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...

G. B. Slice

G. B. SliceGeorge “G.B.” Bailey Slice, Jr. passed away on April 5, 2026 at his home in Florence, South Carolina after a brief illness. A devoted Christian, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George was loved by all who knew him. George was...

Jim E. Searcy

Jim E. SearcyJames Edward Searcy, of Sylva, NC, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on the evening of April 14, 2026, one day before taxes were due. He was 87. Jim, as his friends and family knew him, was the youngest of seven children born to Jeter Pritchard...

Eleanor C. Logan

Eleanor C. LoganEleanor C. Logan, 82, went to rest in Jesus on March 30, 2026, at Parkridge Hospital in Irmo, SC. She and her husband, Dan, were married for 24 years and resided in Irmo, SC, where they faithfully attended Riverland Hills Baptist church. She was born...