Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Franklin "Pete" Kennedy
May 24, 2024
Mr. Franklin, “Pete” Kennedy, age 79 passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2024. He was born December 10, 1944, to the late Rosa Hampton Kennedy and Samuel Lee Kennedy. Franklin attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC. He later relocated to Thomasville, NC in 1967. He joined in matrimony to Elizabeth Moore. From this union, three children were born. He...
LaVern "Peanut" Lynette Leach
May 22, 2024
***FAMILY AND GUEST COLOR ATTIRE - BLUE***
ALL WHITE OR PINK FLOWERS - FAMILY REQUEST
Lavern Lynette Leach, transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal home at the age of 36, On Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Atrium Health |Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was surrounded by her loved ones loving on her when God set her free and...
Charles Warren
May 21, 2024
Charles Warren, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in High Point, North Carolina. He was born on November 12, 1961, in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to Kermit Miller and Ruthie Mae Harrington.Charles was a longtime resident of High Point; he was always very helpful and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He kept his loved ones smiling...
Vicky Strawberry Medley
May 13, 2024
Vicky Renett Strawberry Medley was born to the late Johnnie Strawberry and Norma E. Little Strawberry on February 28, 1957, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2024, at the FutureCare Pineview Rehabilition Center in Clinton, Maryland.Major Vicky Renett Medley (Retired) received her early education in the Guilford County Public School System. Upon graduation, she enrolled...
Valerie Simon Hairston
May 12, 2024
Valerie Ann Simon-Hairston peacefully transitioned on May 12th, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Davidson County.
She was born on September 5th, 1967, to Elbert Carter and the late Lois Simon in Thomasville, NC.
Valerie's educational journey began in Thomasville City Schools, culminating in her graduation with the Class of 1985.
Following her passion, she pursued hairstyling in Atlanta, GA, and...
James "Eddie" Brannon
May 1, 2024
James Edward Brannon "aka" "Eddie", 69 of High Point, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born to Berta Mae Traynham Brannon and Allen F. Brannon in Davidson County, NC, on April 1, 1956. He graduated from Ledford High School in Thomasville, NC. He was a self-made entrepreneur, known by many, he was good with his hands,...
Versie Ann Freeman
Apr 25, 2024
Versie Ann Miller, affectionately known to family as VAM, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 17, 1953. She departed this life after 71 years, following a brief illness. Versie completed high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation, she furthered her education in computer management, which led her to obtain a position with Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, which later...
Robert Holloman
Apr 20, 2024
Robert Lee Holloman, age 69, passed away on April 20, 2024. Robert was born in Darlington SC on July 25, 1956, and grew up in Thomasville, NC.
He attended Thomasville High School, class of 1975. Robert was an amazing athlete, becoming a paraplegic from pole vaulting for school.
Robert enjoyed watching the news, enjoyed learning about the latest technology and any family...
Vivian Taylor
Apr 14, 2024
Vivian Taylor, age 70, of High Point, North Carolina, entered eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point.Vivian was born on June 7, 1953, to the late Earl Frank Thompson, Sr. and Mary Jane Brown Thompson in Dillon, South Carolina.Vivian relocated to High Point, North Carolina, in 1995...
Shaymia "Mia" Baxter
Apr 8, 2024
Shaymia Anjileek Baxter was born in High Point, NC, on August 9, 1992, to Angie L. Kennedy and Preston M. Baxter.Shaymia lived in Thomasville, NC, where she attended Thomasville City Schools and graduated from Thomasville High School in 2012. After graduating high school, she worked various jobs throughout her life.She was a loving, caring and devoted mother, daughter, sister, nieces...
Izaiah Walker
Apr 3, 2024
Izaiah Walker, son of Charles and Ada Walker of High Point, NC passed away on April 3, 2024.
Izaiah graduated from Lucy Ragsdale High School class of 2022. He was studying at Guilford Technical Community College with plans of joining the Marine Corp. He was last employed at Blaze Pizza.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Ada Walker; siblings, LaDonna Fuller,...
Sandra LeGrand
Apr 2, 2024
Sandra Bethea Legrand entered to rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at WFBMC-High Point Health System.
