Patricia Ann Meinhart
June 2, 2026
Patricia Ann Galloway Meinhart, 79, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.
Born May 16, 1947, in Wooster, OH; she was a daughter of the late Edward Galloway and the late Irene Duncan Galloway.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul Meinhart; grandson, Brian Comer; and sister,...
Capt. Joseph John Drozd, Jr., MSCUSN (Ret.)
June 2, 2026
Capt. Joseph John Drozd, Jr., MSCUSN (Ret.) 90, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Pennybyrn.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.
Michael Sechrest
June 1, 2026
Michael Bivens Sechrest, 74, of Kernersville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born December 13, 1951, in Greensboro; he was a son of the late Gilmer Sechrest, Jr., and the late Maxine Barbee Harrison Sechrest.
Left to cherish his memory; his beloved daughters, Mitzi Harrison of High Point, and Wendy Sechrest; granddaughters, Gracie Harrison, and...
Ronald Eugene Parrish, Sr.
June 1, 2026
Ronald Eugene Parrish, Sr., 84, of Trinity, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in Henderson, NC.
Born July 20, 1941, in High Point, to the late Henry Benson Parrish and the late Mary Ruth Kernodle Parrish.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Ervin.
Ronald was a man of many trades; he was a truck driver...
Shirley Jean Kidd
May 31, 2026
Shirley Jean Lavender Kidd, 83, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Born September 9. 1942, in Guilford County, she was a daughter to the late Charles Lavender and the late Gertrude Saltz Briles. Shirley grew up in High Point and after high school she worked in textile manufacturing all of her life. She...
Stephen Walter Perez
May 30, 2026
Stephen Walter Perez, 59, of High Point, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home.
Born July 22, 1966, in Manhattan, New York, Steve later made North Carolina his home, where he spent much of his life. He worked as a maintenance professional and was known for his strong work ethic, helpful nature, and the familiar jingle of keys that...
Mary Helen Arevalo
May 27, 2026
Mary Helen Arevalo, 81, of Kernersville, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Beverly Ann Adams
May 26, 2026
Beverly Ann Ussery Adams, 87, of Cornelius, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Huntersville.
Born June 28, 1938, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late John Delmer Ussery and the late Fabian Walker Ussery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the Rev. Charles...
Bobby Ray Everhart
May 24, 2026
Bobby Everhart, 76, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home.
Bobby was born on Tuesday, May 9, 1950, and grew up in Lexington.
No formal arrangements are scheduled at this time. Wright Funeral – Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.
Jim Thormodsgard
May 23, 2026
James Newton Thormodsgard (Jim), 86, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a profound legacy of devotion to his family, and a remarkable 50-year career in construction and manufacturing. He was genuinely kind, fair, even-tempered and open-minded and as such, served as a valued friend and mentor to all who...
Doris Rae Albright
May 23, 2026
Doris “Peanut” Rae Albright, 66, of High Point, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.
Born September 6, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Woodrow Albright and the late Doris Smith Albright. She graduated from Ragsdale High School and then was a long time employee of K-Mart and later UPS. Doris was a caring, loving and sweet...
Svitlana Fialkova
May 23, 2026
Dr. Svitlana Fialkova, 54, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Gene Portis
May 23, 2026
Larry Gene Portis, 78, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the TerraBella Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Asheboro.
Born June 7, 1947, in High Point, he was a son of the late Lawrence Allen Portis, and the late Lena Matthews Portis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leroy Portis, Steve Portis, Sr.,...
Kurt Stanley
May 21, 2026
Kurt Douglas Stanley, 66, passed away on May 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 29, 1959. Kurt lived his life with an unwavering work ethic, a deep dedication to helping others, and a profound commitment to his loved ones. Anyone who knew him was truly better for it.
A Life of Faith and Love
Kurt was a...
Myles Johnson Rainey
May 18, 2026
Myles Johnson Rainey, 20, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home.
Born January 15, 2006, in Greensboro, NC, to Darrin O’Neal Rainey and Layne Elizabeth Thornton Rainey.
Growing up, Myles took an immediate interest in sports and began playing soccer at the age of three. From that point on his love for being part of a team, being...
Patricia Ann Carty
May 18, 2026
Patricia Ann Clementz Carty, 85, of High Point, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Westchester Manor.
Born July 5, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Peter Clementz, and the late Florence Bullock Clementz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Carty.
Left to cherish her memory, her daughter, Jean...
George Johnston, Jr
May 18, 2026
George Browne Johnston, Jr., 79, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, in the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born May 16, 1947, in Augusta, GA., he was a son of the late Dr. George Browne Johnston and the late Hazel Bryant Johnston. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1965, then from NC State and UNC Charlotte with a...
Judie Marie Cain
May 17, 2026
Judith “Judie” McDowell Cain, 82, of Trinity, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her home.
Born April 24, 1944, in Guilford County to the late Coleman Ferris McDowell and the late Alma Garner McDowell.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Scott Cain (Cammie) of Trinity; daughters, Kathi Hicks of Trinity, Angie Cain of Trinity, and Tina Nelson (Jeff) of...
Charles Max Williams, Jr
May 17, 2026
Charles Max Williams, Jr., 68, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Thomasville Medical Center.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Sandra McDaniel Jones
May 16, 2026
Sandra McDaniel Jones, 62, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Born January 12, 1964, in Randolph County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Wesley McDaniel and the late Polly Marion McDaniel.
Sandra is survived by her sons, Harvey Cagle of Asheboro and Tracy Cagle of Asheboro; brother, Steve McDaniel and wife Kristi of High...
