Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Fred C. Ryder

by | May 11, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Fred C. RyderAlfred Cornelius (Fred) Ryder III, 82, a third generation Winter Haven resident, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose steady...
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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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Frank Galloway Jr.

Frank Galloway Jr.

Frank Galloway Jr.Frank Galloway Jr., age 81, of Hayesville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was a 1961 graduate of Hayesville High School where he was a star basketball player. He graduated from Young Harris...

JoAnn P. Holman

JoAnn P. Holman

JoAnn P. HolmanJoAnn Holman passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida. JoAnn was born on September 12, 1932 in Brevard, North Carolina to parents Clarence Poole and Maude Bryson Poole. In 1953, pursuing a career as an educator, JoAnn received a...

Martha G. Vaught

Martha G. Vaught

Martha G. VaughtMartha Gibson Vaught was born on July 4th, 1935, to Roy and Eva Gibson in Hayesville, NC, a place she often remembered as having no electricity. She was the 3rd child in a family of six, the 2nd daughter having passed away in infancy. Martha moved to...