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Obituaries

Gary Lynn Payne

Gary Lynn Payne

February 13, 2026

Gary Lynn Payne, 69, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born August 3, 1956, he was a son of the late James Clifton Payne and the late Martha Grace Butler Payne. In September 1977, he married the former Patricia Barham.

Gary obtained a Master of Divinity degree from Campbell University in 1981, and...

Bonnie Jean Towery

Bonnie Jean Towery

February 12, 2026

Bonnie Jean Stroud Towery, 84, of Sophia, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.

Born October 24, 1941, in Thomasville, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Stroud and the late Ina Watson Stroud.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Stroud.

Bonnie loved spending time with her family. She had...

Bryan Burton Billings

Bryan Burton Billings

February 12, 2026

Bryan B. Billings, 66, of Archdale, passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home.

Born December 16, 1959, in Rochester, NY, he was a son of the late Delos Scott Billings and the late Maria Ann List Billings.

On May 28, 1994, he married the former Wendy Ellen Barnes. He was a Tank Commander in the US Army.

Left to cherish his...

Thomas Goodwin Gordon, Jr

Thomas Goodwin Gordon, Jr

February 11, 2026

Thomas Goodwin Gordon, Jr., 84, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.

Born August 19, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas Goodwin Gordon and the late Harriet Roberts Gordon. Thomas worked as an Electronics Technician in the United States Navy for 13 years and later in the private...

Richard Douglas Cooper

Richard Douglas Cooper

February 10, 2026

Richard Douglas Cooper, 74, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Allen Marcus Wood

Allen Marcus Wood

February 9, 2026

Allen Marcus Wood, 78, of High Point, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born December 25, 1947, in Newberry, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny Weir Wood and the late Velma Counts Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Malena Didenko.

Allen was a graduate...

Roy Wayne Britt

Roy Wayne Britt

February 5, 2026

Roy Wayne Britt, 74, of Trinity, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Emerald Ridge Health and Rehab in Asheville.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Willie Frank Hart, Jr

Willie Frank Hart, Jr

February 5, 2026

Willie (Will) Frank Hart, Jr., 63, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.

He was the owner of Hart to Hart Car Wash in Kernersville.

Funeral services will be conducted in Macon, Georgia.

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

Wayne Hale Duff

Wayne Hale Duff

February 4, 2026

Wayne Hale Duff, born January 1, 1950, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Oscar and Elizabeth Duff, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at his home in High Point, NC on February 4, 2026. He was raised in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia. One of four children, Wayne is survived by his youngest sibling, Anita Duff of...

Gary Lee Hutchins

Gary Lee Hutchins

February 4, 2026

Gary Lee Hutchins, 70, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home.

Born May 1, 1955, in Guilford County, he was a son of Beatrice Ball Hutchins of High Point and the late James O. Hutchins. Hutch was a dedicated member of the High Point Elks Lodge #1155 for 19 years. He served as Exalted Ruler in 2015....

Linda Faye Stanley

Linda Faye Stanley

February 3, 2026

Linda Faye Workman Stanley, 83, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Hospice of Davidson County Hinkle House.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Randy Page Bishop

Randy Page Bishop

February 3, 2026

Randy Page Bishop, 74, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Jeong Moon Han

Jeong Moon Han

February 3, 2026

Jeong Moon Han, 83, a devoted church elder who faithfully served his church for many years, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health.  Though he became physically weak over time, he remained strong in faith and spirit.

In his final moments, he passed gently and comfortable, as if falling into deep sleep, free from pain and suffering.  He will...

Barbara Atkins Ridge

Barbara Atkins Ridge

January 31, 2026

Barbara Jane Atkins Ridge, 93, of High Point, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living of High Point.

She was born April 10, 1932, in High Point, to the late Pinkey Elridge “Bud” Atkins and the late Ruth Olivia Sloop Atkins. She married Jack Raper Ridge and they spent 58 years together.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Reneta Pleasant

Reneta Pleasant

January 31, 2026

Reneta Martin Pleasant, 50, of High Point, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice.

Born January 17, 1976, she was a daughter of Anthony Martin, Sr., and the late Betty Oliver Martin.

In addition to her father, she is survived by brothers, Anthony Martin, Jr., and Jermyn Martin; and nephew Rudy Martin, II.

She was active at God’s Church...

Bradford Myers

Bradford Myers

January 31, 2026

Bradford Smith Myers passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the Hospice Home at High Point. Born in 1935, in Thomasville, NC; Bradford was the son of the late Henry Bradley and Lois Westmoreland Myers. He grew up in Thomasville, where he graduated from Thomasville High School. On November 12, 1961, he married Linda Elizabeth Brinkley of Thomasville. The...

Aubrey Dale Wray

Aubrey Dale Wray

January 31, 2026

Aubrey Dale Wray, 74, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home.

He was born July 18, 1951, in Roanoke Rapids, NC, to the late Lloyd Lacy Wray and the late Mary Green Jones Wray. He was a retired Supervisor for Swaim Originals.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Wray, Clifton...

Betty Jean Moeller

Betty Jean Moeller

January 28, 2026

Betty Jean Beavers Moeller, 82, of Stokesdale, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born October 23, 1943, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Edward Beavers and the late Betty Elizabeth Pickett Beavers.

She dedicated her life to her husband, children and grandchildren, while also welcoming many children into her home during...

Dora Christine Slack

Dora Christine Slack

January 28, 2026

Dora Christine Inman Slack, 88, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born April 18, 1937, in Bonnie Blue, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William Lawrence Inman and the late Joie Hazel Smith Inman. Dora was a retired certified nursing assistant and retired teacher’s assistant. She was a member of...

Bob Plummer, Jr.

Bob Plummer, Jr.

January 26, 2026

Robert “Bob” Kemp Plummer, Jr., 86, of Trinity, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Born July 21, 1939, in Randolph County; he was the son of the late Robert Kemp Plummer, Sr. and the late Elsie Julian Plummer. He served in the U S Air Force. He began his career with Piedmont Airlines and...

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