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

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...

Gerald “Bob” Denny

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...

Louise W. Sowell

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...
Sue M. Carmichael

Sue M. Carmichael

Sue M. CarmichaelSue Masten Carmichael, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Robert E. Masten and Brona Smothers Masten. Mrs. Carmichael graduated from RJ...

Philip A. Cable

Philip A. Cable

Philip A. CablePhilip Aaron Cable, 55, of Waynesville, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025. Born on October 12, 1969, in Waynesville, NC, Philip was a man of service, adventure, and deep-rooted dedication. He proudly wore many titles throughout his...

Reginald “Reg” E. Moody

Reginald “Reg” E. Moody

Reginald "Reg" E. MoodyReginald “Reg” Enloe Moody, Sr., 89, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Mission Hospital after a period of extended illnesses. Born in 1935 at CJ Harris Hospital in Jackson County, Reg is the son of the late E.H. Bill and Mary Enloe Moody...