All Obituaries

Milford Burch Payne, 80, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the GrayBrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Trinity. Born February 13, 1944, in Davidson County, to the late James Payne and the late Violene Johnson Payne. On June 20, 1988, he married the former Janice Hall Payne. He was a dispatcher for Old Dominion Trucking of Thomasville. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Wright...

Maggie Estline Horne Puckett, 84, of High Point, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Hospice Home of Davidson County. She was born July 6, 1939, in Sampson County, NC, to the late John and Velvie Horne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale Puckett. Survivors include daughter, Sheila Flynn and son, Mark Bowden. Left to cherish her memory; her nephew and wife Phillip and Casey Puckett who loved and cared for her till the end. A private...

Jean Dorothy Kerr Michie, 75, of High Point, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born August 18, 1948, in Guilford County, she was a daughter to the late Jimmy Kerr and the late Dorothy Wright Kerr.  Jean graduated from High Point Central High School and Lenoir Rhyne College, she then went to work as a counselor for the juvenile court system in Guilford County and also worked as a teacher assistant at Southwest Guilford School. She is survived by her...

Eric Lee Phillips Clinard, 54, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, while holding the hand of his loving companion, Teresa Beck.  Born on November 6, 1969, Eric was the son of Joe Crayton Clinard, Jr. and Connie Darlene Beck.  Known for his sociable nature and humor, he was affectionately dubbed the “mayor of High Point".  Eric's passion for music was evident from a young age when he began playing the drums. Throughout his...

Betty Lou Draughn Rice, 93, of High Point, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Westchester Manor. Born October 15, 1930, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel Elmer Draughn and the late Matra Alline Gurley.  Betty was a homemaker. She is survived by sons, Aaron (Rocky) Rice (Helen) and Robin Ray Rice both of High Point; grandchildren, Ryan Rice (Kim), Rachael Rice Cusick, and Lauren Rice; and great grandchildren, William Cusick, Thomas Cusick, and Bellamy...

Herb was born December 30, 1946, in Washington, PA, the son of the late Herbert L. Riggs Sr. and Gertrude Wilber Riggs.  A true farm boy, he worked hard daily with his parents. Without much time to play or socialize growing up, without any regrets, Herb developed a strong work ethic. Herb was a 1964 graduate of Burgettstown High School along with his childhood sweetheart, Jane.  The two married July 29, 1966, and started their adventures together.  Herb and Jane moved too...

Isaac Lewis Denny, 95, of High Point, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home. He was born November 26, 1928, in Guilford County to Isaac Denny and Unia Flinchum Denny. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Denny. Mr. Denny married the former Martha Leonard, Saturday, June 19, 1954, and together they raised 3 children, Teresa, Alyce and Clayton. Martha was the love of Lewis’s life; he made certain every need and want was satisfied. He was...

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; grandchildren, Desire Abbassi, Chelsey Kelpzig, and Michael Kelpzig; and a special friend, Linda...

Thala Jeanette Miller August 23, 1935 – April 24, 2024 With love and gratitude, the family of Thala Jeanette Miller announces her passing on April 24th, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, North Carolina. She was born in Plymouth, West Virginia on August 23rd, 1935, daughter of the late Elvin and Iva Saunders. Thala married the love of her life, her devoted and loving husband George Arlen Miller, on February 4th, 1955, whom of which she is survived by in addition to...

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...