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...

Judy R. Ledford

Judy R. LedfordJudy Ledford, 89, of Asheville, NC passed away on August 24, 2025 in Asheville, NC. Born on September 17, 1935 in Tryon, NC to the late Leslie Clyde Reynolds and Francis Reynolds. Judy was a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, later teaching...

Vincent “Frank” Jones

Vincent "Frank" JonesVincent Frank Jones gained his wings to match the crown he already wore Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. He was born on Dec. 7, 1942, to Sam W. and Vencenia Jones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and community member, Frank enjoyed playing on his...

Mike F. Gregory

Mike F. GregoryNAPLES, FL - Michael Fitzgerald Gregory, 59, of Naples, FL, formerly of Asheville, NC and Andrews, NC passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike graduated from Andrews High School in 1984 and obtained his degree...