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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Charlie B. Wright

Charlie B. WrightCharles Berkeley Wright (May 23, 1937 - Nov. 25, 2025) Charles Berkeley Wright of Fletcher, North Carolina died peacefully in hospice care on November 25, 2025. Charles “Charlie” Wright was born May 23, 1937 in Mills River, North Carolina to Berkeley...

Preston L. Tinsley

Preston L. TinsleyPreston Lewis Tinsley of Waynesville, NC died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. If, as Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage”, Preston took great advantage of that stage and in his time played many...

Deanna J. Jordan

Deanna J. JordanDeanna Jo Smith Jordan died in Louisville, KY on December 9, 2025. Deanna was born in Asheville, NC on September 25, 1949 to Horace William Smith, Sr., and Georgia DeBruhl Smith. She lived in Asheville for most of her life, and was a long-time member...