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

by | October 15, 2026 | 2006, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Carla Warner Robbins

by | October 15, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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,...
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Carissa Ann Guthrie

by | October 15, 2026 | 1971, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Lamar Weldon Holde

Lamar Weldon Holder, 83, passed away peacefully at home on his farm in Belleview, FL, on July 15th, 2026. Mr. Holder was born to George and Janice Holder in Summerfield, FL, on September 15, 1942. Lamar's parents purchased a 423-acre farm in Belleview in 1950 when he...

Michael “Mike” Ray

Michael "Mike" Henry Ray, 74, of Sylva passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 after fighting a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Mike was born on July 14, 1952, in Jackson County to the late Rufus and Claudus Dietz Ray. Mike loved his family very much. He also loved...

Albert Reid Black, Jr. 

Albert Reid Black, Jr. of Lake Wylie, SC passed away on June 25, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1946 in Charlotte, NC to Julia Vaughn Willmann and Dr. Albert Reid Black, Sr.   Reid was a graduate of Myers Park High School and Western Carolina University. As a...