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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Lynn S. Kahl

Lynn S. KahlLynn Shackelton Kahl, 75, passed away unexpectedly in her home in High Point, NC, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was the daughter of William P. Shackelton and Betty A. Whitaker of Asheville. She is survived by her husband, Dean Kahl, daughter, Jessica...

Timothy “Tim” M. Culbreth

Timothy "Tim" M. CulbrethTimothy Michael Culbreth, age 75, passed away at Piedmont Christian Home in High Point NC, Thursday, March 27, 2025. Tim was born Greensboro, NC, son of the late Arnold and Ida Lenora Culbreth. Tim graduated from Southeast Guilford High School...

Nancy F. Fowler

Nancy F. FowlerNancy Francis Fowler, 90 passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Haywood Regional. Nancy was born in Haywood County NC, on October 1, 1934, to the late William Roy and Elizabeth Reeves Francis. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death...