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Phyllis Anne Clinard

Phyllis Anne Clinard

Sep 16, 2025

Phyllis Anne Martin Clinard, 90, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Adams Farm Living and Rehab.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, September 22, 2025, at Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. James Summey officiating.

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

Sandra Everhart

Sandra Everhart

Sep 16, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete

Bobby Idol

Bobby Idol

Sep 16, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete

Ray Patsy Koontz

Ray Patsy Koontz

Sep 15, 2025

Ray Patsy Renay Peatross Koontz, 82, of High Point, passed into eternal life September 15, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 4, 1943, to the late William Thomas Peatross and the late Dorothy Ray Peatross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Scott Peatross.

A very spirit-filled person, a person always looking for...

Annie Sue Pedersen

Annie Sue Pedersen

Sep 15, 2025

Annie Sue Staley Pedersen, 97, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born April 27, 1928, in Wilkes County, NC, she was a daughter to the late Hamilton David Staley and the late Nora Ellen Brown Staley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Blaine Hamilton Staley,...

Gloria Jean Dunn

Gloria Jean Dunn

Sep 15, 2025

Gloria Jean Woodard Dunn, 95, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home.

Born November 29, 1929, in Biscoe, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Ishmael Worth Woodard and the late Mildred Floy Woodard.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Terria Prause of Arkansas, Sherrie Leahman and Paula Goodman; brothers, Aubrey Woodard, Donald Woodard,...

Betty Jo Gaines

Betty Jo Gaines

Sep 14, 2025

Betty Jo Gaines, 83, of Archdale, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Westwood Health and Rehabilitation.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, Archdale is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Ray Taylor

Kenneth Ray Taylor

Sep 13, 2025

Kenneth Ray Taylor, 77, of Sophia, NC, passed away peacefully at his home, on September 13, 2025.

Kenny was born January 17, 1948, in Greensboro, NC, to Roscoe Eugene Taylor and Marjorie Lee Monnett.

He attended Southeast High School in Greensboro, NC, and worked for W.M. Paris & Associates in Charlotte, NC, as a project superintendent from 1970-1995.

He was drafted by the...

Faron Wayne McMahan

Faron Wayne McMahan

Sep 13, 2025

Faron Wayne McMahan, 70, of Archdale, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

Born August 14, 1955, in Erwin, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Grover McMahan and the late Netta Fender McMahan.

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

Faron was a jack of all trades, from working...

Jessica McBride Young

Jessica McBride Young

Sep 11, 2025

Jessica McBride Young, 85, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on September 11, 2025.

She was born on May 11, 1940, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late William Walter McBride and Virda Mallie Slate McBride.

Throughout her life, she worked in many ways to care for others. She enjoyed yard sales and flea markets, refinishing furniture, and collecting household antiques....

Mike Williamson

Mike Williamson

Sep 10, 2025

Harvey Michael “Mike” Williamson, 78, of Archdale, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

Born October 20, 1946, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Harvey “Sandy” Williamson and the late Margaret Cox Williamson. Mike was a barber in Archdale for sixty-three years and formerly owned and operated Plaza Barber Shop. He attended Hope...

Tonika Nicole Mason

Tonika Nicole Mason

Sep 8, 2025

Tonika Nicole Mason, 42, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Born November 9, 1982, in High Point, she was a daughter of Leroy Warley and Nancy Ann Mason.

Tonika was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Lee Mason, Maggie Warley, and Archie Roy Peguese, Sr.

Left to cherish her memory; her children,...

Susan Renee Freeman-Parrish

Susan Renee Freeman-Parrish

Sep 7, 2025

Susan Renee Freeman-Parrish, 62, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Willowbrook Rehab in Yadkinville.

Born October 11, 1962, in High Point, she was the daughter of the late Horace Freeman and the late Helen Grant Freeman. Susan worked as an office manager for insurance companies. She loved going to Myrtle Beach and loved animals. Susan was of the...

Vinny Desrochers

Vinny Desrochers

Sep 7, 2025

Vincent Jude Desrochers, affectionately known as Vinny, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 70, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on December 23, 1954, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Vinny was the beloved son of Lucien and Marie Desrochers of Chicopee, MA. He grew up with a strong sense of family and a quiet determination that...

James Olive

James Olive

Sep 6, 2025

James Olive, 75, formerly of Smithfield and Pine Level, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

He was the son of the late Charlie and Francis Curran Olive; Mr. Olive is predeceased by his brothers Paul, David, and Stevie.

James was a respected homebuilder in Johnston County. He took great pride in crafting homes where families could grow, celebrate, and make memories.

He...

Angela Carol Wilson

Angela Carol Wilson

Sep 4, 2025

Angela Carol Kindley Wilson, 57, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Thomasville Medical Center.

Born March 5, 1968, in Davidson County, she was a daughter to the late Albert Kindley and the late Mary Rose Kindley. Angela worked for Leggett and Platt, she loved hummingbirds, working in her flower garden and fishing. She also loved her dog, Brownie.

She...

Paul Smoot

Paul Smoot

Sep 3, 2025

Marvin Paul Smoot, 66, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home.

Born April 4, 1959, in Davidson County, he was a son of the late John Roy Smoot and the late Elizabeth Craig Smoot.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Smoot, Leonard Smoot, Bill Smoot, and Tommy Smoot.

Left to cherish...

Donna Renee Craven

Donna Renee Craven

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Donna Renee Hazelwood Craven, 66, of Thomasville, went to Heaven peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side, Sunday August 31, 2025.

She was born June 16, 1959, in Davidson County, a daughter to the late Hubert and Ruby Hazelwood.

Donna was married, June 25, 1976, to the love of her life, Tommy Craven of the home.

Also surviving...

Wyatt Lee Spence

Wyatt Lee Spence

Aug 30, 2025

Wyatt Lee Spence, 20, of Thomasville, passed away, Saturday, August 30, 2025, unexpectedly in Johnson City, TN.

He was born on January 16, 2005, in Greensboro; he was the son of David and Dawn Spence.

Left to cherish his memory; his parents, David and Dawn Spence of Thomasville; grandparents, David and Brenda Spence, and Robert Richeson; aunts, Jennifer Leister and husband Andrew,...

Robert David Entrekin

Robert David Entrekin

Aug 29, 2025

Robert David Entrekin, 71, of Burlington, passed away Friday, August 28, 2025, at the AuthoraCare Hospice Home of Burlington.

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

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