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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Sarah M. Altman

Sarah M. AltmanSarah Martha Carmela Altman (nee Busa), 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Franklin, N.C. Born on Sept. 11, 1944, in Baltimore, Md., Sarah lived a life of dedication to education, creativity and service to her community. Sarah earned...

Bryan A. Hiatt

Bryan A. HiattMr. Bryan Agee Hiatt, age 67 of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away at his home on Wednesday January 29, 2025. He was born February 8, 1957, in Surry County to Vestal Agee Hiatt and Wilma Lee Jarrell Hiatt. He was a graduate of North Forsyth High School in...

Peggy A. Wakefield

Peggy A. WakefieldPeggy Ann Fisher Wakefield, widow of Bill Wakefield, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Bryson City, NC on August 30, 1942, a daughter of the late Christine and Edgar Fisher. After graduating...