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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Paulette R. Campbell

Paulette R. CampbellPaulette Rae Campbell, age 71, of Largo, Florida, with family connections in Traunik, died unexpectedly at her home on October 6th, 2024. She was born on June 2nd, 1953, in Pontiac and was the second oldest child of the late William and Emilie...

Ralph “Eric” Julian

Eric JulianEric Julian, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at “The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place”, a memory care facility in Pineville, NC. Eric was in the company of his long-time companion, Patty Cox, her sister, Janice Heavner, the...

Edith H. Ward

Edith H. WardEdith Hawk Ward, 76, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.  She was born on June 18, 1948.  Edith dedicated her life to serving her community as a social worker for the Department of Chatham County.  She graduated the Western Carolina University,...