All Obituaries

Gail Deese King Thomasville   Gail Deese King, 53, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in High Point. Born September 24, 1965, in High Point, she was a daughter of Viola Anne Ridge Deese of Thomasville and the late James Leroy Deese. In addition to her mother, Gail is survived by her children, Michael Reynolds, William Mounts, and Amanda King; brother, James H. Deese and wife Nikki. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Saturday, September...

Linda Jones Cox High Point   Linda Jones Cox, 72, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born June 30, 1947, in Stokes County, she was a daughter of the late William Jones and the late Dorothy Martin Jones. Linda is survived by her sisters, Doris Hogue and husband Michael of Jamestown, Carolyn McMahan Roberts and husband Richard of High Point, and Annie Rhoades of Trinity; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents,...

Reverend Doctor Peter T. Manzo High Point     Reverend Doctor Peter T. Manzo, 72, of High Point, formerly of West Berlin, New Jersey, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Westchester Manor. Burial will be in New Jersey. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

James “Ron” Ronald Neely, Sr. High Point     James “Ron” Ronald Neely, Sr., 70, of High Point, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at his home. Born April 9, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert Lee Neely and the late Virginia Peters Neely. Ron retired from the US Navy and received several decorations and medals for his service. He was a member of the Randolph County Honor Guard and a member of Conrad Memorial...

Miguel Angel Lopez, Jr. High Point   Miguel Angel Lopez, Jr., 57, of High Point, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at his home. Services will be private. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Leonard Devaney, Jr. Greensboro   Leonard Devaney, Jr. passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Hospice Home in High Point. A mass and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Greensboro. Len was born on October 11, 1932, in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Leonard R. Devaney, Sr. and Mary (Petrisko) Devaney. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Devaney and Anne June Vetter and his loving wife, Catherine...

Elizabeth Hurley Hall High Point     Elizabeth Hurley Hall, 69, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Meridian Center. Born July 3, 1950, in Swain County, she was a daughter of the late Iva Lee Hurley. Lib is survived by her son, J.R. Hall of Thomasville; daughter, Rebecca “Pal” Hall of High Point; brother, Steve Hurley of Kentucky; and sister, Rebecca Hurley of High Point. In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her brother,...

Theodore Alexander Orr, III Lexington   Theodore Alexander Orr, III, 66, of Lexington, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Alston Brook Nursing and Rehab, after dealing with many health issues. Born on May 18, 1953, in Elkin, he was a son to the late Theodore A. Orr, Jr. and the late Anita Bocholis Orr. Daddy was loving, funny, comical, and was always there if anyone needed help.  He always loved everyone and just wanted them to be happy.  He was a...

Delphia Bolton Irwin High Point     Delphia Bolton Irwin, 72, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at the Meridian Center. Born June 20, 1947, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of Ruth Cochran Bolton of High Point and the late George Bolton. Mrs. Irwin retired from Sara Lee. In addition to her mother, she is survived by companion, Joel Bellamy; son, Eric Irwin of Colorado, daughter Wendy Howard and husband Michael of Colorado; sisters, Shelia Hodges of...

Richard Oliver Poole Trinity     Richard Oliver Poole, 84, of Trinity, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at his home. Born December 29, 1934, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Troy Poole and the late Maie Osbourne Poole. Richard was a retired truck driver for Merita Bread and a longtime member of Glenola Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jewel West Poole of the home; sons, Randy Poole and wife Phyllis of Trinity, and Craig Poole and wife Donna of...