Obituaries

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

William “David” James

by | October 25, 2024 | 1965, Obituaries | 0 Comments

William “David” JamesWilliam David James, 81, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, at Myrtle Beach Grove Assisted Living. He was born on July 15, 1943, in Marion County, South Carolina to the late Margaret Cox James and D.H. James.David, as he was...
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Bryan S. Irwin

by | October 25, 2024 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Bryan S. IrwinOn September 29th, 2024, we lost a great man - Bryan Stewart Irwin, of Winston Salem, NC. He died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday afternoon after he and his family attended their beloved Calvary Baptist Church that morning. He was born in Georgetown,...
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Lloyd L. Hensley

by | October 25, 2024 | 1962, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Lloyd L. HensleyBeloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Lloyd Lawrence Hensley passed away on September 30, 2024 at his home in Baton Rouge. Born in 1931 in Burnsville, NC, he was raised in a large family in the North Carolina mountains. Upon graduation from...
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Joe D’Alessandris

Joe D’Alessandris

Joe D'AlessandrisWestern Carolina Athletics and Catamount football today mourn the loss of WCU Athletics Hall of Famer and former football player Joe D'Alessandris (1954-2024) who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 70. The offensive line coach for the...

Jackie R. Boone

Jackie R. Boone

Jackie R. BooneJacquelyn "Jackie" Rose Boone, 81, of Arden, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Jackie was the daughter of the late Lamar and Wilma Johnson Rose. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Libby"...

Edward D. Anderson

Edward D. Anderson

Edward D. Anderson   Edward David Anderson, age 74, Kingston, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at his home. He was born December 5, 1949 in Robbinsville, North Carolina and was a 1968 graduate of Robbinsville High School. He went on to receive his...