
Obituaries
Norman Rodger Avins
September 24, 2020
Norman Rodger Avins, 83, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at his home.
Born July 13, 1937, in Fairview Park, Ohio. He was a son of the late Clyde Wesley Avins and the late Bernice Bassler Avins. Mr. Avins was a member of the US National Guard, retired from Penn-Ohio Road Materials of Edinburg,...
Carolyn Heaton Pithers
September 24, 2020
Carolyn Heaton Pithers, 87, of Raleigh, formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Services will be in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen Solich Zalben
September 21, 2020
Kathleen Solich Zalben, 69, of High Point, passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2020, at High Medical Center after a courageous battle with COVID-19.
Born August 22, 1951, in East Chicago, Indiana, she graduated from the Notre Dame College of Ohio, with an associate’s degree in accounting and computer science.
Kathleen enjoyed a long and...
Thomas Oliver Rodenhizer
September 21, 2020
Thomas Oliver Rodenhizer was born to Barry Rodenhizer and Deborah Williams Rodenhizer on November 14, 1981 and returned home on September 21, 2020.
In life, Thomas was many things to many people – a son, a brother, an uncle, a nephew, cousin, friend, brother in arms and Army Veteran. He was intelligent, genuine, supportive, loving, quiet, and...
Craig Smith
September 21, 2020
Danny Craig Smith, 68, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Meridian Center.
Born March 17, 1952, in Guilford County, he was a son of Jane White Smith of Archdale and the late Duane Smith. Craig was an auto parts manager.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
Martha "Ann" (Chaney) Hunt
September 20, 2020
Martha “Ann” Hunt, 67, of Lexington, passed away on September 20, 2020 at her residence.
Ann was born in Forsyth County, NC to Rachel Hunt Chaney and Ed Chaney on April 23, 1953. She was immensely proud of being the office manage at Shelba D. Johnson for Trucking for over 35 years. She loved the employees and...
Betty Ruth (Shipp) Parker
September 20, 2020
Betty Ruth Shipp Parker, 88, of High Point, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Brookdale Memory Center.
Services will be held in Wilmington, NC, at a later date.
Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Debra Lynn Dameron
September 19, 2020
Debra Lynn Dameron, 57, of High Point, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Randolph Hospice House.
Born February 5, 1963, in Pineville, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Arie Dameron and the late Louise Morgan Dameron. Debbie was a supervisor with Cascade Diecasting.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Jewell...
Thomas Edward Frazier
September 18, 2020
Thomas Edward Frazier, 77, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Born October 17, 1942, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Sabra Dawson Frazier and the late Jessie Kennedy Frazier. Mr. Frazier was a member of the US National Guard, a retired auto parts clerk, and...
Gretchen Kay (Westman) Braswell
September 18, 2020
Gretchen Kay Westman Braswell, 76 years old, of High Point, NC passed away, peacefully, on September 18, 2020 at the Hospice House of the Piedmont. She fought the good fight against Multiple Sclerosis and Scoliosis for over 35 years. Never has anyone known a stronger woman than she was. She never complained, she only pressed forward and upward.
...Diane Provost Irwin
September 18, 2020
Diane Provost Irwin, 88, of Greensboro, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.
No services are planned.
Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Darrell Wayne Kersey
September 16, 2020
Darrell Wayne Kersey, 59, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Duke University Hospital.
Born June 2, 1961, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Joseph Darrell Kersey and the late Wilma Beshears Kersey. Mr. Kersey worked for National Gas Company.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Lay...
Herbert Allen Edwards
September 16, 2020
Herbert Allen Edwards, 91, of High Point, moved to his Heavenly home Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Born June 28, 1929, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Arthur Fountain Edwards and the late Georgia Lewis Edwards. Herb was a US Army veteran and retired from Jefferson Pilot Insurance. He was a member of Green...
Jewel Bernice (Bowers) Parris
September 14, 2020
Jewel Bernice Bowers Parris, 94, died September 14, 2020, at Beacon Place in Greensboro after an abundant life of love and laughter.
She was born July 7, 1926, to Jacob Levi Bowers and Barbara Pearl Bowers in High Point, N.C. She grew up on a farm in High Point and graduated from Allen Jay High School. At...
Tracy Lynn Brown
September 13, 2020
Tracy Lynn Brown, 49, of High Point, passed away on September 13, 2020 at her residence.
Tracy was born in High Point, NC to Belinda Beasley and Jerold Hyder on January 5, 1971. She loved to read her bible and be at home with her family. She left this world way to soon and will be missed...
Jules Harris Wolf
September 13, 2020
Jules Harris Wolf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at age 78. After a long battle with cancer, his body gave out, though his mind and spirit never quit. He fought hard until the end and truly did it his way, surrounded by loved ones.
Jules is survived...
Peggy Nicholson Thompson
September 12, 2020
Peggy Nicholson Thompson, 80, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Abbotts Creek Center.
Born September 1, 1940, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Nicholson and the late Mozelle Bowers Martin.
She is survived by her children, Tammy Barton (Richard) of Trinity, Roger Thompson (Candy) of Thomasville, Larry...
Mary Elizabeth (Hugus) Balmat
September 9, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Hugus Balmat, 78, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Born January 28, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late William Hugus and the late Janice Susan Greer Hugus.
Services will be private.
Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of...
Daniel Gray Lineback
September 8, 2020
Daniel Gray Lineback, 60, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Westchester Harbour.
Born March 9, 1960 in Forsyth County, he was a son of Ruby Gray Lineback of High Point, and the late Homer Lee Lineback. Danny earned a BS degree in Business Administration from UNC-G and, later, a BS in Chemistry from...
Natalie Jean (Riford) Mckeon-Barnes
September 8, 2020
Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Born August 31, 1934, in Randolph, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Riford. Natalie was a retired registered nurse.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas McKeon, Stephen McKeon, and Michael McKeon, stepdaughters,...
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