Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Julia Spann

Julia Spann

Sep 11, 2026

Ms. Julia Mae Spann was born on November 15, 1933, in Bishopville, South Carolina to the late Mr. James and Martha Reams Thomas.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Raymond Spann. She later moved to North Carolina with her husband and began working at Thomasville Furniture Industries for many years. After leaving TFI she worked for Jed’s...

Ericka Renee Matthews

Ericka Renee Matthews

Aug 27, 2026

Peacefully, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, an angel of mercy entered Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, to relieve our beloved Deaconess Ericka Renee' Matthews of her long illness. "Peace, be still" was gently whispered, and a loving hand drew her near, calling her from labor to eternal rest.

Erica Renee' Matthews, affectionately known to family and friends as "Rikki," was...

Dorothy Louise Holland

Dorothy Louise Holland

Aug 21, 2026

Dorothy Louise Holland, 84, of Huntsville, AL and High Point, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born in Albuquerque, NM.

Dorothy’s life was defined by helping others. Throughout most of her life she passionately served the elderly as an Activities Director at Adult Day Care centers and nursing homes. Upon retirement she began working as an...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Aug 17, 2026

Robert Turner, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at the age of 65 years old.

Robert, born on July 10, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Mary Thomasine Walker. He was raised in New Jersey before eventually relocating and settling down in...

Dudley McGee Jr.

Dudley McGee Jr.

Aug 13, 2026

Dudley McGee Jr., son of the late Mr. Travis Junior McGee and Lila Swinton McGee was born October 10, 1945, in Nesmith, SC.

He departed this life August 13, 2026, at Hospice House in High Point, NC.

Dudley attended Chavis High School in Hemingway, SC. He later relocated to New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina in the early 70's before moving...

Evangelist Evonne Williams

Evangelist Evonne Williams

Aug 9, 2026

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Evangelist Evonne Williams with her daughter by her bedside, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home. Evonne Williams was born September 29, 1955, to the late Luther Williams and Mamie B. Purnell Willimas in Marlboro County, SC. She attended the public schools in Marlboro County, SC. 

Evonne worked in the retail industry most of...

Joi Lisette "Joi" Hunter

Joi Lisette "Joi" Hunter

Aug 4, 2026

“Her greatest joy was being Momma.”

Joilisette Nadiege “Joi” Hunter, age 39, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026.

Born on January 15, 1987, in Broward County, Florida, Joi was a woman whose joyful spirit, kind heart, and beautiful smile left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She embraced life wholeheartedly and found her greatest happiness in the people she loved.

Joi...

Denise Ivery

Denise Ivery

Aug 4, 2026

Denise Marion Ulrike Ivery was born on September 29, 1972, in Germany, to Ingrid Ivery and Linwood Ivery Jr. 

From an early age, her family remembers a bright, thoughtful young woman whose intelligence was unmistakable. She was naturally quiet and observant; because she did not speak simply to fill the silence, her words carried weight when she chose to share them.

Books...

Edna Duncan Gordon

Edna Duncan Gordon

Aug 2, 2026

Edna Lee Duncan Gordon, 91, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on August 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Edna was born on December 19, 1934, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, to James Duncan and Beulah Cash Duncan. She was the sixth of eleven children born to this...

Veretha Allen Ingram

Veretha Allen Ingram

Jul 19, 2026

Ms. Veretha Allen Ingram departed her earthly home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on February 17, 1939, to the late Albert Ingram and Lizzie Thomas Allen in High Point, NC.

Veretha, affectionately known as Mustang Sally, often called Granny or Sapphire, went by Ver, moved to New York City at the tender age of...

Mechelle Devona McFadden

Mechelle Devona McFadden

Jul 14, 2026

Mechelle Devona McFadden, 54, of High Point, NC, was born on February 1, 1972, to Joann Thompson and Daniel Thoms. A lifelong resident of High Point, Mechelle peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.

Mechelle was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, Class of 1990. She dedicated her life to caring...

Macen Thomas

Macen Thomas

Jul 12, 2026

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Once upon a time, on October 26, 2019, a tiny miracle entered the world far earlier than anyone expected. Macen J. Thomas was born at just 27 weeks, weighing only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Though he was incredibly small, his spirit...

