All Obituaries

Ruth Brady Andrews, 87, of Trinity, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Graybrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.  

Kimberly Dawn Williams Smith Parson, 51, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Meridian Center. Born August 9, 1969, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of Kay Kennedy Williams of Asheboro and the late Edward Lee Williams. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Brittany Renee Smith of Virginia; sister, Donna Williams of Thomasville; and grandson, Luke Christopher Smith. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, May 10, 2021, at...

Kurt Clarrington Valade, 80, of Colfax, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home. Born September 15, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Ernest Valade and the late Dorothy Valade. Kurt was a graduate of Redford High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Asbury University, and a Master’s degree from Wayne State University. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Joy Turner Valade of the home; children, Jana Valade Barrett and husband Chris, Julia Valade...

Susan Cranford Johnson ,70, of Thomasville lost her battle with Cancer on May 5, 2021. Born February 25, 1951, in Thomasville to Charles “Buddy” and Barbara “Bobbie” Cranford. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Johnson of Thomasville; daughter Cindy Gailey Overstreet of Silver Valley; step daughter Lorrie Bretzloff and husband John of Wilmington NC; granddaughters, Sarah Solomon and her husband...

Infant Sada passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at High Point Medical Center. A private graveside service will be held. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Jay Steven Woody, 67, of Trinity, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born January 2, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late John Louis Woody and the late Kathleen Bond Woody. Steve was a US Marine veteran a member of Friendly Baptist Church. He is survived by his sister, Peggy Stone and husband Marty of Sophia; brothers, Mike Branning and wife Louise of High Point, Jeff Woody and fiancé Julie Dale of Valdese, and Earl Woody of New Mexico. In addition to his parents,...

Travis Lee Mathis, 43, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center from a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Born November 17, 1977, in High Point, he was the son of Charles David Mathis and Belinda Pyrtle Mathis both of High Point. Travis loved fishing and like his Papaw Sam, loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was employed as a truck driver with Trexler Trucking, and he loved his job. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Curtis Stacy, 70, of Randleman, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born April 16, 1951, in McDowell County, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Lee Stacy and the late Bertha Rife Stacy.  Curtis worked in the furniture industry. He is survived by his brothers, Terry Stacy of Bristol, VA, Darrell Stacy of Bristol, TN, Woody Stacy of Mooresville, NC, Coy Stacy of Bradshaw, WV, and Dennie Stacy of Trinity, NC. No services are planned at this time. Wright...

Dr. Jorge Rolando Guerra, Sr., 95, of Colfax, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at River Landing. Born April 3, 1926, in Matanzas, Cuba, he was a son of the late Pedro Pablo Guerra and the late Julia Reyes Guerra. He is survived by his son, Jorge Rolando Guerra, Jr. and wife Patricia of Bermuda Run, and granddaughter, Kathryn Guerra of Winston-Salem. Burial will be in Mami Memorial Park. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Martin Leonard Resor, Sr, 91, of Archdale, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Graybrier Nursing and Rehab. Born February 15, 1930 in Elyria, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl Clifford Resor and the late Mildred Braden Resor. Mr. Resor was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He retired from Leggett and Platt. He is survived by his daughters Debby Toomes of Archdale, Barbara Blackwell of High Point, sons Bob Resor and wife Debbie of Trinity, David Resor of...