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...
Lynn S. Kahl

Lynn S. Kahl

Lynn S. KahlLynn Shackelton Kahl, 75, passed away unexpectedly in her home in High Point, NC, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was the daughter of William P. Shackelton and Betty A. Whitaker of Asheville. She is survived by her husband, Dean Kahl, daughter, Jessica...

Timothy “Tim” M. Culbreth

Timothy “Tim” M. Culbreth

Timothy "Tim" M. CulbrethTimothy Michael Culbreth, age 75, passed away at Piedmont Christian Home in High Point NC, Thursday, March 27, 2025. Tim was born Greensboro, NC, son of the late Arnold and Ida Lenora Culbreth. Tim graduated from Southeast Guilford High School...

Nancy F. Fowler

Nancy F. Fowler

Nancy F. FowlerNancy Francis Fowler, 90 passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Haywood Regional. Nancy was born in Haywood County NC, on October 1, 1934, to the late William Roy and Elizabeth Reeves Francis. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death...