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

by | May 1, 2026 | 1955, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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William “Ben” Odom

by | May 1, 2026 | 1983, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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,...
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Daryl W. Wynn

by | May 1, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

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...
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Tommy G. Simmons

Tommy G. Simmons

Tommy G. SimmonsTommy Gray Simmons, a Surry County native, certified internal auditor and accountant, civil war antiquities buff, avid gardener, and unyielding lover of sweets, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2025 while receiving treatment at Atrium Health...

William “Bill” Cook Jr.

William “Bill” Cook Jr.

William "Bill" Cook Jr.William A. Cook, Jr., 85, of Reidsville, NC died peacefully at Gibson House on Friday, February 7, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born on October 10, 1939, in Hickory, NC, to William Andrew Cook and Thelma Frye Cook, “Bill” was the middle of...

Sara M. Trout

Sara M. Trout

Sara M. TroutSara McMillin Trout, 100, of Inman passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Sara was born in New Prospect on September 19, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Clifton and Sallie Carson McMillin and the...