Fall 2024

Fall 2024

1964 Michael W. Dixon ’64 retired in 1998 from a career in the denim industry and later became CFO of a retirement center, which grew significantly under his management. He continues to enjoy life and has three grand-daughters, one of whom is a nuclear engineer. 1977...
Zack J. Schneider

Zack J. Schneider

Zack J. Schneider This scholarship honors the memory of Zachary Schneider, a 2023 graduate of Western Carolina University who passed away on August 17, 2024. Raised in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Zack was a lifelong learner and creative individual. His passion for...
Zack J. Schneider

Linda J. Tinsley

Linda J. Tinsley Linda Jones Tinsley passed away peacefully at 6 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her son, Jason (Tracy) Pope; daughter, Crissy Pope; granddaughter, Rachel Pletcher; grandson, Eric Sobecki; and siblings,...
Zack J. Schneider

Jane V. Reece

Jane V. Reece Jane Vernon Reece of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2024. Jane was the daughter of May Mitchell Reece and Vernon Lewis Reece of Cramerton, NC. After graduation from Cramerton High School, Jane continued her education at Presbyterian...
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Cindy L. Pearsall

Cindy L. Pearsall Cynthia “Cindy” Lea Pearsall passed away on September 4th, 2024 in Little River, SC. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mahala Pearsall, four nieces and nephews, Erin Pearsall Aderholdt, Bree Pearsall, Jillian Pearsall, Zakary Pearsall, and seven...