“Chank” as she was called, was born on January 20, 1967, to the late John Bryant Jr. Of Jacksonville, FL and Lottie Mae Bethea of Dillion, SC.
Sandra was affectionately known and loved by many. She enjoyed spending time with her children, her siblings, and...
Kevin Ross
Apr 1, 2024
Mr. Kevin Bernard Ross age 51, fondly known as “House,” entered eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2024,
He was born in High Point, NC on October 31, 1972. He was the first-born child to Joe Eddie and Phyllis Ann Strange Ross.
Kevin attended High Point Central High School and later received his GED. He had a natural ability for woodworking. He...
Pamela Ingram
Mar 31, 2024
Pamela Elaine Ingram departed this life in the early morning hours on March 31, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1964 in High Point, NC, the daughter of Lillian Ingram and James W. Zimmerman.
Pam made loving and lasting memories with everyone who knew and loved her. She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1982.
She was formerly...
Helen Ruth Lowery - Byers
Mar 30, 2024
Helen Ruth Byers, fondly known as “Blue”, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on April 20, 1959, she was a cherished daughter of Joann Lowery and John Robert Lowery, and raised with love by her stepfather, James Myers (Carolyn Myers). Helen leaves behind a legacy of love and faith. She was a...
Peter Thiep Diing
Mar 30, 2024
Mr. Peter T Diing, age 49 departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Wilkesboro, NC.
He was born on January 1, 1975, in Awiel, Sudan and he grew up in North Sudan with his brother Gabriel Deing. He was the son of Diing Deng and Aman Deng.
Peter married Mairy Deng on August 14, 1994. He migrated to Greensboro,...
Simon Brown
Mar 30, 2024
Simon Brown, age 75 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life of Saturday, March 30, 2024, at WFBMC- Atrium Health–High Point.
Simon was born to the late Irene Elizabeth Harmon Brown and James Otis Brown on February 14, 1949, in Gibson, NC.
Simon attended Pate Garden School in Gibson, NC. He later relocated to High Point, NC. Simon was employed...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Franklin "Pete" Kennedy
May 24, 2024
Mr. Franklin, “Pete” Kennedy, age 79 passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2024. He was born December 10, 1944, to the late Rosa Hampton Kennedy and Samuel Lee Kennedy. Franklin attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC. He later relocated to Thomasville, NC in 1967. He joined in matrimony to Elizabeth Moore. From this union, three children were born. He...
LaVern "Peanut" Lynette Leach
May 22, 2024
***FAMILY AND GUEST COLOR ATTIRE - BLUE***
ALL WHITE OR PINK FLOWERS - FAMILY REQUEST
Lavern Lynette Leach, transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal home at the age of 36, On Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Atrium Health |Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was surrounded by her loved ones loving on her when God set her free and...
Charles Warren
May 21, 2024
Charles Warren, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in High Point, North Carolina. He was born on November 12, 1961, in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to Kermit Miller and Ruthie Mae Harrington.Charles was a longtime resident of High Point; he was always very helpful and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He kept his loved ones smiling...
Vicky Strawberry Medley
May 13, 2024
Vicky Renett Strawberry Medley was born to the late Johnnie Strawberry and Norma E. Little Strawberry on February 28, 1957, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2024, at the FutureCare Pineview Rehabilition Center in Clinton, Maryland.Major Vicky Renett Medley (Retired) received her early education in the Guilford County Public School System. Upon graduation, she enrolled...
Valerie Simon Hairston
May 12, 2024
Valerie Ann Simon-Hairston peacefully transitioned on May 12th, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Davidson County.
She was born on September 5th, 1967, to Elbert Carter and the late Lois Simon in Thomasville, NC.
Valerie's educational journey began in Thomasville City Schools, culminating in her graduation with the Class of 1985.
Following her passion, she pursued hairstyling in Atlanta, GA, and...
James "Eddie" Brannon
May 1, 2024
James Edward Brannon "aka" "Eddie", 69 of High Point, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born to Berta Mae Traynham Brannon and Allen F. Brannon in Davidson County, NC, on April 1, 1956. He graduated from Ledford High School in Thomasville, NC. He was a self-made entrepreneur, known by many, he was good with his hands,...
