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Ray Thomas Burrell, retiree – Jan. 21, 2017

Ray Thomas Burrell, 83, of Westminster, died Jan. 21, 2017. He was an agriculture science associate in the horticulture department, who retired in 1984 after six years of service. Burrell is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and step-children. A funeral service was held on Jan. 24 at Calvary Church of God. Flowers may be […]

William Barlage Jr., retiree – Feb. 3, 2017

William Barlage Jr., former associate dean of education in the engineering college and faculty member in the chemical engineering department, died Feb. 3, 2017. He retired in 1995. He was hired in 1958 as one of the first four faculty in that department. He was named department head in 1975. Funeral services were held Feb. […]

Roger Simpson, faculty – Feb. 4, 2017

Roger Simpson, 62, of Seneca, died Feb. 4, 2017. Simpson was a senior lecturer of Spanish. Simpson joined Clemson’s faculty in 1999, after having taught at the high school level for 14 years. He was a graduate of Clemson, with a B.A. in Modern Languages and an M.Ed. Dean Richard Goodstein said that Simpson was […]

Clinton Howard Whitehurst Jr., professor emeritus – Jan. 11, 2017

Clinton Howard Whitehurst Jr., 89, of Clemson died Jan. 11, 2017. He was a professor of management and economics who retired in 1988 after 27 years at Clemson. Whitehurst is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. A private funeral service will be held. Memorials can be sent to: Old Stone Church Commission P.O. Box […]

John Diggs Spragins, professor emeritus – Dec. 24, 2016

John Diggs Spragins, 82, of Clemson died Dec. 24, 2016. He was a professor of electrical and computer engineering, who retired in 2000 after 20 years at Clemson University. Spragins is survived by a sister and a brother. A service was held on Jan. 21 at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations […]

Cynthia P. Capell, staff – Dec. 16, 2016

Cynthia P. Capell, 60, of Westminster, died Dec. 16, 2016. She was an accounting/fiscal analyst  in CCIT internal operations. Capell is survived by three brothers, family and friends. “We will certainly miss Cynt’s smiles and laughter,” said Katherine Debrenen, who worked with Capell. “She was a valuable, caring member of our team who touched many […]

Ida Mae Trammell, staff – Dec. 21, 2016

Dr. Ida Mae Trammell, 72, of Manning, died Dec. 21, 2016. She was a house mother, Youth Learning Institute for New Horizons, who had begun work with Clemson in October 2016. Trammel is survived by her husband, Jimmie. A funeral service was held Dec. 27 in Summerton.  

Ricardo A. Garcia, retiree – Dec. 27, 2016

Dr. Ricardo A. Garcia died Dec. 27, 2016. He was an associate professor, biological sciences, who retired in 2012 with 34 years of service. More information will be posted as it is received.

Keith Orlando Knox, retiree – Nov. 28, 2016

Keith Orlando Knox, 48, of Seneca died Nov. 28, 2016. He was a building/grounds specialist in University Housing, who retired in 2001 with 12 years of service. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Golden View Baptist Church, Clemson. Post your condolences and memories online here.

Ryan Custer Amacher, former dean – Nov. 25, 2016

Ryan Custer Amacher, 71, of Lake Shore, Minnesota, died on Nov. 25, 2016. Amacher served as Clemson dean of the College of Commerce and Industry from 1981 to 1992. He is survived by his wife, family and friends. Memorial donations may be directed to the Ripon College Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 248, Ripon, WI 54971.