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Kimberly HillKimberly Amelia Presnell Hill, 66, of Sophia, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Novant Health Fo...
01/14/2026

Kimberly Hill

Kimberly Amelia Presnell Hill, 66, of Sophia, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Born December 9, 1959, in High Point, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Presnell and the late Gladys Presnell. Kimberly was a skilled painter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-daughter Shane Hill, brothers, Donnie Presnell Ronnie Presnell, and Calvin Presnell, and sister, Sharon Sutton.

She is survived by her husband, John Hill; son, Zachary Ball (Teneisha) of Bahrain; step-daughter, Johnette Bowling (George) of Sophia; grandchildren, Dallas, Riley, Kaynora, Zachary, Jr., Sarah, Lauren, Carolyn, Michelle, Jonathan, and Jerilyn; and great grandchildren, Karter, Kadin, McKenzie, Brantley, Emma, Avery, and Wrenlee.

The family will have a private memorial service at the beach.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangement.

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Michael Edward LovelaceMichael Edward Lovelace, 58, of Denton, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Hinkle House...
01/13/2026

Michael Edward Lovelace

Michael Edward Lovelace, 58, of Denton, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Hinkle House of Davidson County.

Born October 16, 1967, in Guilford County, he was a son of Margaret Juanita Cox Lovelace and the late Charles Edward Lovelace. Michael was a graduate of High Point Andrews and High Point University. He was employed by AA Oliver and Son as a sales rep. He loved his golf and the beach, his golf league buddies, traveling with family, day and weekend trips to visit Madison. He also loved to cook out at Mom’s house and watching sports.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Wendy Michelle Buie Lovelace; son, Dalton of the home; daughter Madison (fiancé Jonathan) of the home; brother Brian wife Maria of Idaho; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and wife Cassie of Denton; nephews, Aaron, Jackson, Jameson, Elijah, Kaius of Idaho, and Payton of Denton; and nieces, Emily, Alyssa, Erica of Idaho, and Natalie of Denton.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the High Point chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations with Pastor Ike Patterson officiating.

The family will visit with friends following the service.

Memorials may be directed to: Hinkle House Hospice, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292 or Loveline Cancer Support, 302 Westwood Ave, High Point, NC 27262.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Sheppard BurkeBetty Sheppard Burke, 79, of High Point, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home.Born Nove...
01/12/2026

Betty Sheppard Burke

Betty Sheppard Burke, 79, of High Point, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home.

Born November 8, 1946, in Richland, GA; she was a daughter of the late Walter Sam Sheppard and the late Josephine Jordan Pierce.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Sheppard and sister, Annette Pierce.

Left to cherish her memory; sons, Stephen Burke of Mason, OH, and Kyle Burke and wife Farah of Hempstead, NY; grandchildren, Aaron Burke, Andrea Burke, Stephanie Burke, David Burke, and Jackson Burke; brothers, Johnny Pierce and wife Linda and Bobby Pierce; and sisters, Mary Johnson and Gail Sheppard.

Memorial service will be 3:00 PM Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Elizabeth Kay ThomasElizabeth Kay Harrison Thomas, 85, of High Point, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home....
01/12/2026

Elizabeth Kay Thomas

Elizabeth Kay Harrison Thomas, 85, of High Point, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home.

She was born November 8, 1940, in Thomasville, NC to the late Edward Harrison and the late Evelyn Harrison. On February 12, 1961, she married the love of her life, the late Euel Thomas of Martinsville, VA.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, David Thomas.

Mrs. Thomas was a bookkeeper for many years in the furniture industry before retiring in 2003.

She is survived by her son Derek Thomas; grandchildren, Leigh Ann Creasey and husband Davin, and DJ Thomas and wife Dara; great grandchildren Cooper Creasey, Avery Creasey, David Lee Thomas and Dawson Thomas.

Graveside service will be 11:00AM Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Floral Garden Memorial Park cemetery with Daniel Gardner officiating.

The family will receive friends 10:00-10:45AM at Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, prior to the service.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Phyllis Eugenia MackenziePhyllis Eugenia MacKenzie, 90, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January...
01/12/2026

Phyllis Eugenia Mackenzie

Phyllis Eugenia MacKenzie, 90, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 30, 1935.

