Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Hazel Taylor

Hazel TaylorFRANKLIN - Mrs. Hazel Elizabeth McCall Taylor, 87, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Mrs. Taylor was born April 29, 1938, in Macon County to the late Carl J. McCall and Josephine Brown McCall. She was married to the late William Eugene Taylor who preceded...

Mary C. Renckens

Mary C. RenckensMary Cathleen Renckens, born July 31, 1955 in  Dunkirk, New York passed away on October 13, 2025 in Charlotte North Carolina.  She was a warm-hearted, flamboyant friend, sister, aunt, and daughter. In every role she played, Mary was vivid, memorable,...

Scott A. Jarman

Scott A. JarmanIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of Scott Allen Jarman of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, who passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their...
Joseph H. Lanier

Joseph H. Lanier

Joseph H. LanierJoseph Harrison Lanier, age 89, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on September 15, 2025 at UNC Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.  Joseph was born in Davidson County, NC on October 15, 1935 to the late Alex Stewart Lanier and Metta Addie Harrison...

Frank S. Kennet

Frank S. Kennet

Frank S. KennetFrank Sheridan Kennett III peacefully passed at his home on October 28th, 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Asheville, NC in 1944 to Frank Sheridan Kennett Jr. and Suzanne (Fitch) Kennett, Frank graduated from Asheville High School in 1961, then known as...

Christina R. Carter

Christina R. Carter

Christina R. CarterChristina Rose Carter, age 34, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She suffered a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. Her passing has left an unimaginable heartache in those who...