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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Sandra W Hardin

Sandra W Hardin

Sandra W HardinMrs. Hardin passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1942 in Kings Tree, SC to the late Russell and Gertrude White. Mrs Hardin earned her BBA from the University of Houston and her MAEd from Western Carolina University. She retired...

Allan R Cartledge

Allan R Cartledge

Allan R CartledgeAllan Ray Cartledge, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home. Mr. Cartledge was born December 10, 1933, in Franklin, NC, to the late Cleveland L. and Addie Barnard Cartledge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Kilpatrick...

Kenneth B Burnette

Kenneth B Burnette

Kenneth B BurnetteKen Burnette (age 74) passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Forsyth County. He was born in Jackson County, NC to the late L.B. and Jean Burnette and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC where he attended North...