John A. Knippel

John A. Knippel

John A. Knippel John Andrew Knippel, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, North Carolina, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 29, 1951, John and his family relocated to Florida in...
John A. Knippel

James Kirkland

James Kirkland Life is illuminated by individuals who leave profound legacies of love, service, and inspiration. James Bratton Kirkland, 84, son of AB and Gladys Kirkland, born on April 14, 1939, in Aiken County, SC, was such a beacon. Growing up in Ellenton and...
John A. Knippel

Melba M Huggins

Melba M Huggins Melba Moses Huggins, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. She was born in Macon County on May 23, 1939, to the late Lorenze Thomas Moses and Edna Bowman Moses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Huggins;...
John A. Knippel

Fredrick (Freddie) Nelson Causby, Jr.

Fredrick (Freddie) Nelson Causby, Jr. Fredrick (Freddie) Nelson Causby, Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and listening to George Strait (his all-time favorite entertainer). Born in Burke County, NC on August 27,...
Fall 2023

Fall 2023

1971 Steve Armstrong ’71 and Al Kesler ’71 reconnected several years ago when they both showed up as volunteers at a Kairos Prison Ministry event. Kairos Prison Ministry is a non-denominational Christian ministry that aims to address the spiritual needs of...