Evelyn Gray
, North Carolina
Evelyn Sheffield Gray 88 of Thomasville passed away Sunday morning May 17 2026 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Evelyn was born May 21 1937 to the late Roe Sheffield and Sadie Hill Sheffield of Randolph County. She provided a loving home for her family and for many years also made a career in health care as a clerical worker. Evelyn was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville. In addition to her parents Evelyn was preceded in death by an infant son Jeffrey two brothers Willard and James Sheffield. Surviving are her husband of 71 wonderful years Sammy E. Gray Sr. of the home two loving children Vickie Spicer Brant of Badin Lake Sammy Gray Jr. of Trinity four siblings Lois Maynard Lucy Stilwell Billy Sheffield Susan all of Thomasville Edith Larson of UT three grandchildren Christy Sluder Casey Tetter Mikie Lambeth four greatgrandchildren Dylan Sluder Kimberly Drake…
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Tetaurus Dangelo Dunlap
, North Carolina
May 9, 2026
Life journey began for TeTaurus DAngelo Dunlap on August 30 1991 to Mrs. Vickie Baxter and Alvin Dwayne Caldwell in Thomasville NC. TeTaurus departed this life on May 10 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center in WinstonSalem NC. TeTaurus was preceded in death by his father Alvin Dwayne Caldwell. Te as he was well known as attended Thomasville City School. Te enjoyed watching basketball and football with his favorite team being Duke. Te was a helping hand and a solid friend to all. He enjoyed waking up early every morning to spend the start of his day with his grandmother Ara Turner whom he loved dearly to make sure she was good for the day. TeTaurus leaves to cherish his life and memories to his mother Vickie Baxter of the home and stepfather Guffy Baxter. Two sisters Vantavia Dunlap and Erica Jackson Rikkel of Thomasville NC. Two brothers Recardo Hudson and…
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Carolyn Hill
, North Carolina
Carolyn was born on April 6 1931 in Durham County North Carolina to the late Otis Buck and Maude Lucille Fisher Hill. She was a faithful member of Unity United Methodist Church until her declining death. She owned and operated her own Hair Salon for many years. She was a very talented artist and always took pride in her appearance. Carolyn lived a life marked by kindness strength and devotion to her family and friends. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Hill on November 17 2006 one son Gary Hill one daughter Dianne Johnson and two sisters. Surviving is her soninlaw Howard Johnson three grandchildren Tracy German Daniel German and wife Tonya and Denver Hill and wife Michelle six great grandchildren Bella German Caylynn Westberg Cameron Haney Nicole Haney Ashlyn Haney and Addison Haney. She also leaves behind seven greatgreat grandchildren. A…
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Elizabeth Anne Alman Jones
, North Carolina
Elizabeth Anne Alman Jones of Thomasville peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday May 12 2026. Anne was born on July 25 1927 to Frank and Kathleen Alman. She was a proud graduate of High Point College now High Point University where she majored in Home Economics and Education. On July 2 1950 she married Dr. Edward Jones. Together they built a life rooted in faith friendship service and shared experiences over many years. During Edwards years at Duke and throughout his residency training Anne embraced life in many different cities including Detroit Michigan which she loved dearly. When the time came to settle down and make a home Anne and Edward chose Thomasville because to Anne there was simply no place like home. While many women of that era devoted their time to the social and charitable expectations often placed upon doctors wives Annes heart was called…
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Jimmy Franklin Trotter
, North Carolina
Mr. Jimmy Franklin Trotter 88 of Thomasville passed away on Friday May 15 2026 at his home. He was born on October 19 1937 in Davidson County NC to Charlie Trotter and Bessie Riley Trotter. He was a selfemployed carpenter who built many homes around Davidson and Randolph counties. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church until his illness. He enjoyed hunting playing horseshoes and building deer stands. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Donese Ann Hicks Trotter on April 10 2026 his son Terry Trotter and his brothers Raeford Trotter Donald Trotter and Clarence Trotter. Surviving are his three daughters Teresa Eddinger and husband Michael Sandi Watts and husband Tony and Sherry Trotter all of Thomasville one sister Ellarae Gordon of Thomasville six grandchildren…
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Rudy Taylor
, North Carolina
May 17, 2026
Mr. Rudy Christopher Taylor 64 a resident of WinstonSalem NC passed away on May 18 2026. Service arrangements and a complete obituary is forthcoming.
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Betty Sheets
, North Carolina
Betty Lou Tullock Sheets went to her eternal home to live with her Savior Jesus on Tuesday May 12 2026. Wherever Betty went she shared her love for Jesus and the gospel. Betty was born on July 19 1941 to the late James Eli and Bessie Odell Tullock. She worked in housekeeping at Baptist Hospital for over 19 years where she met her love Neil C. Sheets. They were wed at the hospital chapel. Betty loved her Jesus her family and her church Berean Baptist where she served faithfully for over 35 years. Health permitting Betty loved singing in her church choir reading her bible praying for others and playing games. She could beat you playing bingo dominoes or Uno without even trying. Betty was preceded in death by her parents husband three brothers and three sisters. Cherishing her memory are her children Beverly Plummer Kirby Daniel Bryant Shirley Sherry…
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Debra Tysinger
, North Carolina
Debra Lynn Evans Tysinger 71 of Lexington passed away peacefully on Friday May 15 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. Born on July 2 1954 in Florence County South Carolina Debra was the daughter of the late Willard Evans and Golda Turner Evans. She spent many years working as a Surgical Technician in the operating room where she touched countless lives through her hard work and caring spirit. She loved spending time working in her yard fishing caring for her beloved dogs and most of all being Nana to her cherished grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Mickey Evans and Bascom Red Evans. Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted husband of 32 years Terry Tysinger of the home her son Jamey Tysinger her brother Franz Evans her grandchildren Cole Tysinger…
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