
Obituaries
Oris Johnson
February 27, 2021
Oris Johnson, 90, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Shannon Gray Health and Rehab.
Born February 6, 1931, in Cocke County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Kelse Johnson and the late Algie Ford Johnson. Oris was raised in and around Newport and Cocke County, Tennessee. He began working for Holders Funeral...
Mary Fallon Caswell
February 27, 2021
Mary (Ann) Fallon Caswell, 79, of Thomasville NC passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27, 2021, at her home with family.
She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister and Aunt and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Samuel (Sam) G Caswell. They travelled the world during his Naval...
Scott Burrow
February 25, 2021
William Scott Burrow, 59, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home.
Born September 27, 1961 in Guilford County, he was a son to the late Bill Burrow and the late Betty Wall Burrow. Mr. Burrow was the owner of Burrow Transport LLC, a member of Northwood United Methodist Church and also attended...
Patrick Sylvester Allen
February 24, 2021
Patrick Sylvester Allen, 50, of Asheboro, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Randolph Hospital.
Patrick was born in High Point, NC to Sandra and Sylvester Allen on February 28, 1970,
Patrick was an avid Rapper; He had a passion for cooking. He enjoyed being the life of the party and making everyone laugh. He...
Andrea Jean Smith
February 24, 2021
Andrea Jean Smith, 39, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.
Born May 29, 1981, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of Warner Andrew “Andy” Smith of High Point and Deborah Richardson Smith of High Point.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son,...
Mary Lee Sherron Goff
February 24, 2021
Mary Lee Sherron Goff, 93, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.
No services are planned.
Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Jay Barnes
February 23, 2021
James Welton “Jay” Barnes, 66, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born April 19, 1954, in Sampson, County, he was a son of the late James W. Barnes and the late Elizabeth Keene Barnes. Jay was a financial manager and faithful member of Green Street Baptist Church.
...Gwendolyn Marie (Shipman) Marshbanks
February 21, 2021
Gwendolyn Marie Shipman Marshbanks, 83, of High Point, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Westchester Manor.
Funeral services will be held in Asheville, NC.
Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Boone Bland
February 20, 2021
Joyce Boone Bland, 83, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.
Born May 7, 1937, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Daniel Joseph Boone and the late Evelyn Blake Boone. Joyce was a secretary and a member at Trinity Baptist Church, formerly a member of...
Bob Whitton
February 20, 2021
Robert Wayne “Bob” Whitton, Jr. 78, of High Point, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Born October 3, 1942, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Robert Wayne Whitton, Sr. and the late Anna Twitty Whitton. Bob was a retired machine tool sales executive and an...
Kim Ray Thompson
February 19, 2021
Kim Ray Thompson, 57, of Archdale passed away on 02/19/2021, after a short battle with Cancer. She was at home surrounded by family. Kim leaves behind her loving wife Toni Thompson (Richards), her son Christopher Hanson (Sarah Hanson) of Ohio, father George Thompson of Gaithersburg, MD, Brother Ben Thompson (Chris Thompson) of Middletown, DE, pre-deceased by her son Michael...
Frances Ritch Holland
February 18, 2021
Frances Ritch Holland, 85, passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday, February 18, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
Frances was born December 7, 1935, in North Wilkesboro, NC. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Curtis Ray Ritch, Sr. and Dovie Elizabeth Mabe Ritch and predeceased by her sister, Doris Fisher. Frances was a...
Josh Jordan
February 18, 2021
Joshua David “Bacon” Jordan, 26, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at his home.
Born December 8, 1994, in High Point, he was a son of David Vinson Jordan of Thomasville and Christi Harris Jordan of Thomasville. Josh was a huge Atlanta Falcons fan, and he had an infectious laugh.
In addition to...
David Lee Akey
February 18, 2021
David Lee Akey, 79, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.
Born September 26, 1941, in Massillon, Ohio, he was a son to the late Delbert Akey and the late Lola Akey. David was a retired fireman and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Mr. Akey was...
Virginia "Dianne" (Johnson) Garrison
February 18, 2021
Virginia “Dianne” Garrison, 71, of Sophia, passed away on February 18, 2021 peacefully at her residence.
Dianne was born in Stanley County to James & Bertie Johnson on November 7, 1949. Dianne was a simple woman who loved her family. You could always find her at some sporting event watching her grandkids play. They could always count...
Wilbur Ray Sykes
February 17, 2021
Wilbur Ray Sykes, 92, of Trinity, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his home.
Born November 28, 1928, in Surry County, he was a son of the late Willie Sykes and the late Della Lowe Sykes. Mr. Sykes was a retired upholster and pattern maker, a profession he excelled at Baker’s Furniture. Upon his retirement, he...
Jane Lentz Livengood
February 16, 2021
Jane Lentz Livengood, 56, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.
Born January 18, 1965, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Hollis William Lentz and Elizabeth Cobler Lentz. After graduating from UNCG in 1987, Jane worked as a furniture customer service representative. She married her high school...
Blenda Reed Kates
February 14, 2021
The family members and friends are deeply saddened by the passing of Blenda Reed Kates on February 14, 2021. She and her twin sister, Lenda, were a December 2, 1941 surprise! The twins were the family’s joy. The siblings enjoyed the fellowship of family, relatives, neighbors, and friends at their Mother’s open table. Blenda attended local schools and was...
Nancy Lynn (Newsome) Crater
February 14, 2021
Nancy Lynn Newsome Crater (NANNY), 72, of Kernersville, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at her home.
Born June 18, 1948, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late J. Holt Newsome and the late Geneva Alley Newsome. Nancy was a Registered Nurse in the medical field. She received her Master’s Degree in nursing from...
Tyler Wayne Smith
February 12, 2021
Tyler Wayne Smith, 32, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.
Born January 17, 1989, in Guilford County, he was a son of Char-Lee Venuto Smith of Jamestown and the late Donald Wayne Smith. Tyler graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in 2007 and he enjoyed golf and roller hockey.
In addition to his...
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