Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Mary Brown Robinson

Mary Brown Robinson

Apr 29, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Brown Robinson, 60, of High Point, NC, passed away on April 29, 2020, at her residence. She was born on December 3, 1959, in Marlboro County, SC to George Wright and Creola Merit Wright. Mary leaves to cherish fond memories, her daughters, Brittany Robinson and Amanda Robinson both of the home, Her brother, Ronnie Wright (Charlene), Five sisters, Helen...

Theodore Pearson

Theodore Pearson

Apr 27, 2020

Theodore Pearson, 54, better known as “The Bear” was born on March 31, 1966 to the late Willie and Nealie Pearson in Bennettsville, SC. He peacefully departed this life on Monday April 27, 2020 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

He graduated from McColl High School in 1984. Theodore was an employee of Thomas Built Buses,...

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Apr 26, 2020

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Michael Cole Douglas, 61, was called home to walk with the Lord.  Born on June 23, 1958, Michael was welcomed into this world by his caring parents, Shirley Cole Douglas and Leroy Douglas Sr. Michael was a resident of Jamestown, NC most of his life, prior to his passing he was a resident at...

Edna Mason Allen

Edna Mason Allen

Apr 21, 2020

Edna Elizabeth Ijames Mason Allen 101, passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Holden Heights Senior Living and Memory Care in Greensboro, NC.  She lived a beautiful full life of faithful service to God, family, church and community for 101 years and 10 months.  Born in Davie County on June 6, 1918 she was the fourth of seven...

John Ingram Sr.

John Ingram Sr.

Apr 16, 2020

John Calvin Ingram, Sr. was born August 10, 1927 in Anson County, NC to the late Gaston and Carrie Ingram. On Thursday, April 16, 2020 John was called to rest. He was united in marriage to the late Mrs. Effie Louise Ingram on March 27, 1950 and to this union four children were born. John was a loving husband...

Terrance Phillips

Terrance Phillips

Apr 16, 2020

Terrance Phillips, son of Mozel and David Phillips was born September 24, 1993 in Greensboro, NC. He attended and graduated from Southern Guilford High School. Terrance had no children but loved his nephews and godchildren like his own.

God called him home Thursday April 16, 2020 in his residence at he shared with his mother. He started...

Alberta Dessio Foster

Alberta Dessio Foster

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta Mary Dessio Foster, 71, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Greenburgh, New York to Nathaniel and Mary Terry Dessio on September 8, 1948.She was gainfully employed as a CNA.

Alberta was preceded in death by her husband; Winston Foster and her parents.

She will be missed by...

Carlos Hill, Sr

Carlos Hill, Sr

Apr 14, 2020

Carlos DeVega Hill Sr., 71 of High Point, NC, passed away on April 14, 2020, at White Oak Manor, in Burlington, NC. He was born on June 5, 1948, to Ernest Hill and Ruby Mae Moses. He was married to Patricia Hill who survives of the home. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives...

Teneka Edwards

Teneka Edwards

Apr 11, 2020

Teneka V. Edwards “Tink” entered eternal life on April 11, 2020, in High Point, NC. She was 33 years old. Teneka was welcomed into this world on December 12, 1986, in Chapel Hill, NC, to Anglea Edwards and Fredrick French. In her youth, Teneka attended Chapel Hill schools and was an avid and impressive runner. As an adult, Teneka...

Emma Currie

Emma Currie

Apr 10, 2020

Emma Bohannon Currie, age 76 of High Point, NC departed her earthly relationships with her family and friends on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point Health System.

Emma was the youngest of four children and was welcomed into this world from the union of J.T. and Sarah Gibson Bohannon on August 4,...

Harold Gill

Harold Gill

Apr 7, 2020

Harold Stanley Gill, 55, of Greensboro, NC died unexpectantly on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  He was born to the late Evelyn Hardy Gill and Jack Gill.

Harold enjoyed his family and friends.  He was known by many and helped all whom he could.  Harold would be heard saying “let me hit a lick” or “I got you”...

Clifford Belo

Clifford Belo

Apr 5, 2020

Clifford Donald Belo Jr., 57, passed away on April 5, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Guilford County, NC, on October 25, 1962, to Clifford Belo and Meria Y. Hayes. Clifford will be missed by family and friends.

Samuel Robinson

Samuel Robinson

Mar 28, 2020

A Memorial Service Will Be Held At A Later Date

Samuel Robinson, age 76, was born on November 23, 1944 to the late Sam and Avella Ballard Robinson in Burgaw, NC.  Samuel was educated in the Pender County school system. At an early age, he moved to Brooklyn, NY and made it his...

Edward Lindsay Sr.

