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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Genevieve “Jeni” P. Smith

Genevieve “Jeni” P. Smith

Genevieve "Jeni" P. SmithGenevieve "Jeni" Smith Sylva - Genevieve "Jeni" Smith, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the age of 87. Jeni was a daughter of the late Eva and Theodore Adams. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Painter and Phyllis...

Thomas “Tom” E. Plott

Thomas “Tom” E. Plott

Thomas "Tom" E. PlottThomas E. Plott passed from this earth into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil F. Plott and Mildred S. Plott of Bryson City, NC; his sisters, Ann Crisp of Waynesville, NC, and Cecile...

Constance “Connie” E. Stiles

Constance “Connie” E. Stiles

Constance “Connie” E. StilesConstance “Connie” Stiles, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Connie was born in Sylva, NC, to the late Vernon Davis and Mary Constance Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...