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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Steven “Steve” J. Leonard

Steven "Steve" J. LeonardSteven Joe Leonard passed away on October 16, 2024 at the age of 79, after a period of failing health related to dementia. He was born on January 10, 1945 in High Point, NC and attended Ledford High School in High Point, NC. He was the son of...

Karen L. Wagar

Karen L. WagarKaren Louise Wagar (Pierce), 76 of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, November 9, 1947 to John and Phyllis Pierce. While still young, her family relocated to Ft. Lauderdale,...

Dr. Lois S. DeWeese

Dr. Lois S. DeWeeseDr. Lois Slagle DeWeese of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was the daughter of Dr. Dick Slagle and Helen Field Slagle of Sylva. Lois was an educator at heart, earning her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North...