Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Gregory Goode
Sep 16, 2017
Gregory Keith Goode, 56, of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, at UNC Health System in High Point.
The son of Otis Kirby and the late Beulah Cuthrell, he was born on September 30, 1960, in High Point, NC.
A resident of High Point all of his life, Gregory graduated...
Linda "Tasha" Waldo
Sep 9, 2017
On September 9, 2017 Heaven welcomed another angel, our beloved Tasha. Tasha was born on July, 10, 1969 in Queens, NY. She attended New York City Public schools. She previously worked in the hotel/hospitality industry prior to relocating to High Point, NC in 1992. Tasha was a fun-loving, kind and compassionate person who never met a stranger. She was...
John Ater
Sep 8, 2017
Mr. John Ater of High Point, NC passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
He was born January 1, 1963 in South Sudan.
Left to cherish his memories includes: his wife, Aloeia Manza; his children, Alek Ater, Deved Ater, Adel Ater, Sam Ater, Jasmine, Joshua and Tazyia....
Virgie Wilkes
Sep 8, 2017
Mrs. Virgie Steele Wilkes was born in Trinity, NC on November 14, 1918. She was the daughter of late William Thomas and Della Hargrove Steele.
Her earthly journey ended on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the age of 98.
Virgie was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, where served faithfully as a Communion Stewardess,...
Regina Hollaman
Sep 7, 2017
On Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 Regina Kay Hollaman joined the heavenly host to be with her Lord. Her parents, William E. Hunt Sr. and Sara Harper welcomed her into the world on January 1, 1970. She grew up in Fayette County, PA: attended Brownsville Area High School, the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University with degrees in Black...
Beatrice Garrett-Little
Sep 6, 2017
Mrs. Beatrice Calloway Garrett Little passed away at Hospice of the Piedmont on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Bea was born August 1, 1950 in Americus, Georgia to Alford Codell Brockman and Mary Lizzie Furlow Brockman.
Bea attended Tifton County schools in Tifton, Georgia. She was a resident of High Point for 35 years. Bea was previously employed...
Mary Gash
Sep 3, 2017
Mary Francis Koon Gash, 81, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Mary, a native of Mars Hill, NC was born August 9, 1936 to the late Howard and Lena Young Koon.
Mary attended the former Allen High School in Asheville, NC. Mary resided most of her life in Asheville, NC. She was a member of the...
Sheila Brown
Sep 1, 2017
Sheila Brown was born July 26, 1966, in Bennettsville, SC to the late James Speedy Brown and Gladys Brown. She departed this earthly life on Friday, September 1, 2017, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
Sheila resided in Thomasville, NC most of her life. She graduated from High Point Central High School in 1985. Sheila further...
James Mccain Jr.
Aug 26, 2017
James “Jimmy” Edward McCain Jr. passed away Saturday August 26th, 2017 at High Point Regional UNC Health Care. Jimmy was born August 27, 1945 in Belwood (Cleveland County), NC.
He retired as a truck driver from Prime Lumber Company in 2007.
Jimmy was preceded in death by both parents: James Edward McCain Sr.,...
Carlee Hopkins
Aug 22, 2017
On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Carlee Hopkins was called home by the Lord while at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC, following declining health. She was born on January 12, 1957 in Thomasville, NC.
Carlee’s education included Church Street School in Thomasville, NC and William Penn High School in High Point, NC. She was a dedicated...
Inez Page
Aug 21, 2017
Inez Page, age 92 was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. She was born on July 12, 1925 in Lakeview, SC to the late Henry and Hannah Lee.
Inez enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, and reading. She was a member of Living Water Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death...
Antonio Williams
Aug 20, 2017
Antonio Williams,58, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Pruitt Health. He was born in Vance County, NC on May 8, 1959. He was a resident of Pruitt Health; he will be missed by residents and staff.
Beatrice Graham
Aug 20, 2017
Beatrice Hollins Graham, affectionately known as "Aunt Bea" or "Bea" departed this life to be with the Lord on August 20, 2017, at the blessed age of 104 years. Beatrice was born March 23, 1913, to the late Alberta Trapp Hollins and Wesley Hollins. She grew up in her hometown of Blythewood, South Carolina and attended the public schools...
