Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Frances Bristow
Mar 4, 2018
Francis Marie Bristow, age 69, was born on March 23, 1948 in South Carolina to the late Wilson Raymond Hyder and Edna Williams Hyder.
She departed this earthly life Sunday, March 4, 2018. She always had a contagious smile on her face. She loved her family, taking care of animals, and praising the Lord through Gospel Music. ...
Eyvonne Leak
Mar 4, 2018
Ms. Eyvonne Raquel Leak was born June 18, 1970 in Cheraw, South Carolina to the parents of Mr. James and Eyvonne Bridges Leak.
She was called home to rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greenboro, North Carolina.
Raquel was educated in Baltimore City Schools and graduated...
William Orr Jr.
Mar 2, 2018
William Lorton Orr Jr., affectionately known as” Bubble” by family and friends, was born on August 8, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to William Sr and Hermine Orr. He passed away on March 2, 2018 at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center Hospice in Salisbury, NC.
Bubble grew up in Philadelphia where he attended school at Furness Junior...
Charlotte Hairston
Feb 26, 2018
Mrs. Charlotte Denise Hairston, age 57, of High Point, NC departed her earthly home on February 26, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital.
Charlotte was born February 21, 1961 in High Point, NC to the late Douglas Smith and Dorothy Stevenson.
A resident of High Point all of her life, Charlotte was employed...
Ty'Quan Washington
Feb 13, 2018
On April 21, 1999 in High Point, NC, Shanetta Bostic and Ricco Washington were blessed with their son, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington.
Tyquan attended T. Wingate Andrews. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends whom affectionately called him “Hefe.” At an early age Tyquan fell in love with gymnastics; you would always find him...

Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo
Feb 12, 2018
Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo, 66, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Mexico to Gabriel Ibarra and Ings Acevedo.
Ricardo is survived by his wife, Rogelia Ibarra of the home, his children and other family and friends.
Emma Parilla
Feb 8, 2018
Emma Jane Parilla, 82 departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. she was born on August 20, 1935, to the late Coleman Meredith and Ethel Mae Meredith in Halifax, VA. Emma was a resident of New York most of her life and later relocated to High Point, NC in 2000. she was...
John Griffin Sr.
Feb 5, 2018
John Lee Griffin, Sr., 69, parted from this earthly life on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born May 29, 1948 in High Point, NC to Johnnie Mae Womble-Griffin and the late Lester Griffin. “Griff Baby,” as he was affectionately called, was charismatic, intelligent, charming, creative, and loving.
John Lee graduated from William Penn in 1966. Later...
Stanley "Blue" Blue
Jan 30, 2018
Stanley Blue, 67, known as “Blue” passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Robeson County, NC to the late Annie Dial Blue and Marvin Blue on April 10, 1950.
Blue was also preceded in death by three siblings, Helen Godwin, Clemetine Harding and Tony Blue.
...
Anna Smith
Jan 27, 2018
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Smith entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 27th, 2018. She was born on October 29th, 1940 to the late Calvin Parker and Elizabeth Thompson. A lifetime resident of High Point, NC, Anna attended William Penn High School. She was employed in the furniture industry for many years and retired from Royal Development. She was married...

Baby Christian Smith
Jan 20, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Christian Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Darlene Tomlin
Jan 20, 2018
Darlene Cassandra Tomlin, daughter of the late John King Tomlin and Viola Waden, was born December 30, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, following an earthly life of 60 years she departed this life on January 20, 2018, in High Point, North Carolina.
She spent her earliest years in Roosevelt, New York, where she attended Roosevelt School system. She was...
Luther "Ricky" Lindsay
Jan 14, 2018
Luther "Ricky" Lindsay, transitioned to his heavenly home on January 14, 2018.Luther was born on July 18, 1953, to the late Henderson McCoy and Clara Lindsay McCoy. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Marshall Ray Lindsay, Robert "Tyrone" Lindsay and Delmas "Lavan" Lindsay. Luther was a lifelong resident of High Point, NC, where he attended High Point Central...
Emmaly Gonzalez-Agustin
Jan 11, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Emmaly Gonzalez-Agustin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Linda Manning
Jan 7, 2018
Linda Waldo Manning, 67, of High Point, NC, known to her family and friends as “Whitey” joined the heavenly angels on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Linda was born November 22, 1950 in Astoria, NY to Ellis and Minnie Waldo.
She attended Queens Vocational High School. Her career field was in the medical industry as a home care...
James "Dap" Johnson
Dec 30, 2017
On Saturday, December 30, 2017, James Edward Johnson Sr. age 59, departed this earthly life at High Point Regional UNC Health System in High Point, NC.
James, known to many as “Dap” and “JJ,” was born July 28, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Willie Folks and Eula Mae Johnson Livingston.
He attended school...
Jerry Pate
Dec 28, 2017
Mr. Jerry W. Pate (53), better known as “Chester”, exited his earthly journey peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family at High Point Regional UNC Health System, High Point, NC.
Jerry was born May 26, 1964 in High Point, NC to Y.Z. Tucker and Catherine Wright Pate.
He was a graduate from...
Muriel "Mae" Lawrence
Dec 23, 2017
Muriel Jessamy “Mae” Lawrence, age 84, of High Point, NC went to be with her Lord on December 23, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Muriel was born to Dr. Cleveland L. and Janie Belle Redwine Jackson on August 9, 1933 in Radford, VA. She was the oldest of their two children.
In 1938, the family...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Frances Bristow
Mar 4, 2018
Francis Marie Bristow, age 69, was born on March 23, 1948 in South Carolina to the late Wilson Raymond Hyder and Edna Williams Hyder.
She departed this earthly life Sunday, March 4, 2018. She always had a contagious smile on her face. She loved her family, taking care of animals, and praising the Lord through Gospel Music. ...
Eyvonne Leak
Mar 4, 2018
Ms. Eyvonne Raquel Leak was born June 18, 1970 in Cheraw, South Carolina to the parents of Mr. James and Eyvonne Bridges Leak.
She was called home to rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greenboro, North Carolina.
Raquel was educated in Baltimore City Schools and graduated...
William Orr Jr.
Mar 2, 2018
William Lorton Orr Jr., affectionately known as” Bubble” by family and friends, was born on August 8, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to William Sr and Hermine Orr. He passed away on March 2, 2018 at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center Hospice in Salisbury, NC.
Bubble grew up in Philadelphia where he attended school at Furness Junior...
Charlotte Hairston
Feb 26, 2018
Mrs. Charlotte Denise Hairston, age 57, of High Point, NC departed her earthly home on February 26, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital.
Charlotte was born February 21, 1961 in High Point, NC to the late Douglas Smith and Dorothy Stevenson.
A resident of High Point all of her life, Charlotte was employed...
Ty'Quan Washington
Feb 13, 2018
On April 21, 1999 in High Point, NC, Shanetta Bostic and Ricco Washington were blessed with their son, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington.
Tyquan attended T. Wingate Andrews. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends whom affectionately called him “Hefe.” At an early age Tyquan fell in love with gymnastics; you would always find him...

Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo
Feb 12, 2018
Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo, 66, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Mexico to Gabriel Ibarra and Ings Acevedo.
Ricardo is survived by his wife, Rogelia Ibarra of the home, his children and other family and friends.
Emma Parilla
Feb 8, 2018
Emma Jane Parilla, 82 departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. she was born on August 20, 1935, to the late Coleman Meredith and Ethel Mae Meredith in Halifax, VA. Emma was a resident of New York most of her life and later relocated to High Point, NC in 2000. she was...
John Griffin Sr.
Feb 5, 2018
John Lee Griffin, Sr., 69, parted from this earthly life on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born May 29, 1948 in High Point, NC to Johnnie Mae Womble-Griffin and the late Lester Griffin. “Griff Baby,” as he was affectionately called, was charismatic, intelligent, charming, creative, and loving.
John Lee graduated from William Penn in 1966. Later...
Stanley "Blue" Blue
Jan 30, 2018
Stanley Blue, 67, known as “Blue” passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Robeson County, NC to the late Annie Dial Blue and Marvin Blue on April 10, 1950.
Blue was also preceded in death by three siblings, Helen Godwin, Clemetine Harding and Tony Blue.
...
Anna Smith
Jan 27, 2018
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Smith entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 27th, 2018. She was born on October 29th, 1940 to the late Calvin Parker and Elizabeth Thompson. A lifetime resident of High Point, NC, Anna attended William Penn High School. She was employed in the furniture industry for many years and retired from Royal Development. She was married...

Baby Christian Smith
Jan 20, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Christian Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Darlene Tomlin
Jan 20, 2018
Darlene Cassandra Tomlin, daughter of the late John King Tomlin and Viola Waden, was born December 30, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, following an earthly life of 60 years she departed this life on January 20, 2018, in High Point, North Carolina.
She spent her earliest years in Roosevelt, New York, where she attended Roosevelt School system. She was...
Luther "Ricky" Lindsay
Jan 14, 2018
Luther "Ricky" Lindsay, transitioned to his heavenly home on January 14, 2018.Luther was born on July 18, 1953, to the late Henderson McCoy and Clara Lindsay McCoy. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Marshall Ray Lindsay, Robert "Tyrone" Lindsay and Delmas "Lavan" Lindsay. Luther was a lifelong resident of High Point, NC, where he attended High Point Central...
Emmaly Gonzalez-Agustin
Jan 11, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Emmaly Gonzalez-Agustin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Linda Manning
Jan 7, 2018
Linda Waldo Manning, 67, of High Point, NC, known to her family and friends as “Whitey” joined the heavenly angels on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Linda was born November 22, 1950 in Astoria, NY to Ellis and Minnie Waldo.
She attended Queens Vocational High School. Her career field was in the medical industry as a home care...
James "Dap" Johnson
Dec 30, 2017
On Saturday, December 30, 2017, James Edward Johnson Sr. age 59, departed this earthly life at High Point Regional UNC Health System in High Point, NC.
James, known to many as “Dap” and “JJ,” was born July 28, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Willie Folks and Eula Mae Johnson Livingston.
He attended school...
Jerry Pate
Dec 28, 2017
Mr. Jerry W. Pate (53), better known as “Chester”, exited his earthly journey peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family at High Point Regional UNC Health System, High Point, NC.
Jerry was born May 26, 1964 in High Point, NC to Y.Z. Tucker and Catherine Wright Pate.
He was a graduate from...
Muriel "Mae" Lawrence
Dec 23, 2017
Muriel Jessamy “Mae” Lawrence, age 84, of High Point, NC went to be with her Lord on December 23, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Muriel was born to Dr. Cleveland L. and Janie Belle Redwine Jackson on August 9, 1933 in Radford, VA. She was the oldest of their two children.
In 1938, the family...
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