Obituaries

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

Dr. Michael Willis

by | October 29, 2026 | 1979, 1983, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Dr. Michael Bryson Willis, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026. A native of Macon County, Michael was born to the late James Garland Willis and Sue Ann Bryson Willis. He dedicated his life to music education, inspiring countless students...
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Sherry F. Ginn

by | October 29, 2026 | 1974, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Sherry Fox Ginn passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 4, 1944, she lived a life of service, care, and dedication to others. Sherry was a graduate of Swain County High School and later earned a master’s degree in education from Western...
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Ellen Nuzum Wetmore

by | October 26, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen Nuzum Wetmore, 75, of Pauline, SC. After a 23 year battle with cancer, Ellen passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 at the SRI Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Born May 15, 1951, in Newton, NC, she...
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Tommy G. Simmons

Tommy G. SimmonsTommy Gray Simmons, a Surry County native, certified internal auditor and accountant, civil war antiquities buff, avid gardener, and unyielding lover of sweets, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2025 while receiving treatment at Atrium Health...

William “Bill” Cook Jr.

William "Bill" Cook Jr.William A. Cook, Jr., 85, of Reidsville, NC died peacefully at Gibson House on Friday, February 7, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born on October 10, 1939, in Hickory, NC, to William Andrew Cook and Thelma Frye Cook, “Bill” was the middle of...

Sara M. Trout

Sara M. TroutSara McMillin Trout, 100, of Inman passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Sara was born in New Prospect on September 19, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Clifton and Sallie Carson McMillin and the...