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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Randy P. Foster

Randy P. Foster

Randy P. FosterRandy Paul Foster, 68, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on June 22, 1957, in Asheville, North Carolina, Randy lived a life full of love, laughter, and music. Randy graduated from Western Carolina University...

Jim L. Hallman

Jim L. Hallman

Jim L. HallmanJames Lee Hallman, Jr. ("Jim"), age 77, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Walterboro, South Carolina. Jim was born on March 1, 1948, in Gastonia, North Carolina, and grew up in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He attended...

William Q. Coyne

William Q. Coyne

William Q. CoyneWilliam Quincy Coyne, 39, of Shelby, NC, left his earthly home for his heavenly home on February 27, 2026. William was born in Hickory, NC on January 9, 1987, to Rose Lyerly Coyne Cook and the late, Matthew Alan Coyne. William graduated from Shelby...