Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Kenar Melinda Rogers

Kenar Melinda Rogers

Jan 12, 2025



Proverbs 18:22“RIH My Good Thing”After 36 years together and nearly 30 incredible years of marriage with the love of my life, and 20 years as the most incredible mom, God called my wife, Kenar “Melinda” Rogers, home to glory on the morning of January 12, 2025.  She fought the Good Fight of Faith, battling Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and Overcoming it...

Patricia "Pat" McGill Lanier

Patricia "Pat" McGill Lanier

Jan 12, 2025

Ms. Patricia Ann McGill Lanier, 72 of High Point, NC entered her Heavenly rest on the morning of Sunday, January 12th, 2025, peacefully in her home.  She was born on August 2, 1953, to the late Mary Louis Lassiter, and Woodrow Thomas. 

Patricia attended High Point Public School System, and was a graduate of High Point Central, class of 1971. Patricia...

Walter L. Pearson

Walter L. Pearson

Jan 9, 2025

Walter L. Pearson, also known as "Dink" was born on May 3, 1957, and transitioned to everlasting life on January 9, 2025, in High Point, NC. 

Walter enjoyed life to the fullest and was unapologetic when it came to loving his family and selected friends. But with a comedic personality, he would turn anyone's frown into a bright smile and had...

Larry Wayne Brown

Larry Wayne Brown

Jan 5, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at a Later Date. 

Maurice James Bethea

Maurice James Bethea

Jan 3, 2025

Maurice James Bethea, age 55, passed on January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born to James Luther Bethea Jr., and Jaine Mae Crawford Bethea on August 12, 1969, in Queens, NY. Maurice graduated from Southern Guilford High School where he played many sports from football to wrestling. He was very proud of his sports days and often told...

Artis Nicholson

Artis Nicholson

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Artis B. Nicholson, age 72, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Monday, December 30, 2024. Artis was born June 22, 1952, in Raeford, North Carolina to the late Willie B. Nicholson and Donnetta Wall Nicholson. At an early age he joined Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. He later relocated to High Point,...

Marquita "Kita" LaVada Hairston

Marquita "Kita" LaVada Hairston

Dec 22, 2024

Marquita LaVada Hairston, affectionately known as "Kita," Miss Mook," and Aline's "Black Queen," passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love and resilience. Born on November 22, 1983, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lynda Faye Hairston, Marquita lit up the lives of everyone she encountered with her bright smile and fashionable style.

At just 16, Marquita graduated from job corps...

Kevin Townsend

Kevin Townsend

Dec 7, 2024

With heavy hearts our beloved father, Kevin A. Townsend, left us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 52.

“Pig” as he was affectionally called was born on April 1, 1972, in High Point, NC to the late Billy Joe Towsend and Betty Lindsay Townsend. 

He grew up with a strong work ethic and an unyielding devotion to his family....

Randy Maurice Bristow

Randy Maurice Bristow

Dec 5, 2024

The life of Mr. Randy Maurice Bristow, 63, began on January 28, 1961, and lasted until the angels came for him on December 5, 2024. Randy was born in High Point, NC, to the late Frank Bristow Sr. and Lula Bell Pearson Bristow.

 He attended the public school system in Guilford County and graduated from High Point Central High School in...

Tommy Lee Brown

Tommy Lee Brown

Dec 4, 2024

. Mr. Tommy Lee Brown was born May 28, 1950, in Randolph County, NC to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown. Tommy was delivered from his pain and suffering and made his transition on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.

He was educated in Randolph County Public School System, Afterwards, he...

Horace Larry Steele

Horace Larry Steele

Nov 29, 2024

A Memorial will be held at a later date.

Tommy Abednego Terrell

Tommy Abednego Terrell

Nov 25, 2024

A Memorial Service Will be held at a Later Date. 

Myrtle O. Little

Myrtle O. Little

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Myrtle Odessa Horne-Little, age 87, went on to eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born June 1, 1937, in Wadesboro, NC.

Ms. Myrtle graduated from Wadesboro High School. She was employed at Slane Hosiery Mill until he retired. She was a member of Lighthouse International Fellowship Ministry where she served as the mother of the church. Ms....

Mattie Lee Cooper

Mattie Lee Cooper

Oct 25, 2024

Mattie Lee Cooper was called home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 83. A beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Mattie touched the lives of so many with her boundless kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to family and faith. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mattie was born on June 25, 1941, in...

David Benjamin Mitchell

David Benjamin Mitchell

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. David Mitchell, age 63 of Thomasville, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Center-High Point. 

He was born on April 7, 1961, in Summerton, SC to the late Samuel Mitchell Jr. and Jessie Mae Hampton Mitchell. 

