Obituaries

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

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt 

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt DeEtta Eberhardt , born August 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by family, and held in the peace of her Lord. A devoted Christian, DeEtta was a long-time member of Long’s Chapel UMC. Her...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

Dr. Colleen Helen King CodyDr. Colleen Helen King Cody, of Asheville NC passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at CarePartners Solace Center after a brief illness at the age of 92. Born on August 4, 1933, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Colleen was the daughter...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

Everette W. Clark, Jr.Everette W. Clark, Jr. Candler – June 13, 1941 – June 24, 2026 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" - Matthew 25:40 In the early afternoon of...

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. 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...

Aubrey J. Coward

Aubrey J. CowardAubrey James Coward passed away of cancer on Monday, February 16, in the early morning, at home. Aubrey was much beloved and survived by his wife of 50 years, Julia; his sister Patricia Fetzer; his uncle James Cox; his son Evan (Christina Manee),...