Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Lenard Carter
Jun 18, 2022
Lenard Tomony Carter, 24, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Atlanta Georgia on June 26, 1997, to Horace James Carter and Anitra Louise Peck. He will be missed by his family and friends.
James Chennault
Jun 17, 2022
James Wright Chennault, 94 of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 6, 1927, in Warren County, Kentucky to James Chennault and Rosa Lee Dobbins Chennault.
"Godfather," as he was known by many, was married to Jean Conway Chennault.
James was preceded in death by his...
Savannah Williams-Kollock
Jun 12, 2022
Savannah Mae Williams Kollock was welcomed into this world on November 24, 1941, to the late Boyd Williams and Aimee Gibson Williams. She was educated in the Marlboro County School System. Savannah relocated to High Point, NC and joined Gethsemane Baptist Church. She later became a member of New Zion Baptist under the leadership of her nephew, Pastor James...
Durain (Faye) Little
Jun 11, 2022
Durain La Faith Hunt Little, 56, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her residence. "Faye" as she was affectionately called by many was born in Westberry, Long Island, NY on April 4, 1966, to Othar and Anna Hunt.
Durain was employed as a nail technician, creating beautiful nails. She is survived by her husband, John...
Natalie Moore
Jun 7, 2022
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, after a beautifully lived life, Natalie transitioned to her heavenly home at the age of 53. Natalie Moore was welcomed into this world on May 12, 1969, in Queens, New York, to Roosevelt Long and Margaret Willis Long. On June 8, 2001, she married the love of her life, William Moore. To this union,...
Joyce Maxwell
Jun 6, 2022
Joyce Jones Morton Maxwell was born June 4, 1948 in Laurinburg, NC to the late John D. Jones and the late Nannie Mae Mitchell. Joyce, departed this life on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She received her early education at Snow Hill Elementary School and was a graduate of Laurinburg Institute. Joyce was a...
Roy "Big Roy" Moore
May 31, 2022
Roy Anthony Moore Roy known as “Big Roy” was born on April 13,1968 to Helen J. Moore and the late LeRoy Moore. He was called to glory at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Roy graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in 1987.
Anyone who knew “Big Roy,” knew next to his Cowboys his family...
Brutus Rorie Jr.
May 24, 2022
Brutus Ceaser Rorie Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Hospice Home at High Point. Brutus was born on May 1, 1946, in Lilesville, North Carolina to Brutus Rorie Sr. and Clarice Copeland Rorie. Brutus enlisted with the United States Army and later he was honorably discharged. He was faithfully employed as a Landscaper for the City...
Carol Mae Branch
May 21, 2022
Carol Mae Breeden Branch of High Point, North Carolina, left us to return home with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the age of 62. She was born on January 20, 1960, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, to Willie B. Breeden and Annie Ray Breeden. She was the oldest of ten children. Carol Mae was employed at High...
Miranda Broadnax
May 18, 2022
Miranda Lynn Broadnax affectionately known as Mandy was born on March 5, 1981, to Gilbert and Lynetta Broadnax. She was educated in the Rockingham school system. While in High School Miranda was a part of the track team and the JROTC. In 1998 Mandy graduated from Rockingham High School. During her life, outside of being a mother to her...
Barbara Green
May 17, 2022
. We celebrate BARBARA COBIA BRAILSFORD-GREEN, affectionally known as “Mamie” to family and hometown friends. She is the daughter of the late Ossie Cobia and Virginia Black-Cobia. Barbara was born on February 12, 1956, in Summerton, SC. Barbara was also the granddaughter of the late Thomas and Lou Black. She was a member of Words of Faith Christian Center in...
David Hayes Jr.
May 13, 2022
On May 13, 2022, Mr. David Lee Hayes Jr. (69 years old) was called home to be with the Lord! David was born on August 10, 1952, to David Lee Hayes Sr. and Katherine Diggs Hayes in High Point, NC. David attended William Penn in High Point, NC and graduated from High Point Central in 1970. A resident of...
