Obituaries

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

Hazel Taylor

by | January 29, 2026 | 1975, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Hazel TaylorFRANKLIN - Mrs. Hazel Elizabeth McCall Taylor, 87, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Mrs. Taylor was born April 29, 1938, in Macon County to the late Carl J. McCall and Josephine Brown McCall. She was married to the late William Eugene Taylor who preceded...
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Mary C. Renckens

by | January 29, 2026 | 1978, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Mary C. RenckensMary Cathleen Renckens, born July 31, 1955 in  Dunkirk, New York passed away on October 13, 2025 in Charlotte North Carolina.  She was a warm-hearted, flamboyant friend, sister, aunt, and daughter. In every role she played, Mary was vivid, memorable,...
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Scott A. Jarman

by | January 29, 2026 | 1985, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Scott A. JarmanIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of Scott Allen Jarman of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, who passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their...
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Sheila W. Shields

Sheila W. Shields

Sheila W. Shields Sheila Shields passed away unexpectedly on June 10. Sheila was at her home in Cullowhee when she simply lost consciousness and never woke up. Sheila graduated from Western Carolina University in 1980 with a BS in Psychology and worked as a Vocational...

Kevin T. Greene

Kevin T. Greene

Kevin T. GreeneKevin Taylor Greene (38) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at his residence in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born April 30, 1987 in Boone, North Carolina. Kevin attended Hardin Park School and Watauga High School where he lettered in...

Melissa B. Dillingham

Melissa B. Dillingham

Melissa B. DillinghamMelissa "Missy" Brooks Dillingham, 51, of Brock, Texas, took her last breath on earth and next breath in Heaven on June 14th. Missy was an extraordinary woman who touched countless lives with her joyful spirit and infectious smile. She leaves...