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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Owen W. Fish

Owen W. FishDr. Owen Wallace Fish passed away at home on December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family and caregivers. Dr. Fish was born October 19, 1931, to Orville and Virgie Fish in Luck, North Carolina. He is predeceased in death by his parents; his first wife,...

Brenda R. Austin

Brenda R. AustinCharlotte, North Carolina Brenda Reece Austin, 84, entered heaven on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025, at McLean Funeral Directors, 515 N. Central Ave., Belmont, NC. The family will...

Gordon O. Stephenson

Gordon O. StephensonHOLLY SPRINGS – Gordon Oscar Stephenson, 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Wake County, NC, Gordon was the son of Oscar and Eleanor Stephenson. A man of quiet...