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...

Barbara R. Weston

Barbara R. WestonHIGHLANDS - Barbara Ramsey Weston, 87, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.

Lonnie “Clarence” Towe

Lonnie "Clarence" ToweLonnie Clarence Towe was born March 7, 1944, to Clarence Stephen and Irene Haynes Towe. He was the brother of the late Teresa Towe Keese. Clarence loved his family, his friends, his plants, and the students of Oconee County. He is survived by...

Miriam W. Smith

Miriam W. SmithMiriam Wilson Smith, 80, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1944 to Laura Alexander Wilson and John Hinman Wilson in north Mecklenburg County. Miriam attended Long Creek Elementary...