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

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...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

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...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

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...

Stephen D. Prybylo

Stephen D. PrybyloStephen Steve Prybylo, 62, of Morganton, NC passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1963 and was the son of the late Lawrence Douglas Prybylo and Nancy Barns Prybylo. Steve graduated from Freedom High School and...

William “Bill” E. Loytty

William "Bill" E. LoyttyWilliam “Bill” Eric Loytty, aged 59, passed away on April 24th, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born November 29th, 1965, in Elmira, New York, the cherished son of Eric and Margaret Loytty. He graduated from Hickory High School in...

Sharon K. Heatherly

Sharon K. HeatherlyOur hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of a beautiful and beloved lady, Sharon Kay Heatherly Davidson, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Sharon was born on February 9, 1971 and she has been a blessing each and every day of her life of 54 years. She...