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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Sarah M. Altman

Sarah M. Altman

Sarah M. AltmanSarah Martha Carmela Altman (nee Busa), 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Franklin, N.C. Born on Sept. 11, 1944, in Baltimore, Md., Sarah lived a life of dedication to education, creativity and service to her community. Sarah earned...

Bryan A. Hiatt

Bryan A. Hiatt

Bryan A. HiattMr. Bryan Agee Hiatt, age 67 of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away at his home on Wednesday January 29, 2025. He was born February 8, 1957, in Surry County to Vestal Agee Hiatt and Wilma Lee Jarrell Hiatt. He was a graduate of North Forsyth High School in...

Peggy A. Wakefield

Peggy A. Wakefield

Peggy A. WakefieldPeggy Ann Fisher Wakefield, widow of Bill Wakefield, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Bryson City, NC on August 30, 1942, a daughter of the late Christine and Edgar Fisher. After graduating...