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Obituaries

Danny Allen Bean

Danny Allen Bean

Jan 13, 2026

Danny Allen Bean, 80, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Born January 15, 1945, in Guilford County, a son of the late Raymond Bean and the late Lessie Bean.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Bean of the home.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Kimberly Hill

Kimberly Hill

Jan 12, 2026

Kimberly Amelia Presnell Hill, 66, of Sophia, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Born December 9, 1959, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Presnell and the late Gladys Presnell. Kimberly was a skilled painter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-daughter...

Elizabeth Kay Thomas

Elizabeth Kay Thomas

Jan 12, 2026

Elizabeth Kay Harrison Thomas, 85, of High Point, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home.

She was born November 8, 1940, in Thomasville, NC to the late Edward Harrison and the late Evelyn Harrison. On February 12, 1961, she married the love of her life, the late Euel Thomas of Martinsville, VA.

In addition to her parents and her husband,...

Michael Edward Lovelace

Michael Edward Lovelace

Jan 11, 2026

Michael Edward Lovelace, 58, of Denton, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Hinkle House of Davidson County.

Born October 16, 1967, in Guilford County, he was a son of Margaret Juanita Cox Lovelace and the late Charles Edward Lovelace. Michael was a graduate of High Point Andrews and High Point University. He was employed by AA Oliver and Son...

Betty Sheppard Burke

Betty Sheppard Burke

Jan 11, 2026

Betty Sheppard Burke, 79, of High Point, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home.

Born November 8, 1946, in Richland, GA; she was a daughter of the late Walter Sam Sheppard and the late Josephine Jordan Pierce.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Sheppard and sister, Annette Pierce.

Betty, along with her siblings,...

Phyllis Eugenia Mackenzie

Phyllis Eugenia Mackenzie

Jan 9, 2026

Phyllis Eugenia MacKenzie, 90, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 30, 1935.

Phyllis was a retired United States Postal Service mail carrier and served as a union representative for postal carriers. She was passionate about family genealogy, traveling, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. She cherished her...

Colleen Ferrell

Colleen Ferrell

Jan 9, 2026

Colleen Dowdy Ferrell, 96, of High Point, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at her home.

She was born November 23, 1929, in Guilford County to the late Earl Dowdy, and the late Edna Beal Dowdy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kerney Ferrell; son-in-law, Ray Libertore, and her brothers, Bill Dowdy and Don Dowdy.

Those...

Samuel Alfred Laytham

Samuel Alfred Laytham

Jan 9, 2026

Samuel Alfred Laytham, 88, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends

Born November 16, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Alfred Laytham and the late Marie Fischer Laytham. Sam served in the National Guard for twelve years and was in carbon paper sales. He...

Mary Grace Bean

Mary Grace Bean

Jan 8, 2026

Mary Grace Simmons Bean, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Carroll Simmons and the late Margaret Eichelberger Simmons. Mary was a controller in the clothing industry.

She is survived by her husband, Walter Bean of the home; daughters, Wendy Bean (David) and Nicole Bean both...

Tito Grossi

Tito Grossi

Jan 8, 2026

Tito Grossi, 92, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.

Born May 21, 1933, in Parma, Italy, he was the son of the late Geminio Grossi and the late Maria Quintavalla. Tito worked for Rena-Ware as a salesman. He loved to cook and was a very healthy eater, but was the happiest when people were around eating...

Sadie Cochran Hagy

Sadie Cochran Hagy

Jan 6, 2026

Sadie Lee Cochran Hagy, 85, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 29, 1939, in Tazwell, VA.

Sadie was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Ray Cochran, her husband, John Hagy, daughter, Sharon Hagy, brother, Clyde Bandy, and sister, Nadine Butterworth.

She is survived by her sons, Johnny...

Michael Roy Vanleuvan

Michael Roy Vanleuvan

Jan 6, 2026

Michael Roy Vanleuvan, 53, of Winston Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer.

Born February 29, 1972, in High Point, he is a son to LeRoy Vanleuvan and Vicki Ruth Abbott Vanleuvan. Michael was a stadium chair supervisor in the entertainment industry. He was obsessed with golf, loved his...

Michael Richard Allred

Michael Richard Allred

Jan 4, 2026

Michael Richard Allred, 64, of Trinity, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.

Born January 4, 1962, in Shelby, NC, he was a son of the late Jerry Leonard Allred, Sr., and the late Carolyn Sue McCurry Allred.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Samantha Allred and Paige Allred; grandchildren, Tristan Roberts and Amelia Roberts; and his brothers,...

Donald "Don" Hite

Donald "Don" Hite

Jan 4, 2026

Donald “Don” Potts Hite, 87, of High Point, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.

He was born October 1, 1938, in Nashville, TN.

Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and mentor. He served in the US National Guard and was honorably discharged.

No formal services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of...

Keith Akers Hutchens

Keith Akers Hutchens

Jan 2, 2026

Keith Akers Hutchens, born September 7, 1946, passed away peacefully at High Point Hospice on January 2, 2026, at the age of 79.

Keith was the son of Banner Dennis Hutchens and Pauline Cagle Hutchens, who preceded him in death. He graduated from High Point Central High School in 1964 and continued his education at Campbell College and High Point College....

Kathryn Schuttler

Kathryn Schuttler

Jan 1, 2026

Kathryn Elizabeth Eichhorn Schuttler, 78, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the GrayBrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 12, 1947, in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late Edward Eichhorn and the late Alberta Bartman Eichhorn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Schuttler; brother, Edward Eichhorn;...

Noah Delbert Lauten, Jr.

Noah Delbert Lauten, Jr.

Dec 31, 2025

Noah Delbert Lauten, Jr., born February 7, 1944, entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2025, at Hospice of Piedmont. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 60 years, Becky; two sons, Darren (Jessica) and Daniel; and his beloved grandchildren, Alex (Jenna), Katie, Brenna, and Nate, along with one great-granddaughter, Addilyn. He is also survived by his brother, Mike (Sunni).

Delbert...

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Dec 29, 2025

Patricia Weiss Miller, 86, of High Point, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Clapps Nursing Center.

Born February 13, 1939, in Jersey City, NJ; she was a daughter of the late William G. Weiss, Jr., and the late Gladys McManus Weiss.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marvin B. Miller; grandson, Paul...

Victoria Lynn Moss

Victoria Lynn Moss

Dec 29, 2025

Victoria Lynn Garvin Moss, 78, of Greensboro, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.

Born July 4, 1947, in Siler City, NC, she was a daughter of Jean Vearing Garvin and the late Jack Garvin. Victoria worked in sales in the lighting fixture industry.

She is survived by son, Timothy Earl Moss, Jr. of High Point; daughter, Elizabeth Moss Yates (Troy)...

Wanda June Kirkpatrick

Wanda June Kirkpatrick

Dec 29, 2025

Wanda June Stark Kirkpatrick, 92, of Greensboro, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.

Born November 15, 1933, in Hobart, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Stark and the late Viola Stark. Wanda was a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Milton William Kirkpatrick, III (Anna Nekola); daughters, Kathy Kirkpatrick (Penny Johnson), Kelly O’Brien, and Karen...

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