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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Jane O. Hipps

Jane O. Hipps Mary Jane O’Neal, born June 5, 1936, was the beloved only child of Oliver Milan O’Neal and Dora Lee Clarke O’Neal. Everyone called her Jane. Her childhood years were mostly spent in eastern North Carolina where her father owned multiple businesses. Her...

Conda J. Vaughn

Conda Juanita Vaughn, 80, was born in Macon County to the late Clyde & Mildred (Mashburn) Vaughn. She peacefully entered the presence of Jesus on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She graduated from Franklin High School and attended Western Carolina University. She was...

Joe L. Tandy

Joe L. TandyJoe Linden Tandy Jr. passed away Wednesday December 3, 2025, surrounded by his wife and immediate family. Joe is known for his many passions in life including his family, friends, faith, community, and classic cars, but his greatest passion was his wife...