
Obituaries
Frank Parker
July 15, 2025
Howard Franklin “Frank” Parker, Jr., 91, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the Hospice Home of High Point.
He was born November 22, 1933, in Surry County, to the late Howard Franklin Parker, Sr., and to the late Thelma Bledsoe Parker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Stephen Thomas Parker, son-in-law, Michael...
Michael O'Daniel Caldwell
July 14, 2025
“Be groovy or leave, man.” - this quote, though attributed to a slightly more famous octogenarian, Bob Dylan, was embodied from start to finish by Michael O’Daniel Caldwell, 80, of High Point. Michael, Michael O.,Mike, Dad, and Papa, had many names and did a lot of things during his eighty years here— and he was, at every turn, groovy. He...
Janice Lewis Howell
July 14, 2025
Janice Lewis Howell, 72, of High Point, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, in the High Point Medical Center.
She was born September 2, 1952, to the late Vernon Eugene Lewis and the late Ellene Cobb Moore.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepfather, Paul E. Moore, Sr.; twin sister, Janet Lewis Gordon, and her brother-in-law,...
Doris Anne Floberg
July 12, 2025
Doris Anne Mitchem Floberg, 60, of High Point, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.
Born June 15, 1965, in Princeton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Mitchem and the late Katheryn Morgan Mitchem. Doris was a homemaker.
No formal arrangements are planned at the time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Ashlee Danielle Cates
July 12, 2025
Ashlee Danielle Cates, 28, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.
Born May 13, 1997, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of Lucille Ayers Cates, and the late Wallace Haynes Cates. Ashlee worked in retail clothing and loved taking trips to the beach.
She is survived by her mother, Lucille Ayers Cates; daughters, Aleah Harrington...
Derrick Leonard Jackson
July 11, 2025
Derrick Leonard Jackson, 56, passed away suddenly in Victoria, British Columbia on July 11, 2025.
He left this life surrounded by his family and the love of his life. Derrick was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 28, 1968, to Rick and the late Frankie Jackson. He grew up in Thomasville, NC and graduated from Ledford High School in the Class...
Dean Garner
July 11, 2025
Michael Dean Garner, 65, of Greensboro, passed away, Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Wesley Long Hospital.
Dean was born May 29, 1960, in Greensboro, to Harold Dean Garner and to the late Glenda Head Garner.
Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend C.W. Moss officiating.. Family will speak with...
Lawrence Kitchin
July 10, 2025
Lawrence Mauldin Kitchin, 65, of High Point, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home.
Born March 18, 1960, in Lawrenceville, GA; he was a son of the late Samuel Gordon Kitchin and of the late Bonnie Maysel Phillips Kitchin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie, Ronnie and Wayne; sisters, Janana, Elaine,...
Patricia Ann Montgomery
July 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Whatley Montgomery, 78, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Cagle Thompson
July 9, 2025
Carolyn Penny Lee Cagle Thompson, 83, of High Point, NC, was called Home by our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, she was peacefully resting at home with family.
Born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Carolyn lived a life full of deep love, unwavering faith, and extraordinary strength. She spent her days nurturing her family, friends, her beloved animals,...
Margaurite "Rita" Lorraine Ali
July 7, 2025
Margaurite “Rita” Lorraine Cross Ali, 59, of High Point, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Born December 5, 1965, in Goldsboro, NC; she was a daughter of the late Robert Earl Cross and of the late Carolyn Sills Cross Franklin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Walter Franklin.
Left to...
Jack Lance
July 7, 2025
Mr. Jackie “Jack” Everette Lance, 66, of Trinity, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home.
Born March 26, 1959, in Darlington. SC, he was a son of Bert Lance-Stone and the late Bruce Lance.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph A Stone.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beverly Lance of...
David Lee Allred II
July 4, 2025
David Lee Allred II, 51, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home in Archdale, NC. David was born in High Point, NC on September 4, 1973 to David Lee (D.L.) and Patricia (Tricia) Stout Allred. He is survived by his loving parents and his beloved “Sissy”, Tammy D. Stout and her fiancé, Scott Osborne of Venice...
David Alverman
July 4, 2025
David Leroy Alverman, 66, of High Point, passed peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
David lived life with passion and an infectious personality. He was loving and loyal — a compassionate soul and a fierce competitor, both in and out of the boxing ring. David proudly claimed the Kansas City Golden Gloves boxing championship in 1979,...
Frank White
July 4, 2025
Frank Edward White, 55, of High Point, passed away July 4, 2025, at his home after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Margaret Perry and the late Francis White; Frank spent his earliest years in Queens, NY, before moving to Esperance, NY. Pursuing a degree in English at Siena College in Loudonville, NY;...
Martha Leonard Denny
July 4, 2025
Martha Leonard Denny, 95, of High Point, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home.
Born January 10, 1930, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Leonard and the late Minta Phillips Leonard. Martha was a homemaker and a member of Oak Hill Friends Meeting.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Hecht (Daniel), and Alyce Lynch...
Carolyn Hendrick
July 4, 2025
Carolyn Hendrick, 86, of Midway, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Cadence At Clemmons.
Born December 11, 1938, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Young O’Kelley and the late Mozelle Frazier O’Kelley. She was a member of Green Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Stanley Hendrick II (Kim) of Lexington; daughters, Kimberly Benson of...
Scott David Shafer
July 3, 2025
Scott David Shafer, 67, of High Point, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Forsyth Senior Estates.
No Services are planned.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Terrence John O'Flaherty
July 1, 2025
Terrence John O’Flaherty, 81, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, unexpectedly at his home.
He was born January 24, 1944, in Queens, NY to the late William O’Flaherty and the late Frances Campagna O’Flaherty.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Frances O’Flaherty Holleran; his brothers, Bill and Dennis; and his sister,...
Grover Franklin Williams
July 1, 2025
Grover Franklin Williams, 89, of Mount Vernon, OH, formerly Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Crystal Care Center in Ashland, OH.
He was born December 6, 1935, in Davidson County, NC to the late Clayton Foster Williams and the late Mary Katherine Myers Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry Williams,...
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