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

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...

Kathleen Ann Miner

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...

Carol Jarvis Cox

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...

Adele S. Doering

Adele S. DoeringAdele Spina Doering, 79, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. Adele was born August 2, 1945, in South Amboy, New Jersey, to the late Ignatias (Iggy) S. Spina and Mafalda Pirre Spina. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Thomas H. Edwards

Thomas H. EdwardsThomas (Tom) H. Edwards passed away on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Bert and Bill, their wives Margaret and Mildred; and his wife of 59 years, Peggy. He and Peggy had three children. Cindy...

Virginia “Ginn” B. Mulligan

Virginia "Ginn" B. Mulligan Virginia Lee Burrell Milligan, known affectionately as “Ginn,” went home to be with God, her parents, deceased family members and friends. Virginia died peacefully at her home in Tuckasegee at the age of 75. Ginn was married to Michael...