Versie Ann Freeman
Apr 25, 2024
Versie Ann Miller, affectionately known to family as VAM, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 17, 1953. She departed this life after 71 years, following a brief illness. Versie completed high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation, she furthered her education in computer management, which led her to obtain a position with Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, which later...
Robert Holloman
Apr 20, 2024
Robert Lee Holloman, age 69, passed away on April 20, 2024. Robert was born in Darlington SC on July 25, 1956, and grew up in Thomasville, NC.
He attended Thomasville High School, class of 1975. Robert was an amazing athlete, becoming a paraplegic from pole vaulting for school.
Robert enjoyed watching the news, enjoyed learning about the latest technology and any family...
Vivian Taylor
Apr 14, 2024
Vivian Taylor, age 70, of High Point, North Carolina, entered eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point.Vivian was born on June 7, 1953, to the late Earl Frank Thompson, Sr. and Mary Jane Brown Thompson in Dillon, South Carolina.Vivian relocated to High Point, North Carolina, in 1995...
Shaymia "Mia" Baxter
Apr 8, 2024
Shaymia Anjileek Baxter was born in High Point, NC, on August 9, 1992, to Angie L. Kennedy and Preston M. Baxter.Shaymia lived in Thomasville, NC, where she attended Thomasville City Schools and graduated from Thomasville High School in 2012. After graduating high school, she worked various jobs throughout her life.She was a loving, caring and devoted mother, daughter, sister, nieces...
Izaiah Walker
Apr 3, 2024
Izaiah Walker, son of Charles and Ada Walker of High Point, NC passed away on April 3, 2024.
Izaiah graduated from Lucy Ragsdale High School class of 2022. He was studying at Guilford Technical Community College with plans of joining the Marine Corp. He was last employed at Blaze Pizza.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Ada Walker; siblings, LaDonna Fuller,...
Sandra LeGrand
Apr 2, 2024
Sandra Bethea Legrand entered to rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at WFBMC-High Point Health System.
“Chank” as she was called, was born on January 20, 1967, to the late John Bryant Jr. Of Jacksonville, FL and Lottie Mae Bethea of Dillion, SC.
Sandra was affectionately known and loved by many. She enjoyed spending time with her children, her siblings, and...
Kevin Ross
Apr 1, 2024
Mr. Kevin Bernard Ross age 51, fondly known as “House,” entered eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2024,
He was born in High Point, NC on October 31, 1972. He was the first-born child to Joe Eddie and Phyllis Ann Strange Ross.
Kevin attended High Point Central High School and later received his GED. He had a natural ability for woodworking. He...
Pamela Ingram
Mar 31, 2024
Pamela Elaine Ingram departed this life in the early morning hours on March 31, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1964 in High Point, NC, the daughter of Lillian Ingram and James W. Zimmerman.
Pam made loving and lasting memories with everyone who knew and loved her. She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1982.
She was formerly...
Helen Ruth Lowery - Byers
Mar 30, 2024
Helen Ruth Byers, fondly known as “Blue”, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on April 20, 1959, she was a cherished daughter of Joann Lowery and John Robert Lowery, and raised with love by her stepfather, James Myers (Carolyn Myers). Helen leaves behind a legacy of love and faith. She was a...
Peter Thiep Diing
Mar 30, 2024
Mr. Peter T Diing, age 49 departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Wilkesboro, NC.
He was born on January 1, 1975, in Awiel, Sudan and he grew up in North Sudan with his brother Gabriel Deing. He was the son of Diing Deng and Aman Deng.
Peter married Mairy Deng on August 14, 1994. He migrated to Greensboro,...
Simon Brown
Mar 30, 2024
Simon Brown, age 75 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life of Saturday, March 30, 2024, at WFBMC- Atrium Health–High Point.
Simon was born to the late Irene Elizabeth Harmon Brown and James Otis Brown on February 14, 1949, in Gibson, NC.
Simon attended Pate Garden School in Gibson, NC. He later relocated to High Point, NC. Simon was employed...
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