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

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...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

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...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

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...

Andy C. Zichy

Andy C. ZichyAndrew Charles Zichy May 22, 1949 – August 22, 2025 Andrew “Andy” Zichy, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and son. Those who knew...

Kenneth W. Whitehurst

Kenneth W. WhitehurstKenneth Wayne Whitehurst 01/22/1937 - 07/21/2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Whitehurst, on July 21, at the age of 88, after a long illness. He was born in Beaufort, North Carolina, the son of James...

Philip G. Preston

Philip G. PrestonPhilip Good Preston Sr. September 20, 1966- August 22, 2025 Philip was born at Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg South Carolina on September 20th 1966. As an infant, the family moved first to Hendersonville North Carolina where his father taught at...