’70
Wallace Isaiah West, Jr., 77, of Hollywood, South Carolina, husband of Valerie Taft West, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 8, 2025. His memorial service will be held Monday, September 1, 2025, at The Citadel Summerall Chapel, at 11:00 am. Following the service, a reception will take place at […]
Read MoreRobert F. Nance, ’70
Robert (Bob) Furman Nance, age 77, peacefully passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1948, in Columbia, South Carolina. Bob graduated from A. C. Flora High School and was a graduate of The Citadel. An avid hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors and would often sit […]
Read MoreLlewellyn E. Piper, ’70
L. Edward Piper published his book, “The Sound of the Whippoorwill, available online.
Read MoreRobert J. Steeley, CGC ’70
Dr. Robert Joseph Steeley aka “RJ,” “Bob,” and “Dr. Steeley,” age 82, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at Traylor Retirement Community in Roanoke, Alabama after living his final 10 years dealing with the debilitating effects of a major stroke that occurred in 2015. Bob was born […]
Read MoreWilliam R. Bruce, Jr., ’70
William Rankin Bruce, Jr., Age 77, of Rembert, husband of 52 years to Charlotte “Charlene” Hay Bruce, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center. Born in Columbia, SC on December 1, 1947, Billy was the eldest son of the late William Rankin Bruce and […]
Read MoreMerle L. (Skip) Ebert, Jr., ’70
Merle L. “Skip” Ebert, 76, of Carlisle, died Monday, November 18, 2024 at his residence with his wife, Anne, by his side. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Merle L. Ebert, Sr. and Ruth (Wetzel) Ebert and the husband of 27 years to Anne (Brown) Ebert. […]
Read MoreRodney L. Hairfield, ’70
Rodney Legare Hairfield, 75, of Sumter, peacefully went to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2024, due to a 5 years battle with colon cancer. Born on December 11, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of the late Clyde M. Hairfield and the late Virginia R. […]
Read MoreRobert A. Jenkins, Sr., ’70
Robert “Robbie” Austin Jenkins Sr., 76, of Camden, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Camden, SC and was the son of the late Mary Ellen McDowell Jenkins and Joseph Wilson Jenkins, Sr. The son of an Army officer, Robbie grew up […]
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