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

by | October 15, 2026 | 2006, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Carla Warner Robbins

by | October 15, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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,...
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Carissa Ann Guthrie

by | October 15, 2026 | 1971, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Mary G. Holland

Mary G. HollandMary Holland, 74, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away April 12, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Mary was born April 7, 1952, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Virginia Cox Duncan and George Thomas Duncan of Concord....

John T. Dixon

John T. DixonJohn Thomas Dixon was born in Leesburg, Florida on March 12, 1945 to John and Sarah Dixon. John passed away peacefully on March 28 at 81 years of age. Preceded in death by his parents John and Sarah and his brother Michael, John is survived by his brother...

William D. Rich

William D. RichWilliam Donald Rich, 87, of Forest City, passed away on March 29, 2026, at The Greens of Lincolnton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Patsy Hollifield Rich. William earned his master’s degree from Western Carolina University and worked in...