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...
Jamie B. Gibson

Jamie B. Gibson

Jamie B. Gibson Jami Brehm Gibson, age 47, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, after dealing with health issues for a period of time. Jami loved like no other, giving of herself and well-known for her love of helping others. Her first love was her family and...

John A. Bianucci

John A. Bianucci

John A. BianucciJohn Alexander Bianucci, 69, of Advance, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Advance. He was born April 2, 1956, in Winston Salem, to the late Anna Juanita Irvine and Alexander Louis Bianucci. John...

Hazel Taylor

Hazel Taylor

Hazel TaylorFRANKLIN - Mrs. Hazel Elizabeth McCall Taylor, 87, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Mrs. Taylor was born April 29, 1938, in Macon County to the late Carl J. McCall and Josephine Brown McCall. She was married to the late William Eugene Taylor who preceded...