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,...

Otis S. McIntosh

Otis S. McIntoshOtis S. McIntosh, age 76, of Asheville, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Asheville, NC. He was born on March 2, 1949, in Asheville. Otis proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, reaching the...

Barabara P. Higgins

Barbara A. HigginsNovember 17, 1941 - January 9, 2026 Barbara Ann Philbeck Higgins died January 9, 2026 at her home in Forest City. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Hammond and Hazel Philbeck. Her Husband was the late...

Carolyn C. Dalton

Carolyn C. DaltonWith deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, sister, and friend, Carolyn Cavan Dalton, daughter of the late Hunter Davie Cavan and Martha Jean Everett Cavan. After a brief illness, she passed away peacefully at the age of 84, at...