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

by | August 20, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Hubert “Mike” Hill

by | August 20, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Eva “Beth” Lindsey

by | August 20, 2026 | 1998, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Dr. Betty N. Gaddy

Dr. Betty N. GaddyDr. Betty Louise Masters Nelon Gaddy, 87, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Masters and Martha Terrell Masters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George A. Nelon, Jr., her second...

Thomas “Tom” E. Hall

Thomas "Tom" E. HallIt is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family announces the untimely passing of Thomas (Tom) Edward Hall. On Friday afternoon, February 28, 2025, Tom, age 71, left his family on earth to be with the Lord and heavenly family members....

Donald “Don” F. Burgin

Donald "Don" F. BurginDonald Franklin Burgin, 88, of Bahama, NC passed peacefully from this earth on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Don was born in Marion, NC, to Jonas and Elsie Sisk Burgin. He completed his undergraduate studies at Western Carolina University and...