Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Samuel Smith
Jul 11, 2020
Samuel Smith, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 11,2020, at Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was born in Anson County, NC, to Tinnie Ingram and George Smith on June 2, 1938. Resident of High Point, NC. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Martha Mccoy
Jul 11, 2020
Martha Brown McCoy, 78, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Her love for her family and strong belief in God provided great support in her time of struggle. Martha was born to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown on November 11, 1941, in Randolph County, NC. She attended schools in...
John Wilson
Jul 3, 2020
Mr. John L. Wilson, age 76, of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. John was born in Marlboro County, SC, to Azell Esther Wilson on April 5, 1944. John moved to High Point, NC, and married Doris Wilson. From their union, two sons were born. John was a member of Shekinah Glory Church International. He...

Hudson Dutch
Jun 29, 2020
Hudson Brown Dutch, 96, transitioned into his eternal home at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation, he was born February 20, 1924, he served in the US Army.
Hudson was a faithful employee at Beeson Hardware. He is survived by his daughter; Eleanor White and granddaughter; Michelle White
Ella Covington
Jun 27, 2020
Mrs. Ella Bell Covington, age 84 of High Point, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 22, 1936, to the union of Artis and Mattie Mae Molden in Sylvester, Georgia. She received her former education in Marlboro County Public Schools in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Ella Bell Lawson...

Willie Ford
Jun 22, 2020
Willie Author Ford, 59, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Hospice of Davidson County. Willie was born June 20, 1961 to James Donald and Mary Williamson Ford in Dillon County, SC.. He was a resident of Thomasville, NC. He was employed as a photographer at a local studio company
Willie was preceded in death by...
Belinda Terry
Jun 22, 2020
Belinda Hall Terry, 61, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, June 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Belinda was born in Gaston County, NC on August 11, 1958 to James Hall and Cleo Widemon Hall.
She was a graduate of East Forsyth High Schools and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant until her health...
Mack Wright Jr.
Jun 21, 2020
Mack Arthur Wright, 46, transitioned into his eternal home on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center.
"Ping" as we was known by many was born to Mack Arthur Wright Sr and Catherine Graves Wright in High Point, NC on October 30, 1973. He attended Guilford County Schools and was a graduate...

Faida Zawugiya
Jun 13, 2020
Faida Zawugiya, 40, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Hospice Home at High Point. Faida was born on January 1, 1980 in Congo, Africa.
She is survived by her children and other relatives and friends that loved her dearly..
Barbara Hayes
Jun 8, 2020
On Monday, June 8, 2020, Mrs. Barbara N. Withers Hayes (64 years old) was called home to be with the Lord! Barbara was born on September 20, 1955 to Joe Louis Withers and the late Dorothy Naomi Withers in High Point, North Carolina. She was one of eight children; six girls and two boys.
She attended and...
Reverend William Pettis
Jun 1, 2020
Rev. William W. Pettis was born to the late Tucker and Mable Hill Pettis.
He was born in Winston Salem, NC, then later moved to Harlem, NY were he graduated from Boys High School. Afterwards, he went to the Army to serve our country. He was employed with the US Postal Services for 30 years. He always...
Pamela Williams
May 31, 2020
Pamela Howie Williams (age 66), devoted, loving, classy, spunky, fashionable, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, this is who Pamela was. Born on January 29, 1954, to Pearlie Mae Taylor and Reginald Taylor Sr., in High Point, NC, she attended Guilford County Schools. She was married to Boyd “B.J.” Williams Jr. Pamela was a faithful member of Williams...
Deacon Scotty Reaves
May 30, 2020
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me
Scotty Jerome Reaves, (age 54), of High Point, NC peacefully departed this earthly life and gained his wings on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center- High Point.
Scotty was born on February 21, 1966 in Winston Salem,...
Althea Allen
May 27, 2020
Althea Allen, 55, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Kindred Hospital. She was born to David and Dorothy Zimmerman Allen on April 6, 1965. Althea was a resident of Guilford County. NC all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister whom was born as a identical twin...
Kelvin Ledbetter
May 24, 2020
Kelvin Bernard Ledbetter, 55, was born on November 12, 1964, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late James D. “JD” Ledbetter and Betty Jean Calloway Ledbetter.Kelvin silently departed his earthly life on Sunday, May 24, 2020, in High Point, North Carolina.Kelvin graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1984, were he was an avid basketball and...

