Obituaries

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

Fred C. Ryder

by | May 11, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Fred C. RyderAlfred Cornelius (Fred) Ryder III, 82, a third generation Winter Haven resident, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose steady...
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Herman G. Shamel

by | May 1, 2026 | 1955, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Herman G. ShamelHerman Gray Shamel departed his earthly life at home on April 10th. He was born on August 18th, 1931 to parents Irl J. Shamel and Freda Lineback Shamel. He grew up in the Mt. Tabor Community of Forsyth County. He was the third of four children; three...
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William “Ben” Odom

by | May 1, 2026 | 1983, Obituaries | 0 Comments

William "Ben" OdomWilliam Bennett (Ben) Odom born November 9, 1956 passed peacefully at home and was promoted to heaven April 9, 2026. A kind and caring soul.  Born 69 years ago in Greensboro NC, son of the late Henry and Mary Odom, brother to three sisters; Janice,...
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Jo A. Schilling

Jo A. Schilling

Jo A. Schilling Our cherished friend, Jo Schilling, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2024. Jo was born in Roanoke, VA, and she lived her first 35 years there. She is preceded in death by her father, J. Eldridge Schilling, mother, Rebecca Schilling,...

Evelyn G. Mullen

Evelyn G. Mullen

Evelyn G. MullenWith heartbreaking sorrow, we say goodbye to Evelyn Grant Mullen (Cary, North Carolina), born on January 31, 1941 on a 19th Century farm in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Following the death of her father, Daniel, nine-year-old Evelyn, her...

Nelson W. Culler

Nelson W. Culler

Nelson W. CullerNelson Wade Culler peacefully and comfortably transitioned from this world at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, after a long, determined, brave and uncomplaining battle with cancer. Wade was born to William Nelson Culler and Linda Hill Culler on June...