Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Johnneil Emerson
Apr 13, 2021
Johnniel Rayshown Emerson age 22, departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Johnniel was born in High Point, NC on July 22, 1998, to Johnette Emerson and Wilford Sellers. He was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, class...
Nathaniel Watson
Mar 28, 2021
Mr. Nathaniel Watson, 64 of High Point, NC, passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Hospice of the Piedmont.
He was born on March 24, 1957 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Rudolph Valentino Watson and Evelyn Corenia Peguese Watson.
A loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, he is survived by five of...
Nettie Reid
Mar 8, 2021
Mrs. Nettie B. Reid, daughter of the late Willie B. and Donnetta Nicholson, was born in Hoke County on July 18, 1955. Mrs. Reid attended Hoke County high School. She was self-employed for many years in the childcare occupation and lovingly served as a foster parent for years. She confessed her life for Christ at an early age. She joined Center...
James Jackson
Mar 3, 2021
James Thomas Jackson, age 64 was born July 31, 1956 in McColl, SC to the late James Jackson Jr. and Mae Julia Monk Jackson. James gained his crown on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his place of residence in High Point, NC.
James graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1974 and was a star...
Hattie Foster
Feb 19, 2021
Hattie Mae Foster, 72 of Thomasville, NC made her transition to her eternal home on Friday, February 19th, 2021.
She was born on April 25th, 1948 in Clarendon County, SC and was the daughter of the late Mary Lou Lawson Johnson and the late Edward (Olin) Beaty
After spending a few years in Hartford, CT,...
Richard Crouch (Crouse)
Feb 18, 2021
Richard's life began on December 11, 1956 in Bennettsville, SC, he departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born to Grace Martin and Walter Crouch. As a child he moved to High Point, NC, where he attended Fairview Elementary School and High Point Central High School, Richard participated in Track and Field. He was an avid fan for NC Tar...
Ray Buchannon
Feb 11, 2021
Ray Anthony Buchannon aka Sugar, was born on July 29, 1957 in High Point, NC, to the late Rueben and Gertrude Buchannon. He made his transition from this earthly life on February 11, 2021.
He attended Ragsdale High School where he played basketball and football. Ray enjoyed fishing, listening to music, gathering with family and friends and speaking his...

Suzanne Karrick
Feb 11, 2021
Suzanne Karrick,69, of High Point, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Bunker Hill, IL, on September 25, 1951, to Mary Ann Johnson and Stephen Karrick, she was employed with the US Government specializing in Logistics. She will be missed he her family and friends.
Marlin "Shonee" Wilkes
Feb 9, 2021
Mr. Marlin Wilkes, affectionately known as “Shonee” peacefully entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Greenhaven Health & Rehab Facility, Greensboro, NC. Marlin was born on January 22, 1976 in High Point, NC to Margaret Rice Wilkes and Leon Wilkes.
Marlin attended Guilford Technical Community College. He enjoyed listening to music, vacationing at the...
Iola Fant
Feb 6, 2021
Iola Ezell Gyant Fant was born on January 3, 1945, in Cordale, GA to the late Charlie C. Ezell and Leola Middlebrooks Ezell Saulter. She resided in High Point,NC.
"Ola" as she was fondly known to many slept away peacefully on Saturday, February , 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Ola was a very...
Jeffrey Godbolt
Feb 5, 2021
Mr. Jeffery Bernard Godbolt "Jody," age 52, departed this earthly life on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.
Jeffery was born September 6, 1968, in Dillon, SC to Louvenia Wheeler and David Godbolt.
Jeffery graduated from Ragsdale High School in 1987 and attended Fayetteville State University. Jeffery enjoyed working, playing...
Kevin Staples
Feb 3, 2021
Mr. Kevin Maurice Staples, age 60 died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at WFBMC-High Point Regional Health System.
He was born September 17, 1960 in High Point, NC. A resident of High Point all his life, Kevin was employed with Hickory Springs Company for 13 years.
He was married to the late Gloria Ann...