James Kennedy
May 9, 2022
James "JC" Kennedy was born on May 7, 1947, in Pinewood, SC, to the late Samuel Lee and Rosa Hampton Kennedy. His earthly life came to a peaceful end on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville, NC.
JC attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC, after graduating he moved to Thomasville, NC, where...
Ben Williams
May 7, 2022
Ben Franklin Williams, age 74 of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Hospice Home in High Point, North Carolina. Mr. Ben was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, on July 18, 1947, to the late Nelson Williams and Pearline Martin Williams. Mr. Ben met and was united with Veronica Cook where they resided...
Mary Mccollum Ajigbolamu
Apr 30, 2022
Mary Pearl McCollum Abjigbolamu was born January 9, 1960, to the late Roy and Pearl McCollum in Clio, SC. Mary departed this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at WFBMC-Atrium Health High Point.
Mary was a thoughtful, sweet, kind, and loving person that loved to go fishing and enjoy other outdoor activities. She attended Living Water Baptist...
Vangleen Ward
Apr 13, 2022
Husband of Donald E. Ward Jr.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE
Archie Poke
Apr 9, 2022
Archie Mae Poke was born November 24,1930 in Ashburn Georgia. She was the daughter of Carrie Donia Poke and James Thomas Poke. She departed this life on April 9th, 2022, at the age of 91.
"Mae" (as she was affectionately called by family and friends) moved to High Point, NC in 1963, with her five children. She...
Russell Watson
Apr 7, 2022
Russell Dawann Watson, 40, was called home on April 7, 2022, he was born in Baltimore, MD, on November 15, 1982, to Janet Williams and Russell Watson.
Dawann, AKA Ghost, was a great guy. He was a family man and very protective over the ones that he loved. He could get crazy at times, but he meant well....
Pauline Etheridge
Apr 2, 2022
Ms. Pauline Bennett Etheridge transitioned from this life into glory on Saturday April 2, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point.
Pauline Bennett Etheridge was born on June 2, 1941, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Bessie Quick Bennett and James Bennett. She graduated from Eastside High School. Afterwards, she was a long-time employee at Royal...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Lenard Carter
Jun 18, 2022
Lenard Tomony Carter, 24, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Atlanta Georgia on June 26, 1997, to Horace James Carter and Anitra Louise Peck. He will be missed by his family and friends.
James Chennault
Jun 17, 2022
James Wright Chennault, 94 of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 6, 1927, in Warren County, Kentucky to James Chennault and Rosa Lee Dobbins Chennault.
"Godfather," as he was known by many, was married to Jean Conway Chennault.
James was preceded in death by his...
Savannah Williams-Kollock
Jun 12, 2022
Savannah Mae Williams Kollock was welcomed into this world on November 24, 1941, to the late Boyd Williams and Aimee Gibson Williams. She was educated in the Marlboro County School System. Savannah relocated to High Point, NC and joined Gethsemane Baptist Church. She later became a member of New Zion Baptist under the leadership of her nephew, Pastor James...
Durain (Faye) Little
Jun 11, 2022
Durain La Faith Hunt Little, 56, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her residence. "Faye" as she was affectionately called by many was born in Westberry, Long Island, NY on April 4, 1966, to Othar and Anna Hunt.
Durain was employed as a nail technician, creating beautiful nails. She is survived by her husband, John...
Natalie Moore
Jun 7, 2022
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, after a beautifully lived life, Natalie transitioned to her heavenly home at the age of 53. Natalie Moore was welcomed into this world on May 12, 1969, in Queens, New York, to Roosevelt Long and Margaret Willis Long. On June 8, 2001, she married the love of her life, William Moore. To this union,...
Joyce Maxwell
Jun 6, 2022
Joyce Jones Morton Maxwell was born June 4, 1948 in Laurinburg, NC to the late John D. Jones and the late Nannie Mae Mitchell. Joyce, departed this life on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She received her early education at Snow Hill Elementary School and was a graduate of Laurinburg Institute. Joyce was a...
Roy "Big Roy" Moore
May 31, 2022
Roy Anthony Moore Roy known as “Big Roy” was born on April 13,1968 to Helen J. Moore and the late LeRoy Moore. He was called to glory at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Roy graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in 1987.
