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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Paul S. Young

Paul S. Young

Paul S. YoungPaul Stephen Young, 39, of Canton NC, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2025. Paul was born on December 3, 1985, in Langhorne. Pa. Paul graduated from North Buncombe High School. He furthered his education, graduating from Western Carolina...

John F. Smith III

John F. Smith III

John F. Smith IIIMr. John Franklin Smith III, " Conehead" 61, of Grimes Circle, passed away on Tuesday, February 4 at Forsyth Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Sunday, February 16 at First Reformed United Church of Christ, by the Revs Elizabeth...

Raleigh “Dick” R. Davis

Raleigh “Dick” R. Davis

Raleigh “Dick” R. DavisRaleigh Richard “Dick” Davis, 80, of New London, formerly a resident of Thomasville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born September 19, 1944 in...