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Stuart Leslie Schurr

Stuart Leslie Schurr

June 28, 2020

Stuart Leslie Schurr, 78, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born February 1, 1942, he was the son of the late Frederick Fisher Schurr and the late Bessie Bender Schurr.  Living most of his life in Pittsburgh, he was a time manager in the steel industry and served in...

Brian V. Edmonds

Brian V. Edmonds

June 28, 2020

Brian V. Edmonds, 81, died peacefully at Hospice of the Piedmont on June 28.

He was born on December 26, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Richard Vere Edmonds and Krista Sherwood Cook Edmonds. His family moved to Winston-Salem, N.C. where he graduated from Reynolds High School and attended Wake Forest University. He joined the Army and...

Robert "Bob" George Blue

Robert "Bob" George Blue

June 28, 2020

Robert G. Blue, 71, of High Point died June 28, 2020.  Bob was born in Laurinburg, NC in 1948 to the late D. Tom Blue, and Doris T. Blue, currently of River Landing in Colfax. He is survived by his mother and his two sons, R. Elliot Blue (Lauren) of Greensboro and Graham T. Blue (Meredith) of Thomasville, GA. ...

Molly Thompson Tilley

Molly Thompson Tilley

June 27, 2020

Molly Thompson Tilley, 81, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born November 20, 1938, in Parkton, NC, she was a daughter to the late Arlie Thompson and the late Bethany Brewer Thompson.  Molly worked as a sewer in furniture manufacturing.

She is survived by her son, Curtis...

Myrtle Gray Hardee

Myrtle Gray Hardee

June 27, 2020

Myrtle Gray Hardee, 86, of High Point, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Westchester Manor.

Born May 14, 1934, in Harnett County, she was a daughter of the late Harold Gray and the late Texie Campbell Gray. Myrtle was an executive secretary and a Christian, businesswoman, entrepreneur and loved to travel.

She is survived...

Thelma Hollingsworth Eldridge

Thelma Hollingsworth Eldridge

June 26, 2020

Thelma Hollingsworth Eldridge, 94, of Archdale, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at her home.

Born August 11, 1925, in Randolph County, she was a daughter of the late Johnny Rainey Hollingsworth and the late Carrie Moser Hollingsworth. Mrs. Eldridge was a retired hairstylist and a member of South Plainfield Friends in Sophia.

She is...

Willard Shelby Anderson

Willard Shelby Anderson

June 25, 2020

Willard Shelby Anderson, 94, of Greensboro, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Heritage Greens Assisted Living.

Funeral services and burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Pamela Laprade Duncan

Pamela Laprade Duncan

June 24, 2020

Pamela Laprade Duncan, 53, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her home.

Born April 19, 1967, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of Katherine Willard Shew of Thomasville, and the late Robert Laprade. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and was loved by many.

In addition to her mother she...

Lucy Faye Beeson

Lucy Faye Beeson

June 23, 2020

Lucy Faye Beeson, 82, of Archdale, passed away on June 23, 2020 at Wake Forest Medical Center of High Point.

Lucy was born in Stokes County, NC to Vallie and Rufus Smith on March 27, 1938. She married Leroy Beeson on February 13, 1964. They have been happily married for over 56 years. She loved to cook...

Karen Beck Brinkley

Karen Beck Brinkley

June 23, 2020

Karen Beck Brinkley, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at her home.

Born March 12, 1955, in Davidson County, she was a daughter to the late Garland Austin Beck and the late Elsie Fox Beck.  Karen worked as a banking examiner.

She is survived by her husband, Clayton Brinkley of the home;...

Mark Evans Willingham

Mark Evans Willingham

June 23, 2020

Mark Evans Willingham, 65, of High Point, passed away on June 23, 2020 at Wake Forest Medical Center of HP

Mark was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Ann and Frederick Willingham on April 15, 1955. He married Frances Duncan Willingham on October 20, 1979. They were happily married for over 40 years. Mark loved music and was...

Jerry Lee Wallace

Jerry Lee Wallace

June 23, 2020

Jerry Lee Wallace, 60, a resident of Davidson County, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Pine Ridge Healthcare Center in Thomasville.

Jerry was born November 03, 1959 in Davidson County to the late Jack Wallace and Hope Hoover Wallace.

Jerry attended East Davidson High School.  His last employment was with Childers Concrete in High...

Wilbur Eugene Jessup

Wilbur Eugene Jessup

June 22, 2020

Wilbur Eugene Jessup, 69, of Thomasville, passed away on June 22, 2020 at his residence.

Wilbur was born in High Point, NC to Ina and Wilmer Jessup on December 3, 1950. He married Margaret Arnold Jessup in 2002. They were married for 18 years but were together for over 45. He worked as a machinist for Hayworth...

Johnny Mack Brown

Johnny Mack Brown

June 21, 2020

Johnny Mack Brown, 47, of High Point, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Born October 28, 1972, in Guilford County, he was the son of Willie Edward Brown of Lexington and Patty Hughes (Steve) of Lexington.

He is survived by his wife, Toni Lett Brown of the home; son,...

Jonathan Hill

Jonathan Hill

June 20, 2020

Jonathan Hill, 37, of High Point, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, in High Point.

Services will be conducted in Gainsboro, Tennessee.

Wright Funerals-Cremations nis in charge of arrangements.

Charles Thomas Foster

Charles Thomas Foster

June 18, 2020

CHARLES THOMAS FOSTER, 80, of High Point passed away on June 18, 2020, at Hospice of Randolph County in Asheboro.

Born September 15, 1939, in High Point, he was the son of the late Charlie Branch and Verla Trotter Foster. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Harriett and sister, Ann Nicks.

After growing...

Kenneth Cornelius Williams

Kenneth Cornelius Williams

June 18, 2020

Kenneth Cornelius Williams, 92, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Graybrier Nursing and Rehab.

Born January 9, 1928, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Fred Kyle Williams and the late Anna Klass Williams.  Kenneth was a general manager for furniture manufacturing and was a member of South Gate Baptist Church...

Lynn Sparks Elliott

Lynn Sparks Elliott

June 16, 2020

Sarah (Lynn) Sparks Elliott, 60, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born January 28, 1960, she was a daughter to the late Rev. William Paul Sparks and the late Jessie Wright Sparks Fisher.  Sarah was a homemaker and a member of Bible Truth Baptist Church.

She...

James Leonard Hedrick

James Leonard Hedrick

June 15, 2020

James Leonard Hedrick, 71, of Archdale, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born September 7, 1948, he was a son of the late Larry Hedrick and the late Eva Mae Throtmorton Hedrick.  Jimmy was a car salesman.

He is survived by sons, Larry Hedrick, and Brian Hedrick; daughter, Angela...

Sara Jean (Harrell)  Banks

Sara Jean (Harrell) Banks

June 13, 2020

Sara Jean Harrell Banks, 83, of High Point, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, at North Pointe of Archdale.

Born November 7, 1936, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Preston Brooks Harrell and the late Anne Cooper Harrell.

She is survived by her son, Mark Gordon Banks of High Point.

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