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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Linda F. Hargett

Linda F. HargettLinda Furr Hargett, 85, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Summerville, South Carolina. Born on July 28, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Linda lived a life dedicated to family, faith, and education. A proud graduate of East Mecklenburg...

Bob O. Brannon

Bob O. BrannonRobert O. “Bob” Brannon of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, March 30th at the age of 99 years and 10 months. With a light chuckle, he liked to tell people that he was already “100” since he was so...

Carole L. Ricketts

Carole L. RickettsDr. Carole Livingston Ricketts, 83, of Bryson City, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the home of her daughter. Born October 18, 1942 to Stanly and Faye Livingston in Lenoir, NC, she was a graduate of the following institutions: Brevard...