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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Ronnie Luther Fisher

Ronnie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Morganton, where he served as a greeter and was active in the youth ministry. He was a graduate of Glen Alpine High School and played football, basketball, and baseball. He was inducted into the Glen Alpine Hall...

Sidney Dee Frizzell

Sidney Dee Frizzell, 79, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on August 1, 2026. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late T.R. Frizzell, Sr. and Ada Buchanan Frizzell. Dee was a graduate of Western Carolina University and dedicated ten years of his career...

Robert Thurman “Bob” Hicks

Robert "Bob" Thurman Hicks Aug 30, 1943 - Jul 29, 2026 Robert "Bob" Thurman Hicks, 82, of Kernersville passed away on July 29, 2026 under the care of Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem. Born in Pageland, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thurman...