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...
Jo Anna H. Johnson

Jo Anna H. Johnson

Jo Anna H. JohnsonJo Anna Harbison Johnson June 18, 1943 - April 9, 2025 Jo Anna Harbison Johnson, 81, of Neptune Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Morganton, North Carolina, on June 18, 1943, to...

Michael C. Johnson

Michael C. Johnson

Michael C. JohnsonWe bid farewell to Michael Craig Johnson Jr. of Oregon City, Oregon, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 13, 2025 at the age of 50. Michael Craig touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that...

Robert “Bob” C. Leveille

Robert “Bob” C. Leveille

Robert "Bob" C. LeveilleRobert Charles (“Bob”) Leveille passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 75, after a long battle with dementia. Born in Lufkin, TX, Bob was the second of seven children born to Charles and Ruth Leveille of the upper peninsula of...