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...
Lynn G. Huffling

Lynn G. Huffling

Lynn G. HufflingLynn Gayle Huffling, age 79, of Lake Wylie, SC, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, in Charlotte, NC, she resided in Lake Wylie since 1985. She was born on May 28th, 1946, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late...

Shirley Livingston

Shirley Livingston

Shirley LivingstonShirley Livingston has left this world for the next, and the good souls up there are lucky to have her - she knows how to liven up a place. She passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. She was at home, family by her side. She...

Jerry M. Plemmons

Jerry M. Plemmons

Jerry M. PlemmonsJerry Plemmons, 86, of Leicester, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1939. He was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was the son of the late James M. Plemmons and Lona B....