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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Barbara A. Thomas

Barbara A. Thomas

Barbara A. ThomasBarbara Ann Hunter Thomas, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Arden Courts in Tampa, Florida after a lengthy illness. Barbara was born on October 9, 1939 and was raised in the community she...

Van Frederick “Fred” Meadows Jr.

Van Frederick “Fred” Meadows Jr.

Van Frederick "Fred" Meadows Jr.Van Frederick Meadows, Jr, known more affectionately as Fred or Freddy, died unexpectedly the morning of April 5, 2025 at his home in Burlington, NC. He was 67 years old. Fred was born in Orlando, Florida May 24, 1957, and was raised in...

Ivan L. Joslin

Ivan L. Joslin

Ivan L. JoslinIvan L. Joslin, age 89, a resident of The Villages, FL for over 20 years, left his earthly life on April 4, 2025, and immediately entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ivan was a committed follower of Jesus, serving as a choir member,...