Obituaries

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

Eugene Lee Manning, Jr.

by | September 18, 2026 | 1984, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Eugene Lee Manning, Jr., formerly of Kernersville, passed away on September 7, 2026 in High Point surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1959 in Charlotte to Gene and Jo Ann Manning. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Lee Manning and a sister,...
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William Jeremiah (Jerry) “Coach” Hicks

by | September 18, 2026 | 1967, Obituaries | 0 Comments

William Jeremiah (Jerry) "Coach" Hicks, 84, of Marion, passed away at his residence on the morning of Sunday, September 13, 2026. Jerry was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 2, 1942 to the late Thurman Hicks and Lenora Deese Hicks. He is also preceded in death by...
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Gail R. Williams

by | September 14, 2026 | 1995, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Gail R. Williams passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Sept. 4, 2026. Her brothers were present as well as Dez, her grandson. Gail was the daughter of Alan and Rowena Roberson of Louisiana. Gail went to school in Colorado Springs before moving to Tucson,...
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Donald “Don” F. Burgin

Donald "Don" F. BurginDonald Franklin Burgin, 88, of Bahama, NC passed peacefully from this earth on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Don was born in Marion, NC, to Jonas and Elsie Sisk Burgin. He completed his undergraduate studies at Western Carolina University and...

Steve W. Tedder

Steve W. TedderSteve W. Tedder, born October 13, 1951, passed away on February 26, 2025, with his wife Katie by his side. He was 73 years old. Steve is the son of the late Ira W. and Alma Hall Tedder. He was a 1969 graduate of South Stokes High School. He graduated...

Charles “Chuck” W. Graham Jr.

Charles "Chuck" W. Graham Jr.Charles W. Graham, Jr. (Chuck) left this world on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on June 1, 1943 and leaves behind family, many friends and a list of students and clients who depended on his abilities to...