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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Onieda “Nada” Meadows

Onieda "Nada" Meadows Onieda " Nada " J. Meadows, 60, of Sylva, gained her wings on July 30, 2024.  Nada  was the daughter of Johnny Houston and Helen Broom, but there was a special place in her heart for Dallas Parker, the man who raised her. She was also reunited in...

Nancy S Southard

Nancy S Southard  Nancy "Susan" Southard a long time resident of Black Mountian NC passed away on 23 September 2023. Susan, retired from the NC Dept of Human Resources, Graduate of Western Carolina University with her Masters of Arts in Education. Born in Boone NC,...

Sandra W Hardin

Sandra W HardinMrs. Hardin passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1942 in Kings Tree, SC to the late Russell and Gertrude White. Mrs Hardin earned her BBA from the University of Houston and her MAEd from Western Carolina University. She retired...