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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Elizabeth “Libba” Feichter

Elizabeth “Libba” Feichter

Elizabeth "Libba" FeichterElizabeth (Libba) Strain Feichter, 85, died peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, in Waynesville, NC. She was born on November 18, 1939, in Jackson, MS, to the late Haldane and Marylene Strain (née Ham). Libba graduated from McClenaghan High...

Bruce B. Burleson

Bruce B. Burleson

Bruce B. BurlesonBruce Baxter Burleson, born on November 24, 1953, in Hawaii, passed away at his residence on January 6, 2025, at the age of 71. A distinguished veteran, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Army 2001, following a notable career...

Betty J. Driver

Betty J. Driver

Betty J. DriverBetty Jackson Driver, 77, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on March 29, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina to Earl and Rhea...