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 

by | July 15, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

by | July 15, 2026 | 1965, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Everette W. Clark, Jr.

by | July 15, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Thomas “Tom” Y. Keesler

Thomas "Tom" Y. KeeslerThomas Yates Keesler, 69, an Asheville-area resident for more than a quarter-century, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospital in Pinehurst after a long struggle with cancer. The funeral will be Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at...

Matthew E. Robinson

Matthew E. RobinsonMatthew Edward Robinson, 53, of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 after a three year battle with cancer. Born in Catawba County on April 24, 1971, he was the son of the late Gary Edward Robinson and Patricia White McCaskill. In addition...

Jennifer B. Williamson

Jennifer B. WilliamsonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Bowers Williamson on March 14, 2025, in Clyde, North Carolina. She was born on May 31, 1969, in Miami, Florida. Jennifer was predeceased by her father, Donald William Bowers and...