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

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Doyle D. Stiles

Doyle D. StilesDoyle Dean Stiles, 94, born 12-09-1931, passed away, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (also his Dad's birthday). Born to George and Fanny Stiles on East Hickory Knoll, in Macon County, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Keith...

Brian S. Johnson

Brian S. JohnsonBrian Scott Johnson, of Fletcher, NC, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He is predeceased in death...

Joanie C. Barber

Joanie C. BarberLisa “Joanie” Barber, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on August 18, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska. As the daughter of an Air Force family, she spent her childhood in many places, including Arlington,...