Obituaries

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

Doyle D. Stiles

Doyle D. StilesDoyle Dean Stiles, 94, born 12-09-1931, passed away, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (also his Dad's birthday). Born to George and Fanny Stiles on East Hickory Knoll, in Macon County, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Keith...

Brian S. Johnson

Brian S. JohnsonBrian Scott Johnson, of Fletcher, NC, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He is predeceased in death...

Joanie C. Barber

Joanie C. BarberLisa “Joanie” Barber, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on August 18, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska. As the daughter of an Air Force family, she spent her childhood in many places, including Arlington,...
Jacob R Cleveland

Jacob R Cleveland

Jacob R Cleveland    Jacob Robert Cleveland of Tryon, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the young age of 26.   His life was cut way too short. Jacob was born in Raleigh, NC on July 6, 1997 to the late Alicia Helene Breiner Cleveland and...

Gerald C Carter

Gerald C Carter

Gerald C Carter On Tuesday, March 3, 1959, in Charlotte, NC, Gerald Calvin Carter was born to Barbara and Haywood Carter, Jr. Gerald was the eldest of five siblings, who were all raised by their loving parents, Barbara, and Leonard Howard. As a child, Gerald was shy...

Ronald E Brevard

Ronald E Brevard

Ronald E BrevardRonald "Pops" Earl Brevard, 78, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Brevard was born in Henderson County to the late Rev. DK Brevard and Jeanette Baldwin Brevard. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Brevard....