Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
James Williams
Aug 15, 2021
Mr. James Richard Williams, 75, of High Point, NC peacefully went home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Dillon County, SC. to the late Dixie and Elizabeth Williams.
Richard worked and retired from Haworth, where he worked for 50 years. In addition to his parents,...
Robert Dennis Sr.
Aug 4, 2021
Elder Robert Dennis Sr. age 73 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, while at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Mr. Dennis was born in Tallahassee, FL on July 12, 1948, to the late WillieRuth Abner Dennis and Isaac Dennis.
He graduated from Oakwood Academy in 1969. ...
Mary Walker
Jul 30, 2021
Mary Thomasina Walker, 77, daughter of the late Charles Edward Walker and Essie Lucas was born on November 30, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia and resided in High Point, NC.
She departed this life on the morning of July 30, 2021, at her home.
Mary enjoyed a career as a home health aide care provider along...
Felicia Bethea
Jul 11, 2021
Felicia Ann Tillman Bethea, 55, was born September 23, 1965 in High Point, NC, to the late Willie and Gloria White Tillman. She gained her wings on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Felicia was better known as "Flee."
She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1984. She then furthered...
James King Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, James King, Sr., age 71, unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center. “King” or “JK,” as he was fondly known by many, was a kind person with an easy-going spirit. He was born on August 25, 1949, to the late Rosetta Andrews Green and...
Lamont Allen
Jun 26, 2021
Lamont Allen, 47, transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the home of his sister. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1974, to Deacon Walter Henry and Mother Helen Allen Henry.
Lamont grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended P.S. 56 Elementary School, later his family relocated to High Point, NC...
Mae Frances Blassingame
Jun 20, 2021
On Sunday, June 20, 2021, God dispatched his angel and welcomed Mae Frances Blassingame to her heavenly home. She was welcomed into this world on February 28, 1951, by the late Robert Brown and Margaret Warren Huntley Frances in Chesterfield County, SC. She was affectionately called Frances by all who knew her. Mae Frances was a member of Living...
Linda Pemberton
Jun 19, 2021
FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AT THE SERVICE
Linda Bernice Pemberton, age 59 of High Point, NC, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hospice Home of High Point, NC.
Linda was born January 1, 1962, to the late Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in...
Robin Cherry
Jun 16, 2021
Robin Denise Cherry, 60, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. She was born on May 28, 1961, to the late Matthew and Minnie Cherry.
Robin was a resident of High Point, NC where she was a great servant at Life Community Church. She enjoyed helping people in any way...
Gwendolyn Rivers
Jun 7, 2021
Gwendolyn Joyce Rivers, Age 67, of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, June 7, 2021, in High Point, NC.
She was born on November 6, 1953, to the late Hardie and Catherine Rivers.
She was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1972. Gwen was a faithful and committed employee with Design Concepts, Inc, for more than 20 years.
Gwen, as she was affectionately called,...
Pastor Robert Booth, Sr.
May 25, 2021
Pastor Robert Alexander Booth, Sr., was born to Pastor Rodney and First Lady Deneka Booth on January 5, 1996, in Lusby, Maryland. Robert was raised in the Gospel at Lothian Church of God, under the leadership of Bishop George Hawkins, Sr., where he begun to study music and serve in the Ministry with his father.
His childhood nickname...
Curtis "Brut" Mcneil
May 21, 2021
Curtis Bernard McNeil, 58, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. he was born on August 15, 1962, in Guilford County, NC to Mary Ann Rorie and Roosevelt Franklin Howze. "Brut," as he was affectionally called, was a loved by many. He attended the public schools. "Brut" will be missed by his...
Robert Bacote
May 13, 2021
Robert Andre Bacote, Jr., age, 19, departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Greensboro, NC.
Robert Jr., known as "Mookie," was born March 5, 2002, in High Point, NC to October Maraine Marsh and Robert Andre Bacote.
