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

by | October 26, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Kathleen Ann Miner

by | October 26, 2026 | 1985, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Carol Jarvis Cox

by | October 26, 2026 | 1977, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Sandra P. Craft

Sandra P. CraftSandra Price Craft passed away on November 28, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina, at the age of 73. She graduated from Garinger High School 1970 and Western Carolina University in 1974. She taught in the public and private school systems. She also...

Hal E. West

Hal E. WestHal Epps West, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Clyde, North Carolina, on December 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on October 9, 1943, in Asheville, North Carolina, Hal lived a life...

Justin C. Troester

Justin C. TroesterIt is with heavy hearts that we announce that Justin Christopher Troester passed away on November 26, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. Justin was born on September 2, 1982, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While his early years were spent near the...