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Michael Landon Jacobs

Michael Landon Jacobs

Jan 13, 2020

Michael Landon Jacobs, 38, of High Point, passed away on January 13, 2020 in High Point, NC.

Michael was born in Thomasville, NC to John F. Jacobs Sr. and Claudia Carter on October 8, 1981.  He loved to draw and always wanted to be an artist. He also enjoyed riding his bike every chance he got.

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Terry Jerome Little

Terry Jerome Little

Jan 13, 2020

Terry Jerome Little

Archdale

Terry Jerome Little, 58, of Archdale, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, at Westwood Health and Rehab.

Born March 28, 1961, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Cager Little and the late Annie Getaryan Little. Mr. Little was a US Army veteran and retired assembler...

Lorilee Stark Smith

Lorilee Stark Smith

Jan 11, 2020

Lorilee Stark Smith

High Point

Lorilee Stark Smith, 81, of High Point, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born September 11, 1938, in Medford, Oregon, she was a daughter of the late Stanley L, Stark and the late Ruth Ramstrom Stark. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker.

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Jose Eduardo Depaz

Jose Eduardo Depaz

Jan 11, 2020

Jose Eduardo DePaz

Browns Summit

Jose Eduardo DePaz, 38, of Browns Summit, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born February 10, 1981 in Guatemala, he was a son of Eduardo Rene DePaz and Rebeca Elerteria Giron DePaz of Guatemala. Jose was the worship pastor at Cathedral of...

Doris Mae (Rhinesperger)  Brandenburg

Doris Mae (Rhinesperger) Brandenburg

Jan 9, 2020

Doris Rhinesperger Brandenburg

Colfax

Doris Rhinesperger Brandenburg, 84, of Colfax, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at High Point Medical Center.

Born November 11, 1935, in Hammond, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Rhinesperger and the late Edna Gehrke Rhinesperger. Doris was a graduate of Indiana University and Purdue University....

Leila Joyner Wishon

Leila Joyner Wishon

Jan 7, 2020

Leila Joyner Wishon

Thomasville

Leila Joyner Wishon, 86, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hinkle Hospice House.

Born May 31, 1933, in Wilson County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Joyner and the late Fannie Wilson Joyner.

She is survived by her sons, George Lamm of...

Melody Gail Bennett

Melody Gail Bennett

Jan 7, 2020

Thomasville — Melody Gail Bennett, 63, passed away January 7, 2020, at Randolph Hospice located in Asheboro, NC.

No services are planned at this time.

Guil-Rand Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Bob Matthews

Bob Matthews

Jan 7, 2020

Robert “Bob” Franklin Matthews, Jr.

High Point

Robert “Bob” Franklin Matthews, Jr., 81, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born December 6, 1938, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Robert Franklin Matthews, Sr. and the late Marguerite Oldham Matthews. Mr....

Stephen Douglas Maultsby

Stephen Douglas Maultsby

Jan 5, 2020

Stephen Douglas Maultsby, 52, of High Point, passed away on January 5, 2020 at Wake Forest Medical in High Point.

Stephen was born in Guilford County to Patricia Slaydon Maultsby and Richard Moore Maultsby on April 14, 1967.  He worked as a subcontractor for GE Installers for many years. Stephen loved driving and going fast. His passion...

Carolyn Teal Deese

Carolyn Teal Deese

Jan 4, 2020

Carolyn Teal Deese

Trinity

Carolyn Teal Deese, 76, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born September 1, 1943, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Teal and the late Pearl Brock Teal. Mrs. Deese was a retired receptionist with Rose...

Skip Taylor

Skip Taylor

Jan 4, 2020

John Wesley “Skip” Taylor, Jr.

High Point

John Wesley “Skip” Taylor, Jr., 71, of High Point, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born June 13, 1948, in Guilford County, he was a son of Edna Marion Taylor of High Point and the late Dr. John Wesley Taylor,...

Marcia Stork Porcel

Marcia Stork Porcel

Jan 3, 2020

Marcia Stork Porcel

Greensboro

Marcia Stork Porcel, 81, of Greensboro, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at Morningview at Irving Park.

Born November 5, 1938, in Bell, Calfornia, she was a daughter of the late John C. Stork and the late Ollie Odom Stork. Ms. Porcel was a retired administrative assistant for the...

Jerry Wayne Williams

Jerry Wayne Williams

Jan 2, 2020

Jerry Wayne Williams

Thomasville

Jerry Wayne Williams, 75, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at High Point Medical Center.

Born October 16, 1944 in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Albert Edgar Williams and the late Kathleen Eddinger Williams.  Jerry was a retired truck driver.

He...

Dominick Andrew (Andy) Wiker

Dominick Andrew (Andy) Wiker

Dec 30, 2019

Dominick Andrew (Andy) Wiker

Jamestown

Dominick Andrew (Andy) Wiker, 25, passed away, December 30, 2019, at his home.

Born November 30, 1994, in Guilford County, he was a son of Robert Joseph Wiker and Toni Vince Wiker.  He worked at Full Moon Oyster Bar.

In addition to his parents he is...

William Leroy Poe

William Leroy Poe

Dec 30, 2019

William LeRoy Poe

Oak Ridge

William LeRoy Poe, 83, of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Hospice House at High Point.

Born September 19, 1936 in Desmoines, Iowa, he was the son of the late William Hayes Poe and the late Florence Evelyn Poe.  He was a retired veteran serving...

Helen Wright (Key)  Fogleman

Helen Wright (Key) Fogleman

Dec 29, 2019

Helen Key Wright Fogleman

Jamestown

Helen Key Wright Fogleman, 92, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born November 5, 1927, she was a daughter to the late Floyd Key and the late Ollie Holder Key.  Helen retired from Western Electric, and later worked for Griffith...

Lula Mae (Marlowe)  Norton

Lula Mae (Marlowe) Norton

Dec 27, 2019

Lula Mae Norton, 73, of High Point, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Mrs. Norton was born December 25, 1946 in Horry County, South Carolina the daughter of the late Henry and Sudie Blackwell Marlowe. She was retired from Myrtle Desk and Miller Desk. She was preceded in her death by...

Roxanne Steed Byrd

Roxanne Steed Byrd

Dec 26, 2019

Roxanne Steed Byrd

Thomasville

Roxanne Steed Byrd, 49, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born January 20, 1970, in Tampa, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Virgil (Buck) Steed and the late Vickie Ball Steed.

She is survived by her husband,...

David Kham Simmanakhot

David Kham Simmanakhot

Dec 24, 2019

David Kham Simmanakhot

High Point, North Carolina

David Kham Simmanakhot, 67, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at High Point Medical Center.

Born September 5, 1952, in Laos, he was a son of the late Nane Simmanakhot and the late Bounma Simmanakhot. In December 1979, the Evangelical Reformed...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Dec 22, 2019

Jerry Smith

High Point

Jerry Smith, 71, of High Point, passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2019, at his home.

Services will be private.

Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

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