
Obituaries
Alfred P. Pistocchi
August 31, 2026
Alfred P Pistocchi , 92, of High Point, NC, left us peacefully on August 31, 2026 at home surrounded by family and friends.
Al was born on January 12, 1934 in Bronx, NY to Anthony and Mary Pistocchi. He attended New York University and Columbia Dental School and went on to open an independent practice in Rochester NY which operated from...
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
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
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
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
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
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
August 26, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Johnson, 73, of Willow Spring, NC; formerly of Las Vegas, NV; passed away suddenly and went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026, at WakeMed in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Gene proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era before beginning a career that eventually brought him and his family to Las Vegas, where...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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