Obituaries

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

Paul N. Wright

by | March 18, 2026 | 1978, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Paul N. WrightPaul Newton Wright was Promoted to Glory on February 25, 2026, and is now in the presence of the Lord. He was born on October 17, 1936, to the late Jasper Newton and Florence Holt Wright, in what would be his lifetime residence. He was preceded in death...
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Suzanne M. Wood

by | March 18, 2026 | 1994, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Suzanne M. WoodSuzanne Marie Wasson Wood passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. She was 57 years old. She was born on September 20, 1968, in Chicago, IL during a time when her father, John R. Wasson, was earning a PhD in...
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Randy P. Foster

by | March 18, 2026 | 1979, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Randy P. FosterRandy Paul Foster, 68, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on June 22, 1957, in Asheville, North Carolina, Randy lived a life full of love, laughter, and music. Randy graduated from Western Carolina University...
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Terri T. Payne

Terri T. Payne

Terri T. PayneTeresa Tucker “Terri” Payne, 72, of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born to Clyde and Vonnie Tucker, Terri lived in many places, such as Chile, where her father was a missionary, and it would always remain one of her favorite...

Carol J. Martin

Carol J. Martin

Carol J. MartinCarol Jean Smith Martin began her earthly journey on March 17,1946 to Mr. Ray Edward and Norma Jean Smith (Bobo and Granny). She was born in Charlotte, NC but Salisbury, NC is where her heart and her home truly were. Carol (mom) went to Boyden High...

Judy R. Ledford

Judy R. Ledford

Judy R. LedfordJudy Ledford, 89, of Asheville, NC passed away on August 24, 2025 in Asheville, NC. Born on September 17, 1935 in Tryon, NC to the late Leslie Clyde Reynolds and Francis Reynolds. Judy was a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, later teaching...