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

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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James “Phil” Pruett

James "Phil" PruettJames Philip (Phil) Pruett, age 41, of Rutherfordton, NC, went Home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home. Phil was a native of Rutherford County, and born June 8th, 1984, to Ray and Judy Pruett. He graduated from Chase High...

Bill F. Forsyth

Bill F. ForsythWilliam Frank “Bill” Forsyth, Jr., born June 25, 1946, and a lifelong resident of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the age of 79. A respected banker and financial professional, Bill devoted...

Ken W. Baucom

Ken W. BaucomKenneth William Baucom of Greensboro, NC passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 28, 2026. Ken was born in Concord, NC on January 9, 1948. He was the son of Aris Clayton Baucom and Thelma Little Baucom. Ken graduated from...