MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP/Meredith) — Authorities say a South Carolina man ran back into his burning home to save his wife before both of them died from smoke inhalation.
Mount Pleasant police released new information Friday into the deaths of 80-year-old Donnie Caston and 75-year-old Linda Caston. Their son, Timothy, told The Post and Courier that Donnie Caston ran from the Sept. 5 fire and urged a neighbor to call 911 before he dashed back into the home.
He says firefighters arrived to find Donnie Caston collapsed at the bottom of the home's stairs, and Linda Caston unconscious in an upstairs bedroom.
A split tree and scorched area in the small backyard suggest the fire might have been caused by a lightning strike as Hurricane Dorian swept past the area.
Source: The Associated Press
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Donnie & Linda Caston Mt. Pleasant - Donnie Caston, 80, and his beloved wife, Linda Caston, 75, both of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2019.
Donnie was born on September 7, 1938, in Jackson, Georgia, son of the late Bonnie Carr Caston and James B Caston. Linda was born on September 3, 1944, in Athens, Georgia, daughter of the late Brady Dye and Emory Coile Dye.
They were preceded in death by their son, Kevin Tyrone Caston .
They are survived by their son, Timothy Caston of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; and their grandchildren, Ashley, Aubree and Jackson Caston.
Donnie and Linda met at the University of Georgia, where both achieved Masters Degrees in Education. They married after they graduated college and were together for 52 years.
Donnie and Linda were both educators in the Clarke County school system. Linda taught first through third grade for 32 years, and in 1986 was selected as Clarke County School District's Teacher of the Year. Donnie was a physical education teacher, a Vice Principal and the Director of Transportation for Clarke County School District. He also officiated high school football and basketball games for over 20 years. Donnie loved the outdoors; he was a hunter, fisherman and avid golfer. Linda loved the beach, traveling and music.
The family will receive friends at Isle of Palms Baptist Church, 14 24th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 5 PM to 6 PM. Funeral services will follow, at 6 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833.
Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Sept. 9, 2019
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Mt. Pleasant Location
1520 Rifle Range Rd
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3833
Mount Pleasant police released new information Friday into the deaths of 80-year-old Donnie Caston and 75-year-old Linda Caston. Their son, Timothy, told The Post and Courier that Donnie Caston ran from the Sept. 5 fire and urged a neighbor to call 911 before he dashed back into the home.
He says firefighters arrived to find Donnie Caston collapsed at the bottom of the home's stairs, and Linda Caston unconscious in an upstairs bedroom.
A split tree and scorched area in the small backyard suggest the fire might have been caused by a lightning strike as Hurricane Dorian swept past the area.
Source: The Associated Press
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Donnie & Linda Caston Mt. Pleasant - Donnie Caston, 80, and his beloved wife, Linda Caston, 75, both of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2019.
Donnie was born on September 7, 1938, in Jackson, Georgia, son of the late Bonnie Carr Caston and James B Caston. Linda was born on September 3, 1944, in Athens, Georgia, daughter of the late Brady Dye and Emory Coile Dye.
They were preceded in death by their son, Kevin Tyrone Caston .
They are survived by their son, Timothy Caston of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; and their grandchildren, Ashley, Aubree and Jackson Caston.
Donnie and Linda met at the University of Georgia, where both achieved Masters Degrees in Education. They married after they graduated college and were together for 52 years.
Donnie and Linda were both educators in the Clarke County school system. Linda taught first through third grade for 32 years, and in 1986 was selected as Clarke County School District's Teacher of the Year. Donnie was a physical education teacher, a Vice Principal and the Director of Transportation for Clarke County School District. He also officiated high school football and basketball games for over 20 years. Donnie loved the outdoors; he was a hunter, fisherman and avid golfer. Linda loved the beach, traveling and music.
The family will receive friends at Isle of Palms Baptist Church, 14 24th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 5 PM to 6 PM. Funeral services will follow, at 6 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833.
Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Sept. 9, 2019
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Mt. Pleasant Location
1520 Rifle Range Rd
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3833
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP/Meredith) — Authorities say a South Carolina man ran back into his burning home to save his wife before both of them died from smoke inhalation.
Mount Pleasant police released new information Friday into the deaths of 80-year-old Donnie Caston and 75-year-old Linda Caston. Their son, Timothy, told The Post and Courier that Donnie Caston ran from the Sept. 5 fire and urged a neighbor to call 911 before he dashed back into the home.
He says firefighters arrived to find Donnie Caston collapsed at the bottom of the home's stairs, and Linda Caston unconscious in an upstairs bedroom.
A split tree and scorched area in the small backyard suggest the fire might have been caused by a lightning strike as Hurricane Dorian swept past the area.
Source: The Associated Press
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Donnie & Linda Caston Mt. Pleasant - Donnie Caston, 80, and his beloved wife, Linda Caston, 75, both of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2019.
Donnie was born on September 7, 1938, in Jackson, Georgia, son of the late Bonnie Carr Caston and James B Caston. Linda was born on September 3, 1944, in Athens, Georgia, daughter of the late Brady Dye and Emory Coile Dye.
They were preceded in death by their son, Kevin Tyrone Caston .
They are survived by their son, Timothy Caston of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; and their grandchildren, Ashley, Aubree and Jackson Caston.
Donnie and Linda met at the University of Georgia, where both achieved Masters Degrees in Education. They married after they graduated college and were together for 52 years.
Donnie and Linda were both educators in the Clarke County school system. Linda taught first through third grade for 32 years, and in 1986 was selected as Clarke County School District's Teacher of the Year. Donnie was a physical education teacher, a Vice Principal and the Director of Transportation for Clarke County School District. He also officiated high school football and basketball games for over 20 years. Donnie loved the outdoors; he was a hunter, fisherman and avid golfer. Linda loved the beach, traveling and music.
The family will receive friends at Isle of Palms Baptist Church, 14 24th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 5 PM to 6 PM. Funeral services will follow, at 6 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833.
Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Sept. 9, 2019
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Mt. Pleasant Location
1520 Rifle Range Rd
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3833
Mount Pleasant police released new information Friday into the deaths of 80-year-old Donnie Caston and 75-year-old Linda Caston. Their son, Timothy, told The Post and Courier that Donnie Caston ran from the Sept. 5 fire and urged a neighbor to call 911 before he dashed back into the home.
He says firefighters arrived to find Donnie Caston collapsed at the bottom of the home's stairs, and Linda Caston unconscious in an upstairs bedroom.
A split tree and scorched area in the small backyard suggest the fire might have been caused by a lightning strike as Hurricane Dorian swept past the area.
Source: The Associated Press
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Donnie & Linda Caston Mt. Pleasant - Donnie Caston, 80, and his beloved wife, Linda Caston, 75, both of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2019.
Donnie was born on September 7, 1938, in Jackson, Georgia, son of the late Bonnie Carr Caston and James B Caston. Linda was born on September 3, 1944, in Athens, Georgia, daughter of the late Brady Dye and Emory Coile Dye.
They were preceded in death by their son, Kevin Tyrone Caston .
They are survived by their son, Timothy Caston of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; and their grandchildren, Ashley, Aubree and Jackson Caston.
Donnie and Linda met at the University of Georgia, where both achieved Masters Degrees in Education. They married after they graduated college and were together for 52 years.
Donnie and Linda were both educators in the Clarke County school system. Linda taught first through third grade for 32 years, and in 1986 was selected as Clarke County School District's Teacher of the Year. Donnie was a physical education teacher, a Vice Principal and the Director of Transportation for Clarke County School District. He also officiated high school football and basketball games for over 20 years. Donnie loved the outdoors; he was a hunter, fisherman and avid golfer. Linda loved the beach, traveling and music.
The family will receive friends at Isle of Palms Baptist Church, 14 24th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 5 PM to 6 PM. Funeral services will follow, at 6 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833.
Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Sept. 9, 2019
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Mt. Pleasant Location
1520 Rifle Range Rd
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3833
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