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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Abigail “Abby” C. Bass

Abigail “Abby” C. Bass

Abigail "Abby" C. BassAbigail Christine Bass, 44, of Asheville, NC, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Abigail was born on March 19, 1980, in Asheville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Randall J Bass and Janet P Solle’(Edward). Abby radiated...

Charles W. Miller

Charles W. Miller

Charles W. MillerCharles William Miller passed away November 27, 2024 peacefully at Babcock Skilled Nursing facility, part of the Salemtowne Retirement Village in Winston-Salem, NC. Charles was born September 29, 1943 in North Wilkesboro, NC to Warner Miller and Sarah...

Diane W. Rollins

Diane W. Rollins

Diane W. RollinsDiane W. Rollins, 77, of Rosman, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Canton, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Cooper Worley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James...