
Obituaries
Thomas Clifton Smith
Dec 24, 2023
Thomas Clifton Smith passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.
Clifton was born on September 8th, 1934, to Ernest and Nora Smith in Deep Run, NC., and is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Irene Jenkins, Leo Smith, Mary Ruth Davis, Rodolph Smith, Ralph Smith,...
Jerry Peace
Dec 23, 2023
Jerome Lee “Jerry” Peace of Denton, NC, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County in Lexington, NC. With his daughter holding his hand, he was surrounded by the presence and love of family.
Jerry's life, marked by achievement and camaraderie, began on February 2, 1945, when he...
Lillian Anna (Pruitt) Willis
Dec 22, 2023
Lillian Anna Pruitt Willis, 78, of Pleasant Garden, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Moses Cone Medical Center.
Born June 11, 1945, in Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Pruitt and the late Anna Bell Wilson Pruitt.
She is survived by her sister, Betty Owens and husband Mike of Colfax;...
Carl Douglas Johnson
Dec 22, 2023
Rev. Carl Douglas Johnson, 82, of Lexington, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home.
Born October 24, 1941, in Logan County, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Oscar William Johnson and the late Neeva Gay West Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Louvenia Rhodes Johnson of the home,...
Betty Louise (Carlton) Atkinson
Dec 21, 2023
Betty Louise Carlton Atkinson, 83, of New London, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Montgomery Village in Star.
Born July 20, 1940, in West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Walter Howard Carlton and the late Nellie Myers Carlton.
She is survived by her husband, “J C” Atkinson, of the home; daughters,...
Jason Lynn Spencer
Dec 20, 2023
Jason Lynn Spencer, 39, of High Point, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home.
Born July 13, 1984, in Guilford County, he was the son of Tim Spencer (Donna) of Hillsborough and Laurie Miller (David) of High Point. Jason is a former employee of Future Foam.
Jason was a...
Richard Wayne Johnson
Dec 20, 2023
Richard Wayne Johnson, 63, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at High Point Regional Medical Center.
Born August 3, 1960, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Wayne Lewis Johnson and the late Patsy Joyce Yates Johnson.
He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey Johnson and wife, Michele and...
Ann Sessoms
Dec 18, 2023
Margaret Ann Sessoms, 81, of High Point, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home.
Born November 4, 1942, in Sampson County, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Lyles Moore and the late Nancy Irene Coltrane Moore. Ann worked for State Farm Insurance for thirty-five years and retired at the age of eighty from...
Claudia Frances (Bassett) Frye
Dec 18, 2023
Claudia Frances Frye, 79, of Welcome, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Grayson Creek of Welcome.
Born April 21, 1944, in Forsyth County, she was a daughter to the late Buck Bassett and the late Helen Murray Bassett. Claudia worked as a machine operator in cotton mills retiring from Lee Jeans. She was a member of...
San Maya Gurung
Dec 18, 2023
San Maya Gurung, 36, of High Point, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the High Point Chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Adam Michael Gallimore
Dec 16, 2023
Adam Michael Gallimore, 40, of High Point, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Born April 24, 1983, in Forsyth County, he was a son of Tony Wayne Gallimore, Sr. (Lisa) and Tamara Lynn Jordan Gallimore. Adam worked as a furniture salesman.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons, Tray Gallimore of Bedford,...
Ujas Shaileshkumar Mengar
Dec 16, 2023
UJAS Shaileshkumar Mengar, 32, of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, December 22, 2023, in the High Point Chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Christina Michelle (Addkison) Skaggs
Dec 15, 2023
Christina Michelle Addkison Skaggs, 50, of High Point, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at High Point Medical Center.
No Services have been planned at this time.
Arrangements by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.
Thomas Richard Bonkoski
Dec 14, 2023
Thomas Richard Bonkoski, 55, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at High Point Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.
Kathy June (Carlisle) Niebauer
Dec 13, 2023
Kathy June Carlisle Niebauer, 74 of Colfax, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. Kathy was a resident of High Point for almost 50 years and had recently moved to River Landing in Colfax. She also enjoyed spending time at their home in Ocean Isle Beach.
Born June 19, 1949, in Johnstown,...
Don Setliff
Dec 7, 2023
Longtime Builder, Developer and Realtor® Don Setliff, 93, passed away December 7, 2023, at home in High Point, N.C. in his son’s arms.
Don was born in High Point, N.C. to Daniel Richard and Ruth McCain Setliff. Don’s ancestry has been traced back twenty-two generations (to year 1428) in Yorkshire, England and was related to the Tudor...
Genene Harrold
Dec 7, 2023
Betty Genene Hamby Harrold, 85, of High Point, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home.
Born April 11, 1938, in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde James Hamby and the late Ruby Younce Hamby. Genene was a member of Rich Fork Baptist church, where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary....
Kimberly Dawn (Hicks) Merrill
Dec 6, 2023
Kimberly Dawn Hicks Merrill, 54, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in High Point.
Born September 26, 1969, in Davidson County, she was a daughter of Joyce Augustus Smith Grimstead of Denton and the late William Lloyd Hicks.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Alisha Nichole Merrill; brothers,...
Richard Eugene Stargardt, Jr.
Dec 5, 2023
Richard Eugene Stargardt, 52, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home.
Born June 19, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of Rebecca McReynolds Stargardt of Thomasville and the late Richard Eugene Stargardt, Sr.
Richard was a carpenter, previously a volunteer fireman for his community and a man of many...
Nancy Lillian (Dusenberry) Burton
Dec 3, 2023
Nancy Lillian Dusenberry Burton, 75, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Born April 4, 1948, in Statesville, NC, she was a daughter of the late George Dusenberry, Jr and Lina Kistler Dusenberry. Nancy worked as a dental hygienist. She loved gardening with beautiful flowers and loved being in the...
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