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,...

Richard “Tim” Babb

Richard "Tim" BabbRichard “Tim” Babb, 80, loving husband of 59 1/2 years to Mary Finley Babb, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, just a few days from his 81st birthday. Born in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Reese and Azalea...

Jason M. Conrad

Jason M. ConradJason Michael Conrad passed away Dec. 13, 2024, at the age of 53. He was born on Feb. 23, 1971 in Gastonia, NC, to Rebecca Dilling Conrad and Michael Glenn Conrad. None of us expected Jason’s life to end so soon, and this is a devastating loss for all...

Barbara N. Miller

Barbara N. MillerBarbara Nell Miller, 89, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home in Dysart, Iowa. A Celebration of the Life of Barbara Miller will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart. Visitation will...