All Obituaries

Christopher Leon Whitfield, age 47, passed away peacefully on Friday January 10th, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point.  He was born, February 16, 1972 in High Point, NC to William Whitfield and Nellie Jean Johnson Whitfield. Christopher was preceded in death by his father, William Whitfield; his maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Warren and his nephew, Jimmy Dale Hardy Jr. Surviving to cherish his memories include: his mother, Nellie Jean Whitfield; sisters,...

On January 4, 2020, Gwendolyn A. Marsh entered into eternal rest.  She was born, June 18, 1953 in Aberdeen, NC to the late William and Mable Marsh.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Marsh and sister, Derema Marsh. Gwen graduated from Pine Crest High School in Southern Pines, NC.  She attended Sandhill Community College and received her CNA Certificate.  She worked as a CNA in High Point, NC until her health began to fail her. Left to cherish loving...

Memorial Service held at a later date

Mrs. Ruth Mae Warren Baskin was born in Marlboro County, SC on April 27, 1954 to the late Ruthie McIver Harrington and June Bostic.  Mrs. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for the past 48 years.  In 1974, she was united in marriage to Josh Baskin, Jr. Ruth was a member of Living Water Baptist Church.  She served on the Mother’s Board and worked for Guilford County School system until her retirement.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leonard...

Clinton Lewis Hunter, son of the late Willie and Floree Marie Hunter was born on April 15, 1957 in Thomasville, NC. Mr. Hunter affectionately called “Clint” transitioned from earth to glory on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Mr. Hunter graduated from Thomasville Senior High School and continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and a minor in Mechanical Engineering/ Media Studies in...

Mrs. Glenda Diona Fate Hinton, age 62, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at WFBMC-High Point Medical Center.  She was born December 2, 1957, to Hazel Fate, Sr., and Jannie Mae Fate. Glenda was a loyal mother and housewife, and she was the life of the party. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Rosa Hodge, Maxine Fate, and Jeanette Fate; three brothers, Hazel Fate, Jr., LaVesta Fate, and Alphonso Fate. Glenda leaves to...

Henry Freeman Issac,age 57, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life and entered home on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.Affectionately known as “Michael” or “Mike”, he was born in Chesterfield, SC, on January 29, 1962, son of Minnie Lee and Freeman Issac.A longtime resident of High Point, NC, Mike was an active member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He retired early from Claude Gabel Furniture Company.He will be remembered...

Dr. Shirley Marie Hunter Grate, affectionately called “Shirley”, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC. She was born to the late Mr. Robert Tillman Special Godfather and Mrs. Floree Marie Keels Hunter on December 22, 1968, in Thomasville, NC. She attended the City of Thomasville Public Schools of Davidson County, graduating from Thomasville Senior High School. She earned her B.A. degree with honors in Education with a Minor...

Arthur Lewis Bracy, Sr., 83, transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born on March 9, 1936 in Dillon County, SC to Dawson and Rosie Bell Malloy Bracy. "Bay" as he was affectionally known by many was a loving, kindhearted, gentle giant that loved being around his family and friends. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was always there for his family and was a father figure to most. He was preceded in death by his parents; one...