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 Franklin Barnette

James "Jim" Franklin Barnette March 2, 1946 – July 27, 2026 Major General James "Jim" Franklin Barnette, a young 80, of Queenstown, Maryland, entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 2, 1946, in...

Robert Gordon Brown

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Robert “Gordon” Brown grew up in North Wilkesboro, NC. He attended Wilkes Central High School, Wilkes Community College, AppState , and Western Carolina University where he earned a BS degree in Emergency Medical Care. His chosen profession was in...

Ronnie Luther Fisher

Ronnie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Morganton, where he served as a greeter and was active in the youth ministry. He was a graduate of Glen Alpine High School and played football, basketball, and baseball. He was inducted into the Glen Alpine Hall...