Margie Willis Clary entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2026. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road, Charleston. Margie was a loving, compassionate, creative, lifelong learner and teacher. She loved her Lord, her family, and her many […]
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Gloria T. Edwards, CGC ’77
Gloria Tuten Edwards, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026. She put her trust in the Lord Jesus at an early age and lived in His Love and care to the end. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur E. Tuten and Evelyn […]
Read MoreJoe B. Blackmon, CGC ’94
Joe Benson Blackmon, 79, who resided on Blackmon Road, Orrum, NC died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after an extended illness. Mr. Blackmon lived most of his life in Robeson County and had been a school psychologist for the Robeson County Schools for many years before retiring. He also had taught […]
Read MorePeter O. Smyth, CGC ’71
Peter Ogden Smyth, 81, of Charlottesville, Virginia cast off his mooring lines and sailed into the sunrise early on the morning of March 28, 2026. Pete was born July 21, 1944 to Newton St. Clair Smyth and Julia Rowell Smyth in Greenwood, South Carolina. Growing up on the old Ashley […]
Read MoreRuth E. Edmunds, CGC ’80
Ruth Glenn Edmonds Edmunds, of Charleston, died on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. Ruthie was born in Anderson, SC on May 14, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Hugh Burns Edmonds, Sr. and Ruth Glenn Edmonds. She was married to the late Robert Peyre Edmunds, III of Charleston, […]
Read MoreCharles H. Phillips, CGC ’84
Charles H. Phillips received a lifetime achievement award from the Arnold Fields Community Endowment and the Order of the Palmetto.
Read MoreChristian D. Novak, CGC ’25
Christian D. Novak was awarded Teacher of the Year at Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Ga.
Read MoreAmanda D. Barron, CGC ’00
Amanda D. Barron released her new book, Otis the Ox.
Read MoreMarion D. Baird, CGC ’01
Marion D. Baird was named the first principal of Bee Tree Elementary in Jedburg, which will open its doors to students in August 2026.
Read MoreKaren L. Crawford, CGC ’04
Rev. Karen Lewis Crawford, ’04, received her Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in Christian theology from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University on Dec. 13, 2025. She serves as an assistant pastor of discipleship at Illuminate Church in Ladson.
Read MoreMarcus H. Burgess, CGC ’00
Florida A&M University appointed Dr. Marcus H. Burgess as the inaugural senior vice president of enterprise partnerships and innovation.
Read MoreSusan K. Burkhard, CGC ’73
Susan (Kilbourn) Burkhard died on March 9, 2026, after a courageous 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Through her extraordinary kindness, compassion and strength, Susan was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her.Susan was born to the late Alice and Richard Kilbourn on March 30, 1947, in Torrington, Connecticut. […]
Read MoreMary 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 MoreIrene A. Seadale, CGC ’80
Irene A. Avinger Seadale 82, passed away on March 10, 2026. She was born March 28, 1943 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She grew up in Vance and was a graduate of Holly Hill High School. She also attended The College of Charleston (BS) and the Citadel (M.Ed.). She became a […]
Read MoreJoseph R. Pye, CGC ’76
Joseph R. Pye, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on the river in Megget, SC on March 6, 2026 with his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Patsy Pye, by his side. Born December 11, 1947, in North Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late John Pye and […]
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