Robert attended High Point Central High School and later transferred to Rowan Cabarrus Community College and...
Lafayette Hughes
May 4, 2021
Mr. Lafayette Hughes, 78, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.
He was born in Ennis, TX to the late Jasper David Hughes, Sr. and Flossie Mae Griffin Hughes.
Lafayette graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Texas...
Johnnie Deberry
May 2, 2021
Mr. Johnnie Clayton DeBerry, age 63, of High Point, NC, departed his earthly home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Wake Forrest Hospital. He was born in MacFarland, NC to the late Edward and Josie Lindsey.
Johnnie was mostly known as DeBerry. He was very energic and full of life. He loved to talk junk...
Robert Jones
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday morning April 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Medical Center God sent an angel to claim one of his own.
Robert was a faithful member of Three Equal One Life Center in High Point, NC and he was a gentle giant with a big heart.
He was preceded in death by his mother Nonie Bell...
Robella Little
Apr 26, 2021
Mrs. Robella Ellen Luck Little, age 63, of High Point, NC, was born February 1&2 (LOL) in 1958, High Point, NC, to the late James Grover Luck and Rittie E. Brewington Luck. Robella entered eternal rest at Wake Forest Baptist Health System–High Point on April 26, 2021. Robella, affectionately known as “Roe” and “Bell”, served in many church duties...
De'Anthony Ellis
Apr 21, 2021
Mr. De’Anthony Lamonte Ellis, age 28, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lil’D, Lil’Ant, Money Brim, or Pablo, as he was affectionately called, was born on February 10, 1993, to Cartilious Genail Ellis, and Daniel M. Harrington. A resident of High Point all...
Curtis Howze
Apr 16, 2021
Curtis Bernard Howze, of High Point, entered in eternal rest on Friday, April 16th, 2021, at the age of 62 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
In his earlier years, Curtis attended High Point City Schools. Wanting to help his family financially, he eventually obtained employment at K&W Cafeteria and later with...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
James Williams
Aug 15, 2021
Mr. James Richard Williams, 75, of High Point, NC peacefully went home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Dillon County, SC. to the late Dixie and Elizabeth Williams.
Richard worked and retired from Haworth, where he worked for 50 years. In addition to his parents,...
Robert Dennis Sr.
Aug 4, 2021
Elder Robert Dennis Sr. age 73 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, while at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Mr. Dennis was born in Tallahassee, FL on July 12, 1948, to the late WillieRuth Abner Dennis and Isaac Dennis.
He graduated from Oakwood Academy in 1969. ...
Mary Walker
Jul 30, 2021
Mary Thomasina Walker, 77, daughter of the late Charles Edward Walker and Essie Lucas was born on November 30, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia and resided in High Point, NC.
She departed this life on the morning of July 30, 2021, at her home.
Mary enjoyed a career as a home health aide care provider along...
Felicia Bethea
Jul 11, 2021
Felicia Ann Tillman Bethea, 55, was born September 23, 1965 in High Point, NC, to the late Willie and Gloria White Tillman. She gained her wings on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Felicia was better known as "Flee."
She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1984. She then furthered...
James King Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, James King, Sr., age 71, unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center. “King” or “JK,” as he was fondly known by many, was a kind person with an easy-going spirit. He was born on August 25, 1949, to the late Rosetta Andrews Green and...
Lamont Allen
Jun 26, 2021
Lamont Allen, 47, transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the home of his sister. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1974, to Deacon Walter Henry and Mother Helen Allen Henry.
Lamont grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended P.S. 56 Elementary School, later his family relocated to High Point, NC...
Mae Frances Blassingame
Jun 20, 2021
On Sunday, June 20, 2021, God dispatched his angel and welcomed Mae Frances Blassingame to her heavenly home. She was welcomed into this world on February 28, 1951, by the late Robert Brown and Margaret Warren Huntley Frances in Chesterfield County, SC. She was affectionately called Frances by all who knew her. Mae Frances was a member of Living...
