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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Dr. Armondo “Bookie” J. Henriquez

Dr. Armondo “Bookie” J. Henriquez

Dr. Armondo "Bookie" J. HenriquezOn February 14, our family lost our hero.  Armando Joseph Henriquez (Bookie) left this world peacefully after a long illness.  His presence was strongly felt by many and we are eternally grateful for his devotion to his family....

Zane E. Metcalf

Zane E. Metcalf

Zane E. MetcalfAfter a 30-year battle with cancer, Zane Edward Metcalf went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2025. He was born October 25, 1941 in Haywood County, North Carolina to John Davis Metcalf and Effie Rodgers Metcalf. He was a longtime...

Alan L. Aust

Alan L. Aust

Alan L. AustAlan Lee Aust, 74, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born in Buncombe County to the late James “Jake” Curtis Aust, Sr. and Ellen Case Aust. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyler Aust. He is survived by his wife,...