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...

Terri T. Payne

Terri T. PayneTeresa Tucker “Terri” Payne, 72, of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born to Clyde and Vonnie Tucker, Terri lived in many places, such as Chile, where her father was a missionary, and it would always remain one of her favorite...

Carol J. Martin

Carol J. MartinCarol Jean Smith Martin began her earthly journey on March 17,1946 to Mr. Ray Edward and Norma Jean Smith (Bobo and Granny). She was born in Charlotte, NC but Salisbury, NC is where her heart and her home truly were. Carol (mom) went to Boyden High...

Judy R. Ledford

Judy R. LedfordJudy Ledford, 89, of Asheville, NC passed away on August 24, 2025 in Asheville, NC. Born on September 17, 1935 in Tryon, NC to the late Leslie Clyde Reynolds and Francis Reynolds. Judy was a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, later teaching...