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Joyce Miller Nall

Joyce Miller Nall

Apr 9, 2021

Joyce Miller Nall, 81, of Archdale, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Graybrier Nursing and Rehab.

Born October 24, 1939, in Surry County, she was the daughter of the late Herman Grover Miller and the late Anna Wood Miller.  Joyce was the retired office manager for A&M Crane.

She is survived by her sons,...

Ronald Gulick

Ronald Gulick

Apr 8, 2021

Pastor Ronald J. Gulick, 79, of Greensboro, passed to his heavenly home Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home.

Born June 29, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of the late John Gulick and the late Janetlee Higdon Gulick. Ronald was a minister of the gospel for over forty years. In addition to being a...

Lonnette Stricklin Johnson

Lonnette Stricklin Johnson

Apr 8, 2021

Lonnette Stricklin Johnson, 55, of Greensboro, NC was born on June 23, 1965 in Fair Bluff, NC to Franklin Ray Stricklin and Clara Stricklin.

She was a recent member of Maximizing Life Family Worship Center in Greensboro, NC and was a member of Word of Reconciliation Ministries for over 30 years.

Lonnette was proceeded in...

Kathy Lou (Hester)  Johnson

Kathy Lou (Hester) Johnson

Apr 5, 2021

Kathy Hester Johnson, 77, of High Point, passed away April 5th, 2021, with her family by her bedside.  Born October 16, 1943, in Durham, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Roger and Blannie Hester.

After high school, Kathy attended Appalachian State University where she met her husband and earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.  She...

Libby Bradley

Libby Bradley

Apr 4, 2021

At the end of our life, we take nothing with us except what’s in our hearts. Libby’s, undoubtedly, was filled with love and joy for her husband of nearly 40 years, Pete, her three children Tyler, Elizabeth, and Marshall, and her grumpy grand dog Petey Pup.

On April 4, 2021, she began her eternal afterlife celebration in...

Betty Vass Yates

Betty Vass Yates

Apr 3, 2021

Betty Vass Yates, 89, of High Point, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born July 18, 1931, in Galax, Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Clarence Phillip Vass and the late Ruth Burcham Vass.  Betty was a seamstress in the furniture industry and a member of Westchester Baptist Church....

Donna Blalock

Donna Blalock

Apr 3, 2021

Donna Richards Blalock, 56, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born December 29, 1964, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Donna was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter, Tasha Riddle of Thomasville; brother Brian Byers; sisters, Tony Byers, Teresa Kithens and Joe Lee; and nine grandchildren.

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Shelia Clark Petty

Shelia Clark Petty

Apr 3, 2021

Shelia Clark Petty, 71, of High Point, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born October 20, 1949, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Clark and the late Alma Juanita Maner Clark Gray. Mrs. Petty retired from High Point Regional Hospital with twenty-five years of service and was...

Joan Wallace

Joan Wallace

Apr 2, 2021

Joan Wallace, 66, of High Point, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations.

Donald George Armstrong

Donald George Armstrong

Mar 30, 2021

Donald George Armstrong passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by his children on Tuesday, March 30th.

Born December 29th, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son to the late Jack Armstrong and Rita Armstrong Dvorak.  He is survived by his brothers John, Robert and Jim and sister Doris.

Don’s greatest joy in life were...

Maripat Downey

Maripat Downey

Mar 29, 2021

Mary Patricia “Maripat” Downey, 78, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born January 23, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Regis Downey and the late Ruth Forney Downey.

Maripat is survived by her son, Frank Hutton of FL; daughters, Bobbie Hutton Campbell...

Rita Darnell Adams

Rita Darnell Adams

Mar 29, 2021

Rita Darnell Adams, 47, of Lexington, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021.

Born September 5, 1973, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of Jerry Darnell and Carolyn Darnell. She worked in the furniture industry for several years and took great pride in her three boys. Above all else she was a devoted and loving mother.

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James "Tommy" Akines

James "Tommy" Akines

Mar 26, 2021

James “Tommy” Akines, 76, of Thomasville, passed away on March 26, 2021 at Lexington Healthcare Long Term Care.

Tommy was born in High Point, NC to Mary E. Lambeth Akines and James B. Akines on March 30, 1944. He was married to his wife Imogene for over 51 years. He was a simple man that loved to...

Juanita Merle (Haupt)  Ford

Juanita Merle (Haupt) Ford

Mar 26, 2021

Juanita Merle Haupt Ford, 89, of High Point, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Born July 18, 1931, in Winters, Texas, she was a daughter to the late Albert Haupt and the late Myrtle Wheeler Haupt.  Juanita worked in accounting and was an active member of  Laurel Oak Church.

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Billy Gray Clemmons

Billy Gray Clemmons

Mar 25, 2021

Billy Gray Clemmons, 85, of High Point, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Westchester Manor.

Born June 18, 1935 in Supply, North Carolina, he was the son of the late J.B. Clemmons and the late Janie Gray Clemmons.  Billy was a supervisor in furniture manufacturing.

He is survived by a nephew and cousins.

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Patsy Stump Runyon

Patsy Stump Runyon

Mar 24, 2021

Patsy “Pat” June Runyon, 74, of Sophia, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Hospice of the Piedmont, in High Point, NC. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Pasty, a true coal miner’s daughter was born in Phelps, KY on October 14, 1946, to the late Tolbert and Jane Coleman Stump.

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Diana Lynn (Fields)  Johnson

Diana Lynn (Fields) Johnson

Mar 23, 2021

Diana Lynn Fields Johnson, 64, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at High Point Medical Center.

Born January 4, 1957, in Kingsport, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Harold Fields, Sr. and the late Irene Hammonds Fields. Diana was a former grocery store manager. She was a hardworking loving mother and grandmother...

Amy Rebecca Lambeth

Amy Rebecca Lambeth

Mar 21, 2021

Amy Rebecca Lambeth, 47, of Thomasville, passed away March 21, 2021, in High Point.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn Elizabeth (Mcmahon)  Hartsock

Marilyn Elizabeth (Mcmahon) Hartsock

Mar 21, 2021

Marilyn “Mari” Hartsock, of Albemarle, NC passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

She was born on April 15, 1936 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to the late William and Mildred McMahon.

She earned a degree in business in Beaumont, Texas. Mari enjoyed a long, fulfilling career in Real Estate, in Stanly County, NC.

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Ruth Floyd Tyler

Ruth Floyd Tyler

Mar 21, 2021

Ruth Floyd Tyler, 78, of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her home.

Born April 20, 1942 in Conway, SC, she was a daughter of the late O’dell Floyd and the late Elizabeth Harper Floyd.  Ruth was an assembler in the textile furniture manufacturing and was a member of New Life Baptist Church.

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