Obituaries

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

Herman G. Shamel

Herman G. ShamelHerman Gray Shamel departed his earthly life at home on April 10th. He was born on August 18th, 1931 to parents Irl J. Shamel and Freda Lineback Shamel. He grew up in the Mt. Tabor Community of Forsyth County. He was the third of four children; three...

William “Ben” Odom

William "Ben" OdomWilliam Bennett (Ben) Odom born November 9, 1956 passed peacefully at home and was promoted to heaven April 9, 2026. A kind and caring soul.  Born 69 years ago in Greensboro NC, son of the late Henry and Mary Odom, brother to three sisters; Janice,...

Daryl W. Wynn

Daryl W. WynnDaryl William Wynn, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born November 18, 1945 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy Weiler Wynn. Daryl graduated from Aberdeen High School and went on to attend Western Carolina University...
John T. Foster

John T. Foster

John T. FosterSherrills Ford, North Carolina - John Thomas "Buddy" Foster, 94, of Sherrils Ford, NC formerly of Salisbury, NC passed away peacefully November 6, 2024 at his residence. Born in Rowan County, NC he was the son of the late Lester Anderson Foster and Annie...

Winona C. Eye

Winona C. Eye

Winona C. EyeWinona Cotter Eye, 95, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2025, after an 8-year journey with dementia. A proud descendent of the Rogers family of Cullowhee, Winnie was a 1950 graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College (now WCU), a dedicated...

Sue R. Colmant

Sue R. Colmant

Sue R. ColmantSue Ray Smith Colmant passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem on May 9, 2025. She was 80 years old. Sue was born on August 25, 1944 in Winston Salem to Oscar and Betty Smith. She graduated from East...