Obituaries

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

Dr. Michael Willis

by | October 29, 2026 | 1979, 1983, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Dr. Michael Bryson Willis, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026. A native of Macon County, Michael was born to the late James Garland Willis and Sue Ann Bryson Willis. He dedicated his life to music education, inspiring countless students...
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Sherry F. Ginn

by | October 29, 2026 | 1974, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Sherry Fox Ginn passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 4, 1944, she lived a life of service, care, and dedication to others. Sherry was a graduate of Swain County High School and later earned a master’s degree in education from Western...
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Ellen Nuzum Wetmore

by | October 26, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen Nuzum Wetmore, 75, of Pauline, SC. After a 23 year battle with cancer, Ellen passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 at the SRI Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Born May 15, 1951, in Newton, NC, she...
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Delene D. Franklin

Delene D. FranklinMrs. Delene Franklin, 81, of Drexel was sent to her eternal home on April 22, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born May 13, 1943 to the late Ralph Ezell and Eva Seagle Franklin. Mrs. Franklin married the love of her life, Troyal...

Tayler D. Hasbrouck

Tayler D. HasbrouckThe best daughter, sister and crazy cat mom passed away on April 19, 2025. Tayler was born in 1994 in Atlanta, GA. She had an eclectic mix of hobbies and activites during her younger years - ballet, tapdance, tennis, drums, basketball and softball,...

George D. Heatherly

George D. HeatherlyGeorge David Heatherly of Spartanburg died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. David was born in Miami, FL on September 4, 1946, to the late William Vance Heatherly and Norma Lucille Keeter...