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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Dr. David “Sonny” Robinson

Dr. David “Sonny” Robinson

Dr. David "Sonny" RobinsonDr. David (Sonny) W. Robinson Jr., husband of Thyra Lee Storey Robinson, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1928 in Troy SC to the late David W. Robinson Sr. and Edna Lee Babb Robinson. Dr. Robinson was a graduate...

Marsha M. Cole

Marsha M. Cole

Marsha M. ColeBorn on March 29, 1949, in Sylva, NC, she was the daughter of the late Grayson Carl Cope and Elizabeth Davis Cope. A memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church, 643 West Gate City Blvd., in Greensboro, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2,...

Dr. Theodora “Tedi” H. Koehn

Dr. Theodora “Tedi” H. Koehn

Dr. Theodora "Tedi" H. KoehnDr. Theodora “Tedi” Koehn passed away peacefully after a long illness with her loving husband and sister by her side on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2012 yet inspired many by...