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

by | January 29, 2026 | 1975, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Mary C. Renckens

by | January 29, 2026 | 1978, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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,...
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Scott A. Jarman

by | January 29, 2026 | 1985, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Keith E. Galloway

Keith E. Galloway

Keith E. GallowayKeith E. Galloway, born on April 3, 1948, in Buncombe County at the old Biltmore Hospital, passed away after a short illness on March 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was 76 years old. Keith’s educational journey began at Morganton High School, where...

Thomas “Tom” Y. Keesler

Thomas “Tom” Y. Keesler

Thomas "Tom" Y. KeeslerThomas Yates Keesler, 69, an Asheville-area resident for more than a quarter-century, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospital in Pinehurst after a long struggle with cancer. The funeral will be Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at...

Matthew E. Robinson

Matthew E. Robinson

Matthew E. RobinsonMatthew Edward Robinson, 53, of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 after a three year battle with cancer. Born in Catawba County on April 24, 1971, he was the son of the late Gary Edward Robinson and Patricia White McCaskill. In addition...