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Ray Watson, Jr.

Ray Watson, Jr.

Nov 30, 2024

Raymond Webber Watson, Jr., 96, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

Born February 29, 1928, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Raymond Webber Watson, Sr and the late Ann Deaton Watson. Ray was a member of the US Army National Guard and the former owner of...

Henry Guy Barnes

Henry Guy Barnes

Nov 28, 2024

Henry Guy Barnes, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Atrium Health High Point Medical Center.

Born November 16, 1933, in Johnston County, he was a son of the late Zebulon Barnes and the late Viola Creech Barnes. He was a self-employed house painter. Henry liked going to his homeplace in Smithfield and working...

Howard Atkinson Wallace, Jr.

Howard Atkinson Wallace, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Howard Atkinson Wallace, Jr., 88, of Wallburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Charleston, SC to the late Howard Atkinson Wallace, Sr. and to the late Kathleen Henley Wallace. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Wallace;...

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Sargent)  Mckowan

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Sargent) Mckowan

Nov 26, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Sargent McKowan, loving mother, devoted wife, dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024. Pat was 85 years old.

Pat was born in Mansfield, Ohio to parents Leroy and Pauline Sutter Sargent, along with her brothers and sisters, Leroy, Linda, Richard, Becky, Eddie and Janie. Pat was the...

David Pickett

David Pickett

Nov 25, 2024

Richard David Pickett, 78, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House.

Born January 18, 1946, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Pearlmon Clarence Pickett and the late Mildred Reely Ferre Pickett. David was a US Army veteran and was a retired appliance repairman.

He is survived...

Clay Cox

Clay Cox

Nov 25, 2024

Ernest Clay Cox, 94, of Snow Camp, went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, November 25, 2024, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center.

He was born in High Point, NC to the late Elvrage C. Cox and to the late Myrtle Harris Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Cox;...

Joseph Elmer Bradley

Joseph Elmer Bradley

Nov 24, 2024

Joseph Elmer Bradley, 52, of Linwood, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born February 1, 1972, in Davidson County, he was a son of the late James Elmer Bradley and the late Emory Nance Bradley.  Joseph worked in construction.  He loved going to the beach, and also loved music by AC/DC...

Cheryl Karen (Burkard)  Bristol

Cheryl Karen (Burkard) Bristol

Nov 21, 2024

Cheryl Karen Burkard Bristol, 81, of High Point, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born October 19, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Robert Burkard and the late Caroline Mooney Burkard. On July 18, 1964, she married David “Dave” Roy Bristol and together they shared...

Joseph Wayne Hill

Joseph Wayne Hill

Nov 21, 2024

Joseph Wayne Hill, 74, of Denton, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Service.

He was born April 16, 1950, in High Point, to the late Hamp Hill and the late Helen Joy Marshall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Kinley Hill and his sister...

Aj Smith

Aj Smith

Nov 21, 2024

Albert James “AJ” Smith, 75, of High Point, passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home.

Born December 12, 1948, he was a son of the late Albert Kirk Smith and the late Evelyn Louise Hirst Smith. Albert grew up in Miami, FL and was the owner and operator of AJ Smith Shades Shutters and Blinds....

Delbert Wesley Parrish

Delbert Wesley Parrish

Nov 20, 2024

Delbert Wesley Parrish, 63, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Pine Acres Center.

Born December 4, 1960, in Guilford County, he was a son to the late Henry Lewis Parrish and the late Rosa Lee Richardson.  Delbert worked as a painter.  He also loved tennis, bowling, and was a beloved Dallas Cowboys Fan.

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Teresa Huntley

Teresa Huntley

Nov 19, 2024

Teresa Helene Ramsey Huntley, 65, of Archdale, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Hospice of High Point.

She was born January12, 1959, in Guilford County; she was the daughter of the late Page Ramsey and the late Carol Frady Babb.

Teresa was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She attended Faith Fellowship of Greensboro...

Kyle David Dixon

Kyle David Dixon

Nov 18, 2024

Kyle David Dixon, 32, of Sophia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 18, 2024.

Born July 11, 1992, Guilford County, he was a son of Abby Dixon and the late David Dixon.. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Marie Hiatt; aunt, Cherri Carroll; and uncle, Robert “Freddie” Hiatt III....

Samuel Thomas Everett, Jr

Samuel Thomas Everett, Jr

Nov 18, 2024

Samuel Thomas Everett, Jr., 81, of High Point, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Westchester Harbour.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Margaret Louise (Dillon)  Dillard

Margaret Louise (Dillon) Dillard

Nov 18, 2024

Margaret Louise Dillon Dillard, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 18, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point.

She was born June 3, 1939, in Boissevain, VA, she was a daughter of the late Henry Dillon and the late Grace Pawley Dillon.  Louise worked as a sewing supervisor for Blacksmith Furniture and...

Barbara Matthews Tanner

Barbara Matthews Tanner

Nov 18, 2024

Barbara Matthews Tanner, 91, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Florida.

Born October 5, 1933, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Hal Matthews and the late Amy King Matthews. Barbara was a restless spirit on an endless flight.  She was a talented singer and entertainer, as well as...

Sherie Lee Gaither

Sherie Lee Gaither

Nov 16, 2024

Sherie Lee Gaither, 72, of Kernersville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Shirley Moore Johnson

Shirley Moore Johnson

Nov 16, 2024

Shirley Moore Johnson, 81, of Kernersville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born October 31, 1943, in Olean, New York, she was a daughter to the late Harry William Moore and the late Eva Mary Bush Moore.  Shirley worked as a medical secretary.

She is survived by a son...

Sheldon Craig Nance

Sheldon Craig Nance

Nov 15, 2024

Sheldon Craig Nance, 77, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Brookstone Retirement Center.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Joann Summey Austin

Joann Summey Austin

Nov 15, 2024

Alma JoAnn Summey Austin, 83, of High Point, passed away, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Novant Health, Kernersville Medical Center.

She was born December 1, 1940, to the late Thomas Esley Summey and the late Juanita Hucks Summey, in High Point. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Austin and...

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