Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Jerry Leroy Cooper
Sep 11, 2023
                                Jerry Leroy Cooper was born March 13, 1951, in Marlboro County, South Carolina to the late James Willie "Candy Boy" Cooper and Bernice McBride Cooper. He was the sixth born of eight children.
As a young man Jerry dreamed of becoming a famous musician. He was very skillful while playing the guitar. Jerry was passionate about his music.
Jerry relocated...
                                
Peggy Ann (Smith) Miller
Sep 6, 2023
                                Peggy Ann Miller (Smith), 80, was born on May 30, 1943, passed away peaceful at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Peggy worked as a Hotel Clerk for several years retiring to 400 W. Steele Street, Gibsonville, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Chauncey Smith Sr., and Margarette Smith, four siblings, Baby Boy Smith, Chauncey Jr., Harold...
                                
William Frank Baker
Aug 31, 2023
William Frank Baker departed this earthly on August 31,2023. He was born on February 23,1949, in Rowland, North Carolina to the late Simpson Baker Sr., and Mary Kate Baker.William received his education from Randolph County Public School Syster. He graduated from trinity High School. William served in the United States Army and North Carolina National Guard for nearly ten years....
Jason Deon Ratliff Jr. "J'Roy"
Aug 3, 2023
Jason Deon Ratliff, Jr., age 19, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Atrium Baptist Hospital, Winston, Salem. He was born in High Point, North Carolina, on February 11, 2004, to his parents Dominique Breeden and Jason Ratliff. Jason was raised in High Point and graduated from Edgecombe Youth Academy. "J’Roy" was the...
Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
On Sunday, July 30, 2013, Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr passed suddenly from this earthly life and entered into eternal rest.Henry McRae Jr. was born on December 25, 1966, to the late Joyce and Johnny Pegues. he attended High Point Central High School and worked as a welder at Beeson Hardware Company.In addition to his parents, Henry was also preceded in...
Latonya Tanyell Spann
Jul 30, 2023
Latonya Tanyell Spann, age 44 of High Point, NC left this earthly life to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Tanyell, as she was called by family and friends, was born July 16, 1979, in Thomasville, NC. She was preceded in death by grandfather, John “Jakey” Harris and two uncles, Robert Izell Spann and Gregory Harris. She...
Baby Nyla Amiri Thompson
Jul 29, 2023
                                 
“Beautiful Angel, Nyla Amiri Thompson, daughter of Dynasty Breeden and Jackie Thompson, journeyed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Born on December 27, 2022, weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces at Forsyth Medical Center. Nyla was full of joy, and she was bubbly. She enjoyed watching Gracie’s Corner and laughing and playing with her brother. Nyla...
                                
Martha Denise Quick
Jul 11, 2023
Martha Denise Quick, “Mot,” of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the age of 58 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The daughter of Joann Derry Quick and Hubert Quick, she was born April 2, 1965, in High Point, North Carolina. A resident of High Point all her life, Mot...
Margaret Marie Alford
Jun 28, 2023
                                Private Memorial Service
 
Ms. Margaret Alford age 58 of High Point, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Moses Health Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC. 
Margaret was born on March 25, 1965, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mary Linda Tom-Alford and James Edward Alford.
She was educated in public school and received her diploma.  Margaret...
                                
            Ricardo Lopez
Jun 21, 2023
Ricardo Lopez, 29, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, he was born in McAllen, Texas on January 4, 1994, to Arnold Lopez and Raquel Fernandez, he will truly be missed.
Mary Frances Rorie
Jun 9, 2023
                                Mrs. Mary F. Rorie departed this earthly life on June 9, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1942, the daughter of the late William McCoy Sr. and Flossie Kearns McCoy.
Mary was educated in the Randolph and Guilford County schools. She was united in marriage to Jeremiah Rorie, Sr., of High Point, NC. After living in Washington, DC, for...
                                
Magolia Brown
May 27, 2023
                                 
Magolia Sharon Brown, age 87, was born on September 20, 1936 to the late Clarence and Hozie Brown, of Trinity, NC. On Saturday, May 27, 2023 God whispered and she quietly answered as she slipped into the Master’s arms where pain no longer exit.
Magolia lived her life in such a way that was loving and kind to everyone...
                                
William McCoy Jr.
May 24, 2023
                                William McCoy Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Adams Farm Living. He was born in Randolph County, NC, on July 13, 1940, to William McCoy Sr., and Flossie Kearnes McCoy. He attended Randolph County public schools.
He was preceded in death by his parents.  He met and married Martha Brown McCoy, a marriage of 55 years, who...
                                
Mr. Bobby Valdis Williams
May 19, 2023
                                Mr. Bobby Valdis Williams, age 51, gained his wings on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Siler City Center in Siler City, NC, after declining health in the past year. He was born in High Point, NC, on December 31, 1971, to the late Bobby Williams and Pamela Howie Williams. 
A resident of High Point all his life, he was...
                                
