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Robbie Welch Patterson

Robbie Welch Patterson

Sep 21, 2022

Robbie Welch Patterson, 89, of Greensboro, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Friends Home.

Born August 27, 1933, in Guilford county. She was the daughter of the late Robert Patterson and the late Annice Welch Patterson. She was a member of Jamestown Friends Meeting and was a school teacher and librarian at Hasty Elementary School.

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Phyllis Elaine (Gilley)  Yarborough

Phyllis Elaine (Gilley) Yarborough

Sep 21, 2022

Phyllis Elaine Gilley Yarborough, 68, of Archdale, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home.

Born October 15, 1953, in Surry County, she was a daughter of Erline Cranford of Archdale and the late Oliver Ray Gilley of Mt Airy. Phyllis was in medical billing and collections with Cone Health with over twenty years of service....

Shirley (Everett)  Shore

Shirley (Everett) Shore

Sep 20, 2022

Shirley Everett Chesson Shore, 87, of Trinity, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Graybrier Nursing and Rehab.

Born February 10, 1935, in Martin County, she was a daughter of the late Bruce Everett and the late Nancy Taylor Everett. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Joy Community Fellowship Church.

She is survived...

Delbert Stanley Render

Delbert Stanley Render

Sep 19, 2022

Delbert Stanley Render, 70, of Jamestown, NC, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 19, 2022 at High Point Regional Medical Center.

Born, January 23, 1952 in Montgomery County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Render and the late Dorothy Davis Oldham. Delbert was a down to earth man; he was extremely hard working and would...

Gregory Alan Byerly

Gregory Alan Byerly

Sep 19, 2022

Gregory Alan Byerly, 59, of Colfax, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home.

Born April 18, 1963, in Guilford County, he was the son of Mira Oxendine Moore and the late J.E. Byerly.  Greg owned and operated Byerly Transport Trucking Company.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Olivia Byerly...

Lindsey Leigh Smith

Lindsey Leigh Smith

Sep 15, 2022

Lindsey Leigh Smith, 58, of High Point, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Lindsey fought a courageous battle with cancer for sixteen months with a brave smile.

Born March 8, 1964, in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of Creed Smith of High Point and the late Irma Jo Tipton Smith....

Marty Darrell Elkes, Sr.

Marty Darrell Elkes, Sr.

Sep 15, 2022

Marty Darrell Elkes, Sr., of Archdale, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at High Point Medical Center.

Born July 29, 1956, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Robert Lee Elkes, Sr. and the late Margaret Cheek Elkes. Marty was a former Randolph County Deputy serving eight years and was co-owner and operator of...

Jack Edward Trees

Jack Edward Trees

Sep 14, 2022

Jack Edward Trees, 83, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at High Point Medical Center.

Born December 7, 1938, in Marion County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Edward Paul Trees and the late Clara Lunsford Trees. Jack was a US Navy veteran and was a retired data processor.

He...

Joan Atkins Bodenheimer

Joan Atkins Bodenheimer

Sep 14, 2022

Joan Atkins Bodenheimer, 71, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born November 3, 1950, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late George Elvert Atkins and the late Elrice McBride Atkins. Joan retired from the Guilford County School System.

She is survived by her husband of...

Robby Lacen, Jr.

Robby Lacen, Jr.

Sep 14, 2022

Robert Dean “Robby” Lacen, Jr., 59, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at his home.

A native of High Point, Robby was born December 25, 1962, to the late Robert Dean Lacen, Sr. and Louise Luck James of the home. He was a truck driver and enjoyed being out on the road. Robby enjoyed...

Robert Glenn Leonard

Robert Glenn Leonard

Sep 10, 2022

Robert G. Leonard, of High Point, NC passed away September 10, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was predeceased by his parents, Susie Kilgore Leonard and Jacob Semore Leonard, of Salem, Virginia, and his siblings, Sue, Carlton, and Colonel Dan Leonard and his wife, Gail Marie Key Leonard.

Bob was very proud of...

David Leroy Teal

David Leroy Teal

Sep 10, 2022

David Leroy Teal, 68, of Trinity, passed away Saturday September 10, 2022 at High Point Regional Hospital.

Mr. Teal was born March 22, 1954 in Guilford County the son of the late Leroy Furman Teal and the late Margie Brock Teal. He was a retired assistant plant Manager at Carolina Container. He had a love for his...

Billy Eugene Thornton

Billy Eugene Thornton

Sep 5, 2022

Billy Eugene Thornton, 55, of High Point, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at his home.

Born September 6, 1966, in Guilford County, he was a son to the late Billy Golden Thornton and the late Norma Jean Armstrong Beard.  Billy was a cook at many area restaurants over the years. He was a longtime resident of...

Madison Lenoir Taylor

Madison Lenoir Taylor

Sep 2, 2022

Madison Lenoir Taylor, 20, of Archdale, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at her home.

Born August 21, 2002, in High Point she was the daughter of Kevin Taylor and Shelly Kirkman Taylor. Madison was a fun-loving person, her relationships with the people she loved were strong and her bonds were tight. She was extremely artistic and...

Jane Anderson Riggs

Jane Anderson Riggs

Aug 31, 2022

Jane Anderson Riggs, 75, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2022 at Hospice of the Piedmont, surrounded by those who loved her.  She was born in Steubenville, OH on November 17th, 1946, to the late James and Ada Anderson.

Jane was one of 5 children.  She and her twin brother, James Anderson (Melanie), arrived first even though...

Delories Clement Williard

Delories Clement Williard

Aug 30, 2022

Shirley Delories Clement Williard, 90, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Westchester Manor.

A High Point native Delories was born April 16, 1932, to the late Howard Taft Clement and the late Gladys Louise Leonard Clement. She graduated from High Point Central High School. Delories worked at Myrtle Desk Company as an accountant...

Dr. Roger Elwood Baker

Dr. Roger Elwood Baker

Aug 30, 2022

Dr. Roger Elwood Baker, 99, of Colfax, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at River Landing.

He was in general practice in the Columbus, OH area 1950 – 1993.  He lived there until he retired to Greensboro, NC in 1997.  He was Chief of Staff at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus for a term; where he probably delivered...

Sam Barker, Sr.

Sam Barker, Sr.

Aug 28, 2022

Samuel Eugene “Buddy” Barker, Sr., 82, of Archdale, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 28, 2022.

Born February 11, 1940, in Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Harry Barker and the late Laura Chapman Barker. Sam was a proud US Army veteran serving nine years in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. Sam...

Patricia Elizabeth (White)  Branch

Patricia Elizabeth (White) Branch

Aug 23, 2022

Patricia Elizabeth White Branch, 83, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at The Meridian Center in High Point.

Born, February 15, 1939, in High Point, a daughter of the late Earnest White and the late Amelia Corder White. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family.

In addition to her...

David Thomas Wesson

David Thomas Wesson

Aug 19, 2022

David Thomas Wesson, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the High Point Hospice House.

He was husband to Janice Wesson to whom he was married for 39 years. David was born on February 12, 1957 in Shelby, NC. He was the son of Lucile Driver Wesson of High Point, NC and the late...

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