
Obituaries
Virginia Hilliard
October 9, 2025
Lela Virginia Cameron Hilliard, 95, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
She was born May 14, 1930, in Anderson County, SC, to the late Edmund Cornelius Cameron and the late Paralee Sherman Cameron.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas “Tommy” Ben Hilliard, Sr.
Mrs. Hilliard,...
Edward H. Benz, Jr.
October 7, 2025
Edward Henry Benz, Jr., 81, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Born January 16, 1944, in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Henry Benz, Sr., and the late Mildred Moyer Benz. Edward was a machine operator for a print company. He liked the Dallas Cowboys, New York...
J. Larry Collins, Sr
October 7, 2025
James Larry Collins, Sr., 81, of High Point, passed away October 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born January 7, 1944, in High Point, to the late Curtis William Collins, Sr. and the late Ella Mae Mounts Collins.
In addition to his parents is his preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Collins, Jr., and...
Marcus Tuttle
October 7, 2025
Marcus Newsome Tuttle, 79, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Born April 2, 1946, in Forsyth County, he was a son of the late Dwight L. Tuttle and the late Thelma Newsome Tuttle. Marcus graduated from North High School in June 1964. He went on to attend and graduate college from Virginia Commonwealth...
Fitz Murray
October 6, 2025
Fitz Murray, Jr., 70, of High Point, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home.
Born September 13, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Fitz Murray, Sr., and the late Ida Mae. Mr. Murray worked as a bus driver for MTA-NY.
He is survived by his wife, Vianna Elliott Murray of the home; sons, Jason...
Dalford "DR" Johnson
October 6, 2025
Dalford Roy "DR" Johnson, 80, of Archdale, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Hospice of Randolph.
Born June 8, 1945, in Pulaski VA, he was a son of the late Roby Johnson and the late Virginia Ruth Johnson. Dalford was a talented brick mason by trade.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Phillips Johnson of the home; son,...
Jerry Lee Hedgecock
October 4, 2025
Jerry Lee Hedgecock, 86, passed away on October 4 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He lived and loved big in all that he did. He was passionate, adventurous and, some would say, like a bull in a china shop.
Jerry was a dedicated civil servant for 35 years with the High Point Fire Department, retiring in 1993 as Captain.
In...
Mike Plumley
October 3, 2025
James Michael “Mike” Plumley, 64, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
He was born February 8, 1961, in Logan County, West Virginia, to the late James Harold Plumley and the late Naomi Jean Marcum Plumley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Lamb.
Mike served in...
William "Bill" Monroe Hill
October 3, 2025
William “Bill” Monroe Hill, 79, of Archdale, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at High Point Medical Center. He was surrounded by loved ones as he left this world and opened his eyes to his new home eternal.
Born January 14, 1946, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Edgar Hill and the late Thelma Wall Hill. He...
William Castlen Morris, Sr
October 3, 2025
William (Bill) Castlen Morris, Sr., 85, of High Point, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Wesley Long Hospital.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen "Kathy" Bragg
October 2, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Radford Bragg, 75, of Archdale, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.
Born October 19, 1949, in Murphy, NC, she was a daughter of the late Roy Radford and the late Zadie Lorene Beaver Radford-Young.
In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Martha Anderson
October 1, 2025
Martha Barham Anderson, 84, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born May 18, 1941, she was a daughter to the late Frank Barham and the late Virginia Staggs Barham, in Nansemond County, Va.
Left to cherish her memory, her beloved daughter, Azalea Hope Anderson; and her special friends, Brenda Johnson, Linda Johnson...
Katherine "Katy" Bobb
September 30, 2025
Katherine “Katy” Jean Rudnicki Bobb, 80, of Jamestown, passed away, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.
She was born February 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Edward Rudnicki and the late Catherine Zacharski Majewski.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William “Bill” Majewski.
Those left to cherish her memory, her beloved...
Michael Duran Oliver
September 28, 2025
Michael Duran Oliver, 57, of High Point, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 28, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.
Born September 17, 1968, in High Point, to the late Raymond Oliver and the late Annie Oliver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Oliver and Donald Oliver.
Those left to cherish his memory; his brothers, Timothy...
Gary Ray Rogers
September 28, 2025
Gary Ray Rogers, 80, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville.
Born October 15, 1944, in Marion, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Gary Oliver Rogers and the late Lula Violet Ammoes Rogers. Gary worked in the furniture manufacturing industry. He loved watching old westerns, the beaches in South Carolina, and visiting...
Sara "Nanny" Haire
September 27, 2025
Sara “Nanny” Margaret Collins Haire, 89, of Thomasville, NC, passed away September 27, 2025, due to declining health.
She was born on January 15, 1936, in Richmond County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Collins and the late Mary Gardener Collins.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 74 years, Andrew M. Haire, three sons, Andrew Ralph Haire...
Betty Jean Ball
September 27, 2025
Betty Jean Ball, 79, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home.
Born July 20, 1946, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Robert Ball and the late Gracie Key Harris.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald “Red” Ball and Buford Ball; and her beloved chihuahua, Killer.
Left to...
Poni Stephenson
September 26, 2025
Poni Brook Stephenson, 79, of High Point, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.
Born May 4, 1946, in Sacramento, California, she was the daughter of the late Mack Charles Stephenson and the late Charlene Cline Stephenson. Poni was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Brandon Stephenson of High Point.
Services will be private.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is...
Ana Rodrigues Lacaba
September 26, 2025
Ana Silvia Rodrigues Lacaba, 88, of High Point, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Born November 3, 1936, in Cuba, she was a daughter of the late Guillermo Allison and the late Maria Rodrigues Allison.
She is survived by her son, Rigoberto “Bob” Lacaba (Julia).
Services will be held in Florida.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge...
Teresa Hartzoge
September 25, 2025
Teresa Ann Wilson Hartzoge
March 17, 1950 - September 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness, and profound gratitude for the life she lived, that we announce the death of Teresa Ann Wilson Hartzoge, 75, of Greensboro, North Carolina due to complications of congestive heart failure on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born March 17, 1950, Teresa Ann Wilson, she was the daughter...
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