Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
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. ...
Derrick Brown
Feb 18, 2017
Mr. Derrick Lamont Brown, age 38, departed this earthly life on February 18, 2017 at High Point Regional UNC Hospital. He was born October 5, 1978 to Barbara Brown and Michael Caldwell.
Derrick attended S.W. High School and graduated from Southern Vermont College in Vermont, NY. He later advanced at UTI Motorcycle MMI Institute in Phoenix, AZ,...
Claudus Quick Sr.
Feb 12, 2017
Mr. Claudus Quick Sr., age 64 of High Point went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
He was born November 18, 1952 to the late Elmo Quick Sr. and Jessie Bell Peguese Quick. “Cheetah” as he was called by family and friends graduated from High Point Central where he played football. He...

Mckinley "Kenny" Gayten
Jan 17, 2017
Mr. McKinley "Kenny" Gayton 27 of High Point passed away on January 17,2017 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to People's Funeral & Cremation Service
Mary Carter
Jan 15, 2017
Mary Ann Carter, 67, of a native of Washington, DC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was January 19, 1949 to the late Rose Tibbs Carter and William H. Carter.
Mary, affectionately known as “Peaches” to most was a graduate from Frances High School in Washington, DC. While living in Washington, DC she was employed...
Allen "Paul" Dow
Jan 10, 2017
Mr. Allen “Paul” Dow, 63 passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at High Point Regional UNC Health Care. He was born on March 14, 1953, in Pinewood, SC, to the late Andrew Dow and Marie Mahoney Dow.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, David Dow, Albert Dow, Sarah Smith and Maggie...
Colleen Anderson
Jan 9, 2017
Ms. Colleen Taylor Anderson, 65, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, January 9, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Colleen was born on January 9, 1952 to the late Albert Daniel Taylor and Olivia Campbell Taylor in Greene County. She received her education from the Greene County Public School System. Colleen enjoyed spending time...

Willie Sturdivant
Dec 21, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Willie Junior Sturdivant. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Johnson
Dec 19, 2016
Mr. James Arthur Johnson passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born August 1, 1929, to Mr. Will Johnson and Alice Sexton Johnson. James was born in Dillon, SC.
He was married to the late Artilla Quick Johnson. James was a member of Williams Memorial CME Church. He was...
Abram Graham
Dec 15, 2016
Mr. Abram James Graham Sr., age 79 of High Point, NC passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center.
He was born in Society Hill, SC on April 26, 1937, to the late Hilton Graham and Lena Parrison Graham.
Mr. Graham was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He...
Bobby Mclean
Dec 11, 2016
On the evening of Sunday, December 11, 2016, Mr. Bobby McLean, 60, transitioned to his eternal home to be with the Lord. Bobby born on August 12, 1956, the son of Elijah Sr. and Ella McLean.
A 1974 graduate of Ragsdale High School, Bobby remained in High Point after a year at Western Carolina College. Bobby was...

Edna Simpson
Dec 4, 2016
Mrs. Edna Simpson of High Point passed away on Dec 4, 2016 at Hospice Home At High Point. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
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. ...
Derrick Brown
Feb 18, 2017
Mr. Derrick Lamont Brown, age 38, departed this earthly life on February 18, 2017 at High Point Regional UNC Hospital. He was born October 5, 1978 to Barbara Brown and Michael Caldwell.
Derrick attended S.W. High School and graduated from Southern Vermont College in Vermont, NY. He later advanced at UTI Motorcycle MMI Institute in Phoenix, AZ,...
Claudus Quick Sr.
Feb 12, 2017
Mr. Claudus Quick Sr., age 64 of High Point went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
He was born November 18, 1952 to the late Elmo Quick Sr. and Jessie Bell Peguese Quick. “Cheetah” as he was called by family and friends graduated from High Point Central where he played football. He...

Mckinley "Kenny" Gayten
Jan 17, 2017
Mr. McKinley "Kenny" Gayton 27 of High Point passed away on January 17,2017 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to People's Funeral & Cremation Service
Mary Carter
Jan 15, 2017
Mary Ann Carter, 67, of a native of Washington, DC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was January 19, 1949 to the late Rose Tibbs Carter and William H. Carter.
Mary, affectionately known as “Peaches” to most was a graduate from Frances High School in Washington, DC. While living in Washington, DC she was employed...
Allen "Paul" Dow
Jan 10, 2017
Mr. Allen “Paul” Dow, 63 passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at High Point Regional UNC Health Care. He was born on March 14, 1953, in Pinewood, SC, to the late Andrew Dow and Marie Mahoney Dow.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, David Dow, Albert Dow, Sarah Smith and Maggie...
Colleen Anderson
Jan 9, 2017
Ms. Colleen Taylor Anderson, 65, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, January 9, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Colleen was born on January 9, 1952 to the late Albert Daniel Taylor and Olivia Campbell Taylor in Greene County. She received her education from the Greene County Public School System. Colleen enjoyed spending time...

Willie Sturdivant
Dec 21, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Willie Junior Sturdivant. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Johnson
Dec 19, 2016
Mr. James Arthur Johnson passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born August 1, 1929, to Mr. Will Johnson and Alice Sexton Johnson. James was born in Dillon, SC.
He was married to the late Artilla Quick Johnson. James was a member of Williams Memorial CME Church. He was...
Abram Graham
Dec 15, 2016
Mr. Abram James Graham Sr., age 79 of High Point, NC passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center.
He was born in Society Hill, SC on April 26, 1937, to the late Hilton Graham and Lena Parrison Graham.
Mr. Graham was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He...
Bobby Mclean
Dec 11, 2016
On the evening of Sunday, December 11, 2016, Mr. Bobby McLean, 60, transitioned to his eternal home to be with the Lord. Bobby born on August 12, 1956, the son of Elijah Sr. and Ella McLean.
A 1974 graduate of Ragsdale High School, Bobby remained in High Point after a year at Western Carolina College. Bobby was...

Edna Simpson
Dec 4, 2016
Mrs. Edna Simpson of High Point passed away on Dec 4, 2016 at Hospice Home At High Point. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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