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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Marian “Joyce” Dillingham

Marian “Joyce” Dillingham

Marian “Joyce” DillinghamMarian Joyce Dillingham, 84, of Merritt Island, Florida passed away of a chronic lung illness on August 31, 2024. She was born in Swannanoa, North Carolina on January 20, 1940 to Charles Bleeker Dillingham and Geneva Margaret Rayburn. She...

Paul J. Cosper

Paul J. Cosper

Paul J. CosperWith heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Paul Jeffrey Cosper, a cherished husband, devoted father, adored son, and beloved friend. Born on January 9, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul's life was one of compassion, dedication, and...

Jerry W. Carringer

Jerry W. Carringer

Jerry W. CarringerJerry Wayne Carringer, a resident of Buford, GA, passed away on September 16, 2024, at Northside Forsyth Hospital at the age of 77 while surrounded by his family and friends. His passing was very peaceful as he knew that his future was secured in...