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...
Becky B. Jacques

Becky B. Jacques

Becky B. JacquesBecky Elaine Benfield Jacques went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. The family wishes to give special appreciation to Care Partners Solace Hospice of Asheville, NC, who lovingly cared for Becky during...

Karen A. Dobert

Karen A. Dobert

Karen A. Dobert, 78, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home. Born July 23, 1947, to Lawrence and Isabelle Seales in Troy, Karen graduated from Catholic High School in 1965 and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Western...

Peg T. Ziegler

Peg T. Ziegler

Peg T. ZieglerDr. Peggy Jean Tucker "Peg" Ziegler, 89, died peacefully at her Atlanta home on September 17, 2025. Born April 18, 1936 in Trussville, Alabama, Peg was the daughter of Lester Pierce Tucker and Velma Helen Towers. She graduated from Judson College in...