All Obituaries

Earl Stevens IV, was born November 16, 1995 to Taneka McCoy Gibson and Earl Stevens III in Toledo, Ohio. On this day, God gifted Earl with a gentle and quiet stance that would make an imperishable impact on the world.   Earl graduated from Ledford Hight School in 2014 and played football during his high school years.  After high school Earl embarked on the journey of manhood and accomplished so many amazing things.  Earl had many friends that loved and adored him. He met the...

Verdie Keith Watkins, 57, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in High Point, NC. He was born to Manzell Ingram and Dorothy Watkins on April 30, 1963 in Guilford County. NC. Verdie was known for his kind heart and he never met a stranger, he would always say something to make you laugh. "Pic," as he was known my many that knew and loved him resided in High Point, NC all of his life, he was a graduate of High Point Central High School, class of 1982....

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Mr. Leon White, III “Lil’ Leon,” transitioned from earth to glory on Thursday, September 17, 2020, after a short stay at Hospice of High Point, NC.  He was born May 22, 1992 in High Point, NC to Leon White, Jr. and Linda Moore, both of High Point. Leon graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in High Point.  He worked for various restaurants in the Triad area.  Leon was a very funny, vibrant and outgoing young man.  He was the “life of the...

Memorial Service for Mrs. Sheila Taylor will be held at a later date.

Keeyonn Joseph "KD" Dunlop, age  53, loss his fight with multiple sclerosis on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 while peacefully surrounded by love ones at home.    Born November 1, 1966 in Newark, NJ, but he was proudly raised in Elmsford, NY in Westchester County until he moved to High Point, NC in 1989.  Keeyonn worked over a decade at Belk’s department store as a Manager at Four Seasons Mall.  His love for people gained him many friends, including his...

Mr. Wittie Wright, age 76 affectionately known as “Jackie,” departed his earthly life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at home. Jackie was born on May 4, 1944 in Dillon, SC to the late Wittie Wright Sr. and Hattie Mae Jones Wright.  He later moved to New York. He played in a musical band throughout his life.  Jackie was a lovable and humorous person. There was never a dull moment when he was around.  He loved his family, especially his caretaker, LeKeisha...

Marinda Artilla Johnson, 44, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on September 7, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston -Salem, NC. Marinda was born on December 15, 1975 to William James and Artilla Quick Johnson. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and cherished everyday of her journey. Marinda was a faithful member of Williams Memorial CME. Known for her beautiful eyes, her heartwarming smile, compassion and her kind spirit towards others. She truly will...

Willie E. Coker, age 71, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Pruitt Health Facility in Rockingham, NC.   Willie had a long battle with liver and kidney complications along with other issues as well. He was born in Fayetteville, NC on December 4, 1948, the second son of George H. Coker Sr. and Dorothy V. Griffin Coker.  The family relocated to Ashville, NC then they later moved to Washington, DC because his father began working as a civil service employee with...