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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Woodrow “Woody” A. Dyar

Woodrow "Woody" A. DyarWoodrow "Woody" Arthur Dyar, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on August 11, 1945, in Central, SC, he was a son of the late Arthur and Nina Gassaway Dyar. Woody attended Western Carolina University on a football...

Stephen D. Prybylo

Stephen D. PrybyloStephen Steve Prybylo, 62, of Morganton, NC passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1963 and was the son of the late Lawrence Douglas Prybylo and Nancy Barns Prybylo. Steve graduated from Freedom High School and...

William “Bill” E. Loytty

William "Bill" E. LoyttyWilliam “Bill” Eric Loytty, aged 59, passed away on April 24th, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born November 29th, 1965, in Elmira, New York, the cherished son of Eric and Margaret Loytty. He graduated from Hickory High School in...