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

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...

Carla Warner Robbins

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,...

Carissa Ann Guthrie

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...

George Winston Page, III

George Winston Page, III, of Valdosta, died on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Conway SC, and growing up in Chadbourn, NC, George graduated from West Columbus High School where he played baseball. After graduation, he went to Western Carolina...

Charles Forrister, Sr.

Charles Forrister 94, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in an Asheville hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He was a graduate of Murphy High School and later earned a Bachelor's degree in...

Sharon L. Goode

Sharon Lynn Goode, 77, of Maggie Valley, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born on February 3, 1949, in West Virginia, Sharon was the daughter of the late Garland Nichols and Dorothy Cyrus White. In addition to her parents, she is...