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

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...

Hubert “Mike” Hill

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...

Eva “Beth” Lindsey

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...

Mary A. Shuford

Mary A. ShufordMary Alice Shuford, of Melbourne, Fl., aged 90, passed away at William Childs Hospice House on March 31, 2025. Mary Alice was born on January 29, 1935, the same day as her father, Walter Gambill. She was the fourth child of Walter James and Alice Rose...

Lynn S. Kahl

Lynn S. KahlLynn Shackelton Kahl, 75, passed away unexpectedly in her home in High Point, NC, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was the daughter of William P. Shackelton and Betty A. Whitaker of Asheville. She is survived by her husband, Dean Kahl, daughter, Jessica...

Timothy “Tim” M. Culbreth

Timothy "Tim" M. CulbrethTimothy Michael Culbreth, age 75, passed away at Piedmont Christian Home in High Point NC, Thursday, March 27, 2025. Tim was born Greensboro, NC, son of the late Arnold and Ida Lenora Culbreth. Tim graduated from Southeast Guilford High School...