Edward Lindsay Sr.

Mar 21, 2020

Edward Lindsay Sr.,77, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Anson County, NC to Edmond and Mary Lou Watson Lindsey.

Edward was affectionately known to family and friends as "June." Edward was united in holy matrimony to Josie Ann Deberry Lindsay. "June" was a wonderful person who loved his...

Michelle Rivers

Michelle Rivers

Mar 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, 2020 our earthly angel, Michelle Sherron Rivers, age 23, joined the heavenly angels.  She transitioned at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem.

Michelle, affectionately known as “Smush was born on August 30, 1996 to Michelle Denise Lyles and Terron Rivers.  A resident of High Point all her life, Smush graduated from Ledford High...

Everett Miles Jr.

Everett Miles Jr.

Mar 18, 2020

Everett Carl Miles Jr, 77, of High Point, NC, passed away on March 18, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Camden County, NJ, to Everett Carl Miles Sr. and Hester Heavelow He is on June 15, 1942. Everett Jt is survived by his children and other relatives and friends.

Dorothy Edwards

Dorothy Edwards

Mar 15, 2020

Dorothy Mae Stevenson Edwards, 96, transitioned into her eternal home on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Westwood Rehabilitation Center.

Dorothy was born on July 18, 1923 in McIntosh, Florida to John Stevenson and  Pearl Jackson. "Mudda" as she was known by many that loved her.

Dorothy met and married Jasper Edwards.

She was preceded...

Ms. Willie Drayton

Ms. Willie Drayton

Mar 10, 2020

Ms. Willie Louise Drayton, 66, transitioned into her eternal home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. "Sista," as she was affectionately called by her love ones of Thomasville, NC.

Sista was the daughter of Milton Drayton Sr and Alma Louise Keels Drayton. She attended Thomasville High School. She employed for several years as an assembly operator at Black...

William Morrison, Sr.

William Morrison, Sr.

Mar 6, 2020

William Franklin Morrison, Sr. 78, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born in Dillon, South Carolina to Bannister D. and Virginia Steele Morrison on September 9, 1941. William was employed as a driver at a local car dealership. He was married to Lannie Sellers Morrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents. William...

John Mack

John Mack

Feb 27, 2020

Funeral and Burial Service -  Transferred to:

Woods Funeral Home, Philadelphia, PA

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Mary Brown Robinson

Mary Brown Robinson

Apr 29, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Brown Robinson, 60, of High Point, NC, passed away on April 29, 2020, at her residence. She was born on December 3, 1959, in Marlboro County, SC to George Wright and Creola Merit Wright. Mary leaves to cherish fond memories, her daughters, Brittany Robinson and Amanda Robinson both of the home, Her brother, Ronnie Wright (Charlene), Five sisters, Helen...

Theodore Pearson

Theodore Pearson

Apr 27, 2020

Theodore Pearson, 54, better known as “The Bear” was born on March 31, 1966 to the late Willie and Nealie Pearson in Bennettsville, SC. He peacefully departed this life on Monday April 27, 2020 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

He graduated from McColl High School in 1984. Theodore was an employee of Thomas Built Buses,...

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Apr 26, 2020

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Michael Cole Douglas, 61, was called home to walk with the Lord.  Born on June 23, 1958, Michael was welcomed into this world by his caring parents, Shirley Cole Douglas and Leroy Douglas Sr. Michael was a resident of Jamestown, NC most of his life, prior to his passing he was a resident at...

Edna Mason Allen

Edna Mason Allen

Apr 21, 2020

Edna Elizabeth Ijames Mason Allen 101, passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Holden Heights Senior Living and Memory Care in Greensboro, NC.  She lived a beautiful full life of faithful service to God, family, church and community for 101 years and 10 months.  Born in Davie County on June 6, 1918 she was the fourth of seven...

John Ingram Sr.

John Ingram Sr.

Apr 16, 2020

John Calvin Ingram, Sr. was born August 10, 1927 in Anson County, NC to the late Gaston and Carrie Ingram. On Thursday, April 16, 2020 John was called to rest. He was united in marriage to the late Mrs. Effie Louise Ingram on March 27, 1950 and to this union four children were born. John was a loving husband...

Terrance Phillips

Terrance Phillips

Apr 16, 2020

Terrance Phillips, son of Mozel and David Phillips was born September 24, 1993 in Greensboro, NC. He attended and graduated from Southern Guilford High School. Terrance had no children but loved his nephews and godchildren like his own.

God called him home Thursday April 16, 2020 in his residence at he shared with his mother. He started...

