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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Jesse Carmel “JC” Moss

Jesse Carmel "JC" Moss, 88, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was a son of the late Walter and Bertha Jarvis Moss and a native of Madison County, having lived the last several years in Mitchell County. Growing up in Mars Hill after high school,...

Robert “Bobby” K. Peche, Jr. 

Robert K. "Bobby" Peche, Jr., age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Cochran. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Mathis Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service. Born on June 4,...

Donald L. Shoemaker

Donald Leon Shoemaker, 78, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by family in his home in Hendersonville, NC, where he had lived since 1984. A native of Martinsville, VA, he was born July 25, 1947, the eldest child of the late Commie D. and Virginia H. Shoemaker,...