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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Susan “Susie” O. Stepp

Susan “Susie” O. Stepp

Susan "Susie" O. SteppSusan "Susie" Oates Stepp, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 20, 1947, in Washington, D.C., Susan spent her life with an open heart, a spirit dedicated to helping others, and a quick...

Bob G. Bohnhoff

Bob G. Bohnhoff

Bob G. BohnhoffRobert George Bohnhoff peacefully passed away April 1, 2025 at the age of 75 with family and friends by his side. Bob was born on September 1,1949 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Robert Warren Bohnhoff and Eileen Rose Smith Bohnhoff. He moved with his family...

Jo Anna H. Johnson

Jo Anna H. Johnson

Jo Anna H. JohnsonJo Anna Harbison Johnson June 18, 1943 - April 9, 2025 Jo Anna Harbison Johnson, 81, of Neptune Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Morganton, North Carolina, on June 18, 1943, to...