Obituaries

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

Brandon Thomas Stephens

Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life...

Carla Warner Robbins

Ms. Carla Warner Robbins, 81, of Old Thomasville Rd., went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Davidson County, to the late Brady Holton Warner, Sr. and the late Clara Berrier Warner. A retired educator, Ms. Robbins,...

Carissa Ann Guthrie

Carissa Ann James Guthrie, age 77, of Morganton, NC, died on October 3, 2026 from injuries sustained after a car accident earlier in the week. She was a spirited lady with a wit that cut like a hot knife through butter, and she loved her golden retriever, Bentley...

William Morton Hubbard

William Morton Hubbard, 76, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 20, 1950, in Eden, North Carolina, to the late Edward and Nell (Morton) Hubbard. Known affectionately as “Willie,” he grew up in a small town...

Barbara Anne Vaughn

Barbara Anne Vaughn, 76, of Canton passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Brooks-Howell Home in Asheville, North Carolina. Barbara was born on October 1, 1949, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Joseph and Dollie (Patterson) Vaughn. She graduated from...

Charles Louie Fisher

Charles Louie Fisher, 84, of Brevard, NC, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home. Charles was born on May 22, 1942, in Lake Toxaway. NC to the late Julia Breedlove and Paul "Hawkeye" Fisher. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of...