Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Henry Chavis
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Henry A Chavis 65 of High Point passed away on Sept 27,2016 at Hospice Home At High Point. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Collie Davenport
Sep 24, 2016
Mr. Collie Davenport, “Man Davenport,” age 81 of High Point, NC passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born to Josh and Violet Little Davenport on June 9, 1935.
“Man Davenport,” as he was called enjoyed watching baseball and telling jokes.
In addition to his parents he...

Carolyn Goode
Sep 23, 2016
Mrs. Carolyn Goode 66 of High Point passed away on September 23,2016 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation & Recovery Center. Homegoing Celebration will be conducted 1:00PM on Friday September 30, 2016 at New Bethel Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at the church and other times at the residence.
Howard Little
Sep 5, 2016
Howard Lewis Little, “O.P.”, age 63 of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Hospice Home in High Point. He was born July 20, 1953 to the late Mr. Ross and Mrs. Lillie Mae Ledbetter Little.
O.P. as he was called enjoyed landscaping. He assisted family and friends with various jobs when...
Alice Smith
Aug 27, 2016
Alice Mae Smith, also known as “Donna” 72 departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital. She was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Willie and Nealie Whitfield Pearson.
She attended Marlboro County Schools. Alice was a caregiver to many for years.
In addition to her parents she...
Dorothy Jones
Aug 26, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Helen Jones, age 86 of High Point departed this earthly life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at High Point Regional UNC Hospital. She was born in High Point on January 17, 1930 to the Mr. William and Mrs. Truly Murrell Gray. A resident of High Point most of her life, Dorothy attended Guilford County Schools.
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Paul Dunn
Aug 24, 2016
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Paul Dunn will be conducted on Wednesday August 31,2016 at Solid Rock Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 1:30PM at the church and other times at the home.
Baby Seralyn Jynx Waldo
Aug 11, 2016
Seralyn Justine Jynx Waldo of Greensboro, NC passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. after an extended period of illness. Seralyn’s sunrise was on June 28, 2015.
She was raised by her very loving parents, Xazavier and Melissa Waldo. Seralyn was a very beautiful, happy, and lovable baby. She enjoyed playing...

Charles Taylor
Aug 7, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Charles L. Taylor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Connie Thompson
Aug 3, 2016
Connie Thompson, age 62 of High Point, NC entered into the eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Connie was born April 18, 1954 to the late Earl Frank Thompson Sr. and Mary Jane Brown Thompson in Dillon, SC.
Connie relocated to...
Tyreek Sparks
Aug 2, 2016
Tyreek was born on December 9, 1992 in Philadelphia, PA to Terrence Sparks, Sr. and Vanell Walker. He graduated from High Point Central High School in 2011, where he was known for his athletic abilities. He was a prominent football player and track star. He earned an athletic scholarship to North Carolina Central University along with an abundance of...

Francis Thomas Jr.
Jul 30, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Francis L. Thomas Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Velma Irby
Jul 22, 2016
Minister Velma Irby, age 79 passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Heartland Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC. She was born in High Point, NC to the late Walter Hozell and Florence Gibson Lindsay on May 29, 1937.
She attended school in the Guilford County School System. She was employed by Adam’s...
Joseph Rhodes Dunn Jr.
Jul 11, 2016
Joseph Rhodes Dunn Jr, 65, passed away on July 11, 2016, at his residence. he was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on January 21,1951, to Joseph Sr. and Carrie Thompson Rhodes. Joseph attended Phillips High School and furthered his education to pursue auto mechanics. He was employed as an auto mechanic at his father's automotive shop. Joseph was married to...

Manuel Villa Gomez
Jul 10, 2016
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5pm-9pm at the chapel of People's Funeral & Cremation Service.
Rufus "Bubba Gump" Terry
Jul 6, 2016
Rufus Lee Terry, commonly known as "Bubba Gump", 55, of Ogden, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 6th, in Topeka, KS. Rufus "Bubba Gump" was born in High Point, NC on April 17, 1961, the son of the late Redell Terry and Luella (Tayrham) Vereen. He worked for Co-Van Moving Co. and Reliable Moving as a packer; he attended Ledford...
Zelda Anderson
Jul 6, 2016
Zelda Jean Anderson, age 58 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was born November 22, 1957 to the late James Thomas and Willie Louise Anderson.
A lifelong resident of High Point, Zelda was employed as a CNA for many years. “Big Z” as...
Linda Royal
Jun 29, 2016
Mrs. Linda Bartlett Royal, age 71, of High Point passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was born November 4, 1944 to the late William and Evelyn Rhodes Bartlett in Asheville, NC.
Linda was employed with Snyder Cushion Company for many years.
She leaves cherished memories to...
Rebecca Phifer
Jun 28, 2016
Mrs. Rebecca McWilliams Phifer, age 89, affectionately known as “Becky,” went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
She was born in Commerce, GA to the late William and Mary McWilliams on December 25, 1926.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Floyd B....
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Henry Chavis
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Henry A Chavis 65 of High Point passed away on Sept 27,2016 at Hospice Home At High Point. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Collie Davenport
Sep 24, 2016
Mr. Collie Davenport, “Man Davenport,” age 81 of High Point, NC passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born to Josh and Violet Little Davenport on June 9, 1935.
“Man Davenport,” as he was called enjoyed watching baseball and telling jokes.
In addition to his parents he...

