Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
David Robinson
May 13, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for David Junior Robinson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Nester Mccallum
May 9, 2017
Nester Patricia McCallum, 78, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her son, Stanley Johnson.
Leaving behind to cherish her memories include: her daughter, Vickie Johnson two grandchildren, Tekisha Johnson and Latasha Gidderon; four great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Chase,...
Sarah Johnson
May 3, 2017
Sarah Ann Johnson, age 75, of High Point, NC passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2017. She was the daughter of James W. Mack Sr. and Grace McMullins.
Sarah was a caring and loving person in her community. She was known for cooking up delicious meals, feeding her neighbors and encouraging them to return...
Dorothy Spencer
May 1, 2017
Dorothy Long Benton Spencer, age 79 died on May 1, 2017 at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born in Whiteville, NC on July 16, 1937. She was one of ten children to Roy Bennie Long and Viola Hathaway Long.
Dorothy graduated from Whiteville High School. She was married to James Linwood Benton in Whiteville in...
Dorothy Cox
May 1, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Rosebud Cox “Mae”, daughter of the late John and Jessie Rosebud was born April 22, 1942 in Lamar, South Carolina.
She was united in holy matrimony to Harvey Lester Cox, on July 2 of 1960. This union was blessed with five children. Harvey preceded her in death on June 25, 2007.
As...
Gladys Mateo
Apr 30, 2017
Gladys Smith Mateo, age 73 of Elizabeth Town entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She recently relocated to High Point, NC. Gladys was born August 27, 1943 to the late Robert and Isazarah Smith in Bladen Co. NC.
Gladys was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Santos Padillia Mateo; her youngest son,...
Nathaneal Blockman
Apr 27, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Nathaneal Blockman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Martha "Ma" Johnson
Apr 19, 2017
Mrs. Martha “Ma” Johnson, age 100 departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at her residence.
Martha Ella Brown Johnson was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Ella Sainter Brown on July 11,1916.
Mother Johnson was known as a pillar of the community. Her commitment to service prompted a...
Cynthia Anderson
Apr 17, 2017
Cynthia Little Anderson, 62, of High Point, NC, victoriously and peacefully ended her fight and went into heavenly sleep on Monday, April 17th at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Cynthia Anderson was born in High Point, NC on March 27, 1955. She graduated from High Point Central High School. Cynthia Anderson worked as a dedicated knitting-line technician and research...
Frank Mcclean
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Frank Allen McClean Jr., age 59 of High Point, NC was called to his final resting place on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at High Pont Regional Health System. Frank was born on October 19, 1957 to the late Frank Allen Sr. and Lillie Bell McMillian McClean in Fayetteville, NC.
He later relocated and was a resident...
John "Kool Rat" Robinson Iii
Apr 13, 2017
Mr. John Oliver Robinson III, “Kool Rat,” 61 departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.
He was born in Albany, NY to the late John Oliver II and Emma Jane Robinson on March 19, 1956.
“Kool Rat” as he was known to family and friends worked as a...
Shirley Mckever
Apr 6, 2017
On April 6, 2017, Shirley McKever passed away at High Point Kidney Center.
Shirley Fuller McKever was born September 10, 1945, to Mr. Ben and Mrs. Amanda Johnson Fuller. As a native of Marlboro County, SC she received her education from Marlboro County Schools.
As a loving mother, grandmother and sister, Shirley had a heart...
James Foster
Apr 2, 2017
Mr. James Thomas Foster, 66 departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System. He was born June 28, 1950 to the late
Roosevelt and Blanch Diggs Foster in Anson County, NC.
James worked as a long haul truck driver before retiring due to health reasons. He enjoyed singing,...
Bishop James Dodson
Mar 31, 2017
Bishop James Cleveland Dodson of Asheboro, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday March 31, 2017. His wish was honored to spend his last days at the home of his “Baby Girl” & Son-in-law. The Family will be forever grateful for the abundance of love and exceptional care that was given to this great...
Barbara Cooper
Mar 29, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Carol Cooper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Eileen Silvio
Mar 26, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Eileen Norma (Dickinson) Silvio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Josie Lindsay
Mar 21, 2017
Josie Ann Lindsay, 74, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Morven, NC to Thelma Deberry Brown.
Mrs. Lindsay moved to High Point, NC in January 1964. She was employed at High Point College and US Furniture Industries (Lampart division)...
Lacy Pemberton Jr.
Mar 8, 2017
Mr. Lacy Pemberton Jr, age 56, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Hospice Home of High Point. Lacy was born on August 1, 1960 to Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in High Point, NC. A resident of High Point all of his life, Lacy attended Guilford County Public Schools.
He...
Richard Melton
Mar 5, 2017
Richard Melton Sr. age 85 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Wadesboro, NC to the union of Connie Melton and Dellar Kinder Melton.
Richard was the seventh of seven Melton children.
He was educated at William Penn High...
Kenneth Goss
Feb 23, 2017
Kenneth Rivera Goss, age 47, was called home after a short illness at Moses Cone Hospital on February 23, 2017. Kenneth is a native of High Point.
He was born March 7, 1969 to Allen and Marilyn Goss. He was the third oldest of four children. Kenneth was affectionately known as” Kenny” or “Curly” to his family. ...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
David Robinson
May 13, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for David Junior Robinson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Nester Mccallum
May 9, 2017
Nester Patricia McCallum, 78, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her son, Stanley Johnson.
