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...

Van Frederick “Fred” Meadows Jr.

Van Frederick "Fred" Meadows Jr.Van Frederick Meadows, Jr, known more affectionately as Fred or Freddy, died unexpectedly the morning of April 5, 2025 at his home in Burlington, NC. He was 67 years old. Fred was born in Orlando, Florida May 24, 1957, and was raised in...

Ivan L. Joslin

Ivan L. JoslinIvan L. Joslin, age 89, a resident of The Villages, FL for over 20 years, left his earthly life on April 4, 2025, and immediately entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ivan was a committed follower of Jesus, serving as a choir member,...

Mary A. Shuford

Mary A. ShufordMary Alice Shuford, of Melbourne, Fl., aged 90, passed away at William Childs Hospice House on March 31, 2025. Mary Alice was born on January 29, 1935, the same day as her father, Walter Gambill. She was the fourth child of Walter James and Alice Rose...