Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Eloise Riley

Eloise Riley

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Eloise Riley was born on December 7, 1930, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Clarence and Mattie Garvin. She was raised and educated in High Point, where she developed strong roots and lifelong connections within her community.Eloise was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband, Charles Riley; her son, Thomas Riley; and her five siblings:...

Betty Robinson

Betty Robinson

Jan 8, 2026

Mrs. Betty York Robinson, 89, of High Point, NC peacefully departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 6, 1936, to the late Edmond York Sr. and Beatrice Hudley York. Betty attended school in Marlboro County, SC, she transitioned to High Point, NC and was employed at Braxton Culler prior to...

Josefina Calderon - Mireles

Josefina Calderon - Mireles

Jan 8, 2026

Servicio fúnebre para la Sra. Josefina Calderon Mireles

Miércoles, 14 de enero de 2026, 2:00pm – 6:00pm en People's Funeral Service, 1404 West English Road, High Point, NC 27262

***ESTACIONAMIENTO ADICIONAL***

Amplio estacionamiento al otro lado de la calle, frente a la funeraria.



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Sepelio: 11:00 a. m., jueves 15 de enero de 2026 en el Cementerio Guil-Rand Memorial Park, 1550 NC 62, High Point,...

Martha L. Johnson Williams

Martha L. Johnson Williams

Jan 6, 2026

Martha Johnson Williams, 81 of High Point, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday

January 6, 2026, at home. She was born July 31, 1944, in Clio, South Carolina. She was one of the nine children born to the union of the late James and Arlene McRae. She was raised and educated in Marlboro County until she moved to High Point, NC. Martha...

Nathaniel Craig Wilson

Nathaniel Craig Wilson

Jan 3, 2026

Nathanial Craig Wilson passed peacefully from this earthly life on Saturday morning January 3, 2026, after a graceful decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving children, fiancé, and sister in the last days of his life.

Nate was born in High Point, NC on December 25, 1970. He attended High Point Andrews and was employed with Packaging...

Deacon Walter Charles Pratt

Deacon Walter Charles Pratt

Jan 1, 2026

Deacon Walter Charles Pratt, 80, of High Point, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.

Walter was born on August 16, 1945, in Lilesville, North Carolina, to the late James and Verdell Pratt, and was raised there.

Walter proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for...

Kimberly Baker

Kimberly Baker

Dec 21, 2025

Kimberly Marchon Baker was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, where she became known for her vibrant spirit and loving heart. She graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School in 1990 and went on to live a life full of passion, hard work and joy. She was truly the life of the party: always bringing people together, opening...

Deacon Louis Lee Powell Sr.

Deacon Louis Lee Powell Sr.

Dec 15, 2025

Louis Lee Powell, Sr.

Devoted Husband and Father

Louis Lee Powell, Sr., age 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, surrounded by his loving family.

Louis was born on October 20, 1961, in Pitt County, North Carolina, to the late Cecil Powell and Annie Grimes. He was a devoted family man who deeply loved his...

Larry Martin

Larry Martin

Dec 2, 2025

Larry “Don” Martin, 71, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born on May 7, 1954, in Sanford, North Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Minnie Martin White and the late David Carter, and was lovingly reared by the late William L. White Sr.

Larry worked faithfully for many years as a warehouse...

Sarah "Yvonne" Peat

Sarah "Yvonne" Peat

Dec 2, 2025

Sarah Yvonne Peat was born on December 16, 1952, in Rockingham, North Carolina to Clara L. Nicholson and the late Jame E. Nicholson. She peacefully transitioned December 2, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point, NC. Yvonne was graduate of Guilford County Schools (in 1972..

Throughout her life she was employed at Mister Apparel, Jeanette Maternity and Lydon Bricher Manufacturing Company....

Raymond Arnold Spann

Raymond Arnold Spann

Nov 29, 2025

Raymond Arnold Spann was welcomed into this world on March 18, 1958. He left this earthly life on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Raymond loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, working, dancing and having a good time.

He lived in Thomasville, NC most of his life and moved to Lancaster, SC three years ago.

He was employed with...

Tambra Parson

Tambra Parson

Nov 23, 2025

Tambra Sherrelle Parson “Yammie” was born on January 24, 1983, to Kimberly Parson and Sammy Johnson.

Tambra attended Randleman High School and graduated with the class of 2001. She attended Fayetteville State University.

Tambra loved spending time with friends and family. She loved Southern Soul music and King George was her favorite. She also loved to cook; her specialty was stuffed salmon....

Brenda Faye Crouch

Brenda Faye Crouch

Nov 16, 2025

Ms. Brenda Faye Crouch, age 65 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born June 7, 1960, in Richmond County, NC Walter James Crouch and Grace Johnson Crouch.

