Al Lyon
Aug 22, 2025
Alan Arthur Lyon, 83, left this earth for his eternal, heavenly home with Jesus on August 22, 2025. Despite living a healthy and vigorous lifestyle, lymphoma took us by surprise, but his journey here on earth was filled with love and purpose.
We celebrate a man who had a tremendous impact on so many lives. He leaves behind his beloved wife,...
Gary Raymond Dobbins
Aug 22, 2025
Gary Raymond Dobbins, 78, of Archdale, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Westwood Nursing and Rehab.
Born November 6, 1946, in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Raymond Dobbins and the late Wythel Spell Dobbins. Gary worked in furniture sales.
He is survived by his sister, Julia Burton of High Point; grandchildren, Cory Dobbins and Brandy Dobbins; and...
Nina Nichols
Aug 21, 2025
Nina Kayser Nichols, 78, of Trinity went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Nichols was born in Chandler, Arizona on January 26, 1946, to Raymond J. and Eugenia Trexler Kayser. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, Rev. Ronald Wood Nichols and brother, Tony Kayser.
She...
Connie Sue Simpson
Aug 18, 2025
Connie Sue Worley Simpson, 64, of High Point, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born March 9, 1961, in Bristol, Va, she was a daughter of the late Clifford Monroe Worley and the late Mary Magdalene Feathers Worley.
Left to cherish her memory; her daughters, Christina Simpson (Justin Sanders) of High Point, Tiffany Davis of...
Carolyn Ann Smith
Aug 14, 2025
Carolyn Ann Smith, 67, of High Point, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home.
Born May 11, 1958, in Amherst, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Michael John Smith and the late Betty Jean Flowers Smith. Carolyn had a long and courageous battle with several health issues. She spent decades at the former K-Mart Corporation in various...
Richard "Dick" G. Shaler
Aug 14, 2025
Richard Gibson “Dick” Shaler, 94, of High Point, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home after several years of dementia. Born May 18, 1931, Pasadena, CA, he was the only son of the late Richard G. Shaler, Sr., and Dorothy Ball Shaler.
Dick graduated from the University of California, in Berkeley, CA with a degree in Architecture,...
Doris T. Blue
Aug 14, 2025
Doris Thomas Blue, 105 ½, of Colfax, NC, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home in River Landing at Sandy Ridge.
Born February 7, 1920, in Wabash County, Indiana. She was a daughter of the late Emmett Thomas and the late Izola Silvers Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Thomas Blue,...
Jacob Carter
Aug 12, 2025
Jacob “Jake” Anthony Carter, lovingly known as “Grasshopper” to those closest to him, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025, at the age of 30. A lifelong resident of High Point, Jake brought strength, passion, and heart to everyone whose life he touched.
Jake worked as a Heavy Machinery Technician at Linder, where his skill and dedication earned the respect of...
Monnie Jo Martin
Aug 8, 2025
High Point, NC – Monnie Jo Martin, 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend who had a gentle, loving heart and was devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whom loving arms she now...
Fredric Dunbar
Aug 6, 2025
Fredric Alan Dunbar, 92, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Greensboro, NC. Born into the farming lifestyle in central Indiana, Fred was the middle child of five which included two brothers and “bookend” sisters. After attending Wabash College for one year, he entered the Naval Academy, joining his elder brother James; their younger brother Richard enrolled the following...
Kenny Hicks
Aug 5, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Hicks, 58, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the High Point Medical Center.
Born August 10, 1966, in Kennesaw, GA; he was a son of Carolyn Groom Edwards and the late Jerry Wayne Hicks.
He was a 1984 graduate of East Davidson High School.
Kenny worked for Thomas Built Bus as an assembly technician. He loved animals,...
Shawn Kelly Colligan
Aug 4, 2025
Shawn Kelly Colligan, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born March 26, 1960, he was a son of the late Robert Colligan and the late Beverly Oconnor Colligan.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.
Janet Green
Aug 3, 2025
Janet Faye Worley Green, 67, of Greensboro, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born July 16, 1958, in Goldsboro, she was a daughter to the late LaFayette Edward Worley, and the late Myrtle Lee Wigs.
In addition to her parents, Janet is preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Worley, and sister, Carolyn Teasley.
She is...
Gregg Millikan
Aug 2, 2025
Harold Gregg Millikan, 68, of Wallburg, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home.
Born November 18, 1956, in High Point, he was a son of the late Bobby George Millikan and the late Ritchie Cecil Millikan. Gregg was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired supervisor with Jack Cartwright, Inc. for many years.
He is survived by his...
Neil Stephen Harrison
Jul 31, 2025
Neil Stephen Harrison, 79, of Greensboro, passed away Friday, July 31, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Bill Moss
Jul 30, 2025
William Charles “Bill” Moss, 66, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born September 5, 1958, in High Point, he was a son of the late Arnold Gray Moss and the late Betty Peele Moss. Bill was a carpenter and a talented musician and singer.
Bill is survived by his wife of over thirty-five years,...
Ann Petruska
Jul 30, 2025
Priscilla “Ann” Kiser Petruska, 81, of Archdale, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at GrayBrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born March 5, 1944, in Guilford County, she was a daughter to the late Robert D. Kiser and Helen Lawson Kiser. She attended Allen Jay High School, as well as Orleans American High School in Orleans, France, where she met her former...
Jeffrey Rouse
Jul 29, 2025
Jeffrey Wayne Rouse, 64, of Greensboro, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born May 31, 1961, in High Point, he was a son of the late Wayne Morris Rouse and the late Carolyn Daniels Rouse.
Jeff was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend.
Left to cherish his memory; his sons, Dylan Rouse and Zach Rouse;...
Adrienne Shepard
Jul 29, 2025
Stella Adrienne Vandora Yates Shepard, 82, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born July 31, 1942, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late James Albert Yates and the late Mary Elizabeth Pierce Yates. She was a telephone operator for North State Telephone Co. and High Point Regional Hospital.
Stella was...
Linda Derreberry
Jul 28, 2025
Linda Derreberry, 74, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at GrayBrier Nursing & Rehabilitation in Trinity.
Linda was born March 12, 1951, in Greensboro, to the late Clyde Moore and Julia Rudd Moore.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Morris Derreberry who passed away July 29, 2020; her son Michael Joseph Derreberry...
