Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Brandon Thomas Stephens

Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life...

Carla Warner Robbins

Ms. Carla Warner Robbins, 81, of Old Thomasville Rd., went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Davidson County, to the late Brady Holton Warner, Sr. and the late Clara Berrier Warner. A retired educator, Ms. Robbins,...

Carissa Ann Guthrie

Carissa Ann James Guthrie, age 77, of Morganton, NC, died on October 3, 2026 from injuries sustained after a car accident earlier in the week. She was a spirited lady with a wit that cut like a hot knife through butter, and she loved her golden retriever, Bentley...

Gail R. Williams

Gail R. Williams passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Sept. 4, 2026. Her brothers were present as well as Dez, her grandson. Gail was the daughter of Alan and Rowena Roberson of Louisiana. Gail went to school in Colorado Springs before moving to Tucson,...

Ernest Ronnie Watkins

Ernest “Ronnie” Watkins, 90, formerly of Mayodan, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville.   Ronnie was born in Rockingham County on July 28, 1936, the son of the late James Walter Watkins and Ola...

Eileen K. Smith

RALEIGH, N.C. - Born Jan. 26, 1943, to Paul and Theyra Smith in Harrisburg, Pa., Eileen transitioned into Heaven from her home in Raleigh on Aug. 31, 2026.She came into this world with a smile and spirit as big as the sky, and became the light of every room she was...