Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Larry E. Crawford

by | June 8, 2026 | 1979, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Larry E. Crawford Larry Earl Crawford Obituary Larry Earl Crawford, born on April 10, 1952, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his hometown on March 22, 2026, at the age of 73. Larry was a dedicated social worker in the health care field,...
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Bill N. Clark

by | June 8, 2026 | 1958, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Bill N. ClarkBill Newell Clark of Mars Hill, with his family by his side, made his flight from hospice care in Asheville to his heavenly Father on Friday, May 15, 2026. Bill was a wonderful Christian man, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
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Kenneth “Reid” Walters

by | June 8, 2026 | 2001, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Kenneth “Reid” WaltersKenneth Reid Walters Jr., known to all as Reid, passed away on May 6 after courageously living with a cancer diagnosis. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he grew up, he carried the spirit of his home state with him throughout a life devoted...
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Ollie A. Erwin

Ollie A. Erwin

Ollie A. ErwinAsheville- Oliver (Ollie) Allen Erwin, 92, of Arden, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Givens Estates Health Center. Born October 8, 1933 in Balfour, NC, Ollie was the son of the late Ernest Allee Erwin and Bertie Matthews Erwin. Ollie was preceded in death...

Jim R. Cleek

Jim R. Cleek

Jim R. Cleek Jim Cleek April 4, 1969 — May 6, 2026 Asheboro James “Jim” Ritenour Cleek, age 57, of Asheboro passed away on May 6, 2026 at Randolph Hospital. Jim was born in Asheboro on April 4, 1969 to Thornton and Martha Brantley Cleek, who preceded him in death. He...

Ronder “Guerry” Barbee

Ronder “Guerry” Barbee

Ronder “Guerry” BarbeeRonder Guerry Barbee, 77, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Hospice House in Greenville, surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 1, 1949, Guerry lived a life defined by faith, service, and a deep love for both...