All Obituaries

Mrs. Shirley J. Jones Byrd transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 19, 2020 following a short period at Hospice Home at High Point. Shirley was born on February 24, 1937 in Thomasville, North Carolina to Bernice Ingram Worthy and Jackson Worthy.  Shirley attended multiples colleges to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree and was last employed at RCS in Asheboro for seventeen years. She enjoyed loving and serving people and was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church...

A private celebration was given.

Mrs. Helen Patterson Rice, 98, transitioned to her heavenly reward on Friday, October 2, 2020 at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation And Recovery Center in Jamestown, North Carolina. Helen was born on June 25, 1922 to Dan and Emma Jane Patterson in Laurinburg, North Carolina in the township of Hasty.  She was the third eldest of ten siblings; eight sisters and two brothers.  At her age, of course she was a wealth of knowledge and found great joy is sharing her wisdom with all her...

pending arrangements

Mrs. Odelle Marie Ramseur Crone, 90, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2020. She was born in High Point, North Carolina on July 20, 1930 to Otho Ramseur, Sr., and Patsy Ramseur. After graduating from William Penn High School, she met and married the love of her life, William Franklin Crone. She became a homemaker and to this union five children were born. Courageously, at age thirty-five, she attended Guilford County Community Junior College where she received her accounting license....

Ms. Lillian Louise Threadgill, 98, transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Shannon Gray Nursing Home. Lillian was born March 9, 1922 to the late Claude and Sallie Threadgill in Anson County, NC. She attended public schools in her hometown before moving to New York for many years of her young life. She returned to High Point, NC later in life and worked as a part of the wait staff at the Emerywood Country Club for numerous years until...

Ms. Jennie Ruth Scott Harris departed this earthly life on September 22, 2020. She was born March 15, 1951 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to Catherine Scott. She was a longtime resident of High Point and was previously employed at Concept Plastic for a number of years.  Jeannie enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends and held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and great grandchild. In additions to her mother, she was preceded in death by her...

Mr. Frank Dorsette transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Frank was born June 25, 1935 to Henry Dorsette & Blanche Gannaway Dorsette in High Point, North Carolina. A Guilford County native, Frank received his education in the High Point City Schools. He retired from Carpenter Co. as a truck Driver. Frank never met a stranger, he was always supportive to his friends, and was well liked and adored by all who knew him. He enjoyed spending time outside, he...

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Miller, 65, of 1713 Oberlin Drive, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 following an illness.  Joyce was born on October 31, 1954 to the late Clyde Miller and Eva Miller in High Point, NC. She was educated in the public school system and graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School. She went on to pursue higher education at Brookstone College of Business and graduated with honors. Joyce lived a life of service to her church as a musician....

Mrs. Louise N. Quick, daughter of the late Edward and Ethelene Nelson, was born July 6, 1942, in High Point NC. Following an extended illness, she transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Louise was educated in the City of High Point Public Schools System. Mrs. Louise was joined in marriage with Mr. James A. Quick in High Point, NC. Louise loved working with her flowers and she also enjoyed crafting. She loved to shop for bargains and her most favorite pastime was...