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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Callie H. Smith

Callie H. Smith

Callie H. SmithMrs. Callie Hamlin Smith, 89, of Siloam, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. Mrs. Smith was born October 6, 1935, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Richard “Dick”...

Elizabeth “Libba” Feichter

Elizabeth “Libba” Feichter

Elizabeth "Libba" FeichterElizabeth (Libba) Strain Feichter, 85, died peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, in Waynesville, NC. She was born on November 18, 1939, in Jackson, MS, to the late Haldane and Marylene Strain (née Ham). Libba graduated from McClenaghan High...

Bruce B. Burleson

Bruce B. Burleson

Bruce B. BurlesonBruce Baxter Burleson, born on November 24, 1953, in Hawaii, passed away at his residence on January 6, 2025, at the age of 71. A distinguished veteran, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Army 2001, following a notable career...