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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Karen “Kay” Cook

Karen “Kay” Cook

Karen "Kay" CookKaren "Kay" Cook, age 71, of Asheville, NC passed away on January 22, 2025 in Asheville, NC. Karen was born in Charleston, SC on October 4, 1953 to the late Leslie Cook and Beatrice Cook. Kay is preceded in death by her nephew, Matthew Cook. She is...

Larry “Tutt” N. Tuttle

Larry “Tutt” N. Tuttle

Larry "Tutt" N. TuttleLarry Neal Tuttle “Tutt”, 91, passed away peacefully at Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock on January 22, 2025. He was born December 9, 1933 in Mayodan, NC to Neal and Earlie Tuttle. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerome Tuttle and...

Mary Kathryn S. Israel

Mary Kathryn S. Israel

Mary Kathryn S. IsraelMary Kathryn Seagle Israel, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Candler, NC. Born in Kingsport, TN, Mary Kathryn was the only child of the late Daniel Henry and Veva Deal Seagle, both natives of Catawba County. She was also...