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...

Robert “Bob” L. Harrison

Robert "Bob" L. HarrisonFRANKLIN - Robert "Bob" L. Harrison, 78, passed away at his home following a prolonged illness, Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born April 6, 1947, in Waynesville, to the late Robert L. and Margret Underwood Harrison. In addition to his parents,...

John B. Thomas

John B. ThomasJohn Bertrum Thomas, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20, 2025, at his home in Roswell, Georgia, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and lifelong learner, John lived a life...

William D. Kindley

William D. KindleyWilliam Douglas Kindley, 93, of Asheville, NC, passed away on July 8, 2025 at Mission Hospital. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2:00 pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Asheville Mortuary...