Brenda worked in the manufacturing sector for many years.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Grace Crouch; two brothers, Richard Crouch and...

Rodenia Cannon Brown

Rodenia Cannon Brown

Nov 14, 2025

Ms. Rodenia Cannon Brown, age 69, departed this earthly life on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence.

She was born September 14, 1956, in Leesville, SC to the late John Henry Cannon and Earther Lee Sulton Cannon.

She received her education in public schools and later worked at Marsh Furniture for 18 years as a forklift operator.

Rodenia was married to the...

DeVean James Hawkins

DeVean James Hawkins

Nov 9, 2025



In Loving Memory of Deaven Hawkins



Devean Hawkins, a bright and joyful light in our family, was born on April 13, 2010, in Fairfax, Virginia, to Denita Braziel and Terrence Hawkins. He passed away, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew and loved him. His mother, Denita, preceded him in death.

Devean loved food and even better conversations, often gathering at...

Leroy Douglas Sr.

Leroy Douglas Sr.

Oct 30, 2025

Leroy Douglas Sr. age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, October 30, 2025. Leroy was born March 21, 1935, the son of Atlee Douglas Dease and Anthony Dease in Bennettsville, SC. Leroy was raised on a farm with his grandparents, Ma Vance and granddaddy Ernest where he learned the value of hard work and the importance...

Shirl Bethea

Shirl Bethea

Oct 25, 2025

Shirl passed away in her home in Lexington, NC on October 25, 2025. She was born in Dillon, SC. She moved to High Point, NC in the late 70s with her family. She attended High Point Central and was a graduate of Lucy Ragsdale High School. She worked for Glass Printing at Glass Unlimited for over 25 years. She was...

Modesta Isaac Delgado

Modesta Isaac Delgado

Oct 19, 2025

With deep love and gratitude for her life, the family of Modesta Delgado Isaac announces her peaceful passing at the age of 72.

Born on February 24, 1953, in Mexico City, Mexico, Modesta later made her home in North Carolina, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and love. In her younger years, Modesta served as a police officer...

Chastey Adams

Chastey Adams

Oct 16, 2025

Remembering the Beautiful Life of Chastey Adams

Chastey Qua'Shan Adams, was born on June 29, 1990 to Chauncey Watson Adams and Martin Adams in High Point, NC. On October 16, 2025, at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte, NC she gained her wings and transitioned to be with the Lord. Chastey, affectionately known as "Chat”, was truly one of a kind....

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Eloise Riley

Eloise Riley

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Eloise Riley was born on December 7, 1930, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Clarence and Mattie Garvin. She was raised and educated in High Point, where she developed strong roots and lifelong connections within her community.Eloise was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband, Charles Riley; her son, Thomas Riley; and her five siblings:...

Betty Robinson

Betty Robinson

Jan 8, 2026

Mrs. Betty York Robinson, 89, of High Point, NC peacefully departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 6, 1936, to the late Edmond York Sr. and Beatrice Hudley York. Betty attended school in Marlboro County, SC, she transitioned to High Point, NC and was employed at Braxton Culler prior to...

Josefina Calderon - Mireles

Josefina Calderon - Mireles

Jan 8, 2026

Servicio fúnebre para la Sra. Josefina Calderon Mireles

Miércoles, 14 de enero de 2026, 2:00pm – 6:00pm en People's Funeral Service, 1404 West English Road, High Point, NC 27262

***ESTACIONAMIENTO ADICIONAL***

Amplio estacionamiento al otro lado de la calle, frente a la funeraria.



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Sepelio: 11:00 a. m., jueves 15 de enero de 2026 en el Cementerio Guil-Rand Memorial Park, 1550 NC 62, High Point,...

Martha L. Johnson Williams

Martha L. Johnson Williams

Jan 6, 2026

Martha Johnson Williams, 81 of High Point, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday

January 6, 2026, at home. She was born July 31, 1944, in Clio, South Carolina. She was one of the nine children born to the union of the late James and Arlene McRae. She was raised and educated in Marlboro County until she moved to High Point, NC. Martha...

Nathaniel Craig Wilson

Nathaniel Craig Wilson

Jan 3, 2026

Nathanial Craig Wilson passed peacefully from this earthly life on Saturday morning January 3, 2026, after a graceful decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving children, fiancé, and sister in the last days of his life.

Nate was born in High Point, NC on December 25, 1970. He attended High Point Andrews and was employed with Packaging...

Deacon Walter Charles Pratt

Deacon Walter Charles Pratt

Jan 1, 2026

Deacon Walter Charles Pratt, 80, of High Point, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.

Walter was born on August 16, 1945, in Lilesville, North Carolina, to the late James and Verdell Pratt, and was raised there.

Walter proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for...

