Obituaries

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

Maxine S. Wood

by | August 19, 2024 | 1989, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Maxine S. Wood   Maxine Sharon Wood, born to Earl and Pearl Wood of Whittier on May 9, 1950, passed away on Friday, August 2 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Carl Wood, of Brevard, and two...
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Kerry P. Waller

by | August 19, 2024 | 1996, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Kerry P. Waller Kerry Waller peacefully passed away on July 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  An endless list of descriptive words, Kerry meant so much to so many people. A woman with many titles: child of God, daughter, sister, aunt, wife and friend....
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Timothy “Tim” Stoeckel

by | August 19, 2024 | 2011, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Timothy “Tim” Stoeckel  Timothy John Stoeckel, 36, of Charlotte, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Mission Hospital surrounded by his parents. A native of Alabama, he lived in Waynesville prior to moving to Charlotte. He is the son of John and Claire Johnson Stoeckel....
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Pressley T. Creery

Pressley T. Creery

Pressley T. CreeryPresley Thornton Creery, 78, passed away peacefully in his home on October 15, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, MD, and raised in Richmond, VA. Mr. Creery was born to the late Presley Thornton Creery and Jennie Ruth Claybrooke Creery. In addition to...

Bill Horne

Bill Horne

Bill HorneWilliam “Bill” Horne Jr, age 81, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on May 23, 1942, in Swannanoa, NC. He graduated from Charles D. Owen High School in 1960 and attended Western Carolina...

Charlotte P Young

Charlotte P Young

Charlotte P YoungCharlotte Pope Young, age 79, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully and at peace on Friday, October 6, 2023. Born December 12, 1943 in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of Jesse B. and Ruby (Turner) Pope. She married the love of her life, Louie...