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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James “Jim” B. Chandler

James “Jim” B. Chandler

James "Jim" B. ChandlerJames Chandler, 79, of Moneta, Virginia, beloved husband of Gloria Chandler, passed away on January 15, 2025. Born in Eden, North Carolina on Valentine's Day, 1945, Jim was the son of the late James & Irene Chandler. He graduated from...

George “Willard” Cogdill

George “Willard” Cogdill

George "Willard" CogdillIn loving Memory George Willard Cogdill December 27,1933 - January 15, 2025 Waynesville- George Willard Cogdill, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A beloved husband, father, and friend, Willard will be...

Jo-An B. Pittard

Jo-An B. Pittard

Jo-An B. PittardJo-An Pittard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was 78 years old. Jo-An was known for her boundless kindness, witty sense of humor, and love...