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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John B. Thomas

John B. ThomasJohn Bertrum Thomas, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 20, 2025, at his home in Roswell, Georgia, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and lifelong learner, John lived a life...

William D. Kindley

William D. KindleyWilliam Douglas Kindley, 93, of Asheville, NC, passed away on July 8, 2025 at Mission Hospital. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2:00 pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Asheville Mortuary...

Mildred L. Wilson

Mildred L. WilsonMildred Spicer Wilson, 76, of Swannanoa passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 with family by her side. Born May 22, 1949 in Surry County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Bramlet and Ruby Spicer. She was an alumnus of Western Carolina University,...