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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Paul N. Blomquist

Paul N. Blomquist

Paul N. BlomquistRaleigh, North Carolina - Paul Neal Blomquist, 67, passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He exemplified tremendous courage and strength battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a terribly cruel disease. Even...

James “Jimmy” M. Wallace

James “Jimmy” M. Wallace

James "Jimmy" M. WallaceProsperity, South Carolina - James McMackin "Jimmy Mack" Wallace, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home on Lake Murray, SC. He was born on June 18, 1940 to the late James Leander Wallace...

James H. Fleming

James H. Fleming

James H. FlemingJames Henry Fleming, 88, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Marjorie Jean Wear Fleming entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 31, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 4, 2024, in the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian...