
Obituaries
Marie Williams
March 13, 2026
Marie Louise Williams, 66, of High Point, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home.
Born October 17, 1959, in Subic Bay, Philippines, to the late Rex Moody Williams and the late Margaret Hughson Williams.
Our mother and sister Marie loved her God and his magnificent Creation. She took every opportunity to work in her garden, tend to her trees, and...
Jane Brandon Bernot
March 11, 2026
Jane Brandon Bernot, 75, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Born August 27, 1950, a native of High Point, she attended local schools before obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UNC Chapel Hill. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her brother, Robert Gamble Bernot; and cousins, Joseph...
Mike Kivett
March 10, 2026
Michael “Mike” Hayworth Kivett, 71, of Trinity, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home.
Born August 19, 1954, in Portsmouth, VA, he was a son of Henry Hayworth Kivett and Geraldine Pierce Kivett, both of Archdale. Mike was a retired furniture upholster with Carson’s Furniture with over eighteen years of service. He was a longtime member of Crossover Community...
James Willie McInnis
March 10, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we share that on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, James Willie McInnis departed his earthly vessel at 83 years of age.
He was a resident of High Point, North Carolina for many years, coming to the city at ayoung age from Maxton, North Carolina where he was born to Evans and Beatrice McInnis.
James was a mover and...
Dr. William Robert Steele II
March 8, 2026
Dr. William Robert Steele II, 62, of High Point, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville.
Born April 16, 1963, in Wichita Falls, Texas, he was the son of the late Charles Robert Steele and the late Janice Marie Driskill. On August 24, 1985, in Wichita...
William George Coleman
March 6, 2026
William George Coleman, 69, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Dorsett
March 6, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Edward Dorsett, Jr., 78, of High Point, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Westchester Manor Nursing Center. Born on March 3, 1948, in High Point, he was the firstborn son of the late Lawrence Edward Dorsett, Sr., and the late Evelyn Virginia Motsinger Dorsett.
Larry graduated from High Point Central High School in 1966. Afterwards, he attended Western...
Patricia Simmons Clement
March 6, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Simmons Clement, 75, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Pat was born October 11, 1950, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as Patricia Marilyn Simmons to the late Frank and Ruth (Hepler) Simmons.
Pat was known for her fiery spirit, warm heart, and genuine love for people. She never...
Bobby Allen Barnes
March 5, 2026
Bobby Barnes, 74, of Trinity, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Atrium Health High Point Medical Center.
Born August 26, 1951, he was a son of the late Doug Barnes and the late Roxie Mullins.
Left to cherish his memory; Teresa Barnes; sister, Betty Edwards of Trinity and Patsy Johnson of Lexington; grandchildren, Bobby Barnes, Tessa Barnes, Tori Mincey, and Hailey...
Lessie Auman Myers
March 4, 2026
Lessie Auman Myers, 93, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born July 18, 1932, in Guilford County, she was a daughter to the late Delmar Birch Auman and the late Ollie Wall Auman. Lessie worked at a seamstress in the garment industry.
She is survived by a son, James Johnson of Jamestown; daughters, Doris Carter...
Barbara Lynn Hester Brown
March 1, 2026
Barbara Lynn Hester Brown, 80, of High Point passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Atrium Health High Point Medical Center.
Born October 28, 1945, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Roby Homa Hester and the late Dorothy Maxine Cowan Hester. Barbara was well known for being a horse trainer and trader who had over 70 horses...
Barbara Jean Reid
March 1, 2026
Barbara Jean Helmstetler Reid, 92, of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Pennybryn.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Randy Paul McLean
March 1, 2026
Randy Paul McLean, 65, of High Point, formerly of Kernersville, passed away Sunday morning March 1, 2026, at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab.
Born June 18, 1960, in Washington County, Tennessee, he was the only child of the late Paul Phipps McLean and the late Mary Irene Irick McLean. Randy was a graduate of Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science and...
Tony Frank Rich
February 28, 2026
Tony was born June 6, 1961. At the age of sixty-four, he passed peacefully on the afternoon of February 28, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.
He was a son, a brother, a friend, and above all, a treasure hunter. Whether close to home or traveling, he had a keen eye for picking out prizes no one else could see, from...
James Burns Pardue, Jr.
February 27, 2026
James Burns Pardue, Jr., 79, of High Point, passed away, Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home.
Born March 13, 1946, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late James Burns Pardue, Sr. and the late Virginia Hayworth Pardue. He was a brick and stone mason for many years. James was a jokester and loved to make people laugh....
Earl "BJ" Jochim
February 27, 2026
Earl William “BJ” Jochim, Jr., 79, of Kernersville, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born July 18, 1946, om Louisville, KY; he was the son of the late Earl William Jochim, Sr., and the late Ada Young Jochim.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pat Polly.
BJ served faithfully...
Norma Delle Wagner
February 26, 2026
Norma Delle Hearn Wagner, 87, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Brookdale Assisted Living.
Born April 17, 1938, in Smiths Station, Alabama; she was the daughter of the late Norman Richard Hearn and the late Loise Odelle Addison.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Phillip Alfred Wagner who passed...
Linda Tuttle
February 26, 2026
Linda Sue McPherson Tuttle, 78, of Archdale, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born October 18, 1947, in High Point, she was a daughter to the late Wade McPherson and the late Bertha Dennis McPherson.
She was preceded in death by special nephew, Newley Livingston, and niece, Theresa Stone Smith.
Linda...
Barrett Carraway
February 26, 2026
Barrett Butcher Carraway, 44, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
She was born August 22, 1981, in Jackson, MI, to James Butcher and Pamela J. Chance.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lewis Keith Butcher and Genevieve Chlystek Butcher, and her maternal grandparents, Winton Louis Chance and Margaret...
Cathy Smith Crouse
February 24, 2026
Cathy Sue Smith Crouse, 70, of Greensboro, journey with CNS Lymphoma came to a close on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the UNC Medical Center of Chapel Hill.
She was born February 17, 1956, in High Point, to the late Walter Franklin Smith and the late Cora Ellen Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Randy...
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