Phyllis was a retired United States Postal Service mail carrier and served as a union representative for postal carriers. She was passionate about family genealogy, traveling, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. She cherished her years in Santa Barbara, California, which she considered her beloved adopted home. Above all else, family was the most important thing in her life, and she treasured her children and grandchildren deeply.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William MacKenzie.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter Deborah Fletcher of California; her son William Fletcher and daughter-in-law Tammy Fletcher of North Carolina; grandchildren Jonathan Fletcher and his wife Brittney, Christina Bixby and her husband Matthew, and Heather Barrett and her husband Mitch; and great-grandchildren Aubrey, Sterling, Sophia, and Willow.

A private memorial service will be held for family.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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Colleen FerrellColleen Dowdy Ferrell, 96, of High Point, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at her home.She was born N...
01/10/2026

Colleen Ferrell

Colleen Dowdy Ferrell, 96, of High Point, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at her home.

She was born November 23, 1929, in Guilford County to the late Earl Dowdy, and the late Edna Beal Dowdy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kerney Ferrell; son-in-law, Ray Libertore, and her brothers, Bill Dowdy and Don Dowdy.

Those left to cherish her memory; her daughters, Linda Libertore of High Point, and Deborah Ferrell of Thomasville; grandchildren, Christopher Libertore (Luanne), Brad Libertore (Erica), Steven Hooper (Bella), and Stephanie Jacobs (Thomas Rewoldt); great grandchildren, Aaron Libertore, Marcus Libertore, Madeline Libertore, Eva Libertore, Emelia Libertore, Lindsey Dockery (Chris), Taylor Shipe (Brian), Ryan Hooper, Courtney Jacobs, Haley Jacobs, Natalie Jacobs, Jackson Rewoldt, Brooklyn Rewoldt, and Emma Rewoldt; and her great-great grandchildren, Maylee, Lilly, Lathan, Grady, Bo, Riley, Londyn, Journey, Kason and Skyler.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Friday, January 16, 2026, in the Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point chapel with CW Moss officiating.

Burial will follow in the Floral Garden Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends 12:00-12:45PM prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Samuel Alfred LaythamSamuel Alfred Laytham, 88, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home surroun...
01/09/2026

Samuel Alfred Laytham

Samuel Alfred Laytham, 88, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends

Born November 16, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Alfred Laytham and the late Marie Fischer Laytham. Sam served in the National Guard for twelve years and was in carbon paper sales. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Nancy Shaffer Laytham of the home; son, Alan Laytham and wife Lei-Ann of Thomasville; daughters, Lori Little and husband Morris of Thomasville, and Martha Turner of Lexington; brothers, Michael Laytham and wife Kathy of Ocala, Florida; sister, Patricia Claffey and husband Joe of Gastonia; grandchildren, Alex, Bethany, Allison, Callaway, and Niki; great-grandchildren, Nic, Hailey, Caleb, Lukas, Laylah, Emma, Austin, and Caraleigh; and his canine companion, Toby.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alfred “Skip” Laytham, Jr., and Bruce Laytham; sister, Margaret Stoto; and grandson, Max.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Morris Little officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Baptist Church.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Grace BeanMary Grace Simmons Bean, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home.Born in B...
01/09/2026

Mary Grace Bean

Mary Grace Simmons Bean, 65, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Carroll Simmons and the late Margaret Eichelberger Simmons. Mary was a controller in the clothing industry.

She is survived by her husband, Walter Bean of the home; daughters, Wendy Bean (David) and Nicole Bean both of Thomasville; brothers, Carroll Simmons, Jr. (Susan) and Patrick Simmons (Debbie); sisters, Patricia Welfare and Carol Ann Scott (Steve); sister-in-law, Mary Simmons; grandchildren, Thomas Simmons (Savanah), Taylor McGuire (Javan), Angel Baisden (Raven), Kaleigh Bean, and Mackenzie Reaves(Will); and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Bean, daughter-in-law, Rebecca Bean, and brother, William Simmons.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the High Point chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations with C.W. Moss officiating.

The family will visit with friends following the service.

Memorials may be directed to: National Down Syndrome Society, P.O. Box 46154, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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Tito GrossiTito Grossi, 92, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.Born May 21, 1933, in Par...
01/09/2026

Tito Grossi

Tito Grossi, 92, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.

