Obituaries

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

Brandon Thomas Stephens

Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life...

Carla Warner Robbins

Ms. Carla Warner Robbins, 81, of Old Thomasville Rd., went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Davidson County, to the late Brady Holton Warner, Sr. and the late Clara Berrier Warner. A retired educator, Ms. Robbins,...

Carissa Ann Guthrie

Carissa Ann James Guthrie, age 77, of Morganton, NC, died on October 3, 2026 from injuries sustained after a car accident earlier in the week. She was a spirited lady with a wit that cut like a hot knife through butter, and she loved her golden retriever, Bentley...

Christopher David Faw

Christopher David Faw, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital Main–Charlotte. Chris Faw was born on March 13, 1962, in Greenville, South Carolina, the middle son of Shirley Chapman Faw and the late Stanley...

Brenda Joyce Bradley Adams

Brenda Joyce Bradley Adams, born July 5, 1942, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026. She was born and raised in Cartersville, where she met her husband, Boyd "Buddy" Franklin Adams, in high school. The two went on to build a lifelong partnership, and a family rooted in faith...

James Evans Thibodeau

James Evans Thibodeau, aged 81, passed away on September 17, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, after a period of declining health. Born on January 24, 1945, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, Evans was the beloved son of the late Vennie Anderson...