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Obituaries

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, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.

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, 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...

Linda Cook

Linda Cook

May 1, 2026

Linda Cook, 88, of High Point, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

Thomas Ray Finch

Thomas Ray Finch

April 30, 2026

Thomas Ray Finch, 81, of Trinity, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born June 17, 1944, in Newport News, VA to the late Thomas Monroe Finch and the late Julia Ester Edwards Finch. Thomas was a U S Army veteran and retired from the City of High Point Fire Department, where he was...

Signe Frances Garry

Signe Frances Garry

April 29, 2026

Mrs. Signe Frances Mehr Garry, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2026, surrounded by love at her home in Thomasville.

She was born October 30, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Thorvold and Signe Ulin Mehr. She was the youngest daughter of eleven children.

After moving from Brooklyn to Byram Township, New Jersey, Signe married and devoted her life to...

Betty Shepherd

Betty Shepherd

April 28, 2026

Betty Lester Shepherd, 69, passed away on April 28, 2026, at High Point Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born October 31, 1956, in Wyoming County, WV; she was a daughter of the late Eula Lester and the late Mildred Steele Lester.

She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 52 years, Tony Shepherd; her two sons, Shawn...

Raymond Ralph Engler

Raymond Ralph Engler

April 26, 2026

Raymond “Ray” Ralph Engler, 86, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

Born December 7, 1939, in Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Ferdinand Engler and Mildred Juhl Engler. Ray served in the US Air Force and was an Airplane Mechanic for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Teresa Lynn Deal

Teresa Lynn Deal

April 26, 2026



Teresa Lynn (Wymer) Deal

Born: April 28, 1955 – April 26, 2026

On a quiet Sunday, Teresa danced sweetly home to her JESUS and her Heavenly Family—whole, radiant, and free.

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina to Zella Leigh Blevins Wymer and Lonnie Hershel Wymer, Teresa lived a life that could never be measured in Ordinary ways, but through the Miracles.

Teresa (Honey, Momma, MomMom)...

Stephen Karas

Stephen Karas

April 26, 2026

Stephen Karas, 82, of High Point, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Westchester Manor.

Born June 19, 1943, in Niagara Falls, New York. He worked in shipping for DuPont Paint and was in the Army Reservers,

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Karas; daughters, Angela Tollmann (Brad) of Randleman and Robyn Gallo (Brian) of Tennessee; grandchildren, Briana Bost, Kristen Kalota, and...

Linda Teague Buchanan

Linda Teague Buchanan

April 24, 2026

Linda Teague Buchanan, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born August 11, 1945, to Carl H. Teague and Mary F. Peace Teague.

Linda and her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Rae Buchanan, were high school sweethearts and remained married for 57 years, until Gerald’s passing in February 2023.

Linda devoted her life to caring for others, both...

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