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...
Deana Sharron Gasperson

Deana Sharron Gasperson

Deana Sharron GaspersonDeana Sharon Gasperson, age 73 years, passed into her Savior’s presence at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC, on October 15, 2025. Deana was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Gasperson and her mother, Annie Lee Banks Gasperson. She...

Brandon W. Stone

Brandon W. Stone

Brandon W. StoneWe are sad to announce that on October 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Brandon Stone of Auburn, Alabama. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brandon Stone to show support. As Brandon departs from our...

Mary L. Ordway

Mary L. Ordway

Mary L. OrdwayMary Louise Ordway, 75, of Asheville, NC passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her home. Louise was born on November 10, 1949 in Sylva, NC to the late Ethan Allen Ordway and Lorraine Baldwin. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Duncan and...