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Kay Williams

Kay Williams

August 31, 2026

Kay Frances Kennedy Williams, 85, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Hospice Home of Randolph County.

Born June 2, 1941, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Edward Kennedy, and the late Nellie Josephine Morrow Kennedy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Lee Williams; and daughter,...

Carlton Roberson Johnson

Carlton Roberson Johnson

August 31, 2026

Carlton Roberson Johnson, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home.

Born May 11, 1935, in Chatham County, he was a son of the late William “Doc” Roberson Johnson and the late Mary Vandelia Buckner Johnson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carlotta Dell Johnson; granddaughter, Carly Logan Griffin; former wife,...

James Larry Peters

James Larry Peters

August 30, 2026

James Larry Peters passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. Larry was born in Lanett, Alabama, on March 19, 1938, to J.D. and Mary Williams Peters.

Larry was an exceptional student and athlete at Lanett High School where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He attended Pearl River Junior College in Poplarville, Mississippi, on a football scholarship, where he fell...

Judith Smith King

Judith Smith King

August 29, 2026

Judith Smith King, 77, of High Point, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

Takar Lay

Takar Lay

August 27, 2026

Takar Lay, 80, of High Point, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.

Born December 21, 1946, in Mawchi (Lokalo), Burma, he was a son of the late Wal Doh and the late Tar Be Poe.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Saw Htoo Doh, daughter, Naw Esther; and grandson Moe...

Kate Huskins Post

Kate Huskins Post

August 27, 2026

Alma “Kate” Post, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27th in High Point, NC. Kate was born December 9th, 1935, in Yancey County, NC to the late Samuel Mack and Mae Ballew Huskins. She was raised in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with her siblings Thurman and Sue and close cousins.

She attended Warren Wilson College before moving to Greensboro...

Gene Johnson

Gene Johnson

August 26, 2026

Gene Johnson, 73, of Willow Spring, NC, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at WakeMed hospital in Raleigh.

Memorial Service will be 2:00PM Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier chapel; 300 E. McIver St., Angier, NC.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

Kathy Marie West

Kathy Marie West

August 25, 2026

Kathy Marie Buck West, 68, of Archdale, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born June 18, 1958, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Bobby Sherman Buck and the late Frances Marie Albright Buck.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Buck.

Kathy was generous and...

Wanda Crystal Via

Wanda Crystal Via

August 22, 2026

Wanda Crystal Via, 72, of High Point, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2026, at New Beginnings Worship Center, 10948 Suite K, Main Street, Archdale, NC  27263, with Pastor John DeVine officiating.

The family will visit with friends from 2:00 PM until...

Dennis Stewart Eaton

Dennis Stewart Eaton

August 22, 2026

Dennis Stewart Eaton, 81, of High Point, NC, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Graybrier Nursing and Retirement Center in Trinity, NC.

Dennis was born on November 24, 1944, in Denver, Colorado to the late Lester Stewart and Pearl Fisher Eaton.

Dennis grew up in New York and graduated from Caledonia-Mumford Central High School and later form State University of New...

Florence Margaret Brown

Florence Margaret Brown

August 22, 2026

Florence Margaret Brown, 85, of Archdale, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point, in High Point, NC.

Florence was born on August 17, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Ida Brown. Florence grew up in Baltimore and remained a staunch Orioles...

Deborah Kyle Scarberry

Deborah Kyle Scarberry

August 21, 2026

Deborah Kyle Scarberry, 81, of Trinity, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at Camden Place Health and Rehab.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

Ira Wade Frazier

Ira Wade Frazier

August 20, 2026

Ira Wade Frazier, 75, of High Point, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center in Winston Salem.

Wade was born on September 26, 1950, in High Point, NC, to the late Pastor Joseph Donald Frazier and Peggy Adams Frazier.

In addition to his parents, Wade was preceded in death by his former wife, Phyllis...

Shirley Mabe Dawkins

Shirley Mabe Dawkins

August 19, 2026

Shirley Marion Mabe Dawkins, 91, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center.

Born July 14, 1935, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Marion Wakefield Mabe and the late Viola Ruth Jane Ridge Mabe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Raymond Dawkins, Jr., her...

Stacey Addy

Stacey Addy

August 15, 2026

Stacey Laurell Addy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and treasured memories.

Born on May 7, 1967, Stacey was a proud native of Freeport and the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Nona Worthy. She was raised in Freeport and attended Freeport High School,...

Priscilla Sewell Rivers

Priscilla Sewell Rivers

August 13, 2026

Priscilla Joy Sewell Rivers, 84, of High Point, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

Born August 6, 1942, in Newton, MA; she was a daughter of the late Hubert Sewell and the late Alice Larson Sewell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Rivers; son, Kenny...

Robin Nolan Gray

Robin Nolan Gray

August 12, 2026

Robin Suzanne Nolan Gray, 67, of Archdale, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home.

Born January 29, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of Linda Thrower Hill, and the late, William Ralph Nolan, Sr. She worked in food service for Cabarrus County School System for many years.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Brandon Lee Ferris

Brandon Lee Ferris

August 11, 2026

Brandon Lee Ferris, 44, of Trinity, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Thomasville Medical Center.

Born May 24, 1982, in Denver, Colorado, he was a son of Rick Ferris and the late Laura Holbrook Ferris. Brandon and his family moved from Colorado to the High Point area when he was very young. Brandon graduated from Randleman High School in 1999....

Barbara Ann Morris

Barbara Ann Morris

August 11, 2026

Barbara Ann McIver Morris, 93, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Hospice Home at High Point.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

William Matthew Kremer

William Matthew Kremer

August 9, 2026

William Matthew Kremer, 84, of High Point, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Westchester Manor.

He was born February 15, 1942, in Greenville, SC, to the late Caulie Kremer and the late Lucy Kremer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Judy Medlock and Betty Tharpe.

Mr. Kremer was a member of the High Point Lions...

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