Claudia Smith
Jan 27, 2021
Claudia Brown Smith died peacefully on January 27, 2021 at Adams Farm Living Rehabilitation.
She was born on March 11, 1935 to Harvey Brown and Sunnie Rice Brown in Lee County, North Carolina.
She was a polisher at Dar-Ran Furniture, where she retired from over 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death...
Cazurri Franklin
Jan 26, 2021
CaZurri Leashawn Franklin, precious 1 year old, departed his life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in High Point, NC. CaZurri was born to Tporchsa S. Franklin and George Anderson on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his paternal great granparents; Ronald Robinson, William Brown and Barbara Brown.
Surviving relatives to cherish his precious memories, four...
Dannie Jones
Jan 21, 2021
Dannie Bee Jones was the youngest child of the late Carson & Maggie Jones. He was born Friday, April 29th, 1949, in Hoke County, NC where he was raised and attended public schools. He participated as a boy scout at a young age, then later enrolled in Job Corps where he developed a trade in carpentry and barbering.
...James "Spanky" Johnson
Jan 17, 2021
Mr. James “Spanky” Johnson was born to Marie Johnson on May 18, 1938 in Columbia SC. He submitted his spirit to the Lord on Sunday January 17, 2021, in High, NC at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Spanky married his loving wife Flora Mae Johnson of Bennetsville, SC in 1972. From this union they had a beautiful daughter,...
James Parnell
Jan 15, 2021
Mr. James Edward Parnell "COACH", 84, died Jan. 15, 2021 at Westchester Manor of Covid-19 related illness. He was born April 26, 1936, the son of James Turner Parnell and Lilly Mae Woods Parnell in Bennettsville, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Horace Parnell, and the mother of his children, Katie Parnell...
Mitchell Gayten
Jan 13, 2021
Mitchell T. Gayten, Sr. died peacefully on January 13, 2021 after an extended battle with failing health. He was born on October 10, 1952 in Columbia, SC at Fort Jackson.
He was known for his amazing singing voice and special talents. He was a self taught musician who worked hard to provide for his family. The unique feelings he...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Johnneil Emerson
Apr 13, 2021
Johnniel Rayshown Emerson age 22, departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Johnniel was born in High Point, NC on July 22, 1998, to Johnette Emerson and Wilford Sellers. He was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, class...
Nathaniel Watson
Mar 28, 2021
Mr. Nathaniel Watson, 64 of High Point, NC, passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Hospice of the Piedmont.
He was born on March 24, 1957 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Rudolph Valentino Watson and Evelyn Corenia Peguese Watson.
A loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, he is survived by five of...
Nettie Reid
Mar 8, 2021
Mrs. Nettie B. Reid, daughter of the late Willie B. and Donnetta Nicholson, was born in Hoke County on July 18, 1955. Mrs. Reid attended Hoke County high School. She was self-employed for many years in the childcare occupation and lovingly served as a foster parent for years. She confessed her life for Christ at an early age. She joined Center...
James Jackson
Mar 3, 2021
James Thomas Jackson, age 64 was born July 31, 1956 in McColl, SC to the late James Jackson Jr. and Mae Julia Monk Jackson. James gained his crown on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his place of residence in High Point, NC.
James graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1974 and was a star...
Hattie Foster
Feb 19, 2021
Hattie Mae Foster, 72 of Thomasville, NC made her transition to her eternal home on Friday, February 19th, 2021.
She was born on April 25th, 1948 in Clarendon County, SC and was the daughter of the late Mary Lou Lawson Johnson and the late Edward (Olin) Beaty
After spending a few years in Hartford, CT,...
Richard Crouch (Crouse)
Feb 18, 2021
Richard's life began on December 11, 1956 in Bennettsville, SC, he departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born to Grace Martin and Walter Crouch. As a child he moved to High Point, NC, where he attended Fairview Elementary School and High Point Central High School, Richard participated in Track and Field. He was an avid fan for NC Tar...
Ray Buchannon
Feb 11, 2021
Ray Anthony Buchannon aka Sugar, was born on July 29, 1957 in High Point, NC, to the late Rueben and Gertrude Buchannon. He made his transition from this earthly life on February 11, 2021.
