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

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Elizabeth “Libba” Feichter

Elizabeth "Libba" FeichterElizabeth (Libba) Strain Feichter, 85, died peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, in Waynesville, NC. She was born on November 18, 1939, in Jackson, MS, to the late Haldane and Marylene Strain (née Ham). Libba graduated from McClenaghan High...

Bruce B. Burleson

Bruce B. BurlesonBruce Baxter Burleson, born on November 24, 1953, in Hawaii, passed away at his residence on January 6, 2025, at the age of 71. A distinguished veteran, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Army 2001, following a notable career...

Betty J. Driver

Betty J. DriverBetty Jackson Driver, 77, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on March 29, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina to Earl and Rhea...