Obituaries

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

Joyce Hill Driggers

Joyce Anne Hill Driggers, 84, slipped peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Landrum, SC, on Monday, August 10th, 2026.   A native of Edneyville (Henderson County) NC, Joyce was born on March 17th, 1942 to James Arthur and Ruby Pendleton Hill. After...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

Hubert Mitchell "Mike" Hill, age 76, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on August 7, 2026. Mike was born on May 7, 1950, in Murphy, NC, the third of four children. Mike grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and was a graduate of Murphy High School. Mike went on to...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

Eva Elizabeth (Beth) Lindsey, age 69, died peacefully in her home in Asheville surrounded by family on August 16, 2026 following a courageous two year journey with cancer. Born August 27, 1956 in Asheville to the late John "Jack" Klopp and the late Mary Jane Edwards...

Mikilene Q. Hinsch

Mikilene Q. HinschMikilene Quesenberry Hinsch of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the age of 51. She was born on April 6, 1974, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Arnold “Butch” Quesenberry and the late Navahlia Quesenberry, formerly of...

Linda F. Hargett

Linda F. HargettLinda Furr Hargett, 85, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Summerville, South Carolina. Born on July 28, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Linda lived a life dedicated to family, faith, and education. A proud graduate of East Mecklenburg...

Bob O. Brannon

Bob O. BrannonRobert O. “Bob” Brannon of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, March 30th at the age of 99 years and 10 months. With a light chuckle, he liked to tell people that he was already “100” since he was so...