Obituaries

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

Ryan E. McCurry

by | August 29, 2025 | 2003, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Ryan E. McCurryEric 'Ryan' McCurry, age 44 of Charlotte NC, died August 11, 2025. He was born in Morganton NC on March 30, 1981 to Shirley Jean Buchanan (Crowe) and Eric Donald McCurry. Ryan attended Freedom High and earned a BA in Criminal Justice from Western...
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Gerald “Bob” Denny

by | August 29, 2025 | 1954, 1963, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Gerald "Bob" DennyMr. Denny passed away at home with family on Tuesday, August 5th , 2025 at age 93 following an extended period of declining health. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Hill Denny; his son Blake; his son Scott and spouse Monica; his...
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Louise W. Sowell

by | August 12, 2025 | 1953, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Louise W. SowellLouise Worley Sowell, 94, of Inman, died on July 31, 2025 at her home. A native of Canton NC, she was the  daughter of the late Robert Haskew and Mary Alma Tillery Worley and the wife of the late Joseph Huey Sowell. She was a homemaker and former...
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Betty A. Sandlin

Betty A. Sandlin

Betty A. SandlinBetty A. Sandlin, 80, native and lifelong resident of Bryson City, passed away May 3, 2025, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Faye Martin Sandlin, and her brother, Robert M. Sandlin. She is survived by her...

Scott M. Harrington

Scott M. Harrington

Scott M. HarringtonScott Mayfield Harrington, a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle, lost his courageous battle with gliosarcoma and passed away peacefully at his home on April 23, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1953, in Warrenton, North Carolina, to Alfred...

Larry N. Debruhl

Larry N. Debruhl

Larry N. DebruhlLarry Neal DeBruhl, 76, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the home of his stepson, Joey Butler, in Littleton, NC. Larry was born on October 5, 1948, in Goldsboro, NC, where he grew up and graduated from Goldsboro High School. In...