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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Genevieve “Jeni” P. Smith

Genevieve "Jeni" P. SmithGenevieve "Jeni" Smith Sylva - Genevieve "Jeni" Smith, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the age of 87. Jeni was a daughter of the late Eva and Theodore Adams. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Painter and Phyllis...

Thomas “Tom” E. Plott

Thomas "Tom" E. PlottThomas E. Plott passed from this earth into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil F. Plott and Mildred S. Plott of Bryson City, NC; his sisters, Ann Crisp of Waynesville, NC, and Cecile...

Constance “Connie” E. Stiles

Constance “Connie” E. StilesConstance “Connie” Stiles, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Connie was born in Sylva, NC, to the late Vernon Davis and Mary Constance Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...