Anyone who knew “Big Roy,” knew next to his Cowboys his family...
Brutus Rorie Jr.
May 24, 2022
Brutus Ceaser Rorie Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Hospice Home at High Point. Brutus was born on May 1, 1946, in Lilesville, North Carolina to Brutus Rorie Sr. and Clarice Copeland Rorie. Brutus enlisted with the United States Army and later he was honorably discharged. He was faithfully employed as a Landscaper for the City...
Carol Mae Branch
May 21, 2022
Carol Mae Breeden Branch of High Point, North Carolina, left us to return home with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the age of 62. She was born on January 20, 1960, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, to Willie B. Breeden and Annie Ray Breeden. She was the oldest of ten children. Carol Mae was employed at High...
Miranda Broadnax
May 18, 2022
Miranda Lynn Broadnax affectionately known as Mandy was born on March 5, 1981, to Gilbert and Lynetta Broadnax. She was educated in the Rockingham school system. While in High School Miranda was a part of the track team and the JROTC. In 1998 Mandy graduated from Rockingham High School. During her life, outside of being a mother to her...
Barbara Green
May 17, 2022
. We celebrate BARBARA COBIA BRAILSFORD-GREEN, affectionally known as “Mamie” to family and hometown friends. She is the daughter of the late Ossie Cobia and Virginia Black-Cobia. Barbara was born on February 12, 1956, in Summerton, SC. Barbara was also the granddaughter of the late Thomas and Lou Black. She was a member of Words of Faith Christian Center in...
David Hayes Jr.
May 13, 2022
On May 13, 2022, Mr. David Lee Hayes Jr. (69 years old) was called home to be with the Lord! David was born on August 10, 1952, to David Lee Hayes Sr. and Katherine Diggs Hayes in High Point, NC. David attended William Penn in High Point, NC and graduated from High Point Central in 1970. A resident of...
James Kennedy
May 9, 2022
James "JC" Kennedy was born on May 7, 1947, in Pinewood, SC, to the late Samuel Lee and Rosa Hampton Kennedy. His earthly life came to a peaceful end on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville, NC.
JC attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC, after graduating he moved to Thomasville, NC, where...
Ben Williams
May 7, 2022
Ben Franklin Williams, age 74 of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Hospice Home in High Point, North Carolina. Mr. Ben was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, on July 18, 1947, to the late Nelson Williams and Pearline Martin Williams. Mr. Ben met and was united with Veronica Cook where they resided...
Mary Mccollum Ajigbolamu
Apr 30, 2022
Mary Pearl McCollum Abjigbolamu was born January 9, 1960, to the late Roy and Pearl McCollum in Clio, SC. Mary departed this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at WFBMC-Atrium Health High Point.
Mary was a thoughtful, sweet, kind, and loving person that loved to go fishing and enjoy other outdoor activities. She attended Living Water Baptist...
Vangleen Ward
Apr 13, 2022
Husband of Donald E. Ward Jr.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE
Archie Poke
Apr 9, 2022
Archie Mae Poke was born November 24,1930 in Ashburn Georgia. She was the daughter of Carrie Donia Poke and James Thomas Poke. She departed this life on April 9th, 2022, at the age of 91.
"Mae" (as she was affectionately called by family and friends) moved to High Point, NC in 1963, with her five children. She...
Russell Watson
Apr 7, 2022
Russell Dawann Watson, 40, was called home on April 7, 2022, he was born in Baltimore, MD, on November 15, 1982, to Janet Williams and Russell Watson.
Dawann, AKA Ghost, was a great guy. He was a family man and very protective over the ones that he loved. He could get crazy at times, but he meant well....
Pauline Etheridge
Apr 2, 2022
Ms. Pauline Bennett Etheridge transitioned from this life into glory on Saturday April 2, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point.
Pauline Bennett Etheridge was born on June 2, 1941, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Bessie Quick Bennett and James Bennett. She graduated from Eastside High School. Afterwards, she was a long-time employee at Royal...
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