Leaving behind to cherish her memories include: her daughter, Vickie Johnson two grandchildren, Tekisha Johnson and Latasha Gidderon; four great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Chase,...
Sarah Johnson
May 3, 2017
Sarah Ann Johnson, age 75, of High Point, NC passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2017. She was the daughter of James W. Mack Sr. and Grace McMullins.
Sarah was a caring and loving person in her community. She was known for cooking up delicious meals, feeding her neighbors and encouraging them to return...
Dorothy Spencer
May 1, 2017
Dorothy Long Benton Spencer, age 79 died on May 1, 2017 at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born in Whiteville, NC on July 16, 1937. She was one of ten children to Roy Bennie Long and Viola Hathaway Long.
Dorothy graduated from Whiteville High School. She was married to James Linwood Benton in Whiteville in...
Dorothy Cox
May 1, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Rosebud Cox “Mae”, daughter of the late John and Jessie Rosebud was born April 22, 1942 in Lamar, South Carolina.
She was united in holy matrimony to Harvey Lester Cox, on July 2 of 1960. This union was blessed with five children. Harvey preceded her in death on June 25, 2007.
As...
Gladys Mateo
Apr 30, 2017
Gladys Smith Mateo, age 73 of Elizabeth Town entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She recently relocated to High Point, NC. Gladys was born August 27, 1943 to the late Robert and Isazarah Smith in Bladen Co. NC.
Gladys was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Santos Padillia Mateo; her youngest son,...
Nathaneal Blockman
Apr 27, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Nathaneal Blockman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Martha "Ma" Johnson
Apr 19, 2017
Mrs. Martha “Ma” Johnson, age 100 departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at her residence.
Martha Ella Brown Johnson was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Ella Sainter Brown on July 11,1916.
Mother Johnson was known as a pillar of the community. Her commitment to service prompted a...
Cynthia Anderson
Apr 17, 2017
Cynthia Little Anderson, 62, of High Point, NC, victoriously and peacefully ended her fight and went into heavenly sleep on Monday, April 17th at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Cynthia Anderson was born in High Point, NC on March 27, 1955. She graduated from High Point Central High School. Cynthia Anderson worked as a dedicated knitting-line technician and research...
Frank Mcclean
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Frank Allen McClean Jr., age 59 of High Point, NC was called to his final resting place on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at High Pont Regional Health System. Frank was born on October 19, 1957 to the late Frank Allen Sr. and Lillie Bell McMillian McClean in Fayetteville, NC.
He later relocated and was a resident...
John "Kool Rat" Robinson Iii
Apr 13, 2017
Mr. John Oliver Robinson III, “Kool Rat,” 61 departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.
He was born in Albany, NY to the late John Oliver II and Emma Jane Robinson on March 19, 1956.
“Kool Rat” as he was known to family and friends worked as a...
Shirley Mckever
Apr 6, 2017
On April 6, 2017, Shirley McKever passed away at High Point Kidney Center.
Shirley Fuller McKever was born September 10, 1945, to Mr. Ben and Mrs. Amanda Johnson Fuller. As a native of Marlboro County, SC she received her education from Marlboro County Schools.
As a loving mother, grandmother and sister, Shirley had a heart...
James Foster
Apr 2, 2017
Mr. James Thomas Foster, 66 departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System. He was born June 28, 1950 to the late
Roosevelt and Blanch Diggs Foster in Anson County, NC.
James worked as a long haul truck driver before retiring due to health reasons. He enjoyed singing,...
Bishop James Dodson
Mar 31, 2017
Bishop James Cleveland Dodson of Asheboro, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday March 31, 2017. His wish was honored to spend his last days at the home of his “Baby Girl” & Son-in-law. The Family will be forever grateful for the abundance of love and exceptional care that was given to this great...
Barbara Cooper
Mar 29, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Carol Cooper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Eileen Silvio
Mar 26, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Eileen Norma (Dickinson) Silvio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Josie Lindsay
Mar 21, 2017
Josie Ann Lindsay, 74, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Morven, NC to Thelma Deberry Brown.
Mrs. Lindsay moved to High Point, NC in January 1964. She was employed at High Point College and US Furniture Industries (Lampart division)...
Lacy Pemberton Jr.
Mar 8, 2017
Mr. Lacy Pemberton Jr, age 56, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Hospice Home of High Point. Lacy was born on August 1, 1960 to Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in High Point, NC. A resident of High Point all of his life, Lacy attended Guilford County Public Schools.
He...
Richard Melton
Mar 5, 2017
Richard Melton Sr. age 85 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System. He was born on August 30, 1931 in Wadesboro, NC to the union of Connie Melton and Dellar Kinder Melton.
Richard was the seventh of seven Melton children.
He was educated at William Penn High...
Kenneth Goss
Feb 23, 2017
Kenneth Rivera Goss, age 47, was called home after a short illness at Moses Cone Hospital on February 23, 2017. Kenneth is a native of High Point.
He was born March 7, 1969 to Allen and Marilyn Goss. He was the third oldest of four children. Kenneth was affectionately known as” Kenny” or “Curly” to his family. ...
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