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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Carolyn Y. Chance

Carolyn Young Chance, 90, died February 1, 2026, in Grapevine under the full snow moon. Memorial service: 3 p.m. February 24, 2026, Feragne Villa, 755 Mid Cities Blvd, Hurst, TX. Reception to follow. Carolyn was born April 30, 1935 to Ralph and Geneva Young, in...

Louise W. Blanton

Louise W. Blanton Lou Blanton, 74, passed away on February 16, 2026, in New Bern, North Carolina. She was born on November 19, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Louise Wray and Charles Wray, both of whom preceded her in death. Lou spent her early years moving...

William R. Woodruff

William R. WoodruffWilliam Randall Woodruff, age 78, of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. He was born November 14, 1947, in Boonville, NC to William Howard and Alma Coe Woodruff. Randall opened a real estate business in 1974 and ran it...