Obituaries

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

Dr. Michael Willis

by | October 29, 2026 | 1979, 1983, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Dr. Michael Bryson Willis, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026. A native of Macon County, Michael was born to the late James Garland Willis and Sue Ann Bryson Willis. He dedicated his life to music education, inspiring countless students...
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Sherry F. Ginn

by | October 29, 2026 | 1974, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Sherry Fox Ginn passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 4, 1944, she lived a life of service, care, and dedication to others. Sherry was a graduate of Swain County High School and later earned a master’s degree in education from Western...
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Ellen Nuzum Wetmore

by | October 26, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen Nuzum Wetmore, 75, of Pauline, SC. After a 23 year battle with cancer, Ellen passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 at the SRI Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Born May 15, 1951, in Newton, NC, she...
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James “Jimmy” M. Wallace

James "Jimmy" M. WallaceProsperity, South Carolina - James McMackin "Jimmy Mack" Wallace, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home on Lake Murray, SC. He was born on June 18, 1940 to the late James Leander Wallace...

James H. Fleming

James H. FlemingJames Henry Fleming, 88, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Marjorie Jean Wear Fleming entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 31, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 4, 2024, in the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian...

Diana S. Bagwell

Diana S. BagwellDiana June Stokes Bagwell passed away on October 30, 2024, at Tryon Estates in Columbus, N.C. She was born January 28, 1945, in Hendersonville, NC to the late Kathryn Flanagan Stokes and Roderick Woodrow "Pete" Stokes. She attended the first through...