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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Betty J. Driver

Betty J. DriverBetty Jackson Driver, 77, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on March 29, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina to Earl and Rhea...

Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred "Millie" WilliamsMildred "Millie" Virginia McRae Williams, 85, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by family. Millie was born on March 14, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, to Angus and Hazel (Rogers) McRae. On July 1,...

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. BarnetteDr. Vivian Romona Dean Barnette,61, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by close family and loved ones. She was born July 31,1963, to the late James Watson Dean and the late Inez Arnold Dean of Sanford,...