Fred Bruce Jolly
April 9, 2026
Fred Bruce Jolly, 79, of Trinity, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Durham.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.
Hazeleen Preslar Bowers
April 9, 2026
Hazeleen Preslar Bowers, 86, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing.
Born April 9, 1940, in Anson County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Maughton Preslar and the late Gradie Phifer Preslar.
She is survived by her husband, William Marshall Bowers.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Jermyn Randolph Martin
April 8, 2026
Jermyn Randolph Martin, 45, of Winston Salem, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Winston Salem.
Born April 22, 1980, in San Diego, CA; he was a son of the late Betty Jean Oliver Martin, and Anthony Rudolph Martin, Sr.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Angela Michelle Martin and Renatta Martin Pleasant.
He is...
Dennis Gene Wiese
April 6, 2026
Dennis Gene Wiese, 84, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.
Rev. Richard Arden Howle
April 6, 2026
The Rev. Richard Howle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and pastor, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home at Carolina Pines Retirement Community in Greensboro, North Carolina.
A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Jamestown United Methodist Church in Jamestown, NC. A private family interment will take...
Charles Walker
April 4, 2026
Charles Robert Walker, 87, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.
Born September 23, 1938, in Thomasville; he was a son of the late Dr. Nathaniel Walker and the late Pauline Fuller Phillips Walker.
Charles married the former Joyce Ann Small on October 10, 1965, and they shared 60 years of a joyous marriage....
Gary Veirgis Damron
March 31, 2026
Gary Veirgis Damron, 77, of Sophia, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home.
Born October 26, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Veirgis Damron and the late Allene Bennett Damron. Gary worked at Klaussner and Carson’s for many years. His interests and hobbies were fishing, riding four wheelers, hunting, beekeeping, camping and gardening. He loved...
Rev. James Irvin Groome III
March 31, 2026
The Reverend James “Jim” Irvin Groome III, 73, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
He was born November 2, 1952, in High Point, to the late James Irvin Groome, Jr., and the late Mildred Marsh Groome.
Born and raised in High Point, Jim was a proud member of his community throughout his...
Duane Joseph King
March 31, 2026
Duane Joseph King, 62, of Trinity, passed Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point.
He was born May 20, 1963, in Westerly NC. Duane served in the U S Army, and was a former employee of Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX. He enjoyed his time outside of work, fishing, camping, and was a life member of the Plano VFW...
Mark William Eriksen
March 29, 2026
Mark William Eriksen, 25, of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.
He was born February 3, 2001, in Los Angeles County, CA, to Erik William Eriksen and Elizabeth Roman Eriksen.
Mark worked for FedEx and attended Triad Church.
Left to cherish his memory, his parents, Erik and Elizabeth Eriksen; and his sister, Vanessa Eriksen.
Memorial Service will be...
Roy Blackwelder
March 28, 2026
Roy Davis Blackwelder, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long and well-lived life.
Born on November 5, 1933, in Statesville, North Carolina, Roy was the son of the late Clarence Neal Blackwelder and Mary Perry Blackwelder. From riding his bike around town with his dog in the basket to famously releasing his...
Ronnie Payne
March 28, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Davis Payne, 83, of Thomasville, formerly High Point, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing Health.
Born October 28, 1942, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Howard Payne and the late Margaret Marshall Payne.
Ronnie was a 1962 graduate of High Point Central and a member of the Elks Lodge 1155 for 53 years....
Banks Koontz
March 27, 2026
Clarence “Banks” Koontz, Jr., of High Point, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born July 24, 1951, in High Point; he was a son of the late Clarence Banks Koontz, Sr., and the late Frances Goodson Koontz.
He was a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church and retired from Food Lion grocery stores.
Left to cherish his memory,...
Sue Freeman Williams
March 26, 2026
Sue Freeman Williams, 75, of Archdale, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home.
Born May 4, 1950, in Dobson, NC, a daughter of the late Porter Hawkins Freeman and the late Addie Frances Payne Freeman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Williams, son, Kenneth Cummings, and brother, Guy Freeman.
Sue was a...
Dawn Marie Dalton
March 26, 2026
Dawn Marie Sachs Dalton, 67, of Climax, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born March 22, 1959, in Baltimore, MD; she was a daughter of Bernard Sachs and Catherine Cain Grimm.
She was preceded in death by her nephew Eric Hines.
Survived by her sons, Ricky Dalton of Asheboro, and Jesse Dalton (Lotus) of Trinity; daughters, Angel McDowell...
Ronnie Gray Williams
March 25, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" Gray Williams, 66, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home.
Ronnie Gray Williams passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life filled with passion, laughter, and cherished memories. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Williams, with whom he shared a deep and enduring bond.
Ronnie had a true love for the things that...
Christopher Ryan Kiestler
March 24, 2026
Christopher Ryan Kiestler, 37, of Leland, formerly of Clemmons, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He was born April 5, 1988, in Guilford County. Christopher was a true firefighter at heart and served for 24 years in numerous communities. He started planning for his career at age 14 with the Winston Salem Fire Explorer Program and was then later hired...
Toni Pegram
March 23, 2026
Toni Diane Trotter Pegram, 63, of High Point, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born September 29, 1962, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Charles Ray Trotter and the late Jean Hocutt Trotter.
Toni is survived by her longtime companion, Dave Woodrow of High Point; sisters, Linde Brittain of Thomasville, Sandi Parcell of...
Grace Elaine Hill
March 22, 2026
Grace Elaine Cranford Hill, 82, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026, at Floral Garden Park Cemetery with Bishop Thomas Shortt officiating.
The family will visit with friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive,...
Rev. Bob Summers
March 22, 2026
Reverend “Bob” Lee Summers, 91, of Thomasville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home.
Born May 22, 1934, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Clarence William Summers, and the late Mary Loretta Quill Summers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Summers.
Rev. Summers is...
