Robert Shaw Heaton , 59 died at Parris Island earlier this week after being found by staffofficials at the baseSouth Carolina Marine installation. His death is now another tragedy in 2026 at the South Carolina baseaccording to local reports. The Marine Corps confirmed the loss but avoided further questions. Local news first reported the incident, whileCrowder Funeral Home handled arrangementsmade for the service. Police are reviewing security footage yet offer no explanation so far.