All Obituaries

Jennifer Ann Powers, 66, of High Point, passed away, Monday, April 15, 2024, at the High Point Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan to Johanas Garrett DeBruyn and Joan Evelyn McConnell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother John DeBruyn. Jennifer loved watching the Detroit Lions football team and was a part of many fantasy football leagues. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, children, and family. Jennifer would plan...

Ricky Ray Loflin, 70, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Hospice Home of the Piedmont in High Point.  He was born November 25, 1953, in Thomasville, to Conley Ray Loflin and Myrtle Jean White Loflin. In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Belva and nephew, Patrick Loflin. Ricky was known for his friendly and kind nature, always quick with a witty remark that brought laughter to those around him. He cherished his time with...

Miss Magan Seattle Youngblood, 20, of Archdale, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. She was born August 28, 2003, in Thomasville to Scotty Eugene Youngblood and Tiffany Darlene Taylor.  Magan was full of kindness, sweetness, and intelligence. She maintained a 4.0 GPA from Central Davidson High School, in Lexington, where she was selected as the 2021 Homecoming Queen. She was recently accepted to the University of North Carolina, Charlotte campus where she...

Mary Ann Martin Baker, 101, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point.

Thomas Vance Slane, Sr, 69, passed away on April 10, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Willis H Slane, Jr and his mother Doris S Slane. He is survived by his sons Thomas V Slane, Jr and Bryce H Slane, both of High Point, his brother Willis H Slane, III (Caroline) of Lewisville, NC, his brother Robert C Slane (Sandy) of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and many cousins and nephews. Tom is also survived by his soul mate and longtime love,...

Baby Boy of Milan Tamang and Srijana Gurung of Trinity, was born and passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at High Point Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2024, in the High Point Chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations. Burial will follow in Guil-Rand Memorial Park. Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

Silvester Vance Smith, 82, of High Point, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home. Born December 14, 1941, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Charles Arthur Whitmore Smith and the late Lucille Jacobs Smith.  Vance worked as a cloth cutter in furniture manufacturing and was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by sisters-in-laws, Ann White and Deanie Michael (Bud); and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda...

In the early hours of Saturday, April 6, 2024, David Ray Hartley, 72, of Thomasville, NC, peacefully left this earth to be with his heavenly father, with his loving wife, Patsy, of 52 years by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Hartley, and his father, Cletus (Zeb) Hartley. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Patsy Navy Hartley; his children, Christopher Hartley (Sharon) of Welcome and, Heather Somers (Jason) of Stanley; grandchildren, Noah Ryan...

Teresa Dale Dixon, 70, passed away April 6, 2024, at High Point Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1953, at Camp Lejune, to William Harold Dixon, Sr and Alma Mae Foster Dixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Dixon. Teresa was a loving mother and grandmother, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She read her Bible faithfully. Most of her time was spent outdoors fishing and eating seafood; she loved music and dogs as well....

Ronald Edward Yates, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born December 14, 1932, in Haysi, Virginia, he was a son of the late Herbert Yates and the late Clara H. Yates.  Ronald was a retired electrical engineer from AT&T, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and attended Gate City Baptist Church.  He was a gentle man with a positive attitude, a passion for golf, an avid runner, and also enjoyed drawing, especially...