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

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...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

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...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

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...

Keith Maddox

BRYSON CITY - Keith Noil Maddox, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 24, 2026. Born in Rebecca, GA, he was the son of the late, Webster Carter Maddox and Frances Keen Maddox. In additon, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Adams Maddox, sister-in-law...

Mary D Netherton

Mary Elizabeth DeVore Netherton, 88, of Candler, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026. A native of Asheville, Mary was a daughter of the late Max and Martha Hannah DeVore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wilburn C....

Joseph Daniel “Dan” Redmon

The Life of Joseph Daniel "Dan" RedmonJuly 13, 1933 – July 26, 2026 Joseph Daniel "Dan" Redmon, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina, peacefully completed his earthly journey on July 26, 2026, after a life defined by quiet strength, faithful service, enduring love, and...