Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Francis Dealing
Jan 4, 2020
Mr. Francis Dealing, 77, of High Point, NC, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Lorraine, NY, to Ray Dealing and Myrtle Townsend. He was married to the former Mary C. Lear who survives of the home. He will be missed by family and friends.
Gwendolyn Marsh
Jan 4, 2020
On January 4, 2020, Gwendolyn A. Marsh entered into eternal rest. She was born, June 18, 1953 in Aberdeen, NC to the late William and Mable Marsh. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Marsh and sister, Derema Marsh.
Gwen graduated from Pine Crest High School in Southern Pines, NC. She attended Sandhill Community College...
Ruth Baskin
Dec 30, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Mae Warren Baskin was born in Marlboro County, SC on April 27, 1954 to the late Ruthie McIver Harrington and June Bostic.
Mrs. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for the past 48 years. In 1974, she was united in marriage to Josh Baskin, Jr.
Ruth was a member of Living Water...
Clinton Hunter
Dec 25, 2019
Clinton Lewis Hunter, son of the late Willie and Floree Marie Hunter was born on April 15, 1957 in Thomasville, NC.
Mr. Hunter affectionately called “Clint” transitioned from earth to glory on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Mr. Hunter graduated from Thomasville Senior High School and continued his education at the University of North Carolina at...
Glenda Hinton
Dec 17, 2019
Mrs. Glenda Diona Fate Hinton, age 62, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at WFBMC-High Point Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1957, to Hazel Fate, Sr., and Jannie Mae Fate. Glenda was a loyal mother and housewife, and she was the life of the party. She was preceded in death...
Henry "Mike/Michael" Issac
Dec 16, 2019
Henry Freeman Issac,age 57, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life and entered home on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.Affectionately known as “Michael” or “Mike”, he was born in Chesterfield, SC, on January 29, 1962, son of Minnie Lee and Freeman Issac.A longtime resident of High Point, NC, Mike was an...
Shaheem Wynn
Dec 14, 2019
Shaheem Hanif Wynn, 34, was born in Wayne, New Jersey to Andrew Hall and Sharon Wynn on November 20, 1985. He departed this life on December 14, 2019, at his home. Shaheem graduated from McIver Education Center on June 2, 2008. While in school here in NC, he also attended Ferndale Middle School and High Point Central High School...
Dr. Shirley Hunter Grate
Dec 7, 2019
Dr. Shirley Marie Hunter Grate, affectionately called “Shirley”, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC. She was born to the late Mr. Robert Tillman Special Godfather and Mrs. Floree Marie Keels Hunter on December 22, 1968, in Thomasville, NC. She attended the City of Thomasville Public Schools of Davidson County, graduating...
Arthur "Bay" Bracy, Sr.
Dec 5, 2019
Arthur Lewis Bracy, Sr., 83, transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born on March 9, 1936 in Dillon County, SC to Dawson and Rosie Bell Malloy Bracy. "Bay" as he was affectionally known by many was a loving, kindhearted, gentle giant that loved being around his family and friends....
Dominique Dowdy
Dec 4, 2019
Mr. Dominique Rashad Dowdy. age 30, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in High Point. Dominique was born April 4, 1989, to Ronnie Dowdy, Sr., and Ossie Rutledge Dowdy. A resident of High Point all his life, Dominique attended Lucy Ragsdale High School. He was employed with Beeson Hardware Company of High...

Ilka Emerson Crump
Dec 3, 2019
Ilka Emerson Crump, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born to Frank Middlebrooks and Virginia Emerson on September 25, 1957 in Guilford County. NC.
She attended Guilford County public schools and was a faithful employee of Bob and Pat's Bingo.
Ilka loved her family and...
John Henry Quick
Dec 3, 2019
Mr. John Henry Quick, 67 of High Point, NC was given his wings on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born April 11, 1952 in Bennettsville, SC to Ola Mae Quick Watts and Brady Watts, Sr.
John graduated from William Penn High school and joined the Armed Forces. John enjoyed the variety of life and all that it...
Minister Tommy Jane "T.J." Covington
Nov 17, 2019
God in his infinite wisdom and divine love on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Minster Tommy Jane Covington departed this life and entered God’s eternal home.
Minster Tommy Jane Covington affectionately was known by her family and friends as “T.J.” or Ms. Tommy. She was born in Marlboro County, SC on March 8, 1955 to the late Isaac...
