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Mary Michael Harris

Mary Michael Harris

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Michael Harris, 88, of High Point passed away February 16, 2023, at Westchester Harbor.

Mary was born in Trimble, TN on August 21,1934, the daughter of JT and Odell Michael.  The family relocated to Bradenton, Florida when Mary was five where she enjoyed growing up with her relatives spending lots of time on Anna Maria Island.   ...

Frank Whitlock Williamson, Jr

Frank Whitlock Williamson, Jr

Feb 14, 2023

Frank Whitlock Williamson, Jr. 77, of Climax, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born April 10, 1945, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Frank Whitlock Williamson, Sr and the late Martha Barnes Williamson.  Frank worked for the United States Postal Service and was a member of Allendale...

Jean Harriet (Locke)  Gooding

Jean Harriet (Locke) Gooding

Feb 14, 2023

Jean Harriet Locke Gooding, 90, died peacefully February 14, 2023, at Hospice Home at High Point.

She was born October 20, 1932, in Shiocton, Wisconsin, a daughter of Royce and Elma Locke, who preceded her in death. In 1953, she married James Thomas Gooding, who also preceded her in death.

In her early years, Jean...

Joe Allen Armentrout

Joe Allen Armentrout

Feb 12, 2023

Joe (JoJo) Allen Armentrout, 80, of High Point, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Westchester Manor.

Born June 23, 1942, in Guilford County, he was a son to the late Joseph Edward Armentrout and the late Mary  Ellen Bullock Armentrout.  JoJo worked at Akzo Chemical and coached little league baseball and basketball for 20 years.

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James Dean Carden

James Dean Carden

Feb 11, 2023

James Dean Carden, 54, of High Point, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home.

James was born in Newport, VA on September 15, 1968, a son of Raeford Dennis Carden and the late Nancy Terry Carden Gravitte.  He was someone that would have done anything for anyone if he could. ...

Jimmy Richardson Mattocks

Jimmy Richardson Mattocks

Feb 8, 2023

James Richardson Mattocks, Jr., died peacefully after an extended illness on February 8, 2023 in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Born July 20, 1943 in High Point, North Carolina, Jim was a life-long student, reader, traveler and pet owner.  He graduated from High Point High School and Guilford College.  He continued his education by earning master’s degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling...

Susan Acier (Stevenson)  Mitchell

Susan Acier (Stevenson) Mitchell

Feb 8, 2023

Susan Mitchell of Denton, N.C. died Feb. 8th, 2023.  She was 77 years old.  Born January 21, 1946 in Rochester, N.Y., she lived the first half of her life in California.  There she raised 2 boys; Benjamin Mitchell & Joshua Mitchell.  In 1983, she followed her mother Virginia Stevenson to Denton, North Carolina where she would make that her...

Tommy David Voncannon

Tommy David Voncannon

Feb 7, 2023

Tommy David VonCannon, age 92, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 7, 2023.

Tommy was born on April 30, 1930, to Edgar Allen VonCannon and Florence Alma Hicks. He grew up in High Point, NC, attended High Point High School and had a lifelong career in woodworking, later retiring from Alma...

Larry Oliver Phillips

Larry Oliver Phillips

Feb 7, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) Oliver Phillips, 80, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Meridian Center.

Born November 3, 1942, in New Orleans, he was the son of the late Robin Oliver Phillips and the late Elizabeth Zimmerman Phillips.  Larry worked as a realtor in real estate, and a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in...

Donald Ray Pitts

Donald Ray Pitts

Feb 6, 2023

Donald Ray Pitts, 66, of Randleman, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born September 6, 1956, in High Point, he was a son of the late Odell McNally Pitts and the late Gladys Marie Hatchel Dole. Donald was an avid fisherman, hunter and always pulled for the Atlanta Braves.

