Rev. James Irvin Groome III
March 31, 2026
The Reverend James “Jim” Irvin Groome III, 73, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
He was born November 2, 1952, in High Point, to the late James Irvin Groome, Jr., and the late Mildred Marsh Groome.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, James Irvin Groome...
Duane Joseph King
March 31, 2026
Duane Joseph King, 62, of Trinity, passed Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Arrangements will follow along with a full obituary.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, Archdale is in charge of arrangements.
Mark William Eriksen
March 29, 2026
Mark William Eriksen, 25, of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.
He was born February 3, 2001, in Los Angeles County, CA, to Erik William Eriksen and Elizabeth Roman Eriksen.
Mark worked for FedEx and attended Triad Church.
Left to cherish his memory, his parents, Erik and Elizabeth Eriksen; and his sister, Vanessa Eriksen.
Memorial Service will be...
Roy Blackwelder
March 28, 2026
Roy Davis Blackwelder, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long and well-lived life.
Born on November 5, 1933, in Statesville, North Carolina, Roy was the son of the late Clarence Neal Blackwelder and Mary Perry Blackwelder. From riding his bike around town with his dog in the basket to famously releasing his...
Ronnie Payne
March 28, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Davis Payne, 83, of Thomasville, formerly High Point, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing Health.
Born October 28, 1942, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Howard Payne and the late Margaret Marshall Payne.
Ronnie was a 1962 graduate of High Point Central and a member of the Elks Lodge 1155 for 53 years....
Banks Koontz
March 27, 2026
Clarence “Banks” Koontz, Jr., of High Point, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born July 24, 1951, in High Point; he was a son of the late Clarence Banks Koontz, Sr., and the late Frances Goodson Koontz.
He was a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church and retired from Food Lion grocery stores.
Left to cherish his memory,...
Sue Freeman Williams
March 26, 2026
Sue Freeman Williams, 75, of Archdale, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home.
Born May 4, 1950, in Dobson, NC, a daughter of the late Porter Hawkins Freeman and the late Addie Frances Payne Freeman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Williams, son, Kenneth Cummings, and brother, Guy Freeman.
Sue was a...
Dawn Marie Dalton
March 26, 2026
Dawn Marie Sachs Dalton, 67, of Climax, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born March 22, 1959, in Baltimore, MD; she was a daughter of Bernard Sachs and Catherine Cain Grimm.
She was preceded in death by her nephew Eric Hines.
Survived by her sons, Ricky Dalton of Asheboro, and Jesse Dalton (Lotus) of Trinity; daughters, Angel McDowell...
Ronnie Gray Williams
March 25, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" Gray Williams, 66, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home.
Ronnie Gray Williams passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life filled with passion, laughter, and cherished memories. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Williams, with whom he shared a deep and enduring bond.
Ronnie had a true love for the things that...
Christopher Ryan Kiestler
March 24, 2026
Christopher Ryan Kiestler, 37, of Leland, formerly of Clemmons, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He was born April 5, 1988, in Guilford County. Christopher was a true firefighter at heart and served for 24 years in numerous communities. He started planning for his career at age 14 with the Winston Salem Fire Explorer Program and was then later hired...
Toni Pegram
March 23, 2026
Toni Diane Trotter Pegram, 63, of High Point, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.
Born September 29, 1962, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Charles Ray Trotter and the late Jean Hocutt Trotter.
Toni is survived by her longtime companion, Dave Woodrow of High Point; sisters, Linde Brittain of Thomasville, Sandi Parcell of...
Grace Elaine Hill
March 22, 2026
Grace Elaine Cranford Hill, 82, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026, at Floral Garden Park Cemetery with Bishop Thomas Shortt officiating.
The family will visit with friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive,...
Rev. Bob Summers
March 22, 2026
Reverend “Bob” Lee Summers, 91, of Thomasville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home.
Born May 22, 1934, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Clarence William Summers, and the late Mary Loretta Quill Summers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Summers.
Rev. Summers is...
Cornelia Ann Faircloth
March 22, 2026
Cornelia Ann Faircloth, 68, of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born February 24, 1958, in Sampson County, she was a daughter of the late Junior Marvin Faircloth and the late Peggy Ann Hardison Faircloth.
Left to cherish her memory; her daughter, Shannon Manning and husband Timothy; son, Cody Faircloth; sisters, Sharon Miller...
Margaret Ella Johnson
March 22, 2026
“For I am now I'm ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Margaret Ella Clayton Johnson, 88, formerly of Trinity, peacefully transitioned from...
Gregonia Ysabel
March 20, 2026
Gregonia Ysabel, 72, of High Point, passed away March 20, 2026, at the Hospice Home at High Point.
No services are planned.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Sandra Gilchrist
March 20, 2026
Sandra Gilchrist, 75, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home.
No services are planned at this time.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
Mabel Marie Wilder
March 19, 2026
Mabel Marie Cope Wilder, 93, formerly of Trinity, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at Cross Road Retirement Community.
Born January 30, 1933, in Jonesville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Roxie M. McCurry Cope. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Kenneth Wilder, who died April 17, 2020.
Mabel retired from...
Emma Jean Myers
March 19, 2026
Emma Jean Myers, 87, of High Point, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home.
Born November 13, 1938, in Davidson County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Roosevelt Johnson and the late Mary Kay Sink.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne David Myers.
Mrs. Myers is survived by her sons, Tim...
James Harrison Lowdermilk
March 19, 2026
James Harrison Lowdermilk, 59, of High Point, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Born in Guilford County, he was the son of the late James Lowdermilk and the late Betty Kirkley Lowdermilk.
Those left to cherish his memory; his sister, Darlene Pleasants; brother-in-law, Richard Nelson; nephew Jason Rubley; and niece, Alison Banther.
Service will be scheduled...
