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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Fredrick (Freddie) Nelson Causby, Jr.

Fredrick (Freddie) Nelson Causby, Jr.Fredrick (Freddie) Nelson Causby, Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and listening to George Strait (his all-time favorite entertainer). Born in Burke County, NC on August 27,...

September 2023

1945 Ann H. Mack 1951 Evelyn Davis Brown 1953 Joe Green Robbie Smith Hargrove 1954 Christine H. Thompson 1958 Thadious Wayne Hooper Adrienne Dorothy Sherill 1960 Bill David Noland, Sr. 1961 Preston Elwood Jones, Jr. Phillip Edward Royall 1962 Mark John Hollar 1963...

April 2023

1941 Katherine Brown Wells 1959 Robert Loranza Deaver 1960 Jack “Swede” Frauson 1961 James “Jim” B. Campbell Rollan Conley Bullman Anne Fisher Cabe Barbara “Joan” E. King 1964 Langdon Leigh Seely Gary Keith Rockett Katharine Hilton Lyday Edwin Hyatt Patton William F....