Obituaries

Aug 14, 2025

Joe Don Leonard, born on March 8, 1947, in Thomasville, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at the age of 78 on August 14, 2025, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. He was the beloved son of the late Oscar Hollis Leonard and Virginia Della Fowler.

Joe spent his career in the furniture industry, where he was employed by multiple companies as...

Aug 26, 2025

Tony Berta, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 72 in Davidson County, North Carolina. Born on March 9, 1953, in Wyoming County, West Virginia, Tony lived a life full of passion, resilience, and generosity.

Tony dedicated over twenty years of his life to the coal industry, a career that...

Aug 15, 2025

Pauline Wilcox Roark, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in High Point, North Carolina, on August 15, 2025. Born on December 26, 1946, in Ashe County, North Carolina, she lived a life of dedication to her family and faith, reaching the age of 78.

Daughter to the late Lester and Lily Daughtry Wilcox, Pauline...

Aug 14, 2025

Marie Isabell Goings, 78, formerly of Auburn, NE, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina. She was born on December 13, 1946, in Hastings, Nebraska.

Marie was blessed with three children and devoted much of her life to her family. Her early years took her across the country and beyond, with childhood homes in California, Alaska, Oklahoma, and...

Aug 14, 2025

Kristen Carol Presta, born on March 18, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2025, in Rural Hall, North Carolina, at the age of 58.

Kristen was the beloved daughter of Grace Anders and the late Wayne Paetzmann. She received her formal education in her hometown of Chicago, where she cultivated a love for music and developed a...

Aug 9, 2025

Gary Wayne Misenheimer, age 66, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC. Born on September 29, 1958, in Rowan County, NC, Gary was the beloved son of the late George and Lillie Belle Holshouser Misenheimer.

Gary received his formal education at East Rowan High School, where he laid the foundation for...

Aug 7, 2025

Joseph Frank Sawles, born on October 13, 1958, in Norwalk, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington, North Carolina, on August 7, 2025. He was 66 years old.

Joseph was born to the late Harriet Michaelson and was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Sawles. He received his formal education at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Connecticut,...

Aug 7, 2025

Jimmy Ray Short, 74, of Denton, entered into glory with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Hospice of High Point.

Jim was born January 17, 1951, in West Virginia to Jennie Lee Harris and the late Arden Short. Jim was a faithful follower of Christ. His greatest joy in life was the time and memories...

Aug 1, 2025

Angela Lorenne Hill, born on August 13, 1977, in Randolph County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was 47 years old.

Angela was the beloved daughter of the late Danny Hill and Tina Varner Mendez. She received her formal education at Randleman High School and went on...

Jul 28, 2025

Monica Terese McBride, beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 27. Born on October 26, 1997, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, she departed this world at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Monica was a devoted Certified Nursing Assistant who dedicated her life to caring for others. She received her education...

Jul 26, 2025

Ronald Wade Morton, age 60, of King, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Born September 13, 1964, to Kathy Bennett Morton and Ronald Gary Morton, Wade was a man whose life reflected hard work, creativity, loyalty and a quiet but powerful...

Jul 25, 2025

Gordon Wade Sell passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 76, at Guilford Health Care Center in Greensboro, NC. Born on March 8, 1949, in Davidson County, NC, he was the cherished son of the late Carl W. and Mace Lena Weavil Sell.

Wade received his formal education at Wallburg Elementary and Ledford High School in Davidson...

Jul 22, 2025

Nellie Edna Dixon, born on July 10, 1934, in Randolph County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at the age of 91 on July 22, 2025, at Alpine Health & Rehab in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Born to the late Rufus and Annie Hutson Graves, Nellie spent her life rooted in the values and traditions of her upbringing. She was united with Worthville...

Jul 16, 2025

Attalah Gabriel was born on May 11, 1987, in New York, New York, to Susan Flowers and Lennox Gabriel. She was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her—full of grace, spirit, and warmth.

A proud alumna of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Attalah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She went on to work in both...

Jul 6, 2025

Jackie Key was an extraordinary woman whose life was defined by love, compassion, and selflessness. She was kind, caring, considerate, and deeply compassionate—a true light to everyone who knew her. Jackie was an irreplaceable wife, mother, sister, and friend.

She had a special heart for helping others, always going out of her way to care for the elderly neighbors on her...

Jul 6, 2025

In loving memory of Michael Turner, A.K.A Marco Shebby went to be with our lord at 1:43am, July 6th 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Donna Gibbs. By love he is survived by three children, Angela Upton, Jesse Mensch, and Steven Mensch. Also survived by eight grandchildren, Jordin Lawson, Katie Lawson, Julia Mensch, Jesse J. Mensch, Deacon Mensch,...

Jul 5, 2025

Jun 26, 2025

Mary Helen Holley (Cabral), born on September 24, 1949, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina, at the age of 75.

Mary was a devoted and caring individual who dedicated over five years of her life to her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her professional life into her...

Jun 24, 2025

Helen Marie Bahrouni , born of New Hampshire NJ, age 59 , born on April 15, 1966 ,passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 24, 2025.

Helen was a wild child that couldn't be tamed here on earth . She had an incredible love for animals that ran deep and a green thumb that could grow a seed by a...

Jun 23, 2025

Wayne Carden, of Thomasville, NC passed away peacefully June23rd, 2025. Harvey, born in Washington County, Tennessee on July 29, 1949, to Jesse James Carden and Mae Belle Ruth Wilson.

Harvey was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Seabee, serving multiple tours of duty in Vietnam. After his time in the Navy, Harvey worked several jobs, most...