All Obituaries

Bill J. Byerly, 80, of High Point, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home. Born April 22, 1941, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Lilly Mae Byerly.  Bill worked construction building swimming pools. He is survived by his wife, Verna Olson Harris of the home; and son, William James Byerly, Jr, of Thomasville. No services are planned at this time. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Allen Bean, 57, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his home. Born July 24, 1964, in Davidson County, he was son of Lester Dewey Bean, Jr. (Tina) of Clintwood, VA, and Nancy Ellen Adams Bowers of Thomasville. Paul was a true outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing, playing golf, and his cats. He was of the Baptist faith and had a strong belief in God. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Susan Davis of Thomasville; brother,...

Frances Holt Hethcox, 97, of High Point, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Westchester Manor with her family by her side. Born May 24, 1924, in Forsyth County, she was a daughter of the late Myrtle Frost Holt. Fran was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Scott Hethcox of High Point, and grandson, Devlin Caudill. Private family services will be held at a later date. Wright Funerals-Cremation is in charge of arrangements.

Reverend Bobby Reid “B.R.” Hiatt, 92, of Florence, SC, formerly of High Point, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at McLeod Health in Florence. Born April 5, 1929, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Charles Hiatt and the late Sula Jane Reid Hiatt. Rev, Hiatt graduated from Guilford College and Southeastern Theological Seminary. He pastored churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Locally he served as pastor of Archdale Baptist Church and Conrad...

Dorothy Sloop Morgan, 96, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born May 23, 1925, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late James Alvin Sloop and the late Loudema Daniel Sloop. Dorothy, known by her friends and family as Dolly, was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  She loved music and sang in the choir, enjoyed playing bridge, and was an avid golfer and tennis player in her earlier years. Dolly...

Aleister Chase Howard, infant son of Cameron Howard and Zophia Hussein was born and passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Barry Hiatt, 69, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations.

Gary Alvin Young, Sr., 60, of High Point, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home. Born March 14, 1961, in Martinsville, Virginia, he was a son of Janie Robertson Ingle and husband Donald of Asheboro, and the late Jesse O. Young, Sr. Gary was a truck driver and a talented carpenter. He loved to fish, eat good cooking, and enjoyed family gatherings. Gary was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Gary Young, Jr. of High Point,...

Flora Juan Jeremiah Soka, 62, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at her home. Born January 1, 1959, in Sudan, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah Soka and the late Sara Jeremiah Soka.  Flora was a baker at Flowers Bakery, and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sons, Richard Jada and Jimmy Jada; daughters, Alice Jada, Bojo Jada, Jackline Jada, Silvia Jada, Emmanuella Jada, Julia Jada, and Elizabeth Jada. Funeral services will be...

Maria Teresa Rodríguez Lopez, 72, of Archdale, formerly of Mexico, passed away on her birthday, September 11, 2021, at High Point Medical Center. Born September 11, 1949, in Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Magdaleno Rodríguez and the late Belen Lopez. Maria worked at the Pioneer Restaurant. She is survived by her children, Roberto García, Elizabeth García Rodríguez, Yadira García Rodríguez, and Eduardo García...