Born May 21, 1933, in Parma, Italy, he was the son of the late Geminio Grossi and the late Maria Quintavalla. Tito worked for Rena-Ware as a salesman. He loved to cook and was a very healthy eater, but was the happiest when people were around eating and enjoying his cooking. Tito loved listening to music with Frank Sinatra and Luciano Pavarotti being his favorites. Tito was also an avid walker who loved the tropical climate of Venezuela but the most fun was the family outings to parks and Krispy Kreme.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Virginia Grossi of the home; son, Geminio Grossi of Toronto, Canada; daughters, Maria Paguada of the home and Rosa Fowler (Tim) of Tempe, Arizona; sister, Isa Busani of Parma, Italy; grandchildren, Sofia Haltom (Andrew), Marco Paguada (Kaitlyn), Boris (Sarah), Bruce, Samuel, Mary Margaret, John, Catherine, and Elizabeth; and six great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Elio Grossi and sister, Ida Grossi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Our Lady of the Highway Catholic Church with Father Gabriel Carvajal officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Hill Cemetery.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Wright Funerals-Cremations High Point.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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Sadie Cochran HagySadie Lee Cochran Hagy, 85, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home with her...
01/07/2026

Sadie Cochran Hagy

Sadie Lee Cochran Hagy, 85, of Thomasville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 29, 1939, in Tazwell, VA.

Sadie was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Ray Cochran, her husband, John Hagy, daughter, Sharon Hagy, brother, Clyde Bandy, and sister, Nadine Butterworth.

She is survived by her sons, Johnny Hagy and wife Kim, Curtis Hagy and wife Lisa, and Michael Hagy and wife Angela; daughter Valerie Howard and husband Ricky; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Wayside Tabernacle Freewill Baptist Church, 3035 Upper Lake Road, Thomasville, NC with Pastor Jimmy Garrett officiating.

The family will visit with friends from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM prior to the service.

Burial will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery in High Point.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County or to Wayside Tabernacle Freewill Baptist Church.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Michael Roy VanleuvanMichael Roy Vanleuvan, 53, of Winston Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Kate B. Reyno...
01/06/2026

Michael Roy Vanleuvan

Michael Roy Vanleuvan, 53, of Winston Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer.

Born February 29, 1972, in High Point, he is a son to LeRoy Vanleuvan and Vicki Ruth Abbott Vanleuvan. Michael was a stadium chair supervisor in the entertainment industry. He was obsessed with golf, loved his job, but most of all he loved his kids and spending time with them. He affected many people’s lives. He had several sayings he loved to say, “Love me or hate me but you will definitely remember me, Team work makes dream work - The REAL CHAIR MIKE”.

He is survived by his son, Joshua Vanleuvan of Jamestown; daughters, Jessica Vanleuvan (Nick) of High Point, Michaela Vanleuvan of Greensboro, and Nia Vanleuvan of Pittsburgh`, PA; and brother, Jonathan Vanleuvan (Jaime) of Winston Salem.

He leaves behind many friends and family members.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in the summer.

The strongest man we’ve ever known is now peacefully with God.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.

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Michael Richard AllredMichael Richard Allred, 64, of Trinity, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.Born Janu...
01/05/2026

Michael Richard Allred

Michael Richard Allred, 64, of Trinity, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.

Born January 4, 1962, in Shelby, NC, he was a son of the late Jerry Leonard Allred, Sr., and the late Carolyn Sue McCurry Allred.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Samantha Allred and Paige Allred; grandchildren, Tristan Roberts and Amelia Roberts; and his brothers, Leonard Allred, Jr., and wife Sherry and Stephen Allred and wife Annette, as well as his former wife and friend, Alison Allred.

The family will honor his memory privately.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, Archdale, is in charge of arrangements.

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Larry C. Wright opened Wright Cremation & Funeral Service in December 2015 with a desire to help High Point families at one of the hardest times in their life. His honest service and commitment to excellence have served local families well for nearly forty years. Larry's goal in establishing Wright Cremation & Funeral Service is to bring local, affordable and “back to the basics” funeral service to the community. Corporate non-local funeral homes in High Point and surrounding areas have lost their way, providing unnecessary products and services at astronomical prices. This is not the meaning of service and in most cases, not in the best interest of a grieving family. Honoring your loved one with a dignified funeral or memorial service can be achieved at an affordable price at Wright.

On May 1, 2018, Larry C, Wright announced the addition of a second location to be built on five acres in Archdale, NC. Located at 3200 Archdale Road at the corner of Playground Road, the location will have an arrangement office, visitation room, preparation facilities, and a chapel to accommodate 175 guests. Ground breaking will be in fall 2018.

Along with his son, Bradley E. Wright, they will guide you through the many service options available. Wright Cremation & Funeral service is truly a locally family owned and operated funeral service firm.