Alberta Dessio Foster

Alberta Dessio Foster

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta Mary Dessio Foster, 71, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Greenburgh, New York to Nathaniel and Mary Terry Dessio on September 8, 1948.She was gainfully employed as a CNA.

Alberta was preceded in death by her husband; Winston Foster and her parents.

She will be missed by...

Carlos Hill, Sr

Carlos Hill, Sr

Apr 14, 2020

Carlos DeVega Hill Sr., 71 of High Point, NC, passed away on April 14, 2020, at White Oak Manor, in Burlington, NC. He was born on June 5, 1948, to Ernest Hill and Ruby Mae Moses. He was married to Patricia Hill who survives of the home. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives...

Teneka Edwards

Teneka Edwards

Apr 11, 2020

Teneka V. Edwards “Tink” entered eternal life on April 11, 2020, in High Point, NC. She was 33 years old. Teneka was welcomed into this world on December 12, 1986, in Chapel Hill, NC, to Anglea Edwards and Fredrick French. In her youth, Teneka attended Chapel Hill schools and was an avid and impressive runner. As an adult, Teneka...

Emma Currie

Emma Currie

Apr 10, 2020

Emma Bohannon Currie, age 76 of High Point, NC departed her earthly relationships with her family and friends on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point Health System.

Emma was the youngest of four children and was welcomed into this world from the union of J.T. and Sarah Gibson Bohannon on August 4,...

Harold Gill

Harold Gill

Apr 7, 2020

Harold Stanley Gill, 55, of Greensboro, NC died unexpectantly on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  He was born to the late Evelyn Hardy Gill and Jack Gill.

Harold enjoyed his family and friends.  He was known by many and helped all whom he could.  Harold would be heard saying “let me hit a lick” or “I got you”...

Clifford Belo

Clifford Belo

Apr 5, 2020

Clifford Donald Belo Jr., 57, passed away on April 5, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Guilford County, NC, on October 25, 1962, to Clifford Belo and Meria Y. Hayes. Clifford will be missed by family and friends.

Samuel Robinson

Samuel Robinson

Mar 28, 2020

A Memorial Service Will Be Held At A Later Date

Samuel Robinson, age 76, was born on November 23, 1944 to the late Sam and Avella Ballard Robinson in Burgaw, NC.  Samuel was educated in the Pender County school system. At an early age, he moved to Brooklyn, NY and made it his...

Edward Lindsay Sr.

Edward Lindsay Sr.

Mar 21, 2020

Edward Lindsay Sr.,77, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Anson County, NC to Edmond and Mary Lou Watson Lindsey.

Edward was affectionately known to family and friends as "June." Edward was united in holy matrimony to Josie Ann Deberry Lindsay. "June" was a wonderful person who loved his...

Michelle Rivers

Michelle Rivers

Mar 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, 2020 our earthly angel, Michelle Sherron Rivers, age 23, joined the heavenly angels.  She transitioned at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem.

Michelle, affectionately known as “Smush was born on August 30, 1996 to Michelle Denise Lyles and Terron Rivers.  A resident of High Point all her life, Smush graduated from Ledford High...

Everett Miles Jr.

Everett Miles Jr.

Mar 18, 2020

Everett Carl Miles Jr, 77, of High Point, NC, passed away on March 18, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Camden County, NJ, to Everett Carl Miles Sr. and Hester Heavelow He is on June 15, 1942. Everett Jt is survived by his children and other relatives and friends.

Dorothy Edwards

Dorothy Edwards

Mar 15, 2020

Dorothy Mae Stevenson Edwards, 96, transitioned into her eternal home on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Westwood Rehabilitation Center.

Dorothy was born on July 18, 1923 in McIntosh, Florida to John Stevenson and  Pearl Jackson. "Mudda" as she was known by many that loved her.

Dorothy met and married Jasper Edwards.

She was preceded...

Ms. Willie Drayton

Ms. Willie Drayton

Mar 10, 2020

Ms. Willie Louise Drayton, 66, transitioned into her eternal home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. "Sista," as she was affectionately called by her love ones of Thomasville, NC.

Sista was the daughter of Milton Drayton Sr and Alma Louise Keels Drayton. She attended Thomasville High School. She employed for several years as an assembly operator at Black...

William Morrison, Sr.

William Morrison, Sr.

Mar 6, 2020

William Franklin Morrison, Sr. 78, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born in Dillon, South Carolina to Bannister D. and Virginia Steele Morrison on September 9, 1941. William was employed as a driver at a local car dealership. He was married to Lannie Sellers Morrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents. William...

John Mack

John Mack

Feb 27, 2020

Funeral and Burial Service -  Transferred to:

Woods Funeral Home, Philadelphia, PA

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