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 

by | July 15, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

by | July 15, 2026 | 1965, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Everette W. Clark, Jr.

by | July 15, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Gothard “Goth” A. Overcash Jr.

Gothard "Goth" A. Overcash Jr.Gothard Albertis Overcash, Jr, "Goth", 90, of Mooresville, NC, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 27, 2024. Born April 19, 1934, in Mooresville to the late Gothard Albertis Overcash, Sr and Leona Pierce. In...

Clyde H. Ray III

Clyde H. Ray IIIClyde Hosea Ray III, 86, of Sylva, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 22, 2024.  Clyde was born in Waynesville, NC on August 30, 1938, to the late Clyde H. Ray, Jr., businessman, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Caroline...

Henry “Phil” Shook II

Henry "Phil" Shook IIHenry Philander Shook II December 26, 1946 - December 20, 2024 Greensboro-Henry Philander Shook Il (Phil) of Greensboro, age 77, quietly slipped away from his loving wife, Marguerite Verble Jordan Shook (Maggie), who was by his side, on December...