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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Sheila W. Shields

Sheila W. Shields Sheila Shields passed away unexpectedly on June 10. Sheila was at her home in Cullowhee when she simply lost consciousness and never woke up. Sheila graduated from Western Carolina University in 1980 with a BS in Psychology and worked as a Vocational...

Kevin T. Greene

Kevin T. GreeneKevin Taylor Greene (38) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at his residence in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born April 30, 1987 in Boone, North Carolina. Kevin attended Hardin Park School and Watauga High School where he lettered in...

Melissa B. Dillingham

Melissa B. DillinghamMelissa "Missy" Brooks Dillingham, 51, of Brock, Texas, took her last breath on earth and next breath in Heaven on June 14th. Missy was an extraordinary woman who touched countless lives with her joyful spirit and infectious smile. She leaves...