Obituaries

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

Ellen Nuzum Wetmore

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen Nuzum Wetmore, 75, of Pauline, SC. After a 23 year battle with cancer, Ellen passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 at the SRI Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Born May 15, 1951, in Newton, NC, she...

Kathleen Ann Miner

January 10, 1942 – October 4, 2026 Kathleen Ann "Kathi" Miner, known to her grandchildren as "Titi," passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Kathi was born in La Porte, Indiana, where she graduated from HS in 1960. She attended Indiana...

Carol Jarvis Cox

Carol Jarvis Cox, 72, affectionately known as “Ma’ams,” passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, during the golden hour, surrounded by her family. Carol was born on March 15, 1954, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Kenneth...

Barabara P. Higgins

Barbara A. HigginsNovember 17, 1941 - January 9, 2026 Barbara Ann Philbeck Higgins died January 9, 2026 at her home in Forest City. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Hammond and Hazel Philbeck. Her Husband was the late...

Carolyn C. Dalton

Carolyn C. DaltonWith deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, sister, and friend, Carolyn Cavan Dalton, daughter of the late Hunter Davie Cavan and Martha Jean Everett Cavan. After a brief illness, she passed away peacefully at the age of 84, at...

Charlie H. Crawford

Charlie H. CrawfordCharles “Charlie” Herman Crawford, Sr., age 89, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Charlie was born on March 22, 1936, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Herman Crawford...