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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Betty J. Driver

Betty J. Driver

Betty J. DriverBetty Jackson Driver, 77, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on March 29, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina to Earl and Rhea...

Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred "Millie" WilliamsMildred "Millie" Virginia McRae Williams, 85, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by family. Millie was born on March 14, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, to Angus and Hazel (Rogers) McRae. On July 1,...

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. BarnetteDr. Vivian Romona Dean Barnette,61, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by close family and loved ones. She was born July 31,1963, to the late James Watson Dean and the late Inez Arnold Dean of Sanford,...