Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Henry B. Warren

by | March 19, 2026 | 1991, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Henry B. WarrenHenry Brown Warren passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026. We give thanks for the 78 years of his blessed life. Henry was born on May 31, 1947, to the late Claude Warren and the late Geneva "Petey" Brown Warren. He was raised among the...
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Lorraine M. Royster

by | March 19, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Lorraine M. RoysterLorraine Mattero Royster, 75, of Shelby passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, on October 4, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James Armand Mattero and Evangeline Willingham Mattero. She was a graduate of...
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Bill A. Melton

by | March 19, 2026 | 1966, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Bill A. MeltonWilliam Alexander Melton, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, was born on February 18, 1942, in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Lois and William Alexander Melton, Sr., and grew up alongside his brother, Bobby Lee Melton. From...
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Delia B. Stanford

Delia B. Stanford

Delia B. Stanford Delia “DeeDee” Brown Stanford passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 5, 1934 to the late Jesse Franklin and Guscelia Morgan Brown. Delia married Carl “Buddy” Stanford in...

Julie Anne Guttery

Julie Anne Guttery

Julie Anne GutteryOn June 14, 2025, our beloved Julie Anne Guttery was called home to heaven. Born June 5, 1971, in Gainesville, FL. Julie Anne was so many things to so many people a loving mother, devoted daughter, sister, fiancée, and loyal friend. She was...

Brandon B. Taylor

Brandon B. Taylor

Brandon B. Taylor Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of Brandon Barrett Taylor of Canton, North Carolina, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. We give thanks for the 48 years that we were blessed with his life. He will always be remembered as a wonderful son, brother,...