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...

David S. Rhea

David S. RheaDavid Scott Rhea, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Gastonia, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 29, 1962, in Kings Mountain, NC, David's journey through life was marked by his warmth and...

Nikki S. Henke

Nikki S. Henke Nikki Cheryl Smith Henke, 80, of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, August 28. Nikki was born on December 9, 1945, to the late Aldine Cash Smith and Frances Louise Staton. Nikki was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene in Waynesville where she had...

Raymond W. Allen

Raymond W. AllenRaynold "Worth" Allen, III passed away August 11, 2025 in Montpelier, VT. Worth was born August 17, 1979 in Charlotte, NC to Worth and Charlain Allen. Worth grew up in Charlotte, a graduate of Myers Park High School in 1997. Worth graduated from...