Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Brandon Thomas Stephens

Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life...

Carla Warner Robbins

Ms. Carla Warner Robbins, 81, of Old Thomasville Rd., went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Davidson County, to the late Brady Holton Warner, Sr. and the late Clara Berrier Warner. A retired educator, Ms. Robbins,...

Carissa Ann Guthrie

Carissa Ann James Guthrie, age 77, of Morganton, NC, died on October 3, 2026 from injuries sustained after a car accident earlier in the week. She was a spirited lady with a wit that cut like a hot knife through butter, and she loved her golden retriever, Bentley...

Richard Allen Ginn

Richard Allen Ginn, one of the sweetest, kindest men you could ever meet, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday night, August 23, 2026. Richard bravely battled health issues over the last six months, and he is now at peace. Richard lived a life defined by faith,...

Carl Thomas Cox

Carl Thomas Cox, 80, of Kernersville passed away on August 31, 2026 under hospice care at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center after three years of declining health. He was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, the only child of the late Paul and Blanche (Brown) Cox....

Harold Dean Adams

Harold Dean Adams, 76, of Bryson City passed away from this world on Monday August 24, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Ethel and G.T. Adams of the Kirklands Creek Community.   In his passing he leaves behind his Love, Kathleen Burns, his siblings...