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

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...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

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...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

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...

Barry Y. Blalock

Barry Y. BlalockGARNER, NC – Barry Yandell Blalock, 76, Garner, NC died October 14, 2025. Barry was born April 9, 1949. He was predeceased by his father BY Blalock. In addition to his life partner Kevin Hinson of 39 years, he is survived by his mother Cordelia McBroom...

Deana Sharron Gasperson

Deana Sharron GaspersonDeana Sharon Gasperson, age 73 years, passed into her Savior’s presence at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC, on October 15, 2025. Deana was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Gasperson and her mother, Annie Lee Banks Gasperson. She...

Brandon W. Stone

Brandon W. StoneWe are sad to announce that on October 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Brandon Stone of Auburn, Alabama. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brandon Stone to show support. As Brandon departs from our...