Kimberly Baker

Kimberly Baker

Dec 21, 2025

Kimberly Marchon Baker was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, where she became known for her vibrant spirit and loving heart. She graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School in 1990 and went on to live a life full of passion, hard work and joy. She was truly the life of the party: always bringing people together, opening...

Deacon Louis Lee Powell Sr.

Deacon Louis Lee Powell Sr.

Dec 15, 2025

Louis Lee Powell, Sr.

Devoted Husband and Father

Louis Lee Powell, Sr., age 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, surrounded by his loving family.

Louis was born on October 20, 1961, in Pitt County, North Carolina, to the late Cecil Powell and Annie Grimes. He was a devoted family man who deeply loved his...

Larry Martin

Larry Martin

Dec 2, 2025

Larry “Don” Martin, 71, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born on May 7, 1954, in Sanford, North Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Minnie Martin White and the late David Carter, and was lovingly reared by the late William L. White Sr.

Larry worked faithfully for many years as a warehouse...

Sarah "Yvonne" Peat

Sarah "Yvonne" Peat

Dec 2, 2025

Sarah Yvonne Peat was born on December 16, 1952, in Rockingham, North Carolina to Clara L. Nicholson and the late Jame E. Nicholson. She peacefully transitioned December 2, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point, NC. Yvonne was graduate of Guilford County Schools (in 1972..

Throughout her life she was employed at Mister Apparel, Jeanette Maternity and Lydon Bricher Manufacturing Company....

Raymond Arnold Spann

Raymond Arnold Spann

Nov 29, 2025

Raymond Arnold Spann was welcomed into this world on March 18, 1958. He left this earthly life on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Raymond loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, working, dancing and having a good time.

He lived in Thomasville, NC most of his life and moved to Lancaster, SC three years ago.

He was employed with...

Tambra Parson

Tambra Parson

Nov 23, 2025

Tambra Sherrelle Parson “Yammie” was born on January 24, 1983, to Kimberly Parson and Sammy Johnson.

Tambra attended Randleman High School and graduated with the class of 2001. She attended Fayetteville State University.

Tambra loved spending time with friends and family. She loved Southern Soul music and King George was her favorite. She also loved to cook; her specialty was stuffed salmon....

Brenda Faye Crouch

Brenda Faye Crouch

Nov 16, 2025

Ms. Brenda Faye Crouch, age 65 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born June 7, 1960, in Richmond County, NC Walter James Crouch and Grace Johnson Crouch.

Brenda worked in the manufacturing sector for many years.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Grace Crouch; two brothers, Richard Crouch and...

Rodenia Cannon Brown

Rodenia Cannon Brown

Nov 14, 2025

Ms. Rodenia Cannon Brown, age 69, departed this earthly life on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence.

She was born September 14, 1956, in Leesville, SC to the late John Henry Cannon and Earther Lee Sulton Cannon.

She received her education in public schools and later worked at Marsh Furniture for 18 years as a forklift operator.

Rodenia was married to the...

DeVean James Hawkins

DeVean James Hawkins

Nov 9, 2025



In Loving Memory of Deaven Hawkins



Devean Hawkins, a bright and joyful light in our family, was born on April 13, 2010, in Fairfax, Virginia, to Denita Braziel and Terrence Hawkins. He passed away, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew and loved him. His mother, Denita, preceded him in death.

Devean loved food and even better conversations, often gathering at...

Leroy Douglas Sr.

Leroy Douglas Sr.

Oct 30, 2025

Leroy Douglas Sr. age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, October 30, 2025. Leroy was born March 21, 1935, the son of Atlee Douglas Dease and Anthony Dease in Bennettsville, SC. Leroy was raised on a farm with his grandparents, Ma Vance and granddaddy Ernest where he learned the value of hard work and the importance...

Shirl Bethea

Shirl Bethea

Oct 25, 2025

Shirl passed away in her home in Lexington, NC on October 25, 2025. She was born in Dillon, SC. She moved to High Point, NC in the late 70s with her family. She attended High Point Central and was a graduate of Lucy Ragsdale High School. She worked for Glass Printing at Glass Unlimited for over 25 years. She was...

Modesta Isaac Delgado

Modesta Isaac Delgado

Oct 19, 2025

With deep love and gratitude for her life, the family of Modesta Delgado Isaac announces her peaceful passing at the age of 72.

Born on February 24, 1953, in Mexico City, Mexico, Modesta later made her home in North Carolina, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and love. In her younger years, Modesta served as a police officer...

Chastey Adams

Chastey Adams

Oct 16, 2025

Remembering the Beautiful Life of Chastey Adams

Chastey Qua'Shan Adams, was born on June 29, 1990 to Chauncey Watson Adams and Martin Adams in High Point, NC. On October 16, 2025, at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte, NC she gained her wings and transitioned to be with the Lord. Chastey, affectionately known as "Chat”, was truly one of a kind....

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