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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Bruce E. Caldwell

Bruce E. Caldwell

Bruce E. CaldwellBruce Edward Caldwell, of Easley, SC, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away at home on October 3, 2025, at the age of 74. In addition to the love of his family, Bruce was a highly respected figure in the world of music and education....

Bob L. Wykle

Bob L. Wykle

Bob L. WykleBob Wykle was an extraordinary man. Dr. Robert Lee Wykle, lovingly referred to as “Bob,” of Tobaccoville, NC, and Franklin, NC, transitioned from his earthly body to join the space-time continuum on February 21st, 2026. He passed away at Woltz Hospice Home...

Melody K. Stills

Melody K. Stills

Melody K. StillsWith profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Melody Stills, who was born on January 12, 1973, in Warsaw, NY to parents Kerry Russell Kelley and Barbara Lynn Rowland Kelley and peacefully entered her...