Obituaries

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

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt 

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt DeEtta Eberhardt , born August 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by family, and held in the peace of her Lord. A devoted Christian, DeEtta was a long-time member of Long’s Chapel UMC. Her...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

Dr. Colleen Helen King CodyDr. Colleen Helen King Cody, of Asheville NC passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at CarePartners Solace Center after a brief illness at the age of 92. Born on August 4, 1933, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Colleen was the daughter...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

Everette W. Clark, Jr.Everette W. Clark, Jr. Candler – June 13, 1941 – June 24, 2026 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" - Matthew 25:40 In the early afternoon of...

Charles “Chuck” B. Freeman

Charles "Chuck" B. FreemanCharles Boyce Freeman (Chuck), 89, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 10, 1935, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Chuck lived a life filled with...

Linda S. Conrad

Linda S. Conradinda Stilwell Conrad, 68, of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in a Gainesville, Ga. hospital. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County and raised on the family farm in Tusquittee. Linda earned a bachelor's degree in business...

James “Jim” B. Chandler

James "Jim" B. ChandlerJames Chandler, 79, of Moneta, Virginia, beloved husband of Gloria Chandler, passed away on January 15, 2025. Born in Eden, North Carolina on Valentine's Day, 1945, Jim was the son of the late James & Irene Chandler. He graduated from...