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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Carl “Wayne” Britt

Carl "Wayne" BrittCarl Wayne Britt, 55, of Woodfin, NC, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2024, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Wayne was born in Poncé, Puerto Rico, and had lived in several locations around the world, but for the past 20 years had resided in...

Shannon “Gale” Armstrong

Shannon "Gale" ArmstrongShannon Gale Armstrong, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House. Gale was born in Tarboro, NC on September 15, 1942 to Rupert and Mary Charles Brooks Armstrong, who preceded her in death. She graduated...

Herbert “Herb” C. Quarles

Herbert "Herb" C. QuarlesHerbert Clifton Quarles, 82, of Hendersonville, NC, passed peacefully at home on November 29, 2024.  He was born in Shelby, NC in 1942 to Hugh Shepard Quarles and Mary Ellen Owens Quarles.  His family moved to Hendersonville when he was young,...