The logo for wright funerals cremations is blue and white

Obituaries

Jim Hutchins

Jim Hutchins

Oct 16, 2025

James “Jim” Otis Hutchins, 90, of High Point, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

Born November 30, 1934, in Winchester, Virginia, he was a son of the late James P. Hutchins and the late Ada Lea Lemons Hutchins. Jim was a veteran of the US Air Force, and a commercial plumbing salesman. He was a member...

Annette Wyome Jackson

Annette Wyome Jackson

Oct 15, 2025

Annette Wyome (Thompson) Jackson, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point.

She was born November 11, 1942, in Anderson, South Carolina. At a young age she moved to Washington, D.C. with her mother and two younger sisters. At age 15, she met the love of her life, Sherwood Jackson, Sr., and by 19 they were...

Henry Rayvon Cox

Henry Rayvon Cox

Oct 13, 2025

Henry Rayvon “Ray” Cox, 85, of High Point, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Hospice Home of Davidson County.

Ray was born February 4, 1940, in High Point to the late Henry Dolph Cox and the late Mary Elizabeth Sizemore Cox.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Franklin Cox and his great grandson,...

Carol Leathers

Carol Leathers

Oct 12, 2025

Carol Ann (Houghton) Leathers, age 87, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born December 8, 1937, in Mansfield, Massachusetts, daughter to the late Cornelius Houghton and Jessie Houghton.

Carol grew up and spent her young adult years in Massachusetts in the area between Cape Cod and Boston before marrying James Leathers and moving many times during...

Robert Salisbury

Robert Salisbury

Oct 12, 2025

Robert “Paw Paw” Howard Salisbury, 87, of High Point, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Westchester Manor Nursing Home.

Born December 12, 1937, in Albany, New York to the late Muriel Marion Job. Robert served in the United States Air Force until retirement. He was a fan of racing and even drag raced and raced go karts. He enjoyed building...

Rashmikant Shah

Rashmikant Shah

Oct 12, 2025

Rashmikant Ramanlal Shah, 83, of Greensboro, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Wesley Long Hospital.

Born August 8, 1942, in India; he was a son of the late Ramanlal Shah and the late Padmaben Shah.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 Monday, October 13, 2025, in the Wright Funerals-Cremation, High Point, Chapel.

Lloyd "Smokey" Stover, Jr.

Lloyd "Smokey" Stover, Jr.

Oct 9, 2025

Lloyd "Smokey" Hershel Stover, Jr., 82, of High Point, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

Born October 23, 1942, in Bryn Mawr, PA, to the late Lloyd Hershel Stover, Sr., and the late Dorothy Eleanor Simmons Stover.

Mr. Stover retired from teaching at the Guilford County Schools and was a tax preparer for H&R Block for over 20...

Virginia Hilliard

Virginia Hilliard

Oct 9, 2025

Lela Virginia Cameron Hilliard, 95, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

She was born May 14, 1930, in Anderson County, SC, to the late Edmund Cornelius Cameron and the late Paralee Sherman Cameron.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas “Tommy” Ben Hilliard, Sr.

Mrs. Hilliard,...

Edward H. Benz, Jr.

Edward H. Benz, Jr.

Oct 7, 2025

Edward Henry Benz, Jr., 81, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Hospice Home at High Point.

Born January 16, 1944, in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Henry Benz, Sr., and the late Mildred Moyer Benz. Edward was a machine operator for a print company. He liked the Dallas Cowboys, New York...

J. Larry Collins, Sr

J. Larry Collins, Sr

Oct 7, 2025

James Larry Collins, Sr., 81, of High Point, passed away October 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born January 7, 1944, in High Point, to the late Curtis William Collins, Sr. and the late Ella Mae Mounts Collins.

In addition to his parents is his preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Collins, Jr., and...

Marcus Tuttle

Marcus Tuttle

Oct 7, 2025

Marcus Newsome Tuttle, 79, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Hospice Home of High Point.

Born April 2, 1946, in Forsyth County, he was a son of the late Dwight L. Tuttle and the late Thelma Newsome Tuttle. Marcus graduated from North High School in June 1964. He went on to attend and graduate college from Virginia Commonwealth...

Fitz Murray

Fitz Murray

Oct 6, 2025

Fitz Murray, Jr., 70, of High Point, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home.

Born September 13, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Fitz Murray, Sr., and the late Ida Mae. Mr. Murray worked as a bus driver for MTA-NY.

He is survived by his wife, Vianna Elliott Murray of the home; sons, Jason...

Dalford "DR" Johnson

Dalford "DR" Johnson

Oct 6, 2025

Dalford Roy "DR" Johnson, 80, of Archdale, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Hospice of Randolph.

Born June 8, 1945, in Pulaski VA, he was a son of the late Roby Johnson and the late Virginia Ruth Johnson. Dalford was a talented brick mason by trade.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Phillips Johnson of the home; son,...

Jerry Lee Hedgecock

Jerry Lee Hedgecock

Oct 4, 2025

Jerry Lee Hedgecock, 86, passed away on October 4 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He lived and loved big in all that he did. He was passionate, adventurous and, some would say, like a bull in a china shop.

Jerry was a dedicated civil servant for 35 years with the High Point Fire Department, retiring in 1993 as Captain.

In...

Mike Plumley

Mike Plumley

Oct 3, 2025

James Michael “Mike” Plumley, 64, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

He was born February 8, 1961, in Logan County, West Virginia, to the late James Harold Plumley and the late Naomi Jean Marcum Plumley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Lamb.

Mike served in...

William "Bill" Monroe Hill

William "Bill" Monroe Hill

Oct 3, 2025

William “Bill” Monroe Hill, 79, of Archdale, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at High Point Medical Center. He was surrounded by loved ones as he left this world and opened his eyes to his new home eternal.

Born January 14, 1946, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Edgar Hill and the late Thelma Wall Hill. He...

William Castlen Morris, Sr

William Castlen Morris, Sr

Oct 3, 2025

William (Bill) Castlen Morris, Sr., 85, of High Point, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Wesley Long Hospital.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Kathleen "Kathy" Bragg

Kathleen "Kathy" Bragg

Oct 2, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Radford Bragg, 75, of Archdale, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Born October 19, 1949, in Murphy, NC, she was a daughter of the late Roy Radford and the late Zadie Lorene Beaver Radford-Young.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Martha Anderson

Martha Anderson

Oct 1, 2025

Martha Barham Anderson, 84, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born May 18, 1941, she was a daughter to the late Frank Barham and the late Virginia Staggs Barham, in Nansemond County, Va.

Left to cherish her memory, her beloved daughter, Azalea Hope Anderson; and her special friends, Brenda Johnson, Linda Johnson...

Katherine "Katy" Bobb

Katherine "Katy" Bobb

Sep 30, 2025

Katherine “Katy” Jean Rudnicki Bobb, 80, of Jamestown, passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

She was born February 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Edward Rudnicki and the late Catherine Zacharski Majewski.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William “Bill” Majewski.

Those left to cherish her memory, her beloved...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A black and orange logo for griefsteps on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.