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...
Ricky D. Thomas

Ricky D. Thomas

Ricky D. Thomas Ricky Dwayne Thomas of Whiteville N.C. passed on November 16, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1977 in Charlotte, N.C. to Randy and Peggy Slack Thomas of Chadbourn, N.C. He graduated from Western Carolina University and loved music, travel, and camping. He...

Emmylou “Junie” Norfleet

Emmylou “Junie” Norfleet

Emmylou "Junie" NorfleetEmmylou “Junie” Monroe Norfleet passed away November 30, 2025. She was born June 28, 1947, in Bennettsville, SC, the eldest child of Martha and George Norfleet. Gifted with uncommon patience, fortitude, and generosity, Junie spent her life...

Lucie W. Lowe

Lucie W. Lowe

Lucie W. Lowe April 7, 1936 — November 15, 2025 Upper Marlboro Lucille Carrington Wastler Lowe April 7, 1936 - November 15, 2025 Lucie (as she preferred to be called) Lowe passed away on November 15, 2025 at the age of 89. Lucie was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on...