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,...

Shirley Livingston

Shirley LivingstonShirley Livingston has left this world for the next, and the good souls up there are lucky to have her - she knows how to liven up a place. She passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. She was at home, family by her side. She...

Jerry M. Plemmons

Jerry M. PlemmonsJerry Plemmons, 86, of Leicester, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1939. He was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was the son of the late James M. Plemmons and Lona B....

Becky B. Jacques

Becky B. JacquesBecky Elaine Benfield Jacques went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. The family wishes to give special appreciation to Care Partners Solace Hospice of Asheville, NC, who lovingly cared for Becky during...