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...

Gayle C. Galloway

Gayle C. GallowayGayle Coppedge Galloway, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Greenville, SC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 1, 1935, in Asheville, NC, Gayle was the child of the late Raymond Coppedge and Erma Stewart...

Woodrow “Woody” A. Dyar

Woodrow "Woody" A. DyarWoodrow "Woody" Arthur Dyar, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on August 11, 1945, in Central, SC, he was a son of the late Arthur and Nina Gassaway Dyar. Woody attended Western Carolina University on a football...

Stephen D. Prybylo

Stephen D. PrybyloStephen Steve Prybylo, 62, of Morganton, NC passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1963 and was the son of the late Lawrence Douglas Prybylo and Nancy Barns Prybylo. Steve graduated from Freedom High School and...