Anthony "Sleepy" Tyrone Davis

Anthony "Sleepy" Tyrone Davis

Jul 8, 2026

Anthony "Sleepy" Floyd Davis, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Born on November 7, 1970, in High Point, North Carolina, Anthony was the son of the late Ms. Rose Davis and the late Mr. Ronald Waden.

Anthony, affectionately known as "Sleepy," was a family man whose...

Barbara Jean Tyson

Barbara Jean Tyson

Jun 21, 2026

With grieving hearts, yet anchored by an unshakeable faith in our heavenly Father, we celebrate the beautiful life of our beloved sister, Barbara Jean Tyson, who was called to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born on August 29, 1961, in High Point, NC, to the late Philip and Mary Tyson,...

Mother Margaret Stroud

Mother Margaret Stroud

Jun 21, 2026

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, God dispatched an angel and called home Ms. Margaret Cullins Stroud at the beautiful age of 96.

She was born on May 13, 1930, to the late Grover Tyson and Alta Cullins.

A lifelong resident of High Point, Ms. Margaret was affectionately known as "Sis" by many who knew and loved her. She was a faithful member...

Colian Little Sr.

Colian Little Sr.

Jun 12, 2026

Mr. Colian Lee Little Sr. was born on January 23, 1961, in Albemarle, NC to the late Ruben Little and Myrtle Odessa Little-Horne.

Colian went on to his eternal home in heaven on June 12, 2026. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that Colian's journey on earth has ended and his eternal journey with the...

Pastor Nadine Quick

Pastor Nadine Quick

Jun 8, 2026

On Monday night, June 8, 2026, Pastor Nadine Ingram Quick, a faithful servant of our Lord was called home to eternal rest at the blessed age of 86 years old.

Pastor Nadine was born in Wadesboro, NC to the late Jessie Mae Ingram.

She was married in 1960 to her devoted husband of 43 years, Mr. Sylvester “JR” Quick.

Pastor Nadine was an...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Julia Spann

Julia Spann

Sep 11, 2026

Ms. Julia Mae Spann was born on November 15, 1933, in Bishopville, South Carolina to the late Mr. James and Martha Reams Thomas.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Raymond Spann. She later moved to North Carolina with her husband and began working at Thomasville Furniture Industries for many years. After leaving TFI she worked for Jed’s...

Ericka Renee Matthews

Ericka Renee Matthews

Aug 27, 2026

Peacefully, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, an angel of mercy entered Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, to relieve our beloved Deaconess Ericka Renee' Matthews of her long illness. "Peace, be still" was gently whispered, and a loving hand drew her near, calling her from labor to eternal rest.

Erica Renee' Matthews, affectionately known to family and friends as "Rikki," was...

Dorothy Louise Holland

Dorothy Louise Holland

Aug 21, 2026

Dorothy Louise Holland, 84, of Huntsville, AL and High Point, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born in Albuquerque, NM.

Dorothy’s life was defined by helping others. Throughout most of her life she passionately served the elderly as an Activities Director at Adult Day Care centers and nursing homes. Upon retirement she began working as an...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Aug 17, 2026

Robert Turner, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at the age of 65 years old.

Robert, born on July 10, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Mary Thomasine Walker. He was raised in New Jersey before eventually relocating and settling down in...

Dudley McGee Jr.

Dudley McGee Jr.

Aug 13, 2026

Dudley McGee Jr., son of the late Mr. Travis Junior McGee and Lila Swinton McGee was born October 10, 1945, in Nesmith, SC.

He departed this life August 13, 2026, at Hospice House in High Point, NC.

Dudley attended Chavis High School in Hemingway, SC. He later relocated to New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina in the early 70's before moving...

Evangelist Evonne Williams

Evangelist Evonne Williams

Aug 9, 2026

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Evangelist Evonne Williams with her daughter by her bedside, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home. Evonne Williams was born September 29, 1955, to the late Luther Williams and Mamie B. Purnell Willimas in Marlboro County, SC. She attended the public schools in Marlboro County, SC. 

Evonne worked in the retail industry most of...

