Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
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...
Ms. Charyl Johnson
May 9, 2023
Charyl was a loving, caring, kind mother, gram, great gram, sister and aunt.
Charyl was born in Edmore, MI, to James and Doris Johnson. She was the youngest of ten children. Charyl moved to Thomasville, NC, around 1985 with her family, where she resided for the remainder of her life. She loved sharing time with her family. She also loved...
Ms. Lisa Miller
May 6, 2023
Lisa Denise Young Miller, 58 passed away on Friday, May 6, 2024, at Mose H Cone Hospital. She was born in Guilford County, NC, on April 20, 1965, to Browley Young and Mary Howell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sibling, Pamela Little.
She is survived by her children, Mary Dunlap, Jamal Dunlap, Corri Miller and Charles Miller,...
Mr. Tony Bernard Medley
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. Tony Bernard Medley, afffectionally known as "Uncle Pauly" was born January 20, 1968, in High Point, NC to the late Paul and Margaret Ledbetter Medley. He transitioned to his Heavenly home on April 29, 2023.
Tony attended High Point Central High School and would go on to be a barber. For those who had the opportunity to know Tony,...
Mr. Tommy Kimber
Apr 26, 2023
Tommy Kimber was born on June 9, 1963, in Guilford County, NC. A resident of Guilford County all his life, he was born to the late Mollie Elizabeth Dobson Kimber McClure, and father, Willie Mack McClure, and raised by John Kimber. He was called home to rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tommy was...
Mr. Dwight Johns Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
Dwight O'shea Johns Jr., affectionately known as "Dudester," Mr. Lover Man" by beloved family members or "Dubbstaxx" or "DJ" by classmates and friends. Dwight was born on July 14, 1994, in High Point, NC to Dwight O'shea Johns Sr. and Janice Moore Ingram. He departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023. In 2012, Dwight graduated from Southwest High School....
Mr. Elijah Fate Horne
Apr 22, 2023
Mr. Elijah Markese Fate Horne, 31, was born June 3, 1991, to Patricia Fate and Percell Horne, in Newark, New Jersey.
He was called to rest on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Elijah attended Andrews High School and continued his education at Kittrell Job Corps, where he obtained his high...
Ms. Carrie McBride
Apr 20, 2023
Ms. Carrie McBride transitioned from earth to glory on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her home. She was born May 20, 1948 in Conway, SC to Murphy and Rosa Lee McBride, both of Conway, S.C.
Carrie worked for Harris and Covington for 22 years and retired May 2019. Carrie loved the Lord! She loved her family dearly,...
Mr. Samuel Johnson
Apr 18, 2023
Mr. Samuel Johnson was born on August 3, 1947, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to the late Richard Frank and Hattie James Johnson.
Mr. Johnson attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, S.C. After moving to North Carolina, he was later employed at Thomasville Furniture Industries (Plant A) for over 38 years. He was promoted to Assistant Supervisor,...
Mr. Leroy Williams
Apr 9, 2023
Mr. Leroy Williams, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 9, 2023, while at Hospice Home of the Piedmont High Point. He was born in Anson County, North Carolina, on July 3, 1935, the son of the late James Calvin Williams and Lilly Hall Williams. Mr. Williams was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. LeeAnna McRae, and...
Mr. Josh "Shorty" Baskin Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
Mr. Josh Baskin, Jr. was born in Chesterfield County, SC on March 31, 1941, to Eloise and Josh Baskin, Sr. Mr. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for over 50 years. In 1974, he was united in marriage to Ruth Mae Warren. Josh was a well-known mechanic and loved drag racing. He loved going to the drag strip...
Mr. Hilton Graham Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
Mr. Hilton Graham, Jr. ("The Hammer") was born on April 1, 1941, in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late Hilton Graham, Sr., and Lena Jane Lewis Graham. On April 7, 2023, our father answered the call of his Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Joyner; two brothers, Peter Graham, and Abe Graham; five...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
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...
