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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James A Valkenaar Jr

James A Valkenaar Jr

James A Valkenaar Jr James (Jim) Valkenaar of Loudon, Tennessee passed away on October 3, 2003 after a twenty-year struggle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, the youngest of three children, he moved with his family to south Florida in the early...

Raymond Eugene “Gene” Propst

Raymond Eugene “Gene” Propst

Raymond Eugene “Gene” PropstRaymond Eugene (Gene) Propst, 77, of Germanton, N.C., passed away of natural causes on Sept. 26.He is survived by two daughters, Samantha Louise Propst and Molly Propst Vitelli, son-in-law Michael Christopher Vitelli, two grand dogs, Bella...

Nanette G Holland

Nanette G Holland

Nanette G Holland   Nanette Gibson Holland, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Nanette was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Gundeline Nichtl Gibson and she grew up in Annville, Pennsylvania. Nanette was also preceded...