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.

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,...

William Jeremiah (Jerry) “Coach” Hicks

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...

Gail R. Williams

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,...

Bobby Lee Jackson, Sr. 

Bobby Lee Jackson, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte. A service to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. Born November 27, 1933, in East Laporte, North Carolina, he was the son of the...

Julia S. Nivens

Julia Smith Nivens, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Forest City, North Carolina, on May 25, 1933, she was the youngest of three daughters born to Rose Eaves Smith and Robert Lee (R.L.) Smith. A graduate of...

George Winston Page, III

George Winston Page, III, of Valdosta, died on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Langdale Hospice House. Born in Conway SC, and growing up in Chadbourn, NC, George graduated from West Columbus High School where he played baseball. After graduation, he went to Western Carolina...