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Gerald Richard Sorrells

Gerald Richard Sorrells

Mar 3, 2024

Gerald Richard Sorrells, 87, of Kernersville, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice in Burlington.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Rick Brady

Rick Brady

Mar 3, 2024

Richard James Brady, 78, of Greensboro passed away on March 3, 2024, in Randolph County Hospice House in Asheboro.

Born August 14, 1945, in Rochester, NY, he was a son of the late Clara Smith Marcoux. Rick was an avid fan of country music and line dancing. He was a United States Army veteran.

Rick...

Harry "Buck" Wayne Anderson

Harry "Buck" Wayne Anderson

Mar 1, 2024

Harry Anderson "Buck", 74, went home to be with his lord and savior Friday March 1, 2024.

He was born January 1, 1950, in Forsyth County, a son of the late Robert and Doris Anderson. He was a lifelong farmer and resident of Guilford County. Upon the retirement of the farm, he worked for Garner motors and...

Wilbur Cornelius Smoot

Wilbur Cornelius Smoot

Feb 29, 2024

Wilbur Cornelius Smoot, 94, lifelong resident of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point in High Point, NC. He was kind, friendly, humble, and had a great memory.

Born August 16, 1929, in High Point, North Carolina, he was the youngest child of the late George Welborn Smoot and the...

Susan Ruth Little (Eisenman)

Susan Ruth Little (Eisenman)

Feb 29, 2024

Susan Ruth Little (Eisenman), 51, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born April 21, 1972, in Washington County, OH to the former George Little and Eleanor Beasley Little. Susan grew up in St. Marys, West Virginia before attending Guilford College. Following graduation, she remained in North Carolina,...

Wilfred Grant

Wilfred Grant

Feb 25, 2024

Wilfred Grant, 84, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Wesley Long Hospital.

Born April 13, 1939, in Bryson City, NC, he was a son of the late Emmitt Harold Grant and the late Lois Mae McMahan Grant.

In addition to his parents, Wilfred was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Ronald Brooks Murray

Ronald Brooks Murray

Feb 22, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Brooks Murray, 85, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home.

Born July 3, 1938, in Atlantic City, NJ, to the former Norman Alexander Murray and Marian Leach Murray.

Ron married the former Margaret Rosario on April 25, 1970, in New York City. He served in the United States...

Sheila Lorraine (Miller)  Holmes

Sheila Lorraine (Miller) Holmes

Feb 22, 2024

Shelia Miller Holmes

Shelia was born on December 12, 1958, in Green Sea SC, and passed away on February 22, 2024, in High Point NC. She was the daughter of the late Jesse, and Gennette Miller.

Shelia will always be remembered for her exceptional talent in interior design, and her

passion for creating...

Eddie Murray

Eddie Murray

Feb 22, 2024

Marvin “Eddie” Edward Murray, 69, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Meridian Center.

Born March 23, 1954, in Marion, Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert Marvin Murray and the late Rachel Adams Murray. Eddie was a US Army veteran and a retired truck driver.

He is survived...

Tony Dewayne East

Tony Dewayne East

Feb 20, 2024

Tony Dewayne East, 43, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Born May 26, 1980, in Randolph County, he was a son to William Edmond East, Jr. and the late Melba Luther East. Tony enjoyed fishing and boating with his dad. He was a very hard worker.

He is survived by his spouse,...

Nancy Gail (Everall)  Duggins

Nancy Gail (Everall) Duggins

Feb 18, 2024

Nancy Gail Everall Duggins, 82, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence.

She was born August 28, 1941, to Ulyesse Charles Everall, Sr. and Eveline Deaton in High Point, NC.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Eveline “Boots” Morgan and her brother-in-law Gerald Brooks....

Linda Louise (Hardy)  Garrick

Linda Louise (Hardy) Garrick

Feb 17, 2024

Linda Louise Hardy Garrick, age 79, of Greensboro, NC passed away on February 17, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1945, in Atmore, AL to the late Joseph and Hattie Hardy.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Clifton Garrick Jr; her parents; her sisters, Lucille Zeringue, Lois Hall, Lynette Hardy, and her brothers,...

Cathy Lynn (Israel)  Gray

Cathy Lynn (Israel) Gray

Feb 17, 2024

Cathy Lynn Gray, 57, of High Point, passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home.

Born December 26, 1966, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Carl Israel and Linda Mae Snyder Miles. Cathy loved the beach, unicorns, and her family, grandchildren and friends.

In addition to her mother, she is...

Becky (Carter)  Paff

Becky (Carter) Paff

Feb 17, 2024

Rebecca Susan (Becky) Carter Paff, 75, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after an illness of about a year.

Becky was born January 21, 1949, to Binford (Ben) and Mary Sue Young Carter of Madison, NC. She grew up in Madison with her older brother, the late Benny...

Russell Wayne Fletcher

Russell Wayne Fletcher

Feb 14, 2024

Russell Wayne Fletcher, 64, of Archdale, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

Born October 21, 1959, in Guilford County; he was a son of the late Ernest Fletcher and the late Thelma Thomas Fletcher.  Russell was a truck driver for thirty-two years and loved his Harley-Davidson.

He is survived by...

Richard Virgil Garrett

Richard Virgil Garrett

Feb 12, 2024

Richard Virgil Garrett, 68, of High Point, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024.

Born April 2, 1955, in High Point, he was a son to Olive Lehmer Garrett and the late Charles Frank Garrett.  Richard worked in sales, was a member of Greenwood Hills Wesleyan Church, and a band member of Changed Heart.  He loved music, playing...

Nancy Smith Entrekin

Nancy Smith Entrekin

Feb 12, 2024

Nancy Smith Entrekin, 99, of Greensboro, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home.

Born July 27, 1924, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Walter Smith and the late Nancy Virginia Gwynne Smith. Nancy was a retired secretary with Burlington Industries.

She is survived by her sons, Charles W....

Debbie Ann (Leonard)  Alwran

Debbie Ann (Leonard) Alwran

Feb 11, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Leonard Alwran, 65, of Greensboro, passed away, Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home.

Born November 26, 1958, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Paul Leonard, Sr. and the late Jackie Harris Leonard. She was a member of Archdale Methodist Church and was a legal secretary.

She is...

Marcia Pea Clark

Marcia Pea Clark

Feb 11, 2024

Marcia Pea Clark, 86, of High Point, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center of Jamestown.

Born November 3, 1937, in Rushville, Indiana; she was the daughter of Eugene and Mary Elizabeth Ryan Pea.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth...

Billy Wayne Cox

Billy Wayne Cox

Feb 11, 2024

Billy Wayne Cox, 80, of High Point, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Westchester Manor.

Born September 25, 1943, in Davidson County, he was a son of the late Arthur O. Cox and the late Clara Hill Cox. Billy served in the US Army Reserves and was the maintenance supervisor at First Baptist Church. He was...

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