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

by | October 26, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Kathleen Ann Miner

by | October 26, 2026 | 1985, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Carol Jarvis Cox

by | October 26, 2026 | 1977, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Jerry M. Plemmons

Jerry M. PlemmonsJerry Plemmons, 86, of Leicester, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1939. He was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was the son of the late James M. Plemmons and Lona B....

Becky B. Jacques

Becky B. JacquesBecky Elaine Benfield Jacques went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. The family wishes to give special appreciation to Care Partners Solace Hospice of Asheville, NC, who lovingly cared for Becky during...

Karen A. Dobert

Karen A. Dobert, 78, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home. Born July 23, 1947, to Lawrence and Isabelle Seales in Troy, Karen graduated from Catholic High School in 1965 and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Western...