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...

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...

Linda S. Caldwell

Linda S. CaldwellLinda Sue Caldwell July 9, 1954 - March 14, 2025 Raleigh, North Carolina - Linda Sue Caldwell, 70, died peacefully March 14, 2025, at WakeMed Raleigh with family by her side. Born July 9, 1954, in Raleigh to the late Harry A. Caldwell and Dorothy...

Rebecca “Becky” S. O’Kelley

Rebecca "Becky" S. O'KelleyRebecca “Becky” Sharpe O’Kelley, 65, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Becky was born in Enoree, SC to the late John Leslie and Ruth Goodwin Sharpe. She graduated from Enka High School and Western...