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...

Charles “Charlie” J. Womac

Charles "Charlie" J. WomacCharles Joseph Womack, 93, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Most knew him as Charlie. To his children he was Daddy and to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren he was Papa,...

Anita B. Churm

Anita B. ChurmAnita Brooks Churm, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home on Wesley Street in Canton. She was predeceased by husband, Bill; her parents, Mildred Williams and Maurice Brooks; and son, Michael Churm. She is survived by sons,...

Keith E. Galloway

Keith E. GallowayKeith E. Galloway, born on April 3, 1948, in Buncombe County at the old Biltmore Hospital, passed away after a short illness on March 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was 76 years old. Keith’s educational journey began at Morganton High School, where...