Patricia Tate Baker
May 24, 2020
Patricia Ann Tate Baker, 76, on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Hospital our faithful Lord called Patricia Ann Tate home where she is now in peace and heaven. She was born to Quiller Gidderon and Thomas Elmore Tate on May 16, 1944.
She graduated from William Penn High School, class of 1963. She was employed...
Stephanie Blakney
May 16, 2020
Stephanie Elizabeth Long Blakney, 54, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home into her heavenly home on May 16, 2020 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Known by many as "Lil Mama" and "Stuff" was born on December 25, 1965 to Luther N. and Elizabeth A. Watkins Long.
Stephanie graduated from Thomasville High School upon receiving her...
Lou Pearson
May 9, 2020
Mrs. Lou Jean Calloway Pearson was born to Mr. Johnny Calloway, Sr., and Mrs. Nealie Mae Haywood Calloway, on June 8, 1945, in Mount Gilead, Richmond County, North Carolina. She silently submitted her spirit to the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in High Point, North Carolina, where she has resided since 1963. Lou Jean attended and graduated from...
Wilhelmina Williams
May 3, 2020
You may view the funeral service live stream on Friday, May 8th, 2020
http://www.livingwaterbchp.org/watch-live />
On Sunday, May 3, 2020 our Lord was faithful and called Wilhelmina Smith Williams to her everlasting home. She is now at peace in heaven with...

Emma Twyman
May 2, 2020
Emma Lizzie Lash Twyman, 97, daughter of the late Andrew Stevenson and Edna Stevenson was born on April 19, 1933. Emma attended the public schools of Paso, Washington, Emma was a LPN and a homemaker, she was a member of the Eastern Sta, Emma enjoyed cooking, reading, and gardening, as a result of generous and loving spirit, she was...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Samuel Smith
Jul 11, 2020
Samuel Smith, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 11,2020, at Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was born in Anson County, NC, to Tinnie Ingram and George Smith on June 2, 1938. Resident of High Point, NC. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Martha Mccoy
Jul 11, 2020
Martha Brown McCoy, 78, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Her love for her family and strong belief in God provided great support in her time of struggle. Martha was born to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown on November 11, 1941, in Randolph County, NC. She attended schools in...
John Wilson
Jul 3, 2020
Mr. John L. Wilson, age 76, of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. John was born in Marlboro County, SC, to Azell Esther Wilson on April 5, 1944. John moved to High Point, NC, and married Doris Wilson. From their union, two sons were born. John was a member of Shekinah Glory Church International. He...

Hudson Dutch
Jun 29, 2020
Hudson Brown Dutch, 96, transitioned into his eternal home at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation, he was born February 20, 1924, he served in the US Army.
Hudson was a faithful employee at Beeson Hardware. He is survived by his daughter; Eleanor White and granddaughter; Michelle White
Ella Covington
Jun 27, 2020
Mrs. Ella Bell Covington, age 84 of High Point, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 22, 1936, to the union of Artis and Mattie Mae Molden in Sylvester, Georgia. She received her former education in Marlboro County Public Schools in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Ella Bell Lawson...

Willie Ford
Jun 22, 2020
Willie Author Ford, 59, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Hospice of Davidson County. Willie was born June 20, 1961 to James Donald and Mary Williamson Ford in Dillon County, SC.. He was a resident of Thomasville, NC. He was employed as a photographer at a local studio company
Willie was preceded in death by...
Belinda Terry
Jun 22, 2020
Belinda Hall Terry, 61, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, June 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Belinda was born in Gaston County, NC on August 11, 1958 to James Hall and Cleo Widemon Hall.
She was a graduate of East Forsyth High Schools and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant until her health...
Mack Wright Jr.
Jun 21, 2020
Mack Arthur Wright, 46, transitioned into his eternal home on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center.
"Ping" as we was known by many was born to Mack Arthur Wright Sr and Catherine Graves Wright in High Point, NC on October 30, 1973. He attended Guilford County Schools and was a graduate...

