Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Brandon Thomas Stephens

by | October 15, 2026 | 2006, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Thomas "Brandon" Stephens was born on February 5, 1972, to Thomas "Tommy" Earl Stephens and Evangeline "Vangie" Wolfe Stephens. A man of remarkable intellect, unmistakable laughter, boundless curiosity, and an unwavering love for his people, Brandon lived a life...
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Carla Warner Robbins

by | October 15, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Ms. Carla Warner Robbins, 81, of Old Thomasville Rd., went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Davidson County, to the late Brady Holton Warner, Sr. and the late Clara Berrier Warner. A retired educator, Ms. Robbins,...
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Carissa Ann Guthrie

by | October 15, 2026 | 1971, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Carissa Ann James Guthrie, age 77, of Morganton, NC, died on October 3, 2026 from injuries sustained after a car accident earlier in the week. She was a spirited lady with a wit that cut like a hot knife through butter, and she loved her golden retriever, Bentley...
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David “Skip” Owen Pearce

David Owen Pearce passed away peacefully at home on September 6th, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.   Born October 18,1935, in Providence, Rhode Island, Skip was the son of Charles Arthur and Margaret McCullough Pearce. He earned the nickname...

Leslie Ellen Greer

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Leslie Ellen Greer, age 58 of Duluth, Georgia who entered rest Friday, September 4, 2026.  Leslie was born in Danville, Kentucky a daughter of the late James Patrick “Jim” Greer and the late Patricia Cress...

Chauncey “Chip” Depew Stroup, III

Chauncey (Chip) Depew Stroup III, lifelong resident of Lincolnton, NC, died peacefully in his sleep on August 9. He was 11 days shy of his 80th birthday. Chip was born in Lincolnton, NC, on August 20, 1946, to Chauncey Depew Stroup Jr. and Mary Nette Link Stroup. He...