Obituaries

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

Paul N. Wright

by | March 18, 2026 | 1978, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Paul N. WrightPaul Newton Wright was Promoted to Glory on February 25, 2026, and is now in the presence of the Lord. He was born on October 17, 1936, to the late Jasper Newton and Florence Holt Wright, in what would be his lifetime residence. He was preceded in death...
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Suzanne M. Wood

by | March 18, 2026 | 1994, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Suzanne M. WoodSuzanne Marie Wasson Wood passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. She was 57 years old. She was born on September 20, 1968, in Chicago, IL during a time when her father, John R. Wasson, was earning a PhD in...
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Randy P. Foster

by | March 18, 2026 | 1979, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Ricky D. Thomas

Ricky D. Thomas

Ricky D. Thomas Ricky Dwayne Thomas of Whiteville N.C. passed on November 16, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1977 in Charlotte, N.C. to Randy and Peggy Slack Thomas of Chadbourn, N.C. He graduated from Western Carolina University and loved music, travel, and camping. He...

Emmylou “Junie” Norfleet

Emmylou “Junie” Norfleet

Emmylou "Junie" NorfleetEmmylou “Junie” Monroe Norfleet passed away November 30, 2025. She was born June 28, 1947, in Bennettsville, SC, the eldest child of Martha and George Norfleet. Gifted with uncommon patience, fortitude, and generosity, Junie spent her life...

Lucie W. Lowe

Lucie W. Lowe

Lucie W. Lowe April 7, 1936 — November 15, 2025 Upper Marlboro Lucille Carrington Wastler Lowe April 7, 1936 - November 15, 2025 Lucie (as she preferred to be called) Lowe passed away on November 15, 2025 at the age of 89. Lucie was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on...