Linda Pemberton
Jun 19, 2021
FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AT THE SERVICE
Linda Bernice Pemberton, age 59 of High Point, NC, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hospice Home of High Point, NC.
Linda was born January 1, 1962, to the late Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in...
Robin Cherry
Jun 16, 2021
Robin Denise Cherry, 60, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. She was born on May 28, 1961, to the late Matthew and Minnie Cherry.
Robin was a resident of High Point, NC where she was a great servant at Life Community Church. She enjoyed helping people in any way...
Gwendolyn Rivers
Jun 7, 2021
Gwendolyn Joyce Rivers, Age 67, of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, June 7, 2021, in High Point, NC.
She was born on November 6, 1953, to the late Hardie and Catherine Rivers.
She was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1972. Gwen was a faithful and committed employee with Design Concepts, Inc, for more than 20 years.
Gwen, as she was affectionately called,...
Pastor Robert Booth, Sr.
May 25, 2021
Pastor Robert Alexander Booth, Sr., was born to Pastor Rodney and First Lady Deneka Booth on January 5, 1996, in Lusby, Maryland. Robert was raised in the Gospel at Lothian Church of God, under the leadership of Bishop George Hawkins, Sr., where he begun to study music and serve in the Ministry with his father.
His childhood nickname...
Curtis "Brut" Mcneil
May 21, 2021
Curtis Bernard McNeil, 58, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. he was born on August 15, 1962, in Guilford County, NC to Mary Ann Rorie and Roosevelt Franklin Howze. "Brut," as he was affectionally called, was a loved by many. He attended the public schools. "Brut" will be missed by his...
Robert Bacote
May 13, 2021
Robert Andre Bacote, Jr., age, 19, departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Greensboro, NC.
Robert Jr., known as "Mookie," was born March 5, 2002, in High Point, NC to October Maraine Marsh and Robert Andre Bacote.
Robert attended High Point Central High School and later transferred to Rowan Cabarrus Community College and...
Lafayette Hughes
May 4, 2021
Mr. Lafayette Hughes, 78, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.
He was born in Ennis, TX to the late Jasper David Hughes, Sr. and Flossie Mae Griffin Hughes.
Lafayette graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Texas...
Johnnie Deberry
May 2, 2021
Mr. Johnnie Clayton DeBerry, age 63, of High Point, NC, departed his earthly home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Wake Forrest Hospital. He was born in MacFarland, NC to the late Edward and Josie Lindsey.
Johnnie was mostly known as DeBerry. He was very energic and full of life. He loved to talk junk...
Robert Jones
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday morning April 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Medical Center God sent an angel to claim one of his own.
Robert was a faithful member of Three Equal One Life Center in High Point, NC and he was a gentle giant with a big heart.
He was preceded in death by his mother Nonie Bell...
Robella Little
Apr 26, 2021
Mrs. Robella Ellen Luck Little, age 63, of High Point, NC, was born February 1&2 (LOL) in 1958, High Point, NC, to the late James Grover Luck and Rittie E. Brewington Luck. Robella entered eternal rest at Wake Forest Baptist Health System–High Point on April 26, 2021. Robella, affectionately known as “Roe” and “Bell”, served in many church duties...
De'Anthony Ellis
Apr 21, 2021
Mr. De’Anthony Lamonte Ellis, age 28, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lil’D, Lil’Ant, Money Brim, or Pablo, as he was affectionately called, was born on February 10, 1993, to Cartilious Genail Ellis, and Daniel M. Harrington. A resident of High Point all...
Curtis Howze
Apr 16, 2021
Curtis Bernard Howze, of High Point, entered in eternal rest on Friday, April 16th, 2021, at the age of 62 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
In his earlier years, Curtis attended High Point City Schools. Wanting to help his family financially, he eventually obtained employment at K&W Cafeteria and later with...
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