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Patricia Ann Carty

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

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

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

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

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...

Ann Cotter-Kelley

Ann Cotter-Kelley

May 16, 2026

Ann Carley Cotter-Kelley, 63, of High Point, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her home.

Born August 12, 1962, in Buffalo, New York, she was a daughter of Mary Ellen Brosnahan Cotter of Buffalo, New York and the late William Cotter. Ann was a deeply loving person whose sharp wit and strong personality brought joy to...

Kimberly Gail Dagenhart

Kimberly Gail Dagenhart

May 16, 2026

Kimberly Gail Dagenhart, 55, of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Born October 16, 1970, in Guilford County to Jerry Dagenhart, Sr. and the late Patricia Gail Price Dagenhart.

Kimberly was known for her gentle spirit, warm heart, and the way she cared for others without hesitation. She enjoyed taking walks and spending time in the kitchen...

Jerry Scott Burke

Jerry Scott Burke

May 14, 2026

Jerry Scott Burke, 86, of Trinity, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 14, 2026.

Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army who bravely served his country during the Korean War. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion #87 for 44 years and proudly served as commander, continuing his lifelong commitment to fellow...

Wanda Colling Ross

Wanda Colling Ross

May 14, 2026

Wanda Jean Colling Ross, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her home.

Born December 23, 1937, in Tuscola County, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Harold Cooling and the late Vera Horton Colling.

Wanda is survived by her son, Brian Ross and wife Paula of Michigan; daughter, Terri Green and husband Paul of High Point, three...

Peter Albert Ringdahl

Peter Albert Ringdahl

May 12, 2026

Peter Albert Ringdahl, 64, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2026. A resident of Colfax, North Carolina, Peter was a man of immense character and sharp intelligence whose presence left an indelible mark on everyone he met.

Peter was born in McVille, North Dakota, to Grant and Grace (Larson) Ringdahl. Growing up, his life was...

Helton Owenby

Helton Owenby

May 12, 2026

Helton Owenby, 86, of Trinity, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Born December 13, 1939, in Macon County, NC, to the late Agrie Owenby and the late Gertrude Mashburn Owenby.

Left to cherish his memory; his wife, Karen Dills Owenby of the home; daughters, Donna Finlen and husband...

Alice Herrin

Alice Herrin

May 12, 2026

Alice Schroeder Herrin, 90, of Greensboro, and longtime resident of High Point and member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.

Full obituary will be forthcoming.

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

Betty McDonald

Betty McDonald

May 11, 2026

Betty Wade McDonald, 98, of High Point, passed away, Monday 11, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.

Born December 16, 1927, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late John and Eula Wade.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis McDonald; sons, Curtis McDonald, Mark McDonald, and Bill McDonald; and her sister, Mary...

Judy Bryant

Judy Bryant

May 11, 2026

Judith “Judy” Gail Smith Bryant, 85, of Trinity, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at GrayBrier Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born March 1, 1941, in High Point, NC to the late Earl Lee Smith and the late Elena Gylda Causey Smith.

Left to cherish her memory, her daughters, Tammy Smith and husband Scott of Trinity, Melissa Brewer and husband Ronnie of Trinity and...

Jim Poteat

Jim Poteat

May 10, 2026

Jim Poteat

Winston Salem, NC.

James (“Jim”) Elbert Poteat, a faithful servant of his Lord Jesus, was born in Cherokee County on March 22, 1935, to the late William Nathern and Emma McDonald Poteat. Jim entered his heavenly home, at the age of 91, on May 10, 2026, in his home with his wife, Judy Cooley Poteat, by his side.

At the age...

Jean Grainger

Jean Grainger

May 10, 2026

Dorothy "Jean" Hancock Grainger, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House.

Born April 9, 1961, in Davidson County to the late Paul Edward Hancock and the late Lessie Auman Myers Hancock.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kent Grainger of High Point, Tony Peters and wife Dawn of Thomasville, Anthony Peters of Lexington, Cheryl...

Laura Lynn Cox

Laura Lynn Cox

May 9, 2026

Laura Lynn Williams Cox, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Hospice Home at High Point.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Randy Keith Grubb

Randy Keith Grubb

May 8, 2026

Randy Keith Grubb, 64, of Trinity, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born December 4, 1961, in High Point to the late Wallace Harold Grubb and the late Helen Kennedy Grubb.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cindy Grubb of the home; son, Eric Grubb and wife Brandie of Greensboro; daughter, Allison Grubb...

Nancy Lee Bridge

Nancy Lee Bridge

May 5, 2026

Nancy Lee Houseman Bridge, 70, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Anna Mae Fugitt

Anna Mae Fugitt

May 2, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Anna Wamsley Fugitt, 86, announces the news of her passing on May 2, 2026. Anna peacefully passed at home, surrounded by family.

Anna was born on October 27, 1939, in Ashland, Kentucky, the youngest of eleven children to the late William and Lila Ellis Wamsley.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

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