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

by | January 29, 2026 | 1975, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Mary C. Renckens

by | January 29, 2026 | 1978, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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,...
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Scott A. Jarman

by | January 29, 2026 | 1985, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Robert “Bob” C. Leveille

Robert “Bob” C. Leveille

Robert "Bob" C. LeveilleRobert Charles (“Bob”) Leveille passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 75, after a long battle with dementia. Born in Lufkin, TX, Bob was the second of seven children born to Charles and Ruth Leveille of the upper peninsula of...

Ronnie W. Pernell

Ronnie W. Pernell

Ronnie W. PernellDevoted husband, father, grandfather, Army veteran, and friend Ronnie Pernell peacefully passed away on Monday, March 31st after a brief period of declining health. Ronnie was born in High Point, North Carolina on November 7th, 1941, to father Henry...

Gladys R. Rowland

Gladys R. Rowland

Gladys R. RowlandGladys Ruth Rowland, 71, of Franklin, NC, made her heavenly journey to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Gladys was a native to Franklin, being born to the late Troy and Lottie Roper Swafford. She graduated from Western Carolina University...