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...

Mary C. Marshburn

Mary C. MarshburnMary Carter Marshburn, age 74, of Lumberton, NC passed away on October 9, 2024 after a long illness. She was the much-loved wife of Wayne Marshburn and the mother of two sons, Nathan and Adam. Born in 1950 at Falls of  Neuse, NC, she was a 1968...

Paulette R. Campbell

Paulette R. CampbellPaulette Rae Campbell, age 71, of Largo, Florida, with family connections in Traunik, died unexpectedly at her home on October 6th, 2024. She was born on June 2nd, 1953, in Pontiac and was the second oldest child of the late William and Emilie...

Ralph “Eric” Julian

Eric JulianEric Julian, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at “The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place”, a memory care facility in Pineville, NC. Eric was in the company of his long-time companion, Patty Cox, her sister, Janice Heavner, the...