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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Thomas A. McCrary

Thomas A. McCraryTom McCrary, 76 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Educator, and Friend Arnold Thomas McCrary, better known by family and friends as Tom, Buzz, or Dad, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, May 17, at...

Kenneth M. Fullbright

Kenneth M. FullbrightKenneth Monroe Fullbright, 78, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on May 28, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. The youngest of four sons, Ken was born to Nell and Alvin “Sol” Fullbright in...

James H. Deangelis

James H. DeangelisJames DeAngelis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born on April 1, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, James lived a life dedicated to service,...