Obituaries

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

Larry E. Crawford

Larry E. Crawford Larry Earl Crawford Obituary Larry Earl Crawford, born on April 10, 1952, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his hometown on March 22, 2026, at the age of 73. Larry was a dedicated social worker in the health care field,...

Bill N. Clark

Bill N. ClarkBill Newell Clark of Mars Hill, with his family by his side, made his flight from hospice care in Asheville to his heavenly Father on Friday, May 15, 2026. Bill was a wonderful Christian man, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...

Kenneth “Reid” Walters

Kenneth “Reid” WaltersKenneth Reid Walters Jr., known to all as Reid, passed away on May 6 after courageously living with a cancer diagnosis. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he grew up, he carried the spirit of his home state with him throughout a life devoted...
Doyle D. Stiles

Doyle D. Stiles

Doyle D. StilesDoyle Dean Stiles, 94, born 12-09-1931, passed away, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (also his Dad's birthday). Born to George and Fanny Stiles on East Hickory Knoll, in Macon County, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Keith...

Brian S. Johnson

Brian S. Johnson

Brian S. JohnsonBrian Scott Johnson, of Fletcher, NC, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He is predeceased in death...

Joanie C. Barber

Joanie C. Barber

Joanie C. BarberLisa “Joanie” Barber, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on August 18, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska. As the daughter of an Air Force family, she spent her childhood in many places, including Arlington,...