Obituaries

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

Doyle D. Stiles

by | March 30, 2026 | 1959, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Doyle D. StilesDoyle Dean Stiles, 94, born 12-09-1931, passed away, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (also his Dad's birthday). Born to George and Fanny Stiles on East Hickory Knoll, in Macon County, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Keith...
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Brian S. Johnson

by | March 30, 2026 | 2002, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Brian S. JohnsonBrian Scott Johnson, of Fletcher, NC, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He is predeceased in death...
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Joanie C. Barber

by | March 30, 2026 | 1979, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Joanie C. BarberLisa “Joanie” Barber, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on August 18, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska. As the daughter of an Air Force family, she spent her childhood in many places, including Arlington,...
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James R. Richardson

James R. Richardson

James R. RichardsonJames Richardson, 91, entered the gates of Heaven on September 4, 2024, in Decatur, GA. James Richardson was born on August 2, 1933 in Asheville, NC, to Charles E. Richardson and Martha Sue Richardson. James graduated from Asheville City High School...

Bill R. Marchant

Bill R. Marchant

Bill R. Marchant Billy "Bill" Marchant, 79, of Gastonia passed away September 7, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1944 in Gaston County, NC, a son of the late Fred Bridges Marchant and Dorothy Glover Marchant Woody. Bill graduated...

Lynn B. Davis

Lynn B. Davis

Lynn B. DavisLynn B. Davis, 69, wife of James Donald Davis, of Seneca, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House. Born in Fort Huachuca, AZ and raised in Asheville, NC, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Roderick H. and Loraine Kurth...