Mother Mildred Matthews
May 11, 2023
Mildred Matthews was born February 18, 1935, in Rockingham, NC, to the late Eva Hamilton. She was an active member of Living Water Baptist Church for over 42 years. Mildred Matthews was on the Usher Board, Missionary Board, and the Motherhood Board all while raising six of her grandchildren and many other adopted children and grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Jerry Leroy Cooper
Sep 11, 2023
                                Jerry Leroy Cooper was born March 13, 1951, in Marlboro County, South Carolina to the late James Willie "Candy Boy" Cooper and Bernice McBride Cooper. He was the sixth born of eight children.
As a young man Jerry dreamed of becoming a famous musician. He was very skillful while playing the guitar. Jerry was passionate about his music.
Jerry relocated...
                                
Peggy Ann (Smith) Miller
Sep 6, 2023
                                Peggy Ann Miller (Smith), 80, was born on May 30, 1943, passed away peaceful at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Peggy worked as a Hotel Clerk for several years retiring to 400 W. Steele Street, Gibsonville, NC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Chauncey Smith Sr., and Margarette Smith, four siblings, Baby Boy Smith, Chauncey Jr., Harold...
                                
William Frank Baker
Aug 31, 2023
William Frank Baker departed this earthly on August 31,2023. He was born on February 23,1949, in Rowland, North Carolina to the late Simpson Baker Sr., and Mary Kate Baker.William received his education from Randolph County Public School Syster. He graduated from trinity High School. William served in the United States Army and North Carolina National Guard for nearly ten years....
Jason Deon Ratliff Jr. "J'Roy"
Aug 3, 2023
Jason Deon Ratliff, Jr., age 19, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Atrium Baptist Hospital, Winston, Salem. He was born in High Point, North Carolina, on February 11, 2004, to his parents Dominique Breeden and Jason Ratliff. Jason was raised in High Point and graduated from Edgecombe Youth Academy. "J’Roy" was the...
Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
On Sunday, July 30, 2013, Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr passed suddenly from this earthly life and entered into eternal rest.Henry McRae Jr. was born on December 25, 1966, to the late Joyce and Johnny Pegues. he attended High Point Central High School and worked as a welder at Beeson Hardware Company.In addition to his parents, Henry was also preceded in...
Latonya Tanyell Spann
Jul 30, 2023
Latonya Tanyell Spann, age 44 of High Point, NC left this earthly life to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Tanyell, as she was called by family and friends, was born July 16, 1979, in Thomasville, NC. She was preceded in death by grandfather, John “Jakey” Harris and two uncles, Robert Izell Spann and Gregory Harris. She...
Baby Nyla Amiri Thompson
Jul 29, 2023
                                 
“Beautiful Angel, Nyla Amiri Thompson, daughter of Dynasty Breeden and Jackie Thompson, journeyed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Born on December 27, 2022, weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces at Forsyth Medical Center. Nyla was full of joy, and she was bubbly. She enjoyed watching Gracie’s Corner and laughing and playing with her brother. Nyla...
                                
Martha Denise Quick
Jul 11, 2023
Martha Denise Quick, “Mot,” of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the age of 58 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The daughter of Joann Derry Quick and Hubert Quick, she was born April 2, 1965, in High Point, North Carolina. A resident of High Point all her life, Mot...
Margaret Marie Alford
Jun 28, 2023
                                Private Memorial Service
 
Ms. Margaret Alford age 58 of High Point, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Moses Health Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC. 
Margaret was born on March 25, 1965, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mary Linda Tom-Alford and James Edward Alford.
She was educated in public school and received her diploma.  Margaret...
                                
            Ricardo Lopez
Jun 21, 2023
Ricardo Lopez, 29, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, he was born in McAllen, Texas on January 4, 1994, to Arnold Lopez and Raquel Fernandez, he will truly be missed.
Mary Frances Rorie
Jun 9, 2023
                                Mrs. Mary F. Rorie departed this earthly life on June 9, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1942, the daughter of the late William McCoy Sr. and Flossie Kearns McCoy.
Mary was educated in the Randolph and Guilford County schools. She was united in marriage to Jeremiah Rorie, Sr., of High Point, NC. After living in Washington, DC, for...
                                
Magolia Brown
May 27, 2023
                                 
Magolia Sharon Brown, age 87, was born on September 20, 1936 to the late Clarence and Hozie Brown, of Trinity, NC. On Saturday, May 27, 2023 God whispered and she quietly answered as she slipped into the Master’s arms where pain no longer exit.
Magolia lived her life in such a way that was loving and kind to everyone...
                                
William McCoy Jr.
May 24, 2023
                                William McCoy Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Adams Farm Living. He was born in Randolph County, NC, on July 13, 1940, to William McCoy Sr., and Flossie Kearnes McCoy. He attended Randolph County public schools.
He was preceded in death by his parents.  He met and married Martha Brown McCoy, a marriage of 55 years, who...
                                
Mr. Bobby Valdis Williams
May 19, 2023
                                Mr. Bobby Valdis Williams, age 51, gained his wings on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Siler City Center in Siler City, NC, after declining health in the past year. He was born in High Point, NC, on December 31, 1971, to the late Bobby Williams and Pamela Howie Williams. 
A resident of High Point all his life, he was...
                                
Mother Mildred Matthews
May 11, 2023
Mildred Matthews was born February 18, 1935, in Rockingham, NC, to the late Eva Hamilton. She was an active member of Living Water Baptist Church for over 42 years. Mildred Matthews was on the Usher Board, Missionary Board, and the Motherhood Board all while raising six of her grandchildren and many other adopted children and grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in...
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