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...

Christy E. Dunlap

Christy E. DunlapChristy Elaine Dunlap, age 54, of Swannanoa, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was affectionately known as "Kiki" by her family. Christy was the first-born daughter of Allen and Shirley Dunlap,...

Carolyn Y. Chance

Carolyn Young Chance, 90, died February 1, 2026, in Grapevine under the full snow moon. Memorial service: 3 p.m. February 24, 2026, Feragne Villa, 755 Mid Cities Blvd, Hurst, TX. Reception to follow. Carolyn was born April 30, 1935 to Ralph and Geneva Young, in...

Louise W. Blanton

Louise W. Blanton Lou Blanton, 74, passed away on February 16, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina. She was born on November 19, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Louise Wray and Charles Wray, both of whom preceded her in death. Lou spent her early years moving...