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

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...

Lorraine M. Royster

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...

Bill A. Melton

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...
Herbert “Herb” C. Quarles

Herbert “Herb” C. Quarles

Herbert "Herb" C. QuarlesHerbert Clifton Quarles, 82, of Hendersonville, NC, passed peacefully at home on November 29, 2024.  He was born in Shelby, NC in 1942 to Hugh Shepard Quarles and Mary Ellen Owens Quarles.  His family moved to Hendersonville when he was young,...

Amethyst T. Privett

Amethyst T. Privett

Amethyst T. Privett Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Amethyst Tiffany Green Privett on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born in the summer season of June 12, 1988, in Haywood County. Through our tears we celebrate and honor the...

Daniel “Dan” E. Fulton

Daniel “Dan” E. Fulton

Daniel "Dan" E. FultonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ernest Fulton, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who left us peacefully at the age of 75. Daniel, known to friends and family as Dan, was a man of many passions and...