Faida Zawugiya
Jun 13, 2020
Faida Zawugiya, 40, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Hospice Home at High Point. Faida was born on January 1, 1980 in Congo, Africa.
She is survived by her children and other relatives and friends that loved her dearly..
Barbara Hayes
Jun 8, 2020
On Monday, June 8, 2020, Mrs. Barbara N. Withers Hayes (64 years old) was called home to be with the Lord! Barbara was born on September 20, 1955 to Joe Louis Withers and the late Dorothy Naomi Withers in High Point, North Carolina. She was one of eight children; six girls and two boys.
She attended and...
Reverend William Pettis
Jun 1, 2020
Rev. William W. Pettis was born to the late Tucker and Mable Hill Pettis.
He was born in Winston Salem, NC, then later moved to Harlem, NY were he graduated from Boys High School. Afterwards, he went to the Army to serve our country. He was employed with the US Postal Services for 30 years. He always...
Pamela Williams
May 31, 2020
Pamela Howie Williams (age 66), devoted, loving, classy, spunky, fashionable, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, this is who Pamela was. Born on January 29, 1954, to Pearlie Mae Taylor and Reginald Taylor Sr., in High Point, NC, she attended Guilford County Schools. She was married to Boyd “B.J.” Williams Jr. Pamela was a faithful member of Williams...
Deacon Scotty Reaves
May 30, 2020
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me
Scotty Jerome Reaves, (age 54), of High Point, NC peacefully departed this earthly life and gained his wings on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center- High Point.
Scotty was born on February 21, 1966 in Winston Salem,...
Althea Allen
May 27, 2020
Althea Allen, 55, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Kindred Hospital. She was born to David and Dorothy Zimmerman Allen on April 6, 1965. Althea was a resident of Guilford County. NC all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister whom was born as a identical twin...
Kelvin Ledbetter
May 24, 2020
Kelvin Bernard Ledbetter, 55, was born on November 12, 1964, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late James D. “JD” Ledbetter and Betty Jean Calloway Ledbetter.Kelvin silently departed his earthly life on Sunday, May 24, 2020, in High Point, North Carolina.Kelvin graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1984, were he was an avid basketball and...

Patricia Tate Baker
May 24, 2020
Patricia Ann Tate Baker, 76, on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Hospital our faithful Lord called Patricia Ann Tate home where she is now in peace and heaven. She was born to Quiller Gidderon and Thomas Elmore Tate on May 16, 1944.
She graduated from William Penn High School, class of 1963. She was employed...
Stephanie Blakney
May 16, 2020
Stephanie Elizabeth Long Blakney, 54, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home into her heavenly home on May 16, 2020 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Known by many as "Lil Mama" and "Stuff" was born on December 25, 1965 to Luther N. and Elizabeth A. Watkins Long.
Stephanie graduated from Thomasville High School upon receiving her...
Lou Pearson
May 9, 2020
Mrs. Lou Jean Calloway Pearson was born to Mr. Johnny Calloway, Sr., and Mrs. Nealie Mae Haywood Calloway, on June 8, 1945, in Mount Gilead, Richmond County, North Carolina. She silently submitted her spirit to the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in High Point, North Carolina, where she has resided since 1963. Lou Jean attended and graduated from...
Wilhelmina Williams
May 3, 2020
You may view the funeral service live stream on Friday, May 8th, 2020
http://www.livingwaterbchp.org/watch-live />
On Sunday, May 3, 2020 our Lord was faithful and called Wilhelmina Smith Williams to her everlasting home. She is now at peace in heaven with...

Emma Twyman
May 2, 2020
Emma Lizzie Lash Twyman, 97, daughter of the late Andrew Stevenson and Edna Stevenson was born on April 19, 1933. Emma attended the public schools of Paso, Washington, Emma was a LPN and a homemaker, she was a member of the Eastern Sta, Emma enjoyed cooking, reading, and gardening, as a result of generous and loving spirit, she was...
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