Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Tyreek Sparks

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Blossom King

Blossom King

Jun 24, 2016

Mrs. Blossom Billie King, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at her residence.  She was born on October 18, 1949 in Sumter, SC to the late Frank and Inez Robinson Billie.

Blossom attended Sumter County public schools.  She was a former member of Mt. Pleasant UME Church in Panola, SC.  She was employed with...

Rufus Flowers

Rufus Flowers

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Rufus Jerome Flowers, age 75 of Greensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Wesley Long Hospital.  He was born on February 12, 1941 in Whiteville, NC to the late Mr. Jerome Rufus and Mrs. Pearlie Chisem Flowers.

Rufus worked as a brick mason most of his life.

He was preceded in death...

London Deans

London Deans

Jun 14, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for London Chase Deans. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Carrie Graham

Carrie Graham

Jun 2, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Carrie Mae (Quick) Graham. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Theola Jenkins

Theola Jenkins

May 31, 2016

Memorial Service at a later date

Kathy Perkins

Kathy Perkins

May 21, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathy Denise (Wilson) Perkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Shelia Dozier

Shelia Dozier

May 16, 2016

Sheila Ann Dozier, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 16, 2016.   She was known to family and friends as “Shea” or “Shea Moma”.

Sheila Ann was born on March 23, 1953 in Loris, SC to George McDonald and Addie Jane Boone.  Shei had an unwavering faith in God.  She attended Word of...

Baby Tyler Morrow

Baby Tyler Morrow

May 7, 2016

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kenneth Harris

Kenneth Harris

May 4, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Austin Harris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Herbert Wright, Jr.

Herbert Wright, Jr.

Apr 24, 2016

Minister  Herbert Franklin Wright, Jr.,73 passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born on May 8, 1942 in Rowan County, NC to Herbert Franklin Wright and Zener Cowan. Herbert Wright, Jr. loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Alphonso Martin...

Cynthia Howard

Cynthia Howard

Apr 23, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Cynthia Howard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Tyreek Sparks

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Blossom King

Blossom King

Jun 24, 2016

Mrs. Blossom Billie King, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at her residence.  She was born on October 18, 1949 in Sumter, SC to the late Frank and Inez Robinson Billie.

Blossom attended Sumter County public schools.  She was a former member of Mt. Pleasant UME Church in Panola, SC.  She was employed with...

Rufus Flowers

Rufus Flowers

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Rufus Jerome Flowers, age 75 of Greensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Wesley Long Hospital.  He was born on February 12, 1941 in Whiteville, NC to the late Mr. Jerome Rufus and Mrs. Pearlie Chisem Flowers.

Rufus worked as a brick mason most of his life.

He was preceded in death...

London Deans

London Deans

Jun 14, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for London Chase Deans. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Carrie Graham

Carrie Graham

Jun 2, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Carrie Mae (Quick) Graham. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Theola Jenkins

Theola Jenkins

May 31, 2016

Memorial Service at a later date

Kathy Perkins

Kathy Perkins

May 21, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathy Denise (Wilson) Perkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Shelia Dozier

Shelia Dozier

May 16, 2016

Sheila Ann Dozier, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 16, 2016.   She was known to family and friends as “Shea” or “Shea Moma”.

Sheila Ann was born on March 23, 1953 in Loris, SC to George McDonald and Addie Jane Boone.  Shei had an unwavering faith in God.  She attended Word of...

Baby Tyler Morrow

Baby Tyler Morrow

May 7, 2016

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kenneth Harris

Kenneth Harris

May 4, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Austin Harris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Herbert Wright, Jr.

Herbert Wright, Jr.

Apr 24, 2016

Minister  Herbert Franklin Wright, Jr.,73 passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born on May 8, 1942 in Rowan County, NC to Herbert Franklin Wright and Zener Cowan. Herbert Wright, Jr. loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Alphonso Martin...

Cynthia Howard

Cynthia Howard

Apr 23, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Cynthia Howard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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