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...

Joe C. Morrow

Joe C. MorrowJoseph Carroll Morrow, beloved teacher, principal, coach and church leader, died unexpectedly Monday, May 18. He was 93. Born at the family home in Bowlegged Valley on Feb. 6, 1933, he was the oldest child of Carroll and Velma Fincher Morrow. Joe grew up...

Richard L. Maiocco

Richard L. MaioccoRichard Maiocco Jr. Obituary Richard L. Maiocco, Jr., 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 10th, 2026 after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to his family and...

Ollie A. Erwin

Ollie A. ErwinAsheville- Oliver (Ollie) Allen Erwin, 92, of Arden, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Givens Estates Health Center. Born October 8, 1933 in Balfour, NC, Ollie was the son of the late Ernest Allee Erwin and Bertie Matthews Erwin. Ollie was preceded in death...