Obituaries

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

Henry B. Warren

by | March 19, 2026 | 1991, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Henry B. WarrenHenry Brown Warren passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026. We give thanks for the 78 years of his blessed life. Henry was born on May 31, 1947, to the late Claude Warren and the late Geneva "Petey" Brown Warren. He was raised among the...
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Lorraine M. Royster

by | March 19, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Lorraine M. RoysterLorraine Mattero Royster, 75, of Shelby passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, on October 4, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James Armand Mattero and Evangeline Willingham Mattero. She was a graduate of...
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Bill A. Melton

by | March 19, 2026 | 1966, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Bill A. MeltonWilliam Alexander Melton, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, was born on February 18, 1942, in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Lois and William Alexander Melton, Sr., and grew up alongside his brother, Bobby Lee Melton. From...
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Karen L. Wagar

Karen L. Wagar

Karen L. WagarKaren Louise Wagar (Pierce), 76 of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, November 9, 1947 to John and Phyllis Pierce. While still young, her family relocated to Ft. Lauderdale,...

Dr. Lois S. DeWeese

Dr. Lois S. DeWeese

Dr. Lois S. DeWeeseDr. Lois Slagle DeWeese of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was the daughter of Dr. Dick Slagle and Helen Field Slagle of Sylva. Lois was an educator at heart, earning her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North...

Jason P. Mackel

Jason P. Mackel

Jason P. MackelJason Patrick Mackel, 49, of Fort Lauderdale, passed away on October 14, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with his wife of over 24 years by his side. In accordance, with his wishes, Jason has been cremated. A Catholic Mass and blessing of his remains will...