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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Terri T. Payne

Terri T. Payne

Terri T. PayneTeresa Tucker “Terri” Payne, 72, of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born to Clyde and Vonnie Tucker, Terri lived in many places, such as Chile, where her father was a missionary, and it would always remain one of her favorite...

Carol J. Martin

Carol J. Martin

Carol J. MartinCarol Jean Smith Martin began her earthly journey on March 17,1946 to Mr. Ray Edward and Norma Jean Smith (Bobo and Granny). She was born in Charlotte, NC but Salisbury, NC is where her heart and her home truly were. Carol (mom) went to Boyden High...

Judy R. Ledford

Judy R. Ledford

Judy R. LedfordJudy Ledford, 89, of Asheville, NC passed away on August 24, 2025 in Asheville, NC. Born on September 17, 1935 in Tryon, NC to the late Leslie Clyde Reynolds and Francis Reynolds. Judy was a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, later teaching...