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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William D. Kindley

William D. KindleyWilliam Douglas Kindley, 93, of Asheville, NC, passed away on July 8, 2025 at Mission Hospital. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2:00 pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Asheville Mortuary...

Mildred L. Wilson

Mildred L. WilsonMildred Spicer Wilson, 76, of Swannanoa passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 with family by her side. Born May 22, 1949 in Surry County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Bramlet and Ruby Spicer. She was an alumnus of Western Carolina University,...

Ron “Ronnie” M. Stewart

Ron "Ronnie" M. StewartRonald (Ron), better known as Ronnie Maurice Stewart, 69 of Asheville N.C., passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center, after an extended illness. Originally a resident of Robbinsville, N.C., Ronnie spent...