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...

Jackie R. Boone

Jackie R. BooneJacquelyn "Jackie" Rose Boone, 81, of Arden, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Jackie was the daughter of the late Lamar and Wilma Johnson Rose. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Libby"...

Edward D. Anderson

Edward D. Anderson   Edward David Anderson, age 74, Kingston, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at his home. He was born December 5, 1949 in Robbinsville, North Carolina and was a 1968 graduate of Robbinsville High School. He went on to receive his...

Maxine S. Wood

Maxine S. Wood   Maxine Sharon Wood, born to Earl and Pearl Wood of Whittier on May 9, 1950, passed away on Friday, August 2 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Carl Wood, of Brevard, and two...