Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Jun 29, 2025

Family Memorial Service. 

Madak Dhieu Machar Barkuei

Madak Dhieu Machar Barkuei

Jun 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Madak Dhieu Barkuei August 18, 1953 – June 20, 2025

Ustaz or Uncle Madak D. Barkuei, as many affectionately called him, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and community leader. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.

Madak is survived by...

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Jun 19, 2025

Private Memorial Service.

Waltina Shanell Alford

Waltina Shanell Alford

Jun 13, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Angela Walker

Angela Walker

Jun 6, 2025

Angela Michelle Walker, age 55 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC.

Angela was welcomed into the world on October 25, 1969, in High Point, NC to the late Henry Thomas Walker and Brenda Joyce Kersey Walker.

She attended Andrews High School and later graduated from Guilford Technical...

Elnora Lattimore

Elnora Lattimore

Jun 5, 2025

Ms. Elnora Teresa Marks Lattimore was born to Thomas and Rader Marks on June 30, 1926, in High Point, NC. She was raised in a loving and praying home. She attended Guilford County Schools and graduated from the legendary William Penn.

Ms. Elnora was married to Gilbert Lattimore, and she was a member of Baldwin’s Chapel for many years. She served...

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Jun 5, 2025

Burnice Fredricka T. Dye affectionately known as “Ms. Freddie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 29, 1939, to Katie Barrett Thomas and John Albert Thomas in High Point, NC.

Burnice married the love of her life James Dye on October 31, 1958, and they shared many loving years together before his...

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

May 31, 2025

Burial in Mexico City

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

May 18, 2025

Robert Wesley Baldwin, affectionately known as “Rob Base,” was born on June 19, 1969, in High Point, North Carolina, to Donavau Baldwin Sr. and Dorothy “Annette” Baldwin. He was a proud graduate of Ragsdale High School, Class of 1988, and was formerly employed at Beeson Hardware in High Point.

Rob accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early...

Frank Hairston

Frank Hairston

May 9, 2025

Mr. Frank Hairston, age 57, of Thomasville, NC was born on June 14,1967 to the late Johnny Curry and Alma Joyce Velvadena Hairston in Lexington, NC. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday May 9, 2025.

Frank graduated from Lexington Senior High School, class of 1987.

He started working at Leggett and Plant after high school for over 10 years. Later...

James McDougald

James McDougald

May 5, 2025

Mr. James Eddie McDougald, age 78 fondly known as "McDougald," son of the late Eddie and Thelma Southern was born in Anson County, NC on March 8, 1947. He was educated by the Anson County School System. He moved to High Point, North Carolina in 1966, where he built a life grounded in love, music and faith. He rededicated his...

Patricia White

Patricia White

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Patricia White was born February 21, 1964, in Wadesboro, NC; he was a daughter of the late Joseph Hunt and Rozell Oxendine. She finished her earthly journey on Monday, May 5, 2025.

She started her education at Lilesville Elementary School for kindergarten and first grade, finishing in the Guilford County School System. Patricia's last known church home was Fruit of...

Pastor Barbara Battles

Pastor Barbara Battles

Apr 28, 2025

http://www.williamsmemorialcme.org/come-worship/watch-us-live/

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Reflections of Life for Shepherd Mother Barbara Battles

District Elder Barbara Jean Miller Battles, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mentor, and friend entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by her loving family at Atrium Health High Point, NC. Born on January 12, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, Barbara was the sixth child of...

Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

Apr 25, 2025

Steven Dewayne Nelson was born on April 17, 1973, in High Point, NC to Mr. Lewis Nelson and Mrs. Margaret Cotton Nelson. Steven attended the Guilford County Public Schools. He worked at Thomas Buses as an Assembly Technician.

Steven enjoyed being around his family and friends, traveling and watching sports. He was a true fan of the Carolina Tarheel and Washington...

Marvin Johnson

Marvin Johnson

Apr 24, 2025

Mr. Marvin Harris Johnson was born on December 3, 1946, in New York City, NY to the late Mr. Richard and Aletha Dow Johnson.

Marvin passed peacefully into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Marvin received Christ at an early age and was a member of Antioch AME church where he was a part of the youth choir. He graduated from Manchester...

Linda Eury McCain

Linda Eury McCain

Apr 20, 2025

Ms. Linda Faye Eury McCain was born on July 3, 1954, in High Point, NC to the late Mattie Louise Kearse Eury and Mr. Benny Lee Eury.

Linda peacefully answered the call of her Heavenly Father on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was the second oldest out of six siblings. Linda...

Shelia Maingot

Shelia Maingot

Apr 17, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Apr 9, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Jun 29, 2025

Family Memorial Service. 

