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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Ernest Ronnie Watkins

Ernest “Ronnie” Watkins, 90, formerly of Mayodan, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville.   Ronnie was born in Rockingham County on July 28, 1936, the son of the late James Walter Watkins and Ola...

Eileen K. Smith

RALEIGH, N.C. - Born Jan. 26, 1943, to Paul and Theyra Smith in Harrisburg, Pa., Eileen transitioned into Heaven from her home in Raleigh on Aug. 31, 2026.She came into this world with a smile and spirit as big as the sky, and became the light of every room she was...

David “Skip” Owen Pearce

David Owen Pearce passed away peacefully at home on September 6th, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.   Born October 18,1935, in Providence, Rhode Island, Skip was the son of Charles Arthur and Margaret McCullough Pearce. He earned the nickname...