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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William “Bill” N. Hughes

William “Bill” Hughes 87, of Murphy was called home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was a native and lifetime resident of Murphy. Bill attended Western Carolina College beginning in 1956 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1960. He...

Lillie M. Larch

Lillie Mae George Larch, 88, of Cherokee, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Tsali Care Center, surrounded by her children.   Lillie was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin George and Sallie Mae Seay, and she was born in Cherokee, NC,...

Jimmy G. Long

Jimmy Glenn Long, 73, passed away in Greensboro NC on June 29th, 2026. Mr. Long was born August 6th, 1952, to the late Walter Glenn Long and Mildred Crawford Long. He was the youngest of 6 children and graduated from Western Carolina University. Jimmy loved hang...