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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Robert “Steve” Davis

Robert "Steve" DavisRobert "Steve" Davis, a native of Haywood County, passed away March 21 leaving a legacy of family, integrity, and service to Western North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Madison Davis, his mother, Maudie Buchanan Davis, and...

Doyle D. Stiles

Doyle D. StilesDoyle Dean Stiles, 94, born 12-09-1931, passed away, Saturday, February 21, 2026 (also his Dad's birthday). Born to George and Fanny Stiles on East Hickory Knoll, in Macon County, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Keith...

Brian S. Johnson

Brian S. JohnsonBrian Scott Johnson, of Fletcher, NC, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He is predeceased in death...