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,...

Cathy B. Petrucelli

Cathy B. PetrucelliCatherine B. Petrucelli, 64, of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, after a courageous 21-year journey with brain cancer. We will fondly remember her kindness, cheerful personality, radiant smile and laughter. Catherine...

Norman “Buddy” Link

Norman "Buddy" LinkNorman E. Link “Buddy”, a beloved teacher and coach of Hendersonville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on January 26, 1934 in Lexington, NC to Clyde and Kathleen Clapp Link. Buddy lived a...

Becky C. Haynes

Becky C. HaynesRebecca Anne “Becky” Cumbie Haynes, 79, wife of Herman Edwin “Eddie” Haynes passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Becky was a daughter of the late Alton B. Cumbie, Jr. and Anne Duckett Cumbie. She was a 1964...