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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Betty M. Hines

Betty M. Hines

Betty M. HinesRock Hill, SC – Betty Mulkey Hines, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home in Rock Hill, SC. Memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 12 at 2:00 with the receiving of friends to follow....

Carl “Wayne” Britt

Carl “Wayne” Britt

Carl "Wayne" BrittCarl Wayne Britt, 55, of Woodfin, NC, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2024, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Wayne was born in Poncé, Puerto Rico, and had lived in several locations around the world, but for the past 20 years had resided in...

Shannon “Gale” Armstrong

Shannon “Gale” Armstrong

Shannon "Gale" ArmstrongShannon Gale Armstrong, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House. Gale was born in Tarboro, NC on September 15, 1942 to Rupert and Mary Charles Brooks Armstrong, who preceded her in death. She graduated...