Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Ms. Joyce Wolfe

Ms. Joyce Wolfe

Jan 29, 2023

It is great sadness that the family of Joyce Wolfe announces her passing on January 29, 2023, at the age of 69 years. Joyce was born on June 26, 1953, into the union of Cecil and Flora Young. She spent most of her life in Charlotte, North Carolina and then relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina.

Joyce (also...

Mr. Stephen Legrande

Mr. Stephen Legrande

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Stephen Leon LeGrande, AKA Man, quietly exchanged time for eternity on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Stephen Leon LeGrande was born March 4, 1988, in High Point, NC, to Laverne LeGrande (mother) and the late Stephen Leon Cash (Father). Helped raised by his grandmother, Pinkie LeGrande. He is also the grandson of Johnsie...

Mr. Tiemeyer Burris

Mr. Tiemeyer Burris

Jan 22, 2023

Tiemeyer Deron Burris, age 40 of High Point, NC went to be with his Lord on January 22, 2023, in a horrific traffic accident. Tiemeyer was born January 2, 1983, in Millington, MD to Alonza C. Burris, Jr. and Chavelle Wise.

He spent part of his childhood in Maryland and then relocated with his mother to Durham,...

Ms. Satrina "Renee" Kirby Russell

Ms. Satrina "Renee" Kirby Russell

Jan 17, 2023

Satrina Renee Kirby Russell departed this life on January 17, 2023 from Hospice of the Piedmont to be with her Lord and Savior.  She was born on November 28, 1958 in High Point, NC and was proceeded in death by her mother Lillie Mae Kirby and her maternal grandmother who raised her Fannie Dunlap Hooker.  She was married to...

Michael Ellison "Turtle"

Michael Ellison "Turtle"

Jan 13, 2023

Michael Dwayne Ellison, age 46, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Friday, January 13, 2023. Known as “Turtle,” he was born on March 7, 1976. Michael attended T. Wingate Andrews High School. Michael was a fun, loving, giving, and gentle person. He will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr....

Shannon Wall

Shannon Wall

Jan 9, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Shannon Dawon Wall. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mr. James Lee Kennedy

Mr. James Lee Kennedy

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. James Lee Kennedy, age 80, of Thomasville, NC, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Mr. James L. Kennedy was born to Mr. James Thomas Kennedy and Mrs. Cornelia McConico Kennedy on September 10, 1942, in Rimina, SC. Mr. Kennedy worked for TFI Company Plant A for 25 years. He was...

Melanie Scott-Wright

Melanie Scott-Wright

Jan 6, 2023

Melanie Renee Scott-Wright, our beloved daughter, mother, sister, auntie, cousin and loyal friend from Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away on January 6, 2023. Melanie was born on July 22, 1986 to Andrew Scott and Mary Scott in High Point, NC. Melanie  graduated from Thomasville High School. While at THS she was a member of several clubs and organizations. Fitting...

Debra Graham

Debra Graham

Jan 5, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held at a Later Date.

Ms. Amanda Haywood

Ms. Amanda Haywood

Dec 30, 2022

A Memorial Service Held at a Later Date.

Cora "Bitty Gal" Morris

Cora "Bitty Gal" Morris

Dec 29, 2022

Cora Ann Morris, 65, known by family and friends as “Bitty-Gal” gained her wings on December 29, 2022, at her home in High Point, NC.

She was born on January 13, 1957, in Thomasville, NC to the late, Catherine Morris Carolina and Walter White.

Cora attended Thomasville Public Schools. She was employed in nursing for...

Michael Mitchell "Mitch"

Michael Mitchell "Mitch"

Dec 27, 2022

Michael Andrew Mitchell "Mitch" age 61, transitioned peacefully at his residence on Tuesday December 27, 2022.  Born October 28, 1961, in High Point, North Carolina. The first-born son to the late David William Mitchell Jr. and Elaine Boyd Mitchell.  Michael attended High Point Central High School, then went on to work for the International Home Furniture Market.  Michael was a very...

Mr. Bryan James Mackenzie

Mr. Bryan James Mackenzie

Dec 18, 2022

A Memorial Service will be held at a Later Date.

Mrs. Cameron Madison

Mrs. Cameron Madison

Dec 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Cameron A Madison. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ms. Verdell Everett

Ms. Verdell Everett

Dec 17, 2022

Verdell Everett, 72, born to Elijah and Ada Lindsay Everett. Verdell attended Leak Street School in Rockingham, NC, she futured her education and Guilford Technical Community College.

