In Memory

Oglethorpe mourns the loss of members of our alumni family. Here, we honor fellow Petrels who have recently passed away.

If you wish to notify the university about an alumna or alumnus who has passed away, please email [email protected].

This list is organized by the Oglethorpe graduation year and includes updates reported to the university by family members, newspapers and other sources since January 1, 2023. Each entry includes the name, graduation year, date of passing, and a link to an obituary when available.

1950s

Doris M. Sanders ’55, May 2, 2023

1960s

Scott A. Shamp ’60, December 23, 2022

Carolyn “DarDar” Pettus ’62, December 10, 2022

Myra Petty ’62, December 6, 2022

Patsy S. Rehm ’64, December 30, 2022

Lanier C. Bagwell ’65, May 12, 2023

Earl Julian Allan ’68, May 12, 2023

1970s

Beverly A. Wood ’70, December 7, 2022

Bruce F. Edmund ’71, January 18, 2023