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...
Patricia “Pat” W. Game

Patricia “Pat” W. Game

Patricia "Patt" W. GameWith sorrow we announce the death of Patricia (Pat) Wright Game after a valiant fight with heart failure and kidney disease. She died peacefully and we want to recognize the staff at Elizabeth House hospice and the care team at Advent hospital....

Sharon J. Bryson

Sharon J. Bryson

Sharon J. BrysonSharon J. Bryson, 83, of Arden, NC, peacefully entered her heavenly home on October 21, 2025, at 10:10 p.m from the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville due to a brain bleed. Born and raised in Murphy, NC, Sharon lived a life marked by compassion, faith,...

Geoff D. Strother

Geoff D. Strother

Geoff D. StrotherGeoffrey Douglas Strother Geoff Strother, 68, passed away at Reston Hospital Center on October 24th. Geoffrey Douglas Strother was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 5th, 1957, the youngest of two children to John and Arline Strother. He grew up in...