He attended Ragsdale High School where he played basketball and football. Ray enjoyed fishing, listening to music, gathering with family and friends and speaking his...

Suzanne Karrick
Feb 11, 2021
Suzanne Karrick,69, of High Point, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Bunker Hill, IL, on September 25, 1951, to Mary Ann Johnson and Stephen Karrick, she was employed with the US Government specializing in Logistics. She will be missed he her family and friends.
Marlin "Shonee" Wilkes
Feb 9, 2021
Mr. Marlin Wilkes, affectionately known as “Shonee” peacefully entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Greenhaven Health & Rehab Facility, Greensboro, NC. Marlin was born on January 22, 1976 in High Point, NC to Margaret Rice Wilkes and Leon Wilkes.
Marlin attended Guilford Technical Community College. He enjoyed listening to music, vacationing at the...
Iola Fant
Feb 6, 2021
Iola Ezell Gyant Fant was born on January 3, 1945, in Cordale, GA to the late Charlie C. Ezell and Leola Middlebrooks Ezell Saulter. She resided in High Point,NC.
"Ola" as she was fondly known to many slept away peacefully on Saturday, February , 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.
Ola was a very...
Jeffrey Godbolt
Feb 5, 2021
Mr. Jeffery Bernard Godbolt "Jody," age 52, departed this earthly life on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.
Jeffery was born September 6, 1968, in Dillon, SC to Louvenia Wheeler and David Godbolt.
Jeffery graduated from Ragsdale High School in 1987 and attended Fayetteville State University. Jeffery enjoyed working, playing...
Kevin Staples
Feb 3, 2021
Mr. Kevin Maurice Staples, age 60 died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at WFBMC-High Point Regional Health System.
He was born September 17, 1960 in High Point, NC. A resident of High Point all his life, Kevin was employed with Hickory Springs Company for 13 years.
He was married to the late Gloria Ann...
Claudia Smith
Jan 27, 2021
Claudia Brown Smith died peacefully on January 27, 2021 at Adams Farm Living Rehabilitation.
She was born on March 11, 1935 to Harvey Brown and Sunnie Rice Brown in Lee County, North Carolina.
She was a polisher at Dar-Ran Furniture, where she retired from over 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death...
Cazurri Franklin
Jan 26, 2021
CaZurri Leashawn Franklin, precious 1 year old, departed his life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in High Point, NC. CaZurri was born to Tporchsa S. Franklin and George Anderson on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his paternal great granparents; Ronald Robinson, William Brown and Barbara Brown.
Surviving relatives to cherish his precious memories, four...
Dannie Jones
Jan 21, 2021
Dannie Bee Jones was the youngest child of the late Carson & Maggie Jones. He was born Friday, April 29th, 1949, in Hoke County, NC where he was raised and attended public schools. He participated as a boy scout at a young age, then later enrolled in Job Corps where he developed a trade in carpentry and barbering.
...James "Spanky" Johnson
Jan 17, 2021
Mr. James “Spanky” Johnson was born to Marie Johnson on May 18, 1938 in Columbia SC. He submitted his spirit to the Lord on Sunday January 17, 2021, in High, NC at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Spanky married his loving wife Flora Mae Johnson of Bennetsville, SC in 1972. From this union they had a beautiful daughter,...
James Parnell
Jan 15, 2021
Mr. James Edward Parnell "COACH", 84, died Jan. 15, 2021 at Westchester Manor of Covid-19 related illness. He was born April 26, 1936, the son of James Turner Parnell and Lilly Mae Woods Parnell in Bennettsville, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Horace Parnell, and the mother of his children, Katie Parnell...
Mitchell Gayten
Jan 13, 2021
Mitchell T. Gayten, Sr. died peacefully on January 13, 2021 after an extended battle with failing health. He was born on October 10, 1952 in Columbia, SC at Fort Jackson.
He was known for his amazing singing voice and special talents. He was a self taught musician who worked hard to provide for his family. The unique feelings he...
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