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...

Eileen J. Graham

Eileen J. Graham Eileen Jamerson Graham passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, North Carolina. A memorial officiated by Reverend Jeanne Baucom will be held at 2 pm on Friday, December 6th at First Baptist Church in...

Billy “Bill” H. Casey

Billy "Bill" H. CaseyBilly “Bill” Hugh Casey, 77, of Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bill was born on November 21, 1946, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Agnes Martin Casey and John Hugh Casey. He...

Dr. David “Sonny” Robinson

Dr. David "Sonny" RobinsonDr. David (Sonny) W. Robinson Jr., husband of Thyra Lee Storey Robinson, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1928 in Troy SC to the late David W. Robinson Sr. and Edna Lee Babb Robinson. Dr. Robinson was a graduate...