Obituaries

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

Herman G. Shamel

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...

William “Ben” Odom

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,...

Daryl W. Wynn

Daryl W. WynnDaryl William Wynn, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born November 18, 1945 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy Weiler Wynn. Daryl graduated from Aberdeen High School and went on to attend Western Carolina University...
Virgil H. Corriher

Virgil H. Corriher

Virgil H. CorriherVirgil Henderson Corriher, Jr., age 80 of Salisbury, passed away December 31, 2025. Virgil attended Davidson County High School and graduated from Western Carolina College in 1967. He then attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated in...

Cathy B. Petrucelli

Cathy B. Petrucelli

Cathy B. PetrucelliCatherine B. Petrucelli, 64, of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, after a courageous 21-year journey with brain cancer. We will fondly remember her kindness, cheerful personality, radiant smile and laughter. Catherine...

Norman “Buddy” Link

Norman “Buddy” Link

Norman "Buddy" LinkNorman E. Link “Buddy”, a beloved teacher and coach of Hendersonville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on January 26, 1934 in Lexington, NC to Clyde and Kathleen Clapp Link. Buddy lived a...