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

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...

Kathleen Ann Miner

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...

Carol Jarvis Cox

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...

Elizabeth K. Shuping

Elizabeth K. Shuping Mrs. Elizabeth Kepley Shuping passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a brief illness. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church officiated by Rev....

Debbie J. Nielsen

Debbie J. Nielsen Deborah Jean Andrews Nielsen, “Debbie” to people who knew her, died at home in her sleep on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. She was 71. Debbie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Rick Nielsen, daughter Christin Winston (wife of Troy), son Matt, sister...

Bob M. Jones

Robert Miles Jones, 74, of 847 Hatchett Road, Yanceyville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence following several years of declining health. He was born in Danville, VA on April 17, 1951, a son of the late Herbert Miles...