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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April 2023

April 2023

1941 Katherine Brown Wells 1959 Robert Loranza Deaver 1960 Jack “Swede” Frauson 1961 James “Jim” B. Campbell Rollan Conley Bullman Anne Fisher Cabe Barbara “Joan” E. King 1964 Langdon Leigh Seely Gary Keith Rockett Katharine Hilton Lyday Edwin Hyatt Patton William F....

December 2022

December 2022

1949 Dr. William T. “Bill” Bird 1950 Donald Thomas 1953 Peggy McCracken Briggs 1956 George “Mack” Pigg 1958 Freida Dean Morgan Terrell Charles S. Freel 1959 Lowell T. “Tom” Williams Louise Gudger Morgan 1961 Frederick William Rosenkampff Marie Watkins Clontz 1962...