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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Judith “Judy” H. Russell

Judith “Judy” H. Russell

Judith "Judy" H. Russell Judith Harkins Russell, affectionately known as Judy, was born on July 23, 1957, in Haywood County, North Carolina, and unexpectedly was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, David Russell (2023), on May 14, 2025. She was also...

Randy M. Simpson

Randy M. Simpson

Randy M. SimpsonRandy Michael Simpson was born on December 16, 1943, to William Glenn and Mary Katherine Simpson. Randy spent his childhood in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  After graduating from East Hendersonville High School in 1962, he went on to complete his BS...

Betty A. Sandlin

Betty A. Sandlin

Betty A. SandlinBetty A. Sandlin, 80, native and lifelong resident of Bryson City, passed away May 3, 2025, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Faye Martin Sandlin, and her brother, Robert M. Sandlin. She is survived by her...