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 

by | July 15, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

by | July 15, 2026 | 1965, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Everette W. Clark, Jr.

by | July 15, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Jeremy C. Angel

Jeremy C. AngelJeremy Chad Angel was born to Larry and Brenda Angel on Aug. 27, 1976, in Macon County. He grew up in the Cullasaja community, attended Cullasaja Elementary and was a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God. Jeremy's curiosity and fearlessness sometimes got...

Ted M. Yoder

Ted M. YoderTed Murray Yoder wasn’t just a participant in life—he orchestrated it like a grand narrative, rich with family connections, political debates, and, of course, his beloved WCU Catamounts. Born in 1954, Ted’s true "era" was whenever there was a lively...

James R. Richardson

James R. RichardsonJames Richardson, 91, entered the gates of Heaven on September 4, 2024, in Decatur, GA. James Richardson was born on August 2, 1933 in Asheville, NC, to Charles E. Richardson and Martha Sue Richardson. James graduated from Asheville City High School...