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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William “Bill” Bowen

William “Bill” Bowen

William "Bill" BowenWilliam "Bill" Bowen, 89, of Waco, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 30, 2024. A man of deep faith and dedication, he lived a life of service and love for God, his family and friends. Bill touched countless lives through his life...

Jack L. Galloway

Jack L. Galloway

Jack L. Galloway Jack Lane Galloway, 79, formerly of Cullowhee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Tennessee, on Dec. 29, 2024 after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s. Jack was born on Feb. 17, 1945 to the late Terry and Zephia Parker Galloway of...

Geraldine “Jeri” S. Roberts

Geraldine “Jeri” S. Roberts

Geraldine "Jeri" S. RobertsJeri Ruth Smith Roberts, age 87, of the Martin’s Creek Community, Murphy, passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at a Hayesville care facility. Born March 5, 1937 in Murphy, she was the daughter of the late Allen Grady and Florence C....