Obituaries

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

Larry E. Crawford

by | June 8, 2026 | 1979, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Larry E. Crawford Larry Earl Crawford Obituary Larry Earl Crawford, born on April 10, 1952, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his hometown on March 22, 2026, at the age of 73. Larry was a dedicated social worker in the health care field,...
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Bill N. Clark

by | June 8, 2026 | 1958, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Bill N. ClarkBill Newell Clark of Mars Hill, with his family by his side, made his flight from hospice care in Asheville to his heavenly Father on Friday, May 15, 2026. Bill was a wonderful Christian man, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
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Kenneth “Reid” Walters

by | June 8, 2026 | 2001, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Kenneth “Reid” WaltersKenneth Reid Walters Jr., known to all as Reid, passed away on May 6 after courageously living with a cancer diagnosis. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he grew up, he carried the spirit of his home state with him throughout a life devoted...
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Jo Ann L. Lisk

Jo Ann L. Lisk

Jo Ann L. LiskOn Sunday, May 3, 2026, Jo Ann (Lemieux) Lisk passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jo Ann was born in Shirley, Massachusetts on November 1, 1952 as the second of three daughters, while her father was stationed at Ft. Devins. In 1975,...

Alice “Elaine” Kiser

Alice “Elaine” Kiser

Alice "Elaine" KiserAlice Elaine Kiser, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born on August 1, 1943, Elaine was the daughter of Ralph and Harriet King. She attended Haw Creek Elementary, Biltmore School, and graduated from A. C. Reynolds High School in...

Robert E. Taylor

Robert E. Taylor

Robert E. TaylorIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Doc" Taylor, age 76, who left this world on April 25, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1949, in Gaston County, son of the late James Earl Taylor and Helen Warlick Taylor. Doc dedicated his life...