Billy Mcfadden
Aug 18, 2017
Billy Inman McFadden was born on July 19, 1950 in Dillon, SC to the late Ardie Inman and Minnie Joe McFadden.
Billy went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2017 surrounded by his family in his home.
Billy attended Lakeview County Schools and furthered his education at Guilford Technical Community...

Andrew Mcconnell
Aug 14, 2017
Memorial Service
Monday, August 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
St. Paul, Greensboro.NC
Maxine Barber
Aug 14, 2017
Maxine Josephine (Watkins) Barber, 76, of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on August 14, 2017 following a brief stay at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born October 6, 1940 in Ansonville, NC to the late William and Rosetta Watkins. She lived many years in Portsmouth, VA while her husband of thirty-five years, James L. Barber,...
Robbie Ervin
Aug 13, 2017
Robbie Ervin, age 83 passed away at her home on Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was born August 18, 1933 in High Point to the late Arthur Sawyer Sr. and Lauretta Black Sawyer.
Robbie was a graduate of William Penn High School. She was employed with JF Jeanswear for 45 years. Robbie was a member of Memorial...

Kyle Drown
Aug 10, 2017
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017, 12:30p.m. Visitation will be held at 12:00 noon at the chapel of People's Funeral Service
Ralph Wright
Aug 8, 2017
Ralph Jerome Wright, 49 of Clio, SC departed this earthly life suddenly on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Scotland Regional Hospice in Laurinburg, NC. He was born to the late Ralph “Pip” Wright and Mary “Boot” Ratley Wright in Bennettsville, SC on June 25, 1968.
Ralph attended Clio High School and played football. He was a professional...
Mary Mccormick
Aug 7, 2017
On Monday, August 7, 2017 Mary Jane Johnson McCormick departed this earthly life at home at the age of 70.
Mary also known as “Grown” was born July 28, 1947 to the late Eula Mae Johnson Livingston in Florence, SC.
She worked for Claude Gabel for 32 years until her health declined. Mary was a...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Gregory Goode
Sep 16, 2017
Gregory Keith Goode, 56, of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, at UNC Health System in High Point.
The son of Otis Kirby and the late Beulah Cuthrell, he was born on September 30, 1960, in High Point, NC.
A resident of High Point all of his life, Gregory graduated...
Linda "Tasha" Waldo
Sep 9, 2017
On September 9, 2017 Heaven welcomed another angel, our beloved Tasha. Tasha was born on July, 10, 1969 in Queens, NY. She attended New York City Public schools. She previously worked in the hotel/hospitality industry prior to relocating to High Point, NC in 1992. Tasha was a fun-loving, kind and compassionate person who never met a stranger. She was...
John Ater
Sep 8, 2017
Mr. John Ater of High Point, NC passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
He was born January 1, 1963 in South Sudan.
Left to cherish his memories includes: his wife, Aloeia Manza; his children, Alek Ater, Deved Ater, Adel Ater, Sam Ater, Jasmine, Joshua and Tazyia....
Virgie Wilkes
Sep 8, 2017
Mrs. Virgie Steele Wilkes was born in Trinity, NC on November 14, 1918. She was the daughter of late William Thomas and Della Hargrove Steele.
Her earthly journey ended on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the age of 98.
Virgie was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, where served faithfully as a Communion Stewardess,...
Regina Hollaman
Sep 7, 2017
On Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 Regina Kay Hollaman joined the heavenly host to be with her Lord. Her parents, William E. Hunt Sr. and Sara Harper welcomed her into the world on January 1, 1970. She grew up in Fayette County, PA: attended Brownsville Area High School, the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University with degrees in Black...
Beatrice Garrett-Little
Sep 6, 2017
Mrs. Beatrice Calloway Garrett Little passed away at Hospice of the Piedmont on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Bea was born August 1, 1950 in Americus, Georgia to Alford Codell Brockman and Mary Lizzie Furlow Brockman.
Bea attended Tifton County schools in Tifton, Georgia. She was a resident of High Point for 35 years. Bea was previously employed...
