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...

Vincent “Frank” Jones

Vincent "Frank" JonesVincent Frank Jones gained his wings to match the crown he already wore Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. He was born on Dec. 7, 1942, to Sam W. and Vencenia Jones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and community member, Frank enjoyed playing on his...

Mike F. Gregory

Mike F. GregoryNAPLES, FL - Michael Fitzgerald Gregory, 59, of Naples, FL, formerly of Asheville, NC and Andrews, NC passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike graduated from Andrews High School in 1984 and obtained his degree...

Barbara W. Godfrey

Barbara W. GodfreyBarbara W. Godfrey, of San Antonio, Texas (formerly Black Mountain, NC), age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with her son, Bill, and daughter, Elaine, by her side. She was born on September 4, 1933, in National City,...