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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Constance “Connie” E. Stiles

Constance “Connie” E. StilesConstance “Connie” Stiles, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Connie was born in Sylva, NC, to the late Vernon Davis and Mary Constance Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sheila W. Shields

Sheila W. Shields Sheila Shields passed away unexpectedly on June 10. Sheila was at her home in Cullowhee when she simply lost consciousness and never woke up. Sheila graduated from Western Carolina University in 1980 with a BS in Psychology and worked as a Vocational...

Kevin T. Greene

Kevin T. GreeneKevin Taylor Greene (38) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at his residence in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born April 30, 1987 in Boone, North Carolina. Kevin attended Hardin Park School and Watauga High School where he lettered in...