Obituaries

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

Joyce Hill Driggers

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Joyce Anne Hill Driggers, 84, slipped peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Landrum, SC, on Monday, August 10th, 2026.   A native of Edneyville (Henderson County) NC, Joyce was born on March 17th, 1942 to James Arthur and Ruby Pendleton Hill. After...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Hubert Mitchell "Mike" Hill, age 76, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on August 7, 2026. Mike was born on May 7, 1950, in Murphy, NC, the third of four children. Mike grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and was a graduate of Murphy High School. Mike went on to...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Eva Elizabeth (Beth) Lindsey, age 69, died peacefully in her home in Asheville surrounded by family on August 16, 2026 following a courageous two year journey with cancer. Born August 27, 1956 in Asheville to the late John "Jack" Klopp and the late Mary Jane Edwards...
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Julia S. Nivens

Julia Smith Nivens, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Forest City, North Carolina, on May 25, 1933, she was the youngest of three daughters born to Rose Eaves Smith and Robert Lee (R.L.) Smith. A graduate of...

George Winston Page, III

George Winston Page, III, of Valdosta, died on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Conway SC, and growing up in Chadbourn, NC, George graduated from West Columbus High School where he played baseball. After graduation, he went to Western Carolina...

Charles Forrister, Sr.

Charles Forrister 94, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in an Asheville hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He was a graduate of Murphy High School and later earned a Bachelor's degree in...