All Obituaries

Longtime Builder, Developer and Realtor® Don Setliff, 93, passed away December 7, 2023, at home in High Point, N.C. in his son’s arms. Don was born in High Point, N.C. to Daniel Richard and Ruth McCain Setliff. Don’s ancestry has been traced back twenty-two generations (to year 1428) in Yorkshire, England and was related to the Tudor dynasty. Don graduated from High Point High School in 1950. After high school, the military came calling as the Korean War had started. Don...

Betty Genene Hamby Harrold, 85, of High Point, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home. Born April 11, 1938, in Caldwell County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde James Hamby and the late Ruby Younce Hamby. Genene was a member of Rich Fork Baptist church, where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary. She pursued lifelong learning and continuing education, obtaining her RN in 1981 through Davidson County Community College. Genene worked with Guilford County Mental Health and...

Kimberly Dawn Hicks Merrill, 54, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in High Point. Born September 26, 1969, in Davidson County, she was a daughter of Joyce Augustus Smith Grimstead of Denton and the late William Lloyd Hicks. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Alisha Nichole Merrill; brothers, Jeff Hicks, and Timothy Bradley; sister, Mickey Ly; grandchildren, Javon McBride, Aaliyah Headen, and Ricky “King” Jordan. Services will be at a...

Richard Eugene Stargardt, 52, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home. Born June 19, 1971, in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of Rebecca McReynolds Stargardt of Thomasville and the late Richard Eugene Stargardt, Sr. Richard was a carpenter, previously a volunteer fireman for his community and a man of many talents. He dedicated his life to helping others. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and "picking" at the flea markets. He loved his family, friends...

Nancy Lillian Dusenberry Burton, 75, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born April 4, 1948, in Statesville, NC, she was a daughter of the late George Dusenberry, Jr and Lina Kistler Dusenberry.  Nancy worked as a dental hygienist.  She loved gardening with beautiful flowers and loved being in the sun.  Always had a generous heart for those in need, and always willing to help meet those needs. She is survived by her daughter,...

Tommy Quinn Burkhart, 66, of Trinity, passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home. Born November 15, 1957, in Knox County, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Tom Alvin Burkhart and the late Edna Mae Vanbebber Hunley. Tommy was a US Air Force veteran and was a man of few words with a big heart. He was an avid Diet Coke drinker, loved deep sea fishing, and was a man of integrity. He was family centered and his children affectionately nicknamed him “Boy”. Tommy is...

Lynn Preston Nicks, 79, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on December 1, 2023, in High Point. He was born on March 13, 1944, in High Point to the late Eli Nicks and Ruby Laverne Smith Nicks. Lynn will be remembered for his loving nature and greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Judy Harris Nicks, his stepson Jerry (Nancy) Earnhardt, his daughters Sharon (Ken) Small and Tracey (Jeff) Adams, his grandchildren Mayah Small, Lauren Crudas, Blake...

Stephanie “Larke” Loflin Burleson, 74, of Greensboro, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her home. Born June 30, 1949, in High Point, she was the daughter of the late Charles Byron Loflin and the late Sarah Hope Brown Loflin. Larke was a 1967 graduate of High Point Central High School and was a member of the “Bison Belles”. She graduated from Brevard College and received her bachelor’s degree from High Point College. Larke was a retired schoolteacher...

Steven Gray Pegram Jr., 51, of High Point, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home. Born March 22, 1972, in Guilford County, he was a son to Steven Gray Pegram, Sr. (Virginia) and Patricia Purgason Barringer (Jerry).  Steven was a retired truck driver for Kellogg’s.  He loved fishing, NASCAR, and especially Carolina Panthers and Carolina Tarheels.  Steven also loved his kids and grandkids. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Angie Pegram...

Craig Allen Burton, 43, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home. Born April 27, 1980, in Ross County, Ohio, he was a son of Renee Norris of Lexington and the late Eddie Michael Burton, Sr. Craig was a welder with Thermcraft and loved the outdoors, NASCAR and football. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Alicia Hope Gentry Burton; son, Brandon Burton; brothers, Mike Burton, Jr., and Chris Burton; sister, Tessie Burton...