Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Merrill “Bo” Russell

by | March 16, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Merrill "Bo" RussellMerrill Lee Russell, Jr., affectionately known as “Bo,” a resident of Okinawa, Japan, and formerly of Spencer, North Carolina, triumphantly entered the Gates of Heaven on January 5, 2026, after a long-persevering battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bo...
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Loren C. Packard

by | March 16, 2026 | 1970, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Loren C. PackardMr. Loren Carson Packard, 78, of Belmont, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1947, in Shelby, NC, the son of the late Lorne Carson Packard and Gladys Thrift Packard. Loren was a graduate of...
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Otis S. McIntosh

by | March 16, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Otis S. McIntoshOtis S. McIntosh, age 76, of Asheville, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Asheville, NC. He was born on March 2, 1949, in Asheville. Otis proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, reaching the...
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Juanita L. Sherill

Juanita L. Sherill

Juanita L. SherillIn loving memory of Juanita Lee Hogg Sherrill (Raleigh, North Carolina), who departed this world on November 26, 2025 at the age of 96. Juanita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their...

Charlie L. Pruett

Charlie L. Pruett

Charlie L. PruettIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Loyd (Charlie) Pruett who departed this life Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on April 30, in Asheville, NC, and resided in Tyrone, GA for the past 37 years....

Leela J. Livis

Leela J. Livis

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