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Ethelyn Iola Stafford

Ethelyn Iola Stafford

Aug 21, 2021

On August 21, 2021, Ethelyn Stafford passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 79 years old. A lifelong High Point native, Ethelyn was well-loved in her city. Awesome mother of 4 children. Despite her large family Ethelyn always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for her family dearly. She was very gentle & her...

Patricia Mcardle Shively

Patricia Mcardle Shively

Aug 21, 2021

Patricia (Patsy) McArdle Shively, 89, of Winston-Salem passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday August 21, 2021 at Hospice Home at High Point, North Carolina.  She was accompanied by her six surviving children in her last days of her earthly journey.

Patsy was born on April 13, 1932 in Malone, NY to the late William...

Robert Watson

Robert Watson

Aug 20, 2021

Robert Watson, 90, of High Point, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Hospice Home at High Point.

Born April 26, 1931, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Miner Watson and the late Mabell Gibson Watson.  Robert worked as a loop fixer with Cannon Mills.

He is survived by...

Susan Hall (Ward)  Watson

Susan Hall (Ward) Watson

Aug 19, 2021

Susan Hall Ward Watson, 73, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home.

Services will be private.

Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Keith Bradley Myers

Keith Bradley Myers

Aug 17, 2021

Keith Bradley Myers, 47, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born September 11, 1973, in Guilford County, he was a son of Deborah Patton Strong of Texas, and the late Marvin Ray Myers.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his life partner of twenty-nine years, Yvonne...

Clara Przezdzink Zeak

Clara Przezdzink Zeak

Aug 17, 2021

Clara Przezdzink Zeak, 100, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Westchester Manor.

Born August 31, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Przezdzink and the late Marie Przezdzink. Clara was a retired production controller with Methode Electronics and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

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Diane Aiken Bryson

Diane Aiken Bryson

Aug 16, 2021

Diane Aiken Bryson, 77, of High Point, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born September 21, 1943, in Wake County, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. Aiken and the late Corrine Hursey Aiken. Diane retired from Butler Lighting and was a member of Garrell Street Baptist Church.

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Drema Ann Hamilton

Drema Ann Hamilton

Aug 13, 2021

Drema Ann Hamilton, 61, of High Point, passed away on August 13, 2021 at Wake Forest Medical Center of High Point.

Drema was born in High Point, NC to Betty Hill Luther and Ralph Luther on November 20, 1959. She loved to go shopping especially at Thrift stores. She also loved to visit Cherokee and the Casinos...

Ken Canoy, Sr.

Ken Canoy, Sr.

Aug 13, 2021

Kenneth Worth Canoy, Sr., 78, of High Point passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born March 25, 1943, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Devie Worth Canoy, Jr. and the late Eva Margaret Deaton Canoy. Ken was a proud machinist mate having served in the US Navy, and retired...

Junior White

Junior White

Aug 13, 2021

Garnett Joshua “Junior” White, Jr., 81, of Trinity, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born October 30, 1939, in Buchanan, Virginia, he was a son of the late Joshua White and the late Elizabeth Muncy White. Junior was a former plant manager with Custom Processing, and former owner/operator of J.R.’s Corner...

Jorge Antonio Lagueruela

Jorge Antonio Lagueruela

Aug 11, 2021

Jorge Antonio Lagueruela of Trinity, North Carolina, passed away on August 11th, 2021 at the age of 64 in Asheboro at The Randolph Hospice House, following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He was a loving husband, father,...

Mike Albright

Mike Albright

Aug 10, 2021

Michael Hampton Albright, 61, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born December 3, 1959, in Guilford County, he was a son of Carol Ferguson Albright of Thomasville, and the late William Hampton Albright. Mike was a furniture designer.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Debbie Brooks

Debbie Brooks

Aug 10, 2021

Debra Dawn Bostic Brooks, 68, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born May 20, 1953, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late James Garfield Bostic and the late Margaret Walker Bostic.

Debbie is survived by her children, Sawn Bostic, Chris Brooks, and April Brooks....

Betty Jean (Joyner)  Stroud

Betty Jean (Joyner) Stroud

Aug 10, 2021

Betty Jean Joyner Stroud, 80, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born April 3, 1941, in Wilson County, she was the sixth of nine children born to the late Clyde Joyner and the late Fannie Wilson Joyner. Betty loved to bowl, play cards and dining out.

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Sarah "Bo" Elizabeth (Brady)  Waddell

Sarah "Bo" Elizabeth (Brady) Waddell

Aug 10, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Brady “Bo” Waddell, 66, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born November 4, 1954, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Austin Brady and the late Sarah Moline Pugh Brady.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Thornton and husband Bobby of Randleman;...

Mary Anne (Hicks)  Mitchell

Mary Anne (Hicks) Mitchell

Aug 10, 2021

Mary Anne Hicks Mitchell, 75, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born November 26, 1945, in Cook County, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Hicks and the late Anna Mae Von Kriegsfeld Hicks. Mary was a retired licensed practical nurse with forty years of service....

Norma J. (Huff)  Mishler

Norma J. (Huff) Mishler

Aug 8, 2021

Norma J. Huff Mishler, 85, of Colfax, passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday, August 8, 2021, at her home.

Born October 14, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Maurice Huff and the late Cledith Bowser Huff. Mrs. Mishler was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church.

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Roaemarie Lozano Torres

Roaemarie Lozano Torres

Aug 8, 2021

Rosemarie Lozano Torres, 66, of High Point, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

No services are planned.

Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Loftin (Mock)  Dawkins

Mary Loftin (Mock) Dawkins

Aug 7, 2021

Mary Mock Dawkins,  92, of High Point, died on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at her home.  She was born on April 24, 1929, in Guilford County to Jacob Loftin Mock and Treva Moore Mock.  She grew up in the Oak View Community where she attended Oak View School and graduated from High Point High School.

Mary was...

Vaughn Michael York

Vaughn Michael York

Aug 7, 2021

Vaughn Michael York, 77, of High Point, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living.

Born January 23, 1944, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Guy Hampton York and the late Ada Reelas York. Vaughn was a US Marine Corp veteran serving in Vietnam, and a retired Vice-President of Consumer Lending...

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