Obituaries

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

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt 

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt DeEtta Eberhardt , born August 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by family, and held in the peace of her Lord. A devoted Christian, DeEtta was a long-time member of Long’s Chapel UMC. Her...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

Dr. Colleen Helen King CodyDr. Colleen Helen King Cody, of Asheville NC passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at CarePartners Solace Center after a brief illness at the age of 92. Born on August 4, 1933, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Colleen was the daughter...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

Everette W. Clark, Jr.Everette W. Clark, Jr. Candler – June 13, 1941 – June 24, 2026 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" - Matthew 25:40 In the early afternoon of...

Nikki S. Henke

Nikki S. Henke Nikki Cheryl Smith Henke, 80, of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, August 28. Nikki was born on December 9, 1945, to the late Aldine Cash Smith and Frances Louise Staton. Nikki was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene in Waynesville where she had...

Raymond W. Allen

Raymond W. AllenRaynold "Worth" Allen, III passed away August 11, 2025 in Montpelier, VT. Worth was born August 17, 1979 in Charlotte, NC to Worth and Charlain Allen. Worth grew up in Charlotte, a graduate of Myers Park High School in 1997. Worth graduated from...

Andy C. Zichy

Andy C. ZichyAndrew Charles Zichy May 22, 1949 – August 22, 2025 Andrew “Andy” Zichy, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and son. Those who knew...