Kristopher Tillman-Little
Nov 16, 2019
Kristopher Isaiah Tillman-Little, age 24 departed this earthly life from injuries he sustained from a car. He was born on October 12, 1995 in Winston Salem, NC. He received the nick name “Bossy” immediately after birth. He was an angel on earth, a beautiful soul and a ray of sunshine. He was the twin to Kristian Michael Tillman-Little and...
Nickey Brown
Nov 13, 2019
Nickey Johnson Brown departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She was born on March 30, 1943 to the late Caleb McCollough and Idell Johnson in Marlboro County, SC.
She relocated to High Point, NC with her husband, the late Andrew Brown Sr.
Nickey was...
Mary Harris
Nov 12, 2019
Mary Marbell McRae Harris, 96, departed this life on November 12, 2019, after 13 years of declining health.
Sister Harris was born November 22, 1922, in Jackson Springs, NC. She graduated from Peabody High School in Troy, NC. Sister Mary Harris started the first Day Care Home, certified by Social Services, in High Point, NC. The Day...
Catrice Ingram
Nov 6, 2019
Catrice Terrell Ingram, 37, of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. She was born to John Steven Dye and Mary L. Ingram on October 15, 1982.
A resident of High Point all of her life, Catrice attended the Guilford County public schools....
Burnice Boyd
Nov 3, 2019
Burnice Edward Boyd, 45 of High Point, NC made his peaceful transition on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at WFBMC in Winston Salem, NC. He was born July 15, 1974 to the late Thierrette Boyd and Burnice Edward James.
A resident of High Point all his life, Burnice graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 1992....
James Stevenson
Oct 29, 2019
Mr. James A. Stevenson, 89 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, ,2019. James was born on May 29, 1930 in Marlboro County, SC to the late David Boyd and Mildred Stevenson.
James lived his early years in Brooklyn, NY where he was united in marriage to Alice Logan Stevenson. In that union four...
Meriln Staples
Oct 29, 2019
Meriln Nathaniel Staples, age 67 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at WFBMC-High Point Health System. He was born on October 5, 1952 in Forsyth County to Martha Louise and Nathaniel Staples. Merlin was a hard worker and he worked as a cement mason most of his life.
He also enjoyed his...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Francis Dealing
Jan 4, 2020
Mr. Francis Dealing, 77, of High Point, NC, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Lorraine, NY, to Ray Dealing and Myrtle Townsend. He was married to the former Mary C. Lear who survives of the home. He will be missed by family and friends.
Gwendolyn Marsh
Jan 4, 2020
On January 4, 2020, Gwendolyn A. Marsh entered into eternal rest. She was born, June 18, 1953 in Aberdeen, NC to the late William and Mable Marsh. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Marsh and sister, Derema Marsh.
Gwen graduated from Pine Crest High School in Southern Pines, NC. She attended Sandhill Community College...
Ruth Baskin
Dec 30, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Mae Warren Baskin was born in Marlboro County, SC on April 27, 1954 to the late Ruthie McIver Harrington and June Bostic.
Mrs. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for the past 48 years. In 1974, she was united in marriage to Josh Baskin, Jr.
Ruth was a member of Living Water...
Clinton Hunter
Dec 25, 2019
Clinton Lewis Hunter, son of the late Willie and Floree Marie Hunter was born on April 15, 1957 in Thomasville, NC.
Mr. Hunter affectionately called “Clint” transitioned from earth to glory on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Mr. Hunter graduated from Thomasville Senior High School and continued his education at the University of North Carolina at...
Glenda Hinton
Dec 17, 2019
Mrs. Glenda Diona Fate Hinton, age 62, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at WFBMC-High Point Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1957, to Hazel Fate, Sr., and Jannie Mae Fate. Glenda was a loyal mother and housewife, and she was the life of the party. She was preceded in death...
Henry "Mike/Michael" Issac
Dec 16, 2019
Henry Freeman Issac,age 57, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life and entered home on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.Affectionately known as “Michael” or “Mike”, he was born in Chesterfield, SC, on January 29, 1962, son of Minnie Lee and Freeman Issac.A longtime resident of High Point, NC, Mike was an...
Shaheem Wynn
Dec 14, 2019
Shaheem Hanif Wynn, 34, was born in Wayne, New Jersey to Andrew Hall and Sharon Wynn on November 20, 1985. He departed this life on December 14, 2019, at his home. Shaheem graduated from McIver Education Center on June 2, 2008. While in school here in NC, he also attended Ferndale Middle School and High Point Central High School...
