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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Bob L. Wykle

Bob L. WykleBob Wykle was an extraordinary man. Dr. Robert Lee Wykle, lovingly referred to as “Bob,” of Tobaccoville, NC, and Franklin, NC, transitioned from his earthly body to join the space-time continuum on February 21st, 2026. He passed away at Woltz Hospice Home...

Melody K. Stills

Melody K. StillsWith profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Melody Stills, who was born on January 12, 1973, in Warsaw, NY to parents Kerry Russell Kelley and Barbara Lynn Rowland Kelley and peacefully entered her...

Christy E. Dunlap

Christy E. DunlapChristy Elaine Dunlap, age 54, of Swannanoa, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was affectionately known as "Kiki" by her family. Christy was the first-born daughter of Allen and Shirley Dunlap,...