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

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Sharon L. Goode

Sharon Lynn Goode, 77, of Maggie Valley, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born on February 3, 1949, in West Virginia, Sharon was the daughter of the late Garland Nichols and Dorothy Cyrus White. In addition to her parents, she is...

Lamar Weldon Holde

Lamar Weldon Holder, 83, passed away peacefully at home on his farm in Belleview, FL, on July 15th, 2026. Mr. Holder was born to George and Janice Holder in Summerfield, FL, on September 15, 1942. Lamar's parents purchased a 423-acre farm in Belleview in 1950 when he...

Michael “Mike” Ray

Michael "Mike" Henry Ray, 74, of Sylva passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 after fighting a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Mike was born on July 14, 1952, in Jackson County to the late Rufus and Claudus Dietz Ray. Mike loved his family very much. He also loved...