David graduated from Scotts Branch High School in Summerton, SC.  He then furthered his education at South Carolina State...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Kenar Melinda Rogers

Kenar Melinda Rogers

Jan 12, 2025



Proverbs 18:22“RIH My Good Thing”After 36 years together and nearly 30 incredible years of marriage with the love of my life, and 20 years as the most incredible mom, God called my wife, Kenar “Melinda” Rogers, home to glory on the morning of January 12, 2025.  She fought the Good Fight of Faith, battling Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and Overcoming it...

Patricia "Pat" McGill Lanier

Patricia "Pat" McGill Lanier

Jan 12, 2025

Ms. Patricia Ann McGill Lanier, 72 of High Point, NC entered her Heavenly rest on the morning of Sunday, January 12th, 2025, peacefully in her home.  She was born on August 2, 1953, to the late Mary Louis Lassiter, and Woodrow Thomas. 

Patricia attended High Point Public School System, and was a graduate of High Point Central, class of 1971. Patricia...

Walter L. Pearson

Walter L. Pearson

Jan 9, 2025

Walter L. Pearson, also known as "Dink" was born on May 3, 1957, and transitioned to everlasting life on January 9, 2025, in High Point, NC. 

Walter enjoyed life to the fullest and was unapologetic when it came to loving his family and selected friends. But with a comedic personality, he would turn anyone's frown into a bright smile and had...

Larry Wayne Brown

Larry Wayne Brown

Jan 5, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at a Later Date. 

Maurice James Bethea

Maurice James Bethea

Jan 3, 2025

Maurice James Bethea, age 55, passed on January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born to James Luther Bethea Jr., and Jaine Mae Crawford Bethea on August 12, 1969, in Queens, NY. Maurice graduated from Southern Guilford High School where he played many sports from football to wrestling. He was very proud of his sports days and often told...

Artis Nicholson

Artis Nicholson

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Artis B. Nicholson, age 72, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Monday, December 30, 2024. Artis was born June 22, 1952, in Raeford, North Carolina to the late Willie B. Nicholson and Donnetta Wall Nicholson. At an early age he joined Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. He later relocated to High Point,...

Marquita "Kita" LaVada Hairston

Marquita "Kita" LaVada Hairston

Dec 22, 2024

Marquita LaVada Hairston, affectionately known as "Kita," Miss Mook," and Aline's "Black Queen," passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love and resilience. Born on November 22, 1983, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lynda Faye Hairston, Marquita lit up the lives of everyone she encountered with her bright smile and fashionable style.

At just 16, Marquita graduated from job corps...

Kevin Townsend

Kevin Townsend

Dec 7, 2024

With heavy hearts our beloved father, Kevin A. Townsend, left us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 52.

“Pig” as he was affectionally called was born on April 1, 1972, in High Point, NC to the late Billy Joe Towsend and Betty Lindsay Townsend. 

He grew up with a strong work ethic and an unyielding devotion to his family....

Randy Maurice Bristow

Randy Maurice Bristow

Dec 5, 2024

The life of Mr. Randy Maurice Bristow, 63, began on January 28, 1961, and lasted until the angels came for him on December 5, 2024. Randy was born in High Point, NC, to the late Frank Bristow Sr. and Lula Bell Pearson Bristow.

 He attended the public school system in Guilford County and graduated from High Point Central High School in...

Tommy Lee Brown

Tommy Lee Brown

Dec 4, 2024

. Mr. Tommy Lee Brown was born May 28, 1950, in Randolph County, NC to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown. Tommy was delivered from his pain and suffering and made his transition on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.

He was educated in Randolph County Public School System, Afterwards, he...

Horace Larry Steele

Horace Larry Steele

Nov 29, 2024

A Memorial will be held at a later date.

Tommy Abednego Terrell

Tommy Abednego Terrell

Nov 25, 2024

A Memorial Service Will be held at a Later Date. 

Myrtle O. Little

Myrtle O. Little

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Myrtle Odessa Horne-Little, age 87, went on to eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born June 1, 1937, in Wadesboro, NC.

Ms. Myrtle graduated from Wadesboro High School. She was employed at Slane Hosiery Mill until he retired. She was a member of Lighthouse International Fellowship Ministry where she served as the mother of the church. Ms....

Mattie Lee Cooper

Mattie Lee Cooper

Oct 25, 2024

Mattie Lee Cooper was called home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 83. A beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Mattie touched the lives of so many with her boundless kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to family and faith. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mattie was born on June 25, 1941, in...

David Benjamin Mitchell

David Benjamin Mitchell

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. David Mitchell, age 63 of Thomasville, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Center-High Point. 

He was born on April 7, 1961, in Summerton, SC to the late Samuel Mitchell Jr. and Jessie Mae Hampton Mitchell. 

David graduated from Scotts Branch High School in Summerton, SC.  He then furthered his education at South Carolina State...

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