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,...

Jerry W. Carringer

Jerry W. CarringerJerry Wayne Carringer, a resident of Buford, GA, passed away on September 16, 2024, at Northside Forsyth Hospital at the age of 77 while surrounded by his family and friends. His passing was very peaceful as he knew that his future was secured in...

John L. Bassett

John L. BassettJohn Lewis Bassett “JB”, age 69, of Southern Pines, NC passed away on September 16, 2024. John was born in Philadelphia, PA, September 20, 1954 to C. Gregory Bassett Jr. and Berneice Byrd Bassett. John was a graduate of Western Carolina University and...

Jeremy C. Angel

Jeremy C. AngelJeremy Chad Angel was born to Larry and Brenda Angel on Aug. 27, 1976, in Macon County. He grew up in the Cullasaja community, attended Cullasaja Elementary and was a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God. Jeremy's curiosity and fearlessness sometimes got...