Hilda Tipton Fisher Cody, a 64-year-old retired school teacher from Marshall, North Carolina, passed away on December 6, 2013. She was born on September 14, 1949, in Buncombe County and had taught at Brush Creek Elementary School for 27 years. Hilda was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church in Arden and was preceded in death by her father, Monroe Tipton, her husband, John R. Fisher, and her brother, Ted Tipton.
She is survived by her mother, Armintha Tipton, her daughter, Holly Fisher, her son, Allen Fisher, and her granddaughter, Charlotte Fisher.
The investigation into Hilda Cody's death revealed that she and her husband, Clyde Jake Cody Jr., were found deceased at their home on New Home Road in Leicester, NC. The incident was initially treated as a murder-suicide, with deputies suspecting that Clyde Jake Cody Jr. shot Hilda before taking his own life. However, the final determination of the cause of death was pending autopsy results from the medical examiner.
No arrests or suspects were identified in connection with Hilda Cody's death, as the case was concluded as a murder-suicide. There were no further litigations or law cases related to her death. The investigation was closed following the autopsy results, which confirmed the initial findings.
Hilda Cody's death was a tragic event that deeply affected her family and the community. Her legacy as a dedicated educator and beloved family member lives on through the memories of those who knew her.
