Obituaries

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

Bill H. Ballard

by | March 18, 2026 | 1959, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Bill H. BallardWilliam "Bill" H. Ballard, 93, passed away February 24, 2026, in Asheville. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary (Johnson) Ballard; three sons: Todd, John, and David; two grandsons: Reese and Brody; and two daughters- in- law: Michelle and...
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Terry W. Baldwin

by | March 18, 2026 | 1966, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Terry W. BaldwinTerry Baldwin, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of his community, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Born on July 13, 1943, in Seaford, Delaware, Terry was the son of the late Elmer W. Baldwin and Nellie...
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Doug S. Tallent

by | March 18, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Doug S. TallentDoug Tallent, 79, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Burningtown, a rural mountain community in Macon County and grew up in Franklin, NC. The...
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Sydney B. Williams

Sydney B. Williams

Sydney B. WilliamsSydney-Alaine Bankhead Williams passed away at Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center on September 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Sydney was born in Front Royal, VA, on June 8, 1951, to John Edward Williams, Jr. and Marie Thomason Williams,...

Patricia J. Robertson

Patricia J. Robertson

Patricia J. RobertsonPatricia Joy Calloway Robertson, age 90 of Lafayette, Louisiana, went on to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Hixson...

Winston A. Riddle

Winston A. Riddle

Winston A. RiddleDr. Winston A Riddle, Ed.D, age 90, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina with his family. Winston was born in Buncombe County, NC on February 19, 1935, to the late Pinkney Stuart Riddle...