Dr. Shirley Hunter Grate
Dec 7, 2019
Dr. Shirley Marie Hunter Grate, affectionately called “Shirley”, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC. She was born to the late Mr. Robert Tillman Special Godfather and Mrs. Floree Marie Keels Hunter on December 22, 1968, in Thomasville, NC. She attended the City of Thomasville Public Schools of Davidson County, graduating...
Arthur "Bay" Bracy, Sr.
Dec 5, 2019
Arthur Lewis Bracy, Sr., 83, transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born on March 9, 1936 in Dillon County, SC to Dawson and Rosie Bell Malloy Bracy. "Bay" as he was affectionally known by many was a loving, kindhearted, gentle giant that loved being around his family and friends....
Dominique Dowdy
Dec 4, 2019
Mr. Dominique Rashad Dowdy. age 30, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in High Point. Dominique was born April 4, 1989, to Ronnie Dowdy, Sr., and Ossie Rutledge Dowdy. A resident of High Point all his life, Dominique attended Lucy Ragsdale High School. He was employed with Beeson Hardware Company of High...

Ilka Emerson Crump
Dec 3, 2019
Ilka Emerson Crump, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born to Frank Middlebrooks and Virginia Emerson on September 25, 1957 in Guilford County. NC.
She attended Guilford County public schools and was a faithful employee of Bob and Pat's Bingo.
Ilka loved her family and...
John Henry Quick
Dec 3, 2019
Mr. John Henry Quick, 67 of High Point, NC was given his wings on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born April 11, 1952 in Bennettsville, SC to Ola Mae Quick Watts and Brady Watts, Sr.
John graduated from William Penn High school and joined the Armed Forces. John enjoyed the variety of life and all that it...
Minister Tommy Jane "T.J." Covington
Nov 17, 2019
God in his infinite wisdom and divine love on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Minster Tommy Jane Covington departed this life and entered God’s eternal home.
Minster Tommy Jane Covington affectionately was known by her family and friends as “T.J.” or Ms. Tommy. She was born in Marlboro County, SC on March 8, 1955 to the late Isaac...
Kristopher Tillman-Little
Nov 16, 2019
Kristopher Isaiah Tillman-Little, age 24 departed this earthly life from injuries he sustained from a car. He was born on October 12, 1995 in Winston Salem, NC. He received the nick name “Bossy” immediately after birth. He was an angel on earth, a beautiful soul and a ray of sunshine. He was the twin to Kristian Michael Tillman-Little and...
Nickey Brown
Nov 13, 2019
Nickey Johnson Brown departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She was born on March 30, 1943 to the late Caleb McCollough and Idell Johnson in Marlboro County, SC.
She relocated to High Point, NC with her husband, the late Andrew Brown Sr.
Nickey was...
Mary Harris
Nov 12, 2019
Mary Marbell McRae Harris, 96, departed this life on November 12, 2019, after 13 years of declining health.
Sister Harris was born November 22, 1922, in Jackson Springs, NC. She graduated from Peabody High School in Troy, NC. Sister Mary Harris started the first Day Care Home, certified by Social Services, in High Point, NC. The Day...
Catrice Ingram
Nov 6, 2019
Catrice Terrell Ingram, 37, of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. She was born to John Steven Dye and Mary L. Ingram on October 15, 1982.
A resident of High Point all of her life, Catrice attended the Guilford County public schools....
Burnice Boyd
Nov 3, 2019
Burnice Edward Boyd, 45 of High Point, NC made his peaceful transition on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at WFBMC in Winston Salem, NC. He was born July 15, 1974 to the late Thierrette Boyd and Burnice Edward James.
A resident of High Point all his life, Burnice graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 1992....
James Stevenson
Oct 29, 2019
Mr. James A. Stevenson, 89 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, ,2019. James was born on May 29, 1930 in Marlboro County, SC to the late David Boyd and Mildred Stevenson.
James lived his early years in Brooklyn, NY where he was united in marriage to Alice Logan Stevenson. In that union four...
Meriln Staples
Oct 29, 2019
Meriln Nathaniel Staples, age 67 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at WFBMC-High Point Health System. He was born on October 5, 1952 in Forsyth County to Martha Louise and Nathaniel Staples. Merlin was a hard worker and he worked as a cement mason most of his life.
He also enjoyed his...
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