Obituaries
Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.
Fred C. Ryder
by Amy Bollinger | May 11, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments
Herman G. Shamel
by Amy Bollinger | May 1, 2026 | 1955, Obituaries | 0 Comments
William “Ben” Odom
by Amy Bollinger | May 1, 2026 | 1983, Obituaries | 0 Comments
William D. Rich
William D. RichWilliam Donald Rich, 87, of Forest City, passed away on March 29, 2026, at The Greens of Lincolnton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Patsy Hollifield Rich. William earned his master’s degree from Western Carolina University and worked in...
Laura J. Price
Laura J. PriceLaura Jane Richardson Price, 65, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed over at home on March 28, 2026. Mrs. Price was the daughter of the late Dr. Maurice Baker Richardson, DDS and the late Jane Murphy Carpenter Richardson. She graduated from...
Tommie S. Losiah
Tommie S. LosiahTommie Sue Lossiah, TM2. 59, a retired Navy officer, died peacefully, Thursday March 19. 2026 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Tommie was born in Cherokee NC on July 24, 1966, to the late Margaret Sherrill Lossiah. She attended Cherokee Central School and...
