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.

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,...

William Jeremiah (Jerry) “Coach” Hicks

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...

Gail R. Williams

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,...

Karen E. Johnson

Karen Elizabeth Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved father and mother, Dr. James Hardy and Ellen Paschall Johnson. Karen, or "Doodle," as she was called by her daddy, was born into the home of her...

Dr. Mary Margaret McCurry Ingle

Dr. Mary Margaret McCurry Ingle of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 84. Mary Margaret was born in Morganton, North Carolina, on November 19, 1941. She later moved to Asheville, where she attended St....

Richard Allen Ginn

Richard Allen Ginn, one of the sweetest, kindest men you could ever meet, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday night, August 23, 2026. Richard bravely battled health issues over the last six months, and he is now at peace. Richard lived a life defined by faith,...