She was employed with Slane Hosiery and Piedmont Embroidery. Verdell was a faithful member of Church of God of Prophecy, she sang on the adult choir, she was a correspondence...

Mr. Nathan Edwards

Mr. Nathan Edwards

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Nathan Dwight Edwards, age 61 of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, while at Moses H. Cone Hospital. Dwight as he was called was born in High Point, North Carolina, on April 26, 1961, to the late James Eugene Edwards, Sr., and Pearl Margaret Hobson Edwards.

Dwight...

Ms. Carley Smith

Ms. Carley Smith

Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Carley Lousie Smith, age 74 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. She was born in Dillon, SC on March 10, 1948, to the late Sam Smith and Eloise McFadden Smith. Carley worked at Highland Yarn Mills company for many years. She was married to the late...

Ms. Patricia Nixon

Ms. Patricia Nixon

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday, December 12, 2022, God sent an angel to High Point, NC to bring Patricia Deneice Nixon into His care. Lovingly known as “Tricia.” She was born in Cumberland, New Jersey on April 25, 1956, to Minnie Bell Nixon, raised by L.C. and Dorothy Purnell. Tricia gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Tricia attended the...

Mr. Roger Steele Jr.

Mr. Roger Steele Jr.

Dec 11, 2022

Deacon Roger Steele, Jr., was born to the late Roger Steele, Sr., and Eula Spencer Steele on April 25, 1929, in Trinity North Carolina. A resident of Trinity all his life, Deacon Steele was also a lifetime member of First Baptist Church. When the new church was built Deacon Steele was there from the beginning until the...

Mr. Anthony Dunlap

Mr. Anthony Dunlap

Dec 10, 2022

Anthony Dunlap was born on May 27, 1963, in High Pont, NC to the late Betty Jean Dunlap and David Dunlap.  Anthony was called home on December10, 2022.  He attended Guilford County Schools, graduating from Ragsdale High School. He held several jobs throughout his time.  We all can agree that between Apple Tree and Ace Convenient Stores those were his 2 favorite jobs. ...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Ms. Joyce Wolfe

Ms. Joyce Wolfe

Jan 29, 2023

It is great sadness that the family of Joyce Wolfe announces her passing on January 29, 2023, at the age of 69 years. Joyce was born on June 26, 1953, into the union of Cecil and Flora Young. She spent most of her life in Charlotte, North Carolina and then relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina.

Joyce (also...

Mr. Stephen Legrande

Mr. Stephen Legrande

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Stephen Leon LeGrande, AKA Man, quietly exchanged time for eternity on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Stephen Leon LeGrande was born March 4, 1988, in High Point, NC, to Laverne LeGrande (mother) and the late Stephen Leon Cash (Father). Helped raised by his grandmother, Pinkie LeGrande. He is also the grandson of Johnsie...

Mr. Tiemeyer Burris

Mr. Tiemeyer Burris

Jan 22, 2023

Tiemeyer Deron Burris, age 40 of High Point, NC went to be with his Lord on January 22, 2023, in a horrific traffic accident. Tiemeyer was born January 2, 1983, in Millington, MD to Alonza C. Burris, Jr. and Chavelle Wise.

He spent part of his childhood in Maryland and then relocated with his mother to Durham,...

Ms. Satrina "Renee" Kirby Russell

Ms. Satrina "Renee" Kirby Russell

Jan 17, 2023

Satrina Renee Kirby Russell departed this life on January 17, 2023 from Hospice of the Piedmont to be with her Lord and Savior.  She was born on November 28, 1958 in High Point, NC and was proceeded in death by her mother Lillie Mae Kirby and her maternal grandmother who raised her Fannie Dunlap Hooker.  She was married to...

Michael Ellison "Turtle"

Michael Ellison "Turtle"

Jan 13, 2023

Michael Dwayne Ellison, age 46, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Friday, January 13, 2023. Known as “Turtle,” he was born on March 7, 1976. Michael attended T. Wingate Andrews High School. Michael was a fun, loving, giving, and gentle person. He will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr....

