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...

Thomas H. Edwards

Thomas H. EdwardsThomas (Tom) H. Edwards passed away on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Bert and Bill, their wives Margaret and Mildred; and his wife of 59 years, Peggy. He and Peggy had three children. Cindy...

Virginia “Ginn” B. Mulligan

Virginia "Ginn" B. Mulligan Virginia Lee Burrell Milligan, known affectionately as “Ginn,” went home to be with God, her parents, deceased family members and friends. Virginia died peacefully at her home in Tuckasegee at the age of 75. Ginn was married to Michael...

James “Jim” L. Evans

James "Jim" L. Evans Jim Evans, 94, of Sylva passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Haywood Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born on Nov. 15, 1930 in Sylva, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Tucker Evans. In addition to his...