Obituaries

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

Hazel Taylor

Hazel TaylorFRANKLIN - Mrs. Hazel Elizabeth McCall Taylor, 87, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Mrs. Taylor was born April 29, 1938, in Macon County to the late Carl J. McCall and Josephine Brown McCall. She was married to the late William Eugene Taylor who preceded...

Mary C. Renckens

Mary C. RenckensMary Cathleen Renckens, born July 31, 1955 in  Dunkirk, New York passed away on October 13, 2025 in Charlotte North Carolina.  She was a warm-hearted, flamboyant friend, sister, aunt, and daughter. In every role she played, Mary was vivid, memorable,...

Scott A. Jarman

Scott A. JarmanIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of Scott Allen Jarman of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, who passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their...
Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. DavisPat Meece Davis, Ph.D., of State College, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by many of her beloved family members. An inquisitive and curious mind, she left an indelible mark on...

Delene D. Franklin

Delene D. Franklin

Delene D. FranklinMrs. Delene Franklin, 81, of Drexel was sent to her eternal home on April 22, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born May 13, 1943 to the late Ralph Ezell and Eva Seagle Franklin. Mrs. Franklin married the love of her life, Troyal...

Tayler D. Hasbrouck

Tayler D. Hasbrouck

Tayler D. HasbrouckThe best daughter, sister and crazy cat mom passed away on April 19, 2025. Tayler was born in 1994 in Atlanta, GA. She had an eclectic mix of hobbies and activites during her younger years - ballet, tapdance, tennis, drums, basketball and softball,...