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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Ceasar J. Hunt

Ceasar J. HuntBrother Ceasar Jonathan Hunt, born on April 4, 1969, in Marion, South Carolina, passed away on August 6, 2024, at the age of 55. A man of immense integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Ceasar left a profound impact on all who were fortunate to...

Joe D’Alessandris

Joe D'AlessandrisWestern Carolina Athletics and Catamount football today mourn the loss of WCU Athletics Hall of Famer and former football player Joe D'Alessandris (1954-2024) who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 70. The offensive line coach for the...

Jackie R. Boone

Jackie R. BooneJacquelyn "Jackie" Rose Boone, 81, of Arden, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Jackie was the daughter of the late Lamar and Wilma Johnson Rose. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Libby"...