Obituaries

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

Merrill “Bo” Russell

by | March 16, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Merrill "Bo" RussellMerrill Lee Russell, Jr., affectionately known as “Bo,” a resident of Okinawa, Japan, and formerly of Spencer, North Carolina, triumphantly entered the Gates of Heaven on January 5, 2026, after a long-persevering battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bo...
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Loren C. Packard

by | March 16, 2026 | 1970, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Loren C. PackardMr. Loren Carson Packard, 78, of Belmont, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1947, in Shelby, NC, the son of the late Lorne Carson Packard and Gladys Thrift Packard. Loren was a graduate of...
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Otis S. McIntosh

by | March 16, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Otis S. McIntoshOtis S. McIntosh, age 76, of Asheville, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Asheville, NC. He was born on March 2, 1949, in Asheville. Otis proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, reaching the...
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Owen W. Fish

Owen W. Fish

Owen W. FishDr. Owen Wallace Fish passed away at home on December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family and caregivers. Dr. Fish was born October 19, 1931, to Orville and Virgie Fish in Luck, North Carolina. He is predeceased in death by his parents; his first wife,...

Brenda R. Austin

Brenda R. Austin

Brenda R. AustinCharlotte, North Carolina Brenda Reece Austin, 84, entered heaven on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025, at McLean Funeral Directors, 515 N. Central Ave., Belmont, NC. The family will...

Gordon O. Stephenson

Gordon O. Stephenson

Gordon O. StephensonHOLLY SPRINGS – Gordon Oscar Stephenson, 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Wake County, NC, Gordon was the son of Oscar and Eleanor Stephenson. A man of quiet...