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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Richard L. Maiocco

Richard L. MaioccoRichard Maiocco Jr. Obituary Richard L. Maiocco, Jr., 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 10th, 2026 after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to his family and...

Ollie A. Erwin

Ollie A. ErwinAsheville- Oliver (Ollie) Allen Erwin, 92, of Arden, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Givens Estates Health Center. Born October 8, 1933 in Balfour, NC, Ollie was the son of the late Ernest Allee Erwin and Bertie Matthews Erwin. Ollie was preceded in death...

Jim R. Cleek

Jim R. Cleek Jim Cleek April 4, 1969 — May 6, 2026 Asheboro James “Jim” Ritenour Cleek, age 57, of Asheboro passed away on May 6, 2026 at Randolph Hospital. Jim was born in Asheboro on April 4, 1969 to Thornton and Martha Brantley Cleek, who preceded him in death. He...