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Jennetta Marie (Clark)  Rakestraw

Jennetta Marie (Clark) Rakestraw

June 6, 2025

Jennetta Marie Rakestraw, 60, of Archdale, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

Born April 14, 1965, in Fort Knox, KY, she was a daughter of the late Jackie Alvin Clark, Sr. and the late Judy Ann Amburgey Clark.

She is survived by the love of her life, Dwayne Strader; her...

Diana Lynn (Zachar)  Frisbie

Diana Lynn (Zachar) Frisbie

June 5, 2025

Diana Lynn Zachar Frisbie, 62, of High Point, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

She was born November 11, 1962, in Missouri and worked for Quality Salvage.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Frisbie of Iowa, and her companion, James Revels of High Point.

No services are...

Louise (Folk)  Griffin

Louise (Folk) Griffin

June 5, 2025

Virginia Louise Folk Griffin, 81, of Kernersville, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Adams Farm Nursing and Rehab.

Born December 6, 1943, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, she was a daughter to the late Hugh Folk and the late Virginia Hightower Folk.  Louise, as a registered nurse, had a lifelong passion for nursing.  During her career under...

Joyce Freeman Cranford

Joyce Freeman Cranford

June 4, 2025

Mrs. Joyce Freeman Cranford, 95, a lifelong resident of Thomasville, passed away on June 4, 2025.

She was born on June 15, 1929, in Lexington, NC, the daughter of Clarence C. Freeman and Eva Miller Freeman. Joyce was a devoted lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Thomasville, where she attended the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class...

Donald Keith Symonds

Donald Keith Symonds

June 4, 2025

Donald Keith Symonds “Duck”, 57, of Thomasville, NC, went to be with Jesus on June 4, 2025.

Donald was born on November 2, 1967, to Maurice Symonds and Shirley (Cox) of

Woodhull, NY. After graduating from Addison High School in 1985, he went into the

Marines where he served for 3 years. Following...

Barbara Ann Ramsey

Barbara Ann Ramsey

June 3, 2025

Barbara Ann Ramsey, 84, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Sherman Lee Pullum

Sherman Lee Pullum

June 1, 2025

Sherman Lee Pullum, 66, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, unexpectedly at his home.

Born August 6, 1958, in Thomasville, he was a son of the late Edward T. Tucker and Betty Stella Lambeth Tucker.

He was preceded in death by his brother in law, Stewart Hedrick.

Left to cherish his memory; his...

George Gary Lawrence

George Gary Lawrence

May 31, 2025

George Gary Lawrence, 83, of Winston Salem, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home.

Born January 3, 1942, in Salisbury, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Samuel Arthur Lawrence and the late Sarah Elizabeth Meechum Lawrence.  George was a electronic technician for Lock Fabrication and a veteran of the United States Air...

Christine Ada (Wilkins)  Henry

Christine Ada (Wilkins) Henry

May 31, 2025

Christine Ada Wilkins Henry, 92, of Trinity, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her daughter’s home.

Born December 30, 1932, in Stokes County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Wilkins and the late Belle Lemons Wilkins. She was a charter member of Springfield Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for 42 years.

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Tommy Wolford

Tommy Wolford

May 28, 2025

Tommy Wolford, 62, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home.

Born March 19, 1963, in Phelps, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Mack Wolford and the late Magdalene Diles Wolford.  Tommy worked in construction.  He loved getting together with family, going to the beach or mountains, and going to flea markets...

Cora (White)  Ratchford

Cora (White) Ratchford

May 27, 2025

Cora White Ratchford, 78, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

Born April 21, 1947, in York, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late George White and the late Rosa Mae Curry White.

She is survived by her son, Richard Ratchford, Jr.  and wife Tracy of...

Martha Morey

Martha Morey

May 26, 2025

Martha Morey, 95, of High Point, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home.

Born February 20, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was a daughter to the late Edward Martin Curry and the late Rose Marie Shea Curry.  A resident of High Point for more than sixty years, she had been an active member of Immaculate...

Harriette Sellers

Harriette Sellers

May 26, 2025

Harriette Sellers, 64, of High Point, passed away, Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home.

Born February 26, 1961, in Gastonia, NC; she was a daughter of Fred Thompson and the late Mildred Fields Crosby Goins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Sellers and brother in law,...

Harold Gene Buerge

Harold Gene Buerge

May 26, 2025

Harold Gene Buerge, 90, of Kernersville, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.

Born July 26, 1934, in Wauseon, Ohio, he was a son of the late Ira Buerge and the late Hettie Jane Blosser Buerge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emogene Zimmerman Buerge;...

Helen Tuggle

Helen Tuggle

May 25, 2025

Helen Cox Tuggle, 94, of High Point, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home.

Born August 21, 1930, in High Point, she was the daughter of the late John Lindsey Cox and the late Lessie Ethridge Cox.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clayton Charlie Tuggle;...

Martha Roberts

Martha Roberts

May 25, 2025

Martha Claire Miller Roberts of Kernersville, NC passed away May 25, 2025, at the Trellis Support, Kate B. Reynolds, Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC.

She was born May 29, 1948, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late Martha Jackson Miller. She completed her secondary education at Fayetteville high school then continuing on to Fayetteville Technical Institute....

Roger Dale Buchanan

Roger Dale Buchanan

May 23, 2025

Roger Dale Buchanan, 82, of Randleman, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point.

A celebration in honor of his life will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025, in High Point.

Please contact Melissa Buchanan at 336-870-4202 by August 15, 2025, for more details and to RSVP.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in...

Thongvanh Thavone

Thongvanh Thavone

May 22, 2025

Thongvanh Thavone, 62, passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the High Point Medical Center.

Born September 25, 1962, in Laos, he was the son of Khambane Thavone and Vinh Thavone.

Funeral Service will be 1:00PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point chapel, with Pastor Inthava Inthisane officiating.

Burial...

Faye (Johnson)  Collins

Faye (Johnson) Collins

May 22, 2025

Bertha “Faye” Johnson Collins, 77, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Hospice House of Davidson County.

Born October 14, 1947, in Wyoming County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Johnson and the late Neva West Johnson. Faye loved Jesus and was a Christian woman. She loved gardening and birds.  Most...

Ronald Edward Brown

Ronald Edward Brown

May 22, 2025

Ronald Edward Brown, 81, of Trinity, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home.

Born March 19, 1944, in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Dewey Garfield Brown and the late Kate Callicutt Brown.  Ronald was a grading and concrete truck driver in the construction industry and a member of Trinity Baptist Church....

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