Obituaries

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

Ellen Nuzum Wetmore

by | October 26, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen Nuzum Wetmore, 75, of Pauline, SC. After a 23 year battle with cancer, Ellen passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 at the SRI Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Born May 15, 1951, in Newton, NC, she...
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Kathleen Ann Miner

by | October 26, 2026 | 1985, Obituaries | 0 Comments

January 10, 1942 – October 4, 2026 Kathleen Ann "Kathi" Miner, known to her grandchildren as "Titi," passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Kathi was born in La Porte, Indiana, where she graduated from HS in 1960. She attended Indiana...
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Carol Jarvis Cox

by | October 26, 2026 | 1977, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Carol Jarvis Cox, 72, affectionately known as “Ma’ams,” passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, during the golden hour, surrounded by her family. Carol was born on March 15, 1954, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Kenneth...
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Linda J. Morris

Linda J. Morris Linda Jones Morris, 86, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away on June 3, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and passionate member of the Sylva community.  Linda’s life was filled with the world of music and unwavering love...

Aileen C. Fleming

Aileen C. Fleming Aileen Cambell Haney Fleming of Columbia, SC left this earth on July 23, 2025 and gained her heavenly wings. Aileen was born in Buncombe County, NC on September 30, 1934. Aileen was the daughter of the late Hugh Baldwin Campbell and Emma Lee Jordan...

Jim L. Evans

Jim L. Evans Jim Evans, 94, of Sylva passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Haywood Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born on Nov. 15, 1930 in Sylva, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma Tucker Evans. In addition to his parents,...