Obituaries

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

Joyce Hill Driggers

Joyce Anne Hill Driggers, 84, slipped peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Landrum, SC, on Monday, August 10th, 2026.   A native of Edneyville (Henderson County) NC, Joyce was born on March 17th, 1942 to James Arthur and Ruby Pendleton Hill. After...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

Hubert Mitchell "Mike" Hill, age 76, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on August 7, 2026. Mike was born on May 7, 1950, in Murphy, NC, the third of four children. Mike grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and was a graduate of Murphy High School. Mike went on to...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

Eva Elizabeth (Beth) Lindsey, age 69, died peacefully in her home in Asheville surrounded by family on August 16, 2026 following a courageous two year journey with cancer. Born August 27, 1956 in Asheville to the late John "Jack" Klopp and the late Mary Jane Edwards...

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...

George “Willard” Cogdill

George "Willard" CogdillIn loving Memory George Willard Cogdill December 27,1933 - January 15, 2025 Waynesville- George Willard Cogdill, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A beloved husband, father, and friend, Willard will be...

Jo-An B. Pittard

Jo-An B. PittardJo-An Pittard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was 78 years old. Jo-An was known for her boundless kindness, witty sense of humor, and love...