Joi Lisette "Joi" Hunter

Joi Lisette "Joi" Hunter

Aug 4, 2026

“Her greatest joy was being Momma.”

Joilisette Nadiege “Joi” Hunter, age 39, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026.

Born on January 15, 1987, in Broward County, Florida, Joi was a woman whose joyful spirit, kind heart, and beautiful smile left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She embraced life wholeheartedly and found her greatest happiness in the people she loved.

Joi...

Denise Ivery

Denise Ivery

Aug 4, 2026

Denise Marion Ulrike Ivery was born on September 29, 1972, in Germany, to Ingrid Ivery and Linwood Ivery Jr. 

From an early age, her family remembers a bright, thoughtful young woman whose intelligence was unmistakable. She was naturally quiet and observant; because she did not speak simply to fill the silence, her words carried weight when she chose to share them.

Books...

Edna Duncan Gordon

Edna Duncan Gordon

Aug 2, 2026

Edna Lee Duncan Gordon, 91, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on August 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Edna was born on December 19, 1934, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, to James Duncan and Beulah Cash Duncan. She was the sixth of eleven children born to this...

Veretha Allen Ingram

Veretha Allen Ingram

Jul 19, 2026

Ms. Veretha Allen Ingram departed her earthly home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on February 17, 1939, to the late Albert Ingram and Lizzie Thomas Allen in High Point, NC.

Veretha, affectionately known as Mustang Sally, often called Granny or Sapphire, went by Ver, moved to New York City at the tender age of...

Mechelle Devona McFadden

Mechelle Devona McFadden

Jul 14, 2026

Mechelle Devona McFadden, 54, of High Point, NC, was born on February 1, 1972, to Joann Thompson and Daniel Thoms. A lifelong resident of High Point, Mechelle peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.

Mechelle was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, Class of 1990. She dedicated her life to caring...

Macen Thomas

Macen Thomas

Jul 12, 2026

         SERVICE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED 1:30PM  - UTube  People's Funeral & Cremation Services - High Point

Once upon a time, on October 26, 2019, a tiny miracle entered the world far earlier than anyone expected. Macen J. Thomas was born at just 27 weeks, weighing only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Though he was incredibly small, his spirit...

Anthony "Sleepy" Tyrone Davis

Anthony "Sleepy" Tyrone Davis

Jul 8, 2026

Anthony "Sleepy" Floyd Davis, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Born on November 7, 1970, in High Point, North Carolina, Anthony was the son of the late Ms. Rose Davis and the late Mr. Ronald Waden.

Anthony, affectionately known as "Sleepy," was a family man whose...

Barbara Jean Tyson

Barbara Jean Tyson

Jun 21, 2026

With grieving hearts, yet anchored by an unshakeable faith in our heavenly Father, we celebrate the beautiful life of our beloved sister, Barbara Jean Tyson, who was called to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born on August 29, 1961, in High Point, NC, to the late Philip and Mary Tyson,...

Mother Margaret Stroud

Mother Margaret Stroud

Jun 21, 2026

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, God dispatched an angel and called home Ms. Margaret Cullins Stroud at the beautiful age of 96.

She was born on May 13, 1930, to the late Grover Tyson and Alta Cullins.

A lifelong resident of High Point, Ms. Margaret was affectionately known as "Sis" by many who knew and loved her. She was a faithful member...

Colian Little Sr.

Colian Little Sr.

Jun 12, 2026

Mr. Colian Lee Little Sr. was born on January 23, 1961, in Albemarle, NC to the late Ruben Little and Myrtle Odessa Little-Horne.

Colian went on to his eternal home in heaven on June 12, 2026. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that Colian's journey on earth has ended and his eternal journey with the...

Pastor Nadine Quick

Pastor Nadine Quick

Jun 8, 2026

On Monday night, June 8, 2026, Pastor Nadine Ingram Quick, a faithful servant of our Lord was called home to eternal rest at the blessed age of 86 years old.

Pastor Nadine was born in Wadesboro, NC to the late Jessie Mae Ingram.

She was married in 1960 to her devoted husband of 43 years, Mr. Sylvester “JR” Quick.

Pastor Nadine was an...

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