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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Matthew E. Robinson

Matthew E. Robinson

Matthew E. RobinsonMatthew Edward Robinson, 53, of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 after a three year battle with cancer. Born in Catawba County on April 24, 1971, he was the son of the late Gary Edward Robinson and Patricia White McCaskill. In addition...

Jennifer B. Williamson

Jennifer B. Williamson

Jennifer B. WilliamsonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Bowers Williamson on March 14, 2025, in Clyde, North Carolina. She was born on May 31, 1969, in Miami, Florida. Jennifer was predeceased by her father, Donald William Bowers and...

Linda S. Caldwell

Linda S. Caldwell

Linda S. CaldwellLinda Sue Caldwell July 9, 1954 - March 14, 2025 Raleigh, North Carolina - Linda Sue Caldwell, 70, died peacefully March 14, 2025, at WakeMed Raleigh with family by her side. Born July 9, 1954, in Raleigh to the late Harry A. Caldwell and Dorothy...