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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Ron E. Wimberly

Ron E. WimberlyIt is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ronald Erskin Wimberly (Ron), 78, on December 23, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and longtime business owner, Ron will be remembered for his quiet strength, his service to others, and...

Colleen C. Williamson

Colleen C. WilliamsonColleen Crawford Williamson, age 73, of Waynesville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born on August 14, 1951, in Haywood County, North Carolina, Colleen was the daughter of the late Jack Jefferson Crawford...

Doris J. Raper

Doris J. RaperDoris Jean Shields Raper 92, of Murphy peacefully entered into her glorious heavenly home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Murphy has lost a beloved and giving lady who has been a blessing to our community and is greatly loved by everyone who knew her. Doris...