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...
Barbara A. Thomas

Barbara A. Thomas

Barbara A. ThomasBarbara Ann Hunter Thomas, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Arden Courts in Tampa, Florida after a lengthy illness. Barbara was born on October 9, 1939 and was raised in the community she...

Van Frederick “Fred” Meadows Jr.

Van Frederick “Fred” Meadows Jr.

Van Frederick "Fred" Meadows Jr.Van Frederick Meadows, Jr, known more affectionately as Fred or Freddy, died unexpectedly the morning of April 5, 2025 at his home in Burlington, NC. He was 67 years old. Fred was born in Orlando, Florida May 24, 1957, and was raised in...

Ivan L. Joslin

Ivan L. Joslin

Ivan L. JoslinIvan L. Joslin, age 89, a resident of The Villages, FL for over 20 years, left his earthly life on April 4, 2025, and immediately entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ivan was a committed follower of Jesus, serving as a choir member,...