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 

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...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

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...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

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...

Larry N. Debruhl

Larry N. DebruhlLarry Neal DeBruhl, 76, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the home of his stepson, Joey Butler, in Littleton, NC. Larry was born on October 5, 1948, in Goldsboro, NC, where he grew up and graduated from Goldsboro High School. In...

George L. Grow

George L. GrowGrow, George Lee, 79, born August 13, 1945, in Columbus, OH, died March 21, 2024, in Asheville, NC. He was a member of Mount Pisgah Academy Church. George graduated from Andrews University and embarked on his educational career at Mount Pisgah Academy in...

Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. DavisPat Meece Davis, Ph.D., of State College, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by many of her beloved family members. An inquisitive and curious mind, she left an indelible mark on...