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Bobby Horne, Jr

Bobby Horne, Jr

Feb 6, 2023

James R. (Bobby) Horne High Point, NC

James R. (Bobby) Horne Jr. formally of Suffolk, VA passed away on February 6, 2023, at Westchester Harbour in High Point, NC.

Bobby was born on August 18, 1932, in Whaleyville, VA. He was a graduate of Whaleyville High School. He served in the US Army and was...

James George Smith, Ii

James George Smith, Ii

Feb 6, 2023

James George Smith, II, 81, of High Point, passed away Monday February 6, 2023, at his home.

Born April 10, 1941, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Morrison L. Smith and the late Marthanna Granigan Smith.

He is survived by his son, Jay Smith and wife Julie of Trinity; daughter, Lisa...

Theresa Marie (Sikkila)  Aunio

Theresa Marie (Sikkila) Aunio

Feb 4, 2023

Theresa M. Sikkila Aunio, 81, a resident of Thomasville, NC (former resident of Rindge, NH and Wellington, FL) passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, following a short period of illness.

She leaves her daughter, Paula Storm of Sophia, NC, and two grandchildren; Carson of Sophia, NC, Allison Coponen and husband Kyle of Chassell, MI. One brother; Wilfred...

Melvin Lee Greer

Melvin Lee Greer

Feb 3, 2023

Melvin Lee Greer, 66, of High Point passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at High Point Medical Center.

Born June 8, 1956, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Melvin Rayford Greer and the late Mary Louise Caudle Greer.

He is survived by his brother, Cregg Greer of Trinity, and friend, Kim...

Lisa Deann Howell

Lisa Deann Howell

Feb 3, 2023

Lisa Deann Howell, 46, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at her home.

Born December 27, 1976, in Morehead City, she was a daughter of Debra Lynn Teal of Thomasville, and the late Wallace Dean Howell. Lisa was a graduate of Davidson County Community College and was a member of the National Honor Society.

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Terry Lee Mcdowell

Terry Lee Mcdowell

Feb 3, 2023

Terry Lee McDowell, 72, of Archdale, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home.

Born June 27, 1950, in Guilford County, the son of the late Raymond Levi McDowell and the late Virginia Flowers McDowell. He worked in maintenance for Innospec Co. and was an U. S. Air Force veteran.

He is survived by...

Teri Alisha Hicks

Teri Alisha Hicks

Feb 3, 2023

Teri Alisha Hicks, 36, of High Point, NC, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Teri was born August 15, 1986, in Davidson County, to Michelle and  Jeffrey. Teri was raised by her beloved grandmother, Dene Strickland. Teri was in ROTC in high school and attended culinary school.  ...

Edell Stanley, Sr.

Edell Stanley, Sr.

Jan 31, 2023

William Edell Stanley, Sr. 81, of Trinity NC was carried by angels to be with his heavenly father forevermore on January 31, 2023.

Mister Stanley arrived in this world on October 25, 1941, in Surry County, NC to his parents Daniel Frederick Stanley and Minnie Ann Stanley-Langley.  One of his passions in life was driving, he was...

Bobby Ray Beeson, Sr.

Bobby Ray Beeson, Sr.

Jan 30, 2023

Bobby Ray Beeson, Sr., 80, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home.

Born March 31, 1942, in Guilford County, a son of the late Henry Clay Beeson and the late Bertha Jane York Beeson. Bobby was the owner of Bobby R. Beeson Construction for fifty years, was an avid golfer and an amateur...

Sue Brown Miller

Sue Brown Miller

Jan 30, 2023

Sue Carol Brown Miller was born December 27, 1948, to Arlie Brown and Doris Wilkins Brown, she was preceded in death by both parents.

Surviving family…husband of 55 years Robert Miller, son Chad Miller, daughter Stacey Taylor (Dusty), brothers Chris Brown of Thomasville, Garry Brown (Joann) of Ocean Isle & sister Wanda Lemons of Clemmons. Grandchildren Collin...

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