Obituaries

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

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt 

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt DeEtta Eberhardt , born August 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by family, and held in the peace of her Lord. A devoted Christian, DeEtta was a long-time member of Long’s Chapel UMC. Her...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

Dr. Colleen Helen King CodyDr. Colleen Helen King Cody, of Asheville NC passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at CarePartners Solace Center after a brief illness at the age of 92. Born on August 4, 1933, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Colleen was the daughter...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

Everette W. Clark, Jr.Everette W. Clark, Jr. Candler – June 13, 1941 – June 24, 2026 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" - Matthew 25:40 In the early afternoon of...

Jim R. Cleek

Jim R. Cleek Jim Cleek April 4, 1969 — May 6, 2026 Asheboro James “Jim” Ritenour Cleek, age 57, of Asheboro passed away on May 6, 2026 at Randolph Hospital. Jim was born in Asheboro on April 4, 1969 to Thornton and Martha Brantley Cleek, who preceded him in death. He...

Ronder “Guerry” Barbee

Ronder “Guerry” BarbeeRonder Guerry Barbee, 77, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Hospice House in Greenville, surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 1, 1949, Guerry lived a life defined by faith, service, and a deep love for both...

Wilbert S. Banks

Wilbert S. BanksWilbert Stanley Banks of 3349 Carver School Road in Winston-Salem, NC was born on February 26, 1953 to Willie Lee and Annie Mae Banks, and entered eternity on May 4, 2026. He attended Carver Consolidated School, East Forsyth High School, and graduated...