Madak Dhieu Machar Barkuei

Madak Dhieu Machar Barkuei

Jun 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Madak Dhieu Barkuei August 18, 1953 – June 20, 2025

Ustaz or Uncle Madak D. Barkuei, as many affectionately called him, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and community leader. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.

Madak is survived by...

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Jun 19, 2025

Private Memorial Service.

Waltina Shanell Alford

Waltina Shanell Alford

Jun 13, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Angela Walker

Angela Walker

Jun 6, 2025

Angela Michelle Walker, age 55 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC.

Angela was welcomed into the world on October 25, 1969, in High Point, NC to the late Henry Thomas Walker and Brenda Joyce Kersey Walker.

She attended Andrews High School and later graduated from Guilford Technical...

Elnora Lattimore

Elnora Lattimore

Jun 5, 2025

Ms. Elnora Teresa Marks Lattimore was born to Thomas and Rader Marks on June 30, 1926, in High Point, NC. She was raised in a loving and praying home. She attended Guilford County Schools and graduated from the legendary William Penn.

Ms. Elnora was married to Gilbert Lattimore, and she was a member of Baldwin’s Chapel for many years. She served...

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Jun 5, 2025

Burnice Fredricka T. Dye affectionately known as “Ms. Freddie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 29, 1939, to Katie Barrett Thomas and John Albert Thomas in High Point, NC.

Burnice married the love of her life James Dye on October 31, 1958, and they shared many loving years together before his...

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

May 31, 2025

Burial in Mexico City

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

May 18, 2025

Robert Wesley Baldwin, affectionately known as “Rob Base,” was born on June 19, 1969, in High Point, North Carolina, to Donavau Baldwin Sr. and Dorothy “Annette” Baldwin. He was a proud graduate of Ragsdale High School, Class of 1988, and was formerly employed at Beeson Hardware in High Point.

Rob accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early...

Frank Hairston

Frank Hairston

May 9, 2025

Mr. Frank Hairston, age 57, of Thomasville, NC was born on June 14,1967 to the late Johnny Curry and Alma Joyce Velvadena Hairston in Lexington, NC. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday May 9, 2025.

Frank graduated from Lexington Senior High School, class of 1987.

He started working at Leggett and Plant after high school for over 10 years. Later...

James McDougald

James McDougald

May 5, 2025

Mr. James Eddie McDougald, age 78 fondly known as "McDougald," son of the late Eddie and Thelma Southern was born in Anson County, NC on March 8, 1947. He was educated by the Anson County School System. He moved to High Point, North Carolina in 1966, where he built a life grounded in love, music and faith. He rededicated his...

Patricia White

Patricia White

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Patricia White was born February 21, 1964, in Wadesboro, NC; he was a daughter of the late Joseph Hunt and Rozell Oxendine. She finished her earthly journey on Monday, May 5, 2025.

She started her education at Lilesville Elementary School for kindergarten and first grade, finishing in the Guilford County School System. Patricia's last known church home was Fruit of...

Pastor Barbara Battles

Pastor Barbara Battles

Apr 28, 2025

http://www.williamsmemorialcme.org/come-worship/watch-us-live/

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Reflections of Life for Shepherd Mother Barbara Battles

District Elder Barbara Jean Miller Battles, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mentor, and friend entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by her loving family at Atrium Health High Point, NC. Born on January 12, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, Barbara was the sixth child of...

Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

Apr 25, 2025

Steven Dewayne Nelson was born on April 17, 1973, in High Point, NC to Mr. Lewis Nelson and Mrs. Margaret Cotton Nelson. Steven attended the Guilford County Public Schools. He worked at Thomas Buses as an Assembly Technician.

Steven enjoyed being around his family and friends, traveling and watching sports. He was a true fan of the Carolina Tarheel and Washington...

Marvin Johnson

Marvin Johnson

Apr 24, 2025

Mr. Marvin Harris Johnson was born on December 3, 1946, in New York City, NY to the late Mr. Richard and Aletha Dow Johnson.

Marvin passed peacefully into rest on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Marvin received Christ at an early age and was a member of Antioch AME church where he was a part of the youth choir. He graduated from Manchester...

Linda Eury McCain

Linda Eury McCain

Apr 20, 2025

Ms. Linda Faye Eury McCain was born on July 3, 1954, in High Point, NC to the late Mattie Louise Kearse Eury and Mr. Benny Lee Eury.

Linda peacefully answered the call of her Heavenly Father on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was the second oldest out of six siblings. Linda...

Shelia Maingot

Shelia Maingot

Apr 17, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Apr 9, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

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