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...

Randy P. Foster

Randy P. FosterRandy Paul Foster, 68, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on June 22, 1957, in Asheville, North Carolina, Randy lived a life full of love, laughter, and music. Randy graduated from Western Carolina University...

Jim L. Hallman

Jim L. HallmanJames Lee Hallman, Jr. ("Jim"), age 77, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Walterboro, South Carolina. Jim was born on March 1, 1948, in Gastonia, North Carolina, and grew up in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He attended...

William Q. Coyne

William Q. CoyneWilliam Quincy Coyne, 39, of Shelby, NC, left his earthly home for his heavenly home on February 27, 2026. William was born in Hickory, NC on January 9, 1987, to Rose Lyerly Coyne Cook and the late, Matthew Alan Coyne. William graduated from Shelby...