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 

by | July 15, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

by | July 15, 2026 | 1965, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Everette W. Clark, Jr.

by | July 15, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Phillip “Phil” M. Bailey

Phillip "Phil" M. BaileyMr. Phillip Michael Bailey, of Union, widower of Benemma Bentley Bailey, passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2025. Phil was born August 13, 1948 a son of the late Wendell and Lelia Young Bailey.  He was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds...

Robert “Bob” L. Humphrey

Robert "Bob" L. HumphreyRobert Louis “Bob” Humphrey, age 95, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on April 16, 2025. Born in Decatur, Alabama, Bob lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to his family. A longtime resident of both Nashville and Franklin, he...

Judith “Judy” H. Russell

Judith "Judy" H. Russell Judith Harkins Russell, affectionately known as Judy, was born on July 23, 1957, in Haywood County, North Carolina, and unexpectedly was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, David Russell (2023), on May 14, 2025. She was also...