Mary Gash
Sep 3, 2017
Mary Francis Koon Gash, 81, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Mary, a native of Mars Hill, NC was born August 9, 1936 to the late Howard and Lena Young Koon.
Mary attended the former Allen High School in Asheville, NC. Mary resided most of her life in Asheville, NC. She was a member of the...
Sheila Brown
Sep 1, 2017
Sheila Brown was born July 26, 1966, in Bennettsville, SC to the late James Speedy Brown and Gladys Brown. She departed this earthly life on Friday, September 1, 2017, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
Sheila resided in Thomasville, NC most of her life. She graduated from High Point Central High School in 1985. Sheila further...
James Mccain Jr.
Aug 26, 2017
James “Jimmy” Edward McCain Jr. passed away Saturday August 26th, 2017 at High Point Regional UNC Health Care. Jimmy was born August 27, 1945 in Belwood (Cleveland County), NC.
He retired as a truck driver from Prime Lumber Company in 2007.
Jimmy was preceded in death by both parents: James Edward McCain Sr.,...
Carlee Hopkins
Aug 22, 2017
On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Carlee Hopkins was called home by the Lord while at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC, following declining health. She was born on January 12, 1957 in Thomasville, NC.
Carlee’s education included Church Street School in Thomasville, NC and William Penn High School in High Point, NC. She was a dedicated...
Inez Page
Aug 21, 2017
Inez Page, age 92 was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. She was born on July 12, 1925 in Lakeview, SC to the late Henry and Hannah Lee.
Inez enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, and reading. She was a member of Living Water Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death...
Antonio Williams
Aug 20, 2017
Antonio Williams,58, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Pruitt Health. He was born in Vance County, NC on May 8, 1959. He was a resident of Pruitt Health; he will be missed by residents and staff.
Beatrice Graham
Aug 20, 2017
Beatrice Hollins Graham, affectionately known as "Aunt Bea" or "Bea" departed this life to be with the Lord on August 20, 2017, at the blessed age of 104 years. Beatrice was born March 23, 1913, to the late Alberta Trapp Hollins and Wesley Hollins. She grew up in her hometown of Blythewood, South Carolina and attended the public schools...
Billy Mcfadden
Aug 18, 2017
Billy Inman McFadden was born on July 19, 1950 in Dillon, SC to the late Ardie Inman and Minnie Joe McFadden.
Billy went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2017 surrounded by his family in his home.
Billy attended Lakeview County Schools and furthered his education at Guilford Technical Community...

Andrew Mcconnell
Aug 14, 2017
Memorial Service
Monday, August 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
St. Paul, Greensboro.NC
Maxine Barber
Aug 14, 2017
Maxine Josephine (Watkins) Barber, 76, of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on August 14, 2017 following a brief stay at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born October 6, 1940 in Ansonville, NC to the late William and Rosetta Watkins. She lived many years in Portsmouth, VA while her husband of thirty-five years, James L. Barber,...
Robbie Ervin
Aug 13, 2017
Robbie Ervin, age 83 passed away at her home on Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was born August 18, 1933 in High Point to the late Arthur Sawyer Sr. and Lauretta Black Sawyer.
Robbie was a graduate of William Penn High School. She was employed with JF Jeanswear for 45 years. Robbie was a member of Memorial...

Kyle Drown
Aug 10, 2017
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017, 12:30p.m. Visitation will be held at 12:00 noon at the chapel of People's Funeral Service
Ralph Wright
Aug 8, 2017
Ralph Jerome Wright, 49 of Clio, SC departed this earthly life suddenly on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Scotland Regional Hospice in Laurinburg, NC. He was born to the late Ralph “Pip” Wright and Mary “Boot” Ratley Wright in Bennettsville, SC on June 25, 1968.
Ralph attended Clio High School and played football. He was a professional...
Mary Mccormick
Aug 7, 2017
On Monday, August 7, 2017 Mary Jane Johnson McCormick departed this earthly life at home at the age of 70.
Mary also known as “Grown” was born July 28, 1947 to the late Eula Mae Johnson Livingston in Florence, SC.
She worked for Claude Gabel for 32 years until her health declined. Mary was a...
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