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,...

Jane V. Reece

Jane V. ReeceJane Vernon Reece of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2024. Jane was the daughter of May Mitchell Reece and Vernon Lewis Reece of Cramerton, NC. After graduation from Cramerton High School, Jane continued her education at Presbyterian...

Cindy L. Pearsall

Cindy L. PearsallCynthia “Cindy” Lea Pearsall passed away on September 4th, 2024 in Little River, SC. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mahala Pearsall, four nieces and nephews, Erin Pearsall Aderholdt, Bree Pearsall, Jillian Pearsall, Zakary Pearsall, and seven...

William “Bill” McGimsey

William “Bill” McGimseyWilliam Claywell McGimsey ( Bill or Billy to everyone) passed away on Tuesday, Sept 3, 2024 of heart failure at the age of 69 in his usual style, quietly and on his terms, having just passed his birthday on August 28. Bill was the son of Dr....