Obituaries

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

Joyce Hill Driggers

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Joyce Anne Hill Driggers, 84, slipped peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Landrum, SC, on Monday, August 10th, 2026.   A native of Edneyville (Henderson County) NC, Joyce was born on March 17th, 1942 to James Arthur and Ruby Pendleton Hill. After...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Hubert Mitchell "Mike" Hill, age 76, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on August 7, 2026. Mike was born on May 7, 1950, in Murphy, NC, the third of four children. Mike grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and was a graduate of Murphy High School. Mike went on to...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Eva Elizabeth (Beth) Lindsey, age 69, died peacefully in her home in Asheville surrounded by family on August 16, 2026 following a courageous two year journey with cancer. Born August 27, 1956 in Asheville to the late John "Jack" Klopp and the late Mary Jane Edwards...
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Judy N. Tayloe

Judy N. TayloeThe family of Judy N. Tayloe of Rural Hall, NC is deeply saddened to announce her passing. Judy entered the more immediate presence of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with her family at her side. Judy was born September 22,1947 in...

Jimmy E. Sherrill

Jimmy E. Sherrill James Ellis “Jimmy ‘Nub’” Sherrill, 79, of Murphy, NC, died peacefully on April 3, 2026, with his son by his side. Born May 18, 1946, in Murphy, NC, he was the son of William Allison Sherrill and Flonnie Mae Sherrill. Jimmy graduated from Murphy High...

Robert “Randy” Bruce

Robert “Randy” BruceRobert Randolph Bruce, Jr., known to all as “Randy”, 68, died Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his home in Rural Hall. Randy was born in Pulaski County, Virginia to the late Robert Randolph “Bob” Bruce and June Elizabeth Sheets Bruce, who survives. He was an...