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...
Larry N. Debruhl

Larry N. Debruhl

Larry N. DebruhlLarry Neal DeBruhl, 76, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the home of his stepson, Joey Butler, in Littleton, NC. Larry was born on October 5, 1948, in Goldsboro, NC, where he grew up and graduated from Goldsboro High School. In...

George L. Grow

George L. Grow

George L. GrowGrow, George Lee, 79, born August 13, 1945, in Columbus, OH, died March 21, 2024, in Asheville, NC. He was a member of Mount Pisgah Academy Church. George graduated from Andrews University and embarked on his educational career at Mount Pisgah Academy in...

Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. DavisPat Meece Davis, Ph.D., of State College, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by many of her beloved family members. An inquisitive and curious mind, she left an indelible mark on...