Obituaries

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

Brandon Thomas Stephens

by | October 15, 2026 | 2006, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life...
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Carla Warner Robbins

by | October 15, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Ms. Carla Warner Robbins, 81, of Old Thomasville Rd., went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Davidson County, to the late Brady Holton Warner, Sr. and the late Clara Berrier Warner. A retired educator, Ms. Robbins,...
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Carissa Ann Guthrie

by | October 15, 2026 | 1971, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Carissa Ann James Guthrie, age 77, of Morganton, NC, died on October 3, 2026 from injuries sustained after a car accident earlier in the week. She was a spirited lady with a wit that cut like a hot knife through butter, and she loved her golden retriever, Bentley...
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Renae W. Cline

Renae Joy Willis Cline, 74, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at The Greens at Hendersonville. Born September 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Baker Willis and Edith Josephine Isenhour Willis. Renae grew up in the Blackburn community of Catawba...

Nancy Turner Gibson

Nancy Turner Braswell Gibson passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on July 6, 1937. Nancy's careers as an organist, choir director, and educator spanned 28 years in Winston-Salem and 10 years in...

Keith Maddox

BRYSON CITY - Keith Noil Maddox, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 24, 2026. Born in Rebecca, GA, he was the son of the late, Webster Carter Maddox and Frances Keen Maddox. In additon, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Adams Maddox, sister-in-law...