Carolyn Goode
Sep 23, 2016
Mrs. Carolyn Goode 66 of High Point passed away on September 23,2016 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation & Recovery Center. Homegoing Celebration will be conducted 1:00PM on Friday September 30, 2016 at New Bethel Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at the church and other times at the residence.
Howard Little
Sep 5, 2016
Howard Lewis Little, “O.P.”, age 63 of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Hospice Home in High Point. He was born July 20, 1953 to the late Mr. Ross and Mrs. Lillie Mae Ledbetter Little.
O.P. as he was called enjoyed landscaping. He assisted family and friends with various jobs when...
Alice Smith
Aug 27, 2016
Alice Mae Smith, also known as “Donna” 72 departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital. She was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Willie and Nealie Whitfield Pearson.
She attended Marlboro County Schools. Alice was a caregiver to many for years.
In addition to her parents she...
Dorothy Jones
Aug 26, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Helen Jones, age 86 of High Point departed this earthly life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at High Point Regional UNC Hospital. She was born in High Point on January 17, 1930 to the Mr. William and Mrs. Truly Murrell Gray. A resident of High Point most of her life, Dorothy attended Guilford County Schools.
...

Paul Dunn
Aug 24, 2016
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Paul Dunn will be conducted on Wednesday August 31,2016 at Solid Rock Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 1:30PM at the church and other times at the home.
Baby Seralyn Jynx Waldo
Aug 11, 2016
Seralyn Justine Jynx Waldo of Greensboro, NC passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. after an extended period of illness. Seralyn’s sunrise was on June 28, 2015.
She was raised by her very loving parents, Xazavier and Melissa Waldo. Seralyn was a very beautiful, happy, and lovable baby. She enjoyed playing...

Charles Taylor
Aug 7, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Charles L. Taylor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Connie Thompson
Aug 3, 2016
Connie Thompson, age 62 of High Point, NC entered into the eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Connie was born April 18, 1954 to the late Earl Frank Thompson Sr. and Mary Jane Brown Thompson in Dillon, SC.
Connie relocated to...
Tyreek Sparks
Aug 2, 2016
Tyreek was born on December 9, 1992 in Philadelphia, PA to Terrence Sparks, Sr. and Vanell Walker. He graduated from High Point Central High School in 2011, where he was known for his athletic abilities. He was a prominent football player and track star. He earned an athletic scholarship to North Carolina Central University along with an abundance of...

Francis Thomas Jr.
Jul 30, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Francis L. Thomas Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Velma Irby
Jul 22, 2016
Minister Velma Irby, age 79 passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Heartland Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC. She was born in High Point, NC to the late Walter Hozell and Florence Gibson Lindsay on May 29, 1937.
She attended school in the Guilford County School System. She was employed by Adam’s...
Joseph Rhodes Dunn Jr.
Jul 11, 2016
Joseph Rhodes Dunn Jr, 65, passed away on July 11, 2016, at his residence. he was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on January 21,1951, to Joseph Sr. and Carrie Thompson Rhodes. Joseph attended Phillips High School and furthered his education to pursue auto mechanics. He was employed as an auto mechanic at his father's automotive shop. Joseph was married to...

Manuel Villa Gomez
Jul 10, 2016
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5pm-9pm at the chapel of People's Funeral & Cremation Service.
Rufus "Bubba Gump" Terry
Jul 6, 2016
Rufus Lee Terry, commonly known as "Bubba Gump", 55, of Ogden, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 6th, in Topeka, KS. Rufus "Bubba Gump" was born in High Point, NC on April 17, 1961, the son of the late Redell Terry and Luella (Tayrham) Vereen. He worked for Co-Van Moving Co. and Reliable Moving as a packer; he attended Ledford...
Zelda Anderson
Jul 6, 2016
Zelda Jean Anderson, age 58 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was born November 22, 1957 to the late James Thomas and Willie Louise Anderson.
A lifelong resident of High Point, Zelda was employed as a CNA for many years. “Big Z” as...
Linda Royal
Jun 29, 2016
Mrs. Linda Bartlett Royal, age 71, of High Point passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was born November 4, 1944 to the late William and Evelyn Rhodes Bartlett in Asheville, NC.
Linda was employed with Snyder Cushion Company for many years.
She leaves cherished memories to...
Rebecca Phifer
Jun 28, 2016
Mrs. Rebecca McWilliams Phifer, age 89, affectionately known as “Becky,” went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
She was born in Commerce, GA to the late William and Mary McWilliams on December 25, 1926.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Floyd B....
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