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 

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...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

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...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

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...

Charles W. Miller

Charles W. MillerCharles William Miller passed away November 27, 2024 peacefully at Babcock Skilled Nursing facility, part of the Salemtowne Retirement Village in Winston-Salem, NC. Charles was born September 29, 1943 in North Wilkesboro, NC to Warner Miller and Sarah...

Diane W. Rollins

Diane W. RollinsDiane W. Rollins, 77, of Rosman, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Canton, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Cooper Worley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James...

Bruce H. Chrismon

Bruce H. ChrismonBruce Harrison Chrismon, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26,2024 at Friendship United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Cochran and Rev. Richard LeBaube officiating. The...