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James (Tom) Earl Lucas

James (Tom) Earl Lucas

August 25, 2025

James (Tom) Earl Lucas, 92, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at Adams Farm Living and Rehab.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point with Rev. Terry White officiating.

The family will visit following the service.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

Dahyabhai Z. Patel

Dahyabhai Z. Patel

August 25, 2025

Dahyabhai Z. Patel, 88, of High Point, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Westchester Manor of High Point.

Born January 8, 1937, in India, to the late Zaverbhai Patel and Dahiben Patel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Urmilaben Patel.

Left to cherish his memory; his son, Samir Patel and wife Binta Patel of...

Dorthella Rees

Dorthella Rees

August 24, 2025

Dorthella Knight Rees, 93, of High Point, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Westchester Manor of High Point.

Born October 26, 1931, in Kitsap County, Washington; she was a duaghter of the late Paul Bunyon Knight, and the late Nevada Workman Knight.

No formal services are planned.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lisa Delzotto

Lisa Delzotto

August 24, 2025

Lisa Marie Delzotto, 60, of McLeansville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Born April 1, 1965, in Queens, New York, she was a daughter of Nancy Record Delzotto of Trinity and the late Paul Delzotto.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Leonel Diaz of the home; sons, Luis “Fernando” Inda of McLeansville, and...

Paul Edward Floyd

Paul Edward Floyd

August 24, 2025

Paul Edward Floyd, Sr., 97, of Oak Ridge, NC passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Winnsboro, SC on June 10, 1928 to the late Darby Griffin Floyd and the late Marie Floyd Ferree.

Paul was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Harris Floyd, his...

Al Lyon

Al Lyon

August 22, 2025

Alan Arthur Lyon, 83, left this earth for his eternal, heavenly home with Jesus on August 22, 2025. Despite living a healthy and vigorous lifestyle, lymphoma took us by surprise, but his journey here on earth was filled with love and purpose.

We celebrate a man who had a tremendous impact on so many lives. He leaves behind his beloved wife,...

Gary Raymond Dobbins

Gary Raymond Dobbins

August 22, 2025

Gary Raymond Dobbins, 78, of Archdale, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Westwood Nursing and Rehab.

Born November 6, 1946, in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Raymond Dobbins and the late Wythel Spell Dobbins. Gary worked in furniture sales.

He is survived by his sister, Julia Burton of High Point; grandchildren, Cory Dobbins and Brandy Dobbins; and...

Nina Nichols

Nina Nichols

August 21, 2025

Nina Kayser Nichols, 78, of Trinity went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Nichols was born in Chandler, Arizona on January 26, 1946, to Raymond J. and Eugenia Trexler Kayser. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, Rev. Ronald Wood Nichols and brother, Tony Kayser.

She...

Connie Sue Simpson

Connie Sue Simpson

August 18, 2025

Connie Sue Worley Simpson, 64, of High Point, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born March 9, 1961, in Bristol, Va, she was a daughter of the late Clifford Monroe Worley and the late Mary Magdalene Feathers Worley.

Left to cherish her memory; her daughters, Christina Simpson (Justin Sanders) of High Point, Tiffany Davis of...

Carolyn Ann Smith

Carolyn Ann Smith

August 14, 2025

Carolyn Ann Smith, 67, of High Point, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home.

Born May 11, 1958, in Amherst, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Michael John Smith and the late Betty Jean Flowers Smith. Carolyn had a long and courageous battle with several health issues. She spent decades at the former K-Mart Corporation in various...

Richard "Dick" G. Shaler

Richard "Dick" G. Shaler

August 14, 2025

Richard Gibson “Dick” Shaler, 94, of High Point, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home after several years of dementia. Born May 18, 1931, Pasadena, CA, he was the only son of the late Richard G. Shaler, Sr., and Dorothy Ball Shaler.

Dick graduated from the University of California, in Berkeley, CA with a degree in Architecture,...

Doris T. Blue

Doris T. Blue

August 14, 2025

Doris Thomas Blue, 105 ½, of Colfax, NC, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home in River Landing at Sandy Ridge.

Born February 7, 1920, in Wabash County, Indiana. She was a daughter of the late Emmett Thomas and the late Izola Silvers Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Thomas Blue,...

Jacob Carter

Jacob Carter

August 12, 2025

Jacob “Jake” Anthony Carter, lovingly known as “Grasshopper” to those closest to him, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025, at the age of 30. A lifelong resident of High Point, Jake brought strength, passion, and heart to everyone whose life he touched.

Jake worked as a Heavy Machinery Technician at Linder, where his skill and dedication earned the respect of...

Monnie Jo Martin

Monnie Jo Martin

August 8, 2025

High Point, NC – Monnie Jo Martin, 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend who had a gentle, loving heart and was devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whom loving arms she now...

Fredric Dunbar

Fredric Dunbar

August 6, 2025

Fredric Alan Dunbar, 92, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Greensboro, NC. Born into the farming lifestyle in central Indiana, Fred was the middle child of five which included two brothers and “bookend” sisters. After attending Wabash College for one year, he entered the Naval Academy, joining his elder brother James; their younger brother Richard enrolled the following...

Kenny Hicks

Kenny Hicks

August 5, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Hicks, 58, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the High Point Medical Center.

Born August 10, 1966, in Kennesaw, GA; he was a son of Carolyn Groom Edwards and the late Jerry Wayne Hicks.

He was a 1984 graduate of East Davidson High School.

Kenny worked for Thomas Built Bus as an assembly technician. He loved animals,...

Shawn Kelly Colligan

Shawn Kelly Colligan

August 4, 2025

Shawn Kelly Colligan, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born March 26, 1960, he was a son of the late Robert Colligan and the late Beverly Oconnor Colligan.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

Janet Green

Janet Green

August 3, 2025

Janet Faye Worley Green, 67, of Greensboro, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born July 16, 1958, in Goldsboro, she was a daughter to the late LaFayette Edward Worley, and the late Myrtle Lee Wigs.

In addition to her parents, Janet is preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Worley, and sister, Carolyn Teasley.

She is...

Gregg Millikan

Gregg Millikan

August 2, 2025

Harold Gregg Millikan, 68, of Wallburg, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home.

Born November 18, 1956, in High Point, he was a son of the late Bobby George Millikan and the late Ritchie Cecil Millikan. Gregg was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired supervisor with Jack Cartwright, Inc. for many years.

He is survived by his...

Neil Stephen Harrison

Neil Stephen Harrison

July 31, 2025

Neil Stephen Harrison, 79, of Greensboro, passed away Friday, July 31, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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