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

by | June 8, 2026 | 1979, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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,...
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Bill N. Clark

by | June 8, 2026 | 1958, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Kenneth “Reid” Walters

by | June 8, 2026 | 2001, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Nick C. Kelso

Nick C. Kelso

Nicholas C. KelsoNicholas Kelso, 59, of Flanders, NJ, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 28, 2026. Nick was born on December 27, 1966, in Duluth, Minnesota. He lived in Flanders for over 27 years, where he raised his family. Nick was a graduate of Western...

Carolyn “Susie” Ball

Carolyn “Susie” Ball

Carolyn "Susie" BallCarolyn Ball Stewart—Susie—passed away in her home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was the devoted daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ball and Merle Flynn Ball. Susie is survived by her husband Tom Stewart, her best...

Zach K. Adams

Zach K. Adams

Zach K. AdamsMr. Zachary Kendall Adams, 25, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Mr. Adams was born in Forsyth County to David Adams and Karen Adams Jolley. Zach possessed a contagious smile and a warmth that made others feel...