All Obituaries

Jan Marie Watson Shah, 59, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at High Point Medical Center. Born January 15, 1965, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Vancie Greene Watson and the late Mona Williams Watson.  Jan worked as a cook at Wesleyan Arms Nursing Home. She is survived by her companion, Mike Weaver of the home; daughter, Falon Abbassi; and grandchildren, Desire Abbassi, Chelsey Kelpzig, and Michael Kelpzig. Graveside services will be conducted...

Doris Reece Newton, 105, of High Point, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Summerstone Health and Rehab in Kernersville. Born October 28, 1918, in Davidson County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob A, Reece and the late Cassie Wyre Reece. Doris was a retired bookkeeper. She is survived by her son, Ernest “Ernie” Newton, Jr. and wife Penny of Winston-Salem; daughter, Kay Hunt and husband Rick of High Point; sister, Maybeth Thomas; grandchildren, Christy Palmer and...

Robert (B.J.) Dwayne Younts, Jr., 36, of Thomasville, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. Born April 16, 1988, in Davidson County, he was a son to Angela Davis Hedwin (Gary) and the late Robert D. Younts, Sr.  BJ was a finisher for Rinker Concrete Materials.  He was a loving Daddy who loved his daughter very much and adored his nieces and nephews.  B.J. was best described as a very smart person and a “go getter”. In addition to his mother and...

Tommy Wayne Small, 66, of Trinity, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center. Born July 6, 1957, in Guilford County, a son of the late Clyde Dewey Small and the late Betty Lou Spencer Small. Tommy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. He was a generous man who loved to help others. Tommy had a great sense of humor, always pulling off a fun prank with others. He is survived by his wife, Janice Small of the home; son, Robert...

Patsy Don Floyd Hinkle, 84, of Thomasville, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Hinkle House Hospice of Davidson County. She was born September 16, 1939, in Davidson County to Alma Scarlett Floyd. On October 7, 1967, she married her sweetheart, Eddie and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage and together raised their two sons, Eric and Damon. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Patsy loved the Lord and serving the people of Cedar Lodge Baptist Church as the secretary and...

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...

John (Randy) Randolph Horton, 68, of High Point, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. Born May 4, 1955, in Guilford County, he was a son to the late Billy Horton and the late Donna Cecil Horton.  Randy was a research scientist for cancer at Duke Medical Center. He is survived by a brother, Craig Horton (Vilene) of Largo, Florida. No services are planned at this time. Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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.