Shannon Wall

Shannon Wall

Jan 9, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Shannon Dawon Wall. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mr. James Lee Kennedy

Mr. James Lee Kennedy

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. James Lee Kennedy, age 80, of Thomasville, NC, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Mr. James L. Kennedy was born to Mr. James Thomas Kennedy and Mrs. Cornelia McConico Kennedy on September 10, 1942, in Rimina, SC. Mr. Kennedy worked for TFI Company Plant A for 25 years. He was...

Melanie Scott-Wright

Melanie Scott-Wright

Jan 6, 2023

Melanie Renee Scott-Wright, our beloved daughter, mother, sister, auntie, cousin and loyal friend from Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away on January 6, 2023. Melanie was born on July 22, 1986 to Andrew Scott and Mary Scott in High Point, NC. Melanie  graduated from Thomasville High School. While at THS she was a member of several clubs and organizations. Fitting...

Debra Graham

Debra Graham

Jan 5, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held at a Later Date.

Ms. Amanda Haywood

Ms. Amanda Haywood

Dec 30, 2022

A Memorial Service Held at a Later Date.

Cora "Bitty Gal" Morris

Cora "Bitty Gal" Morris

Dec 29, 2022

Cora Ann Morris, 65, known by family and friends as “Bitty-Gal” gained her wings on December 29, 2022, at her home in High Point, NC.

She was born on January 13, 1957, in Thomasville, NC to the late, Catherine Morris Carolina and Walter White.

Cora attended Thomasville Public Schools. She was employed in nursing for...

Michael Mitchell "Mitch"

Michael Mitchell "Mitch"

Dec 27, 2022

Michael Andrew Mitchell "Mitch" age 61, transitioned peacefully at his residence on Tuesday December 27, 2022.  Born October 28, 1961, in High Point, North Carolina. The first-born son to the late David William Mitchell Jr. and Elaine Boyd Mitchell.  Michael attended High Point Central High School, then went on to work for the International Home Furniture Market.  Michael was a very...

Mr. Bryan James Mackenzie

Mr. Bryan James Mackenzie

Dec 18, 2022

A Memorial Service will be held at a Later Date.

Mrs. Cameron Madison

Mrs. Cameron Madison

Dec 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Cameron A Madison. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ms. Verdell Everett

Ms. Verdell Everett

Dec 17, 2022

Verdell Everett, 72, born to Elijah and Ada Lindsay Everett. Verdell attended Leak Street School in Rockingham, NC, she futured her education and Guilford Technical Community College.

She was employed with Slane Hosiery and Piedmont Embroidery. Verdell was a faithful member of Church of God of Prophecy, she sang on the adult choir, she was a correspondence...

Mr. Nathan Edwards

Mr. Nathan Edwards

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Nathan Dwight Edwards, age 61 of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, while at Moses H. Cone Hospital. Dwight as he was called was born in High Point, North Carolina, on April 26, 1961, to the late James Eugene Edwards, Sr., and Pearl Margaret Hobson Edwards.

Dwight...

Ms. Carley Smith

Ms. Carley Smith

Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Carley Lousie Smith, age 74 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. She was born in Dillon, SC on March 10, 1948, to the late Sam Smith and Eloise McFadden Smith. Carley worked at Highland Yarn Mills company for many years. She was married to the late...

Ms. Patricia Nixon

Ms. Patricia Nixon

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday, December 12, 2022, God sent an angel to High Point, NC to bring Patricia Deneice Nixon into His care. Lovingly known as “Tricia.” She was born in Cumberland, New Jersey on April 25, 1956, to Minnie Bell Nixon, raised by L.C. and Dorothy Purnell. Tricia gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Tricia attended the...

Mr. Roger Steele Jr.

Mr. Roger Steele Jr.

Dec 11, 2022

Deacon Roger Steele, Jr., was born to the late Roger Steele, Sr., and Eula Spencer Steele on April 25, 1929, in Trinity North Carolina. A resident of Trinity all his life, Deacon Steele was also a lifetime member of First Baptist Church. When the new church was built Deacon Steele was there from the beginning until the...

Mr. Anthony Dunlap

Mr. Anthony Dunlap

Dec 10, 2022

Anthony Dunlap was born on May 27, 1963, in High Pont, NC to the late Betty Jean Dunlap and David Dunlap.  Anthony was called home on December10, 2022.  He attended Guilford County Schools, graduating from Ragsdale High School. He held several jobs throughout his time.  We all can agree that between Apple Tree and Ace Convenient Stores those were his 2 favorite jobs. ...

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