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Vicki Lynn Whittington

Vicki Lynn Whittington

Sep 26, 2024

Vicki Lynn Whittington, 70, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home.

Born May 12, 1954, in Guilford County she was a daughter of Barbara Harris Whittington of Thomasville and the late Curtis Jester Whittington. Vicki was a retired operating technician at High Point Medical Center,

In addition to her mother,...

Steven "Stevie" Ray Lewallen

Steven "Stevie" Ray Lewallen

Sep 25, 2024

Steven “Stevie” Ray Lewallen, 71, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home.

Born May 4, 1953, in High Point, he was the son of Naomi Ruth Bodenhamer Lewallen and the late Carlos Ray Lewallen.  Stevie worked as a electrician supervisor.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons,...

Jimmy Allen Tucker

Jimmy Allen Tucker

Sep 23, 2024

Jimmy Allen Tucker, 64, of Trinity, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

He was born May 13, 1960, in High Point to the late Judith Snelling. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Tucker and sister, Tammy Small.

Left to cherish...

Ann Welborn Gray

Ann Welborn Gray

Sep 22, 2024

Peggy “Ann” Welborn Gray, 79, of Colfax, NC passed away September 22, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Ann was born May 15, 1945, in Surry County to the late Charles Lee and Mattie Macy Welborn.

Ann was a graduate of Warren Wilson College and UNC-Greensboro.  She retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System after...

Naw Pday

Naw Pday

Sep 19, 2024

Naw Pday, 47, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Wake Forst Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.

She was born in Myanmar to the late Shwe Htoo Mu and the late Wah Say.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Pae Law Eh, Poe Kee...

Kathy (Kanipe)  Blackwell

Kathy (Kanipe) Blackwell

Sep 18, 2024

Mary Catherine “Kathy” Blackwell, nee Kanipe, of Thomasville, passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at High Point Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born on Monday, November 5, 1945, in Winston Salem, NC to the late Jack Edgar Kanipe and the late Mildred Deal Kanipe.

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Rosa Louise (Asbill)  Staley

Rosa Louise (Asbill) Staley

Sep 18, 2024

Rosa Louise Asbill Staley, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

Born August 24, 1933, in Randolph County, she was a daughter of the late Lee Asbill and the late Rosa Owens Asbill.  Rosa previously worked as a secretary for Pilot Life Insurance Company and was a member of Jamestown...

Steven Randall French

Steven Randall French

Sep 15, 2024

Steven Randall French, 74, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

No formal services will be conducted.

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

Jerry Jonathan Tucker

Jerry Jonathan Tucker

Sep 15, 2024

Jerry Jonathan Tucker, 82, of Archdale, NC, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2024, with his family by his side.

He was born December 24, 1941, in Guilford County, NC to Jonathan Albert Tucker and Clara Corder Tucker.  Jerry was a graduate of Trinity High School, graduating class of 1960.

In addition...

Pennie Lee (Burdue)  Bailey

Pennie Lee (Burdue) Bailey

Sep 14, 2024

Pennie Lee Burdue Bailey, 68, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House.

Born December 26, 1955, in Niles, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Fred Ralph Burdue and the late Jessie Moody Burdue.  Pennie was a flight instructor and commercial pilot. For fun, she loved to play golf, spend time...

Sandra Kay (Cummings)  Smith

Sandra Kay (Cummings) Smith

Sep 13, 2024

Sandra Kay Cummings Smith, 67, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home.

Born February 20, 1957, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Alton William Cummings and the late Gertie Bell Cummings.  Sandra was a homemaker and also the caregiver to her mother.

She is survived by brothers,...

John Walters Caldwell, Jr

John Walters Caldwell, Jr

Sep 13, 2024

John Walters Caldwell, Jr., 62, of Winston Salem, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born June 23, 1962, in Patterson, New Jersey, he was a son of John Caldwell, Sr., and the late Margaret Caldwell.  John worked as a truck driver and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

John Alson Bowers

John Alson Bowers

Sep 12, 2024

John Alson Bowers, 91, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Randolph Hospital.

Born November 21, 1932, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late John Lee Bowers and the late Lola Frazier Bowers.  John was a school bus driver and a Veteran of the United States Army.  He also was a...

Phillip Delano Thompson

Phillip Delano Thompson

Sep 10, 2024

Phillip Delano Thompson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born February 28, 1937, in Pineola, North Carolina; which is in Avery County near Grandfather Mountain.  He peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 10, 2024.

The youngest of six children born to Donald and Nellie Thompson; Phillip grew up in...

Charles Vaughn Hunt

Charles Vaughn Hunt

Sep 10, 2024

Charles Vaughn Hunt, 87, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

He was born September 28, 1936, in Guilford County, to the late Clifton (Chek) Hunt and the late Lola Brown Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Hunt and...

Jackie Ray Blankenship

Jackie Ray Blankenship

Sep 9, 2024

Jackie Ray Blankenship, 81, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Solomon Aranda-Martinez

Solomon Aranda-Martinez

Sep 9, 2024

Solomon Aranda-Martinez, 71, of Manning, SC, passed away, Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Archdale Chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations with Pastor Leonardo Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, Archdale is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Leonard Cooper

Paul Leonard Cooper

Sep 9, 2024

Paul Leonard Cooper, 39, of Sophia, unexpectedly passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. Born September 19, 1984, in High Point, he was the son of Gary Wayne Cooper, Sr. and Susan McKnight Cooper, husband to Kelly Hooks Cooper, and father to Odyssey Elizabeth Cooper.

Foundational to Paul’s character was a strong, beautiful, service-oriented heart, driven by his...

Billy Wayne Rierson

Billy Wayne Rierson

Sep 7, 2024

Billy Wayne Rierson, 71, of High Rock Lake, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home.

Born October 27, 1952, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Arnold Jackson Rierson and the late Helen Church Rierson. Bill attended Ledford High School, was a US Army veteran, and was a retired driver with Kennedy...

Barbara Carol (Nobles)  Fountain

Barbara Carol (Nobles) Fountain

Sep 3, 2024

Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Carol Nobles Fountain, 78, of Archdale, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, her 61st wedding anniversary to the late Roger Dale Fountain.

Born December 25, 1945 in Dillon, SC, Bobbie was the daughter of the late Pete and Edith Nobles. In her younger years, she enjoyed shag dancing, and in her...

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