Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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