Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
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...
Matthew Canty Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Matthew Canty Jr. was born on November 28, 1948, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to Matt Canty and Lucille Billie Canty.
Matthew attended school in Clarendon County, South Carolina and worked as a cement finisher for over 30 years. he was preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Edward J. Canty, Sister, Thelma Galloway, Wife, Wilma Calloway,...
James Bronson Jr.
Oct 10, 2019
On Thursday October 10, 2019 James Roy Bronson Jr (II) loving husband, father and son passed away at age 64.
James was born in High Point, NC on June 28, 1955 to the late James R. Bronson Sr & Clady Bronson. He attended Guilford County Public Schools as a youth where he graduated from T. Wingate Andrew’s high...
Kobe Manwarren
Oct 9, 2019
Kobe Andre Manwarren, 17, was born on October 23, 2001, to Kelvin Andre Ford and Jennifer Louise Manwarren. On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in High Point, NC, God saw fit to call his angel home to be with him in his kingdom. He attended The Upper Room Baptist Church in High Point, NC. He was educated at Ragsdale High School...
Mary Sadberry
Oct 8, 2019
Mrs. Mary Jane Douglas Sadberry was born April 11, 1935 in Chesterfield, SC to the late Will Douglas and the late Elizabeth Ann Cue McManus Douglas. Mary Jane was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 45 years where she served as a Missionary.
She was educated at Leak School in Jackson Spring, NC...
William Mcinnis Iii
Sep 24, 2019
On January 2, 1988, William Leonard McInnis III was welcomed info this world by his parents, Mary Elizabeth McInnis and James Johnson. William was born with a good personality, outspoken and the leader of his family. He was known as “Tripp” because of his sense of humor. He considered himself as everybody’s daddy, including his mother! He enjoyed playing...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
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...
Matthew Canty Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Matthew Canty Jr. was born on November 28, 1948, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to Matt Canty and Lucille Billie Canty.
Matthew attended school in Clarendon County, South Carolina and worked as a cement finisher for over 30 years. he was preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Edward J. Canty, Sister, Thelma Galloway, Wife, Wilma Calloway,...
James Bronson Jr.
Oct 10, 2019
On Thursday October 10, 2019 James Roy Bronson Jr (II) loving husband, father and son passed away at age 64.
James was born in High Point, NC on June 28, 1955 to the late James R. Bronson Sr & Clady Bronson. He attended Guilford County Public Schools as a youth where he graduated from T. Wingate Andrew’s high...
Kobe Manwarren
Oct 9, 2019
Kobe Andre Manwarren, 17, was born on October 23, 2001, to Kelvin Andre Ford and Jennifer Louise Manwarren. On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in High Point, NC, God saw fit to call his angel home to be with him in his kingdom. He attended The Upper Room Baptist Church in High Point, NC. He was educated at Ragsdale High School...
Mary Sadberry
Oct 8, 2019
Mrs. Mary Jane Douglas Sadberry was born April 11, 1935 in Chesterfield, SC to the late Will Douglas and the late Elizabeth Ann Cue McManus Douglas. Mary Jane was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for over 45 years where she served as a Missionary.
She was educated at Leak School in Jackson Spring, NC...
William Mcinnis Iii
Sep 24, 2019
On January 2, 1988, William Leonard McInnis III was welcomed info this world by his parents, Mary Elizabeth McInnis and James Johnson. William was born with a good personality, outspoken and the leader of his family. He was known as “Tripp” because of his sense of humor. He considered himself as everybody’s daddy, including his mother! He enjoyed playing...
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