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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Elizabeth “Ann” Smith

Elizabeth “Ann” Smith

Elizabeth "Ann" SmithElizabeth Ann Wiggins Smith, born May 26, 1941, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was 83 years old. A native of Graham County, she was the first child born to the late John Melvin Wiggins and Gladys Anderson Wiggins....

Ruth M. Landreth

Ruth M. Landreth

Ruth M. LandrethRuth MacLean Landreth, age 81, of Newburyport, passed away peacefully at Anna Jaques Hospital on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on February 5, 1944, Ruth was the daughter of the late Eliot B. and...

Karen E. Cody

Karen E. Cody

Karen E. CodyFrom the moment Karen Elaine Colleen Cody entered this world on February 19, 1955, she brought joy and happiness to all who knew her. On this day, we are deeply saddened by her passing on Sunday, March 2, 2025, into her glorious place of eternal peace....