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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Thomas C. Joyner

Thomas C. Joyner

Thomas C. JoynerMr. Thomas Clifton Joyner, 84, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. Born September 16, 1940, in Whiteville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Clifton Wesley Joyner and Mary Elizabeth...

William “Bill” Bowen

William “Bill” Bowen

William "Bill" BowenWilliam "Bill" Bowen, 89, of Waco, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 30, 2024. A man of deep faith and dedication, he lived a life of service and love for God, his family and friends. Bill touched countless lives through his life...

Jack L. Galloway

Jack L. Galloway

Jack L. Galloway Jack Lane Galloway, 79, formerly of Cullowhee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Tennessee, on Dec. 29, 2024 after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s. Jack was born on Feb. 17, 1945 to the late Terry and Zephia Parker Galloway of...