All Obituaries

Mrs. Pearlie Smith Hawkins passed away on May 14, 2018. A service of triumph will be celebrated on Saturday at 1:30pm May 19, 2018 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 1:00pm

Iris Latisha Johnson, 41, a native of Dillon, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born December 17, 1976, to Prentis and Beatrice Bethea of Dillon, SC. Married on May 5, 2001, Iris was a devoted wife to her husband, Darian Johnson of High Point, NC and loving mother to her two daughters, Kierra Johnson and Tamara Johnson. Iris, affectionately known as “Tisha” to most, was a graduate of Latta High School in Latta, SC. She went on to achieve an associate...

Willie Fred Dukes Sr. AKA "Big-EM" Age 70, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Hospital, Winston Salem, NC, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. He was predeceased by one son, Willie Fred Dukes. Jr. Willie will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Eva (Van) Stephens Dukes, High Point, NC, married 33 years; two children, Mrs. Sherry (Harry Sr.) Robinson, Kernersville, NC, Mr. Gregory (Debra)...

Lynn Christopher Baskins, age 33, departed this earthly life, and took flight to rest in the bosom of his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Lynn was born to Jennie M. Bethea and Lender Baskin on March 3, 1985 in High Point, NC.  “Bunga” as he was affectionately known to many was a fun, loving, and caring person that always love to give big hugs and kisses when he sees you.  His greeting will truly be missed. Bunga leaves to cherish...

Tyree Ryshone Miller departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1979 in High Point, North Carolina to Linda Miller and Haywood Watson. Tyree also known as “Ty” or “Thug” was a loving family man. He had a heart of gold. If you ever needed anything, and he had it, he would give it to you. He always had a smile on his face every time you saw him. He was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents, uncle, James...

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Funeral Service will be held 10:30am on Saturday April 21, 2019 at The Redeemer Church. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 10:30am at the church  

Virginia “Ginny Cake” Burris (83); was born on December 24, 1934 to Gurther and Mary Abney Horne and raised in High Point, NC.  Virginia was known for her love of God and positive outlook on life.  She was a member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church of High Point, NC where she made her life’s work dedicated to being the best missionary that she could be.  Her work was slowed, but not stopped in 2005 when he health became server enough that she could...