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

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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Daryl W. Wynn

by | May 1, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Becky C. Haynes

Becky C. Haynes

Becky C. HaynesRebecca Anne “Becky” Cumbie Haynes, 79, wife of Herman Edwin “Eddie” Haynes passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Becky was a daughter of the late Alton B. Cumbie, Jr. and Anne Duckett Cumbie. She was a 1964...

Lizzie P. Draper

Lizzie P. Draper

Lizzie P. DraperElizabeth (Lizzie) Pearlman Draper passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her family and under the watchful eye of her faithful dog, Scout. A lifelong resident of Asheville, NC, she graduated from Asheville High School and...

Sandra P. Craft

Sandra P. Craft

Sandra P. CraftSandra Price Craft passed away on November 28, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina, at the age of 73. She graduated from Garinger High School 1970 and Western Carolina University in 1974. She taught in the public and private school systems. She also...