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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Billy “Bill” H. Casey

Billy "Bill" H. CaseyBilly “Bill” Hugh Casey, 77, of Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bill was born on November 21, 1946, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Agnes Martin Casey and John Hugh Casey. He...

Dr. David “Sonny” Robinson

Dr. David "Sonny" RobinsonDr. David (Sonny) W. Robinson Jr., husband of Thyra Lee Storey Robinson, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1928 in Troy SC to the late David W. Robinson Sr. and Edna Lee Babb Robinson. Dr. Robinson was a graduate...

Marsha M. Cole

Marsha M. ColeBorn on March 29, 1949, in Sylva, NC, she was the daughter of the late Grayson Carl Cope and Elizabeth Davis Cope. A memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church, 643 West Gate City Blvd., in Greensboro, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2,...