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,...

Shannon “Gale” Armstrong

Shannon "Gale" ArmstrongShannon Gale Armstrong, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House. Gale was born in Tarboro, NC on September 15, 1942 to Rupert and Mary Charles Brooks Armstrong, who preceded her in death. She graduated...

Herbert “Herb” C. Quarles

Herbert "Herb" C. QuarlesHerbert Clifton Quarles, 82, of Hendersonville, NC, passed peacefully at home on November 29, 2024.  He was born in Shelby, NC in 1942 to Hugh Shepard Quarles and Mary Ellen Owens Quarles.  His family moved to Hendersonville when he was young,...

Amethyst T. Privett

Amethyst T. Privett Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Amethyst Tiffany Green Privett on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born in the summer season of June 12, 1988, in Haywood County. Through our tears we celebrate and honor the...