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,...

Charles Forrister, Sr.

Charles Forrister 94, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in an Asheville hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. He was a graduate of Murphy High School and later earned a Bachelor's degree in...

Sharon L. Goode

Sharon Lynn Goode, 77, of Maggie Valley, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born on February 3, 1949, in West Virginia, Sharon was the daughter of the late Garland Nichols and Dorothy Cyrus White. In addition to her parents, she is...

Lamar Weldon Holde

Lamar Weldon Holder, 83, passed away peacefully at home on his farm in Belleview, FL, on July 15th, 2026. Mr. Holder was born to George and Janice Holder in Summerfield, FL, on September 15, 1942. Lamar's parents purchased a 423-acre farm in Belleview in 1950 when he...