Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Joyce Boone Bland, 83, of Trinity, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born May 7, 1937, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Daniel Joseph Boone and the late Evelyn Blake Boone.  Joyce was a secretary and a member at Trinity Baptist Church, formerly a member of...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert Wayne “Bob” Whitton, Jr. 78, of High Point, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born October 3, 1942, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Robert Wayne Whitton, Sr. and the late Anna Twitty Whitton. Bob was a retired machine tool sales executive and an...

Feb 19, 2021

Kim Ray Thompson, 57, of Archdale passed away on 02/19/2021, after a short battle with Cancer.  She was at home surrounded by family. Kim leaves behind her loving wife Toni Thompson (Richards), her son Christopher Hanson (Sarah Hanson) of Ohio, father George Thompson of Gaithersburg, MD, Brother Ben Thompson (Chris Thompson) of Middletown, DE, pre-deceased by her son Michael...

Feb 18, 2021

Frances Ritch Holland, 85, passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday, February 18, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

Frances was born December 7, 1935, in North Wilkesboro, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Rev. Curtis Ray Ritch, Sr. and Dovie Elizabeth Mabe Ritch and predeceased by her sister, Doris Fisher.  Frances was a...

Feb 18, 2021

Joshua David “Bacon” Jordan, 26, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at his home.

Born December 8, 1994, in High Point, he was a son of David Vinson Jordan of Thomasville and Christi Harris Jordan of Thomasville. Josh was a huge Atlanta Falcons fan, and he had an infectious laugh.

In addition to...

Feb 18, 2021

David Lee Akey, 79, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born September 26, 1941, in Massillon, Ohio, he was a son to the late Delbert Akey and the late Lola Akey.  David was a retired fireman and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  Mr. Akey was...

Feb 18, 2021

Virginia “Dianne” Garrison, 71, of Sophia, passed away on February 18, 2021 peacefully at her residence.

Dianne was born in Stanley County to James & Bertie Johnson on November 7, 1949. Dianne was a simple woman who loved her family. You could always find her at some sporting event watching her grandkids play. They could always count...

Feb 17, 2021

Wilbur Ray Sykes, 92, of Trinity, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his home.

Born November 28, 1928, in Surry County, he was a son of the late Willie Sykes and the late Della Lowe Sykes. Mr. Sykes was a retired upholster and pattern maker, a profession he excelled at Baker’s Furniture. Upon his retirement, he...

Feb 16, 2021

Jane Lentz Livengood, 56, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born January 18, 1965, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Hollis William Lentz and Elizabeth Cobler Lentz. After graduating from UNCG in 1987, Jane worked as a furniture customer service representative. She married her high school...

Feb 14, 2021

The family members and friends are deeply saddened by the passing of Blenda Reed Kates on February 14, 2021. She and her twin sister, Lenda, were a December 2, 1941 surprise! The twins were the family’s joy. The siblings enjoyed the fellowship of family, relatives, neighbors, and friends at their Mother’s open table. Blenda attended local schools and was...

Feb 14, 2021

Nancy Lynn Newsome Crater (NANNY), 72, of Kernersville, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at her home.

Born June 18, 1948, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late J. Holt Newsome and the late Geneva Alley Newsome.  Nancy was a Registered Nurse in the medical field.  She received her Master’s Degree in nursing from...

Feb 12, 2021

Tyler Wayne Smith, 32, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.

Born January 17, 1989, in Guilford County, he was a son of Char-Lee Venuto Smith of Jamestown and the late Donald Wayne Smith. Tyler graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in 2007 and he enjoyed golf and roller hockey.

In addition to his...

Feb 12, 2021

Judy Schild, 74, of High Point, NC passed away on February 12, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Judy was a native of New York City (Bronx), New York. In her lifetime, she embraced the positive virtues of all people and always had a kind word about others.  Her working career included a variety of administrative...

Feb 11, 2021

Barbara Mae Gainey, 55, of Jamestown, passed away, Thursday February 11, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born August 21, 1965, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Gainey Sr. and the late Frances Davis Gainey. Barbara worked at River Landing for over thirty years. She graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School, in...

Feb 11, 2021

Catherine Brandon Hoover, 93, of Colfax, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born March 17, 1927, in Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter to the late H.B. Bagwell and the late Robina Tillinghast Bagwell.  Catherine was a music teacher in numerous schools and also taught private voice and piano lessons in her...

Feb 11, 2021

Levita Noah Harmon, 73, of High Point, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born December 7, 1947, in Guilford County, a daughter of the late Johnny Noah and the late Thelma Noah.  Levita was a sewer in the hosiery mills and a longtime member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.

She...

Feb 10, 2021

Margaret Vuncannon Yarborough, 89, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born June 3, 1931, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Carl Vuncannon and the late Mary Nancy Vaughn Vuncannon. Margaret retired form the deli department at Harris Teeter with twenty-three years of service.

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Feb 10, 2021

Jerry Nelson Grainger, 78, of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Hinkle Hospice House.

Born January 26, 1943, in Horry County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Kilby Grainger and the late Retha Strickland Grainger.

Jerry is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Dorothy Jean Hancock Grainger of the...

Feb 10, 2021

Tad Lea Perryman

Tad went to be with the Lord February 10, 2021, at Hospice House of High Point where he was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor.  He is the son of Penny Collins Brady and the late William Perryman.

He is survived by his mother of Clemmons, his daughter, Zoe from Thomasville and...

Feb 10, 2021

Danny Lee Gann, 79, of Kernersville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home.

Born October 28, 1941, in Stokes County, he was a son of the late Ronald Bernard Gann, Sr. and the late Nellie Joyce Gann. Mr. Gann was a retired meat cutter and owner of Danny’s Country Store,  a member of Abbotts Creek...