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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Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred "Millie" WilliamsMildred "Millie" Virginia McRae Williams, 85, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by family. Millie was born on March 14, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, to Angus and Hazel (Rogers) McRae. On July 1,...

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. BarnetteDr. Vivian Romona Dean Barnette,61, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by close family and loved ones. She was born July 31,1963, to the late James Watson Dean and the late Inez Arnold Dean of Sanford,...

Thomas C. Joyner

Thomas C. Joyner

Thomas C. JoynerMr. Thomas Clifton Joyner, 84, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. Born September 16, 1940, in Whiteville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Clifton Wesley Joyner and Mary Elizabeth...