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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Karen A. Dobert

Karen A. Dobert, 78, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home. Born July 23, 1947, to Lawrence and Isabelle Seales in Troy, Karen graduated from Catholic High School in 1965 and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Western...

Peg T. Ziegler

Peg T. ZieglerDr. Peggy Jean Tucker "Peg" Ziegler, 89, died peacefully at her Atlanta home on September 17, 2025. Born April 18, 1936 in Trussville, Alabama, Peg was the daughter of Lester Pierce Tucker and Velma Helen Towers. She graduated from Judson College in...

Bruce E. Caldwell

Bruce E. CaldwellBruce Edward Caldwell, of Easley, SC, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away at home on October 3, 2025, at the age of 74. In addition to the love of his family, Bruce was a highly respected figure in the world of music and education....