Ms. Charyl Johnson
May 9, 2023
Charyl was a loving, caring, kind mother, gram, great gram, sister and aunt.
Charyl was born in Edmore, MI, to James and Doris Johnson. She was the youngest of ten children. Charyl moved to Thomasville, NC, around 1985 with her family, where she resided for the remainder of her life. She loved sharing time with her family. She also loved...
Ms. Lisa Miller
May 6, 2023
Lisa Denise Young Miller, 58 passed away on Friday, May 6, 2024, at Mose H Cone Hospital. She was born in Guilford County, NC, on April 20, 1965, to Browley Young and Mary Howell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sibling, Pamela Little.
She is survived by her children, Mary Dunlap, Jamal Dunlap, Corri Miller and Charles Miller,...
Mr. Tony Bernard Medley
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. Tony Bernard Medley, afffectionally known as "Uncle Pauly" was born January 20, 1968, in High Point, NC to the late Paul and Margaret Ledbetter Medley. He transitioned to his Heavenly home on April 29, 2023.
Tony attended High Point Central High School and would go on to be a barber. For those who had the opportunity to know Tony,...
Mr. Tommy Kimber
Apr 26, 2023
Tommy Kimber was born on June 9, 1963, in Guilford County, NC. A resident of Guilford County all his life, he was born to the late Mollie Elizabeth Dobson Kimber McClure, and father, Willie Mack McClure, and raised by John Kimber. He was called home to rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tommy was...
Mr. Dwight Johns Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
Dwight O'shea Johns Jr., affectionately known as "Dudester," Mr. Lover Man" by beloved family members or "Dubbstaxx" or "DJ" by classmates and friends. Dwight was born on July 14, 1994, in High Point, NC to Dwight O'shea Johns Sr. and Janice Moore Ingram. He departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023. In 2012, Dwight graduated from Southwest High School....
Mr. Elijah Fate Horne
Apr 22, 2023
Mr. Elijah Markese Fate Horne, 31, was born June 3, 1991, to Patricia Fate and Percell Horne, in Newark, New Jersey.
He was called to rest on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Elijah attended Andrews High School and continued his education at Kittrell Job Corps, where he obtained his high...
Ms. Carrie McBride
Apr 20, 2023
Ms. Carrie McBride transitioned from earth to glory on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her home. She was born May 20, 1948 in Conway, SC to Murphy and Rosa Lee McBride, both of Conway, S.C.
Carrie worked for Harris and Covington for 22 years and retired May 2019. Carrie loved the Lord! She loved her family dearly,...
Mr. Samuel Johnson
Apr 18, 2023
Mr. Samuel Johnson was born on August 3, 1947, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to the late Richard Frank and Hattie James Johnson.
Mr. Johnson attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, S.C. After moving to North Carolina, he was later employed at Thomasville Furniture Industries (Plant A) for over 38 years. He was promoted to Assistant Supervisor,...
Mr. Leroy Williams
Apr 9, 2023
Mr. Leroy Williams, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 9, 2023, while at Hospice Home of the Piedmont High Point. He was born in Anson County, North Carolina, on July 3, 1935, the son of the late James Calvin Williams and Lilly Hall Williams. Mr. Williams was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. LeeAnna McRae, and...
Mr. Josh "Shorty" Baskin Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
Mr. Josh Baskin, Jr. was born in Chesterfield County, SC on March 31, 1941, to Eloise and Josh Baskin, Sr. Mr. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for over 50 years. In 1974, he was united in marriage to Ruth Mae Warren. Josh was a well-known mechanic and loved drag racing. He loved going to the drag strip...
Mr. Hilton Graham Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
Mr. Hilton Graham, Jr. ("The Hammer") was born on April 1, 1941, in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late Hilton Graham, Sr., and Lena Jane Lewis Graham. On April 7, 2023, our father answered the call of his Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Joyner; two brothers, Peter Graham, and Abe Graham; five...
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