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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Zach K. Adams

Zach K. AdamsMr. Zachary Kendall Adams, 25, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Mr. Adams was born in Forsyth County to David Adams and Karen Adams Jolley. Zach possessed a contagious smile and a warmth that made others feel...

Richard “Steve” Reese

Richard "Steve" ReeseRichard Steven (Steve) Reese was born on November 10, 1938, in Kannapolis, NC and passed on February 15, 2026, at Novant Hospital, Huntersville, NC. He was the son of the late Shirley Thomas (Sherrill) Reese and the late Hettie Louise Cadell...

Paul N. Wright

Paul N. WrightPaul Newton Wright was Promoted to Glory on February 25, 2026, and is now in the presence of the Lord. He was born on October 17, 1936, to the late Jasper Newton and Florence Holt Wright, in what would be his lifetime residence. He was preceded in death...