Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Tanya Arrington

Tanya Arrington

Jun 5, 2010

Today, we celebrate the life of Ms. Tanya Denene Arrington , born in High Point, NC on August 8, 1964. She passed away early Saturday morning, June 5, 2010, from a brief battle with lung cancer at High Point Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of William "Pete" Arrington and the late JoAnn Charles Arrington. Tanya was...

Marilyn Barthell

Marilyn Barthell

May 10, 2010

Today we celebrate the passing of the beautiful legacy of Marilyn Kay Barthell, born September 11, 1946, in Miami, FL, to Jesse Brown and Florence Moss.

She was raised by her Godly grandparents, James and Leerlene Moss now both deceased. Kay as she was affectionately known spent her childhood years in Miami, FL where she received her...

Theo Williams

Theo Williams

Apr 1, 2010

Theo Williams, 71, departed this life on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. he was born on March 7,1939 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to Boyd and Aimee Gibson Williams. Theo was educated in Marlboro County Schools, most of his adult life he resided in Kinston, NC and later moved to High Point after declining health....

Mary Alford Church

Mary Alford Church

Feb 21, 2010

Mary Linda Alford Church, 54, passed away on Sunday, February 21,2010, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. A resident of High Point, NC, she was born in Dillon, SC on June 4, 1955, to Leery McRae and Sara Margaret Richardson. "Linda," as she called by many was formerly employed with Sara Lee.

She was preceded in death by her...

Maurice St. Germain

Maurice St. Germain

Feb 20, 2010

Gene entered into his peaceful rest on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center; he fought a good fight against cancer for one year.

Gene relocated to High Point, NC in the year of 1989, from Florida. He arrived at Mary Keck Home in High Point, NC, in a blue truck

Maurice Eugen St. Germain...

Thelmarie Turner

Thelmarie Turner

Feb 16, 2010

The earthly journey of Thelmarie Green Turner came to a close Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

Thelmarie was born August 31, 1935, in Glenola, North Carolina to the parents of Ezelle and Nannie Mae Green. She lived there with her parents, eldest sister, Ethel Mae and brother, James Floyd till the family moved to High Point, NC when...

General Washington, Sr.

General Washington, Sr.

Feb 16, 2010

General William Washington, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital at the age of 78. "Jimmy" and "Uncle Jimmy" as family and friends knew him was born in High Point, NC on November 5, 1931, a son of the late Claude Washington, Sr., and Inez James Washington.

Jimmy was an active...

Sylvia "Toot" Steed

Sylvia "Toot" Steed

Jan 27, 2010

Ms. Sylvia Ann Steed, 53, of 810 Park Street, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at her residence. "Toot," as she was affectionately known to family and friends was born on September 1, 1956, in High Point, NC to the late Herbert, Sr and Secir Williams Steed. She attended the High Point Public schools and was...

Martha Wright Baskin

Martha Wright Baskin

Jan 26, 2010

Mrs. Martha Mae Wright Baskin, formerly of 1213 Biltmore Avenue, departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Camden Place Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC, at the age of 72. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Cheraw, SC, a daughter of the later Walter Wright and Doretha Dunlap Wright.

"Boot," as family and friends...

Tamkia Burns

Tamkia Burns

Jan 19, 2010

Tamika Sharese Burns, 29, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Wake Forest University Medical Center, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tamika was born to William Ingram and Helen Burns, on February 25, 1980, in High Point, NC, she attended the City of High Point public schools. Mika as she was fondly called by family and friends...

Rhonda Green

Rhonda Green

Jan 13, 2010

Rhonda Green, 38, of Kernersville, NC and formerly of High Point, NC passed away on January 13, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rhonda was born on March 31, 1971, in High Point, NC to James Haywood and Avis Brown Baldwin. She was a 1989 graduate of Southwest Guilford High School, while attending Southwest, she was...

Lekeisha Dewitt

Lekeisha Dewitt

Jan 8, 2010

Lekeisha DeVonna DeWitt, 32, passed away on January 8, 2010, at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born on July 22, 1977, to Burnice Ellerbe and Mary Ellen DeWitt, in Chesterfield County, SC. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Christopher (Bobbi) DeWitt...

Davie Wade Sr

Davie Wade Sr

Jan 4, 2010

Davie Lorenza Wade Sr. 57, of 1404 Grantham Drive, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 4, 2010. at High Point Regional Hospital. "Dave" as he was affectionately called, was born on May 23, 1952, in Lynchburg, VA to Samuel Wade Sr and Ruby Wade. Dave was employed with Flowers Bakery for 37 years. He was a devoted husband...

Angela Bivens

Angela Bivens

Jan 3, 2010

Angela Shirlene Bivens "Big MaMa" Bivens, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital at the age of 45. She was born October 15, 1964, in High Point, NC to Willie Lewis Dockery and Nadena Clark.

Angela confessed Christ at early age and was a diligent server for the Lord. A...

Rebecca Ingram

Rebecca Ingram

Dec 10, 2008

Rebecca Ann Ingram, 61, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December10, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Ann, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born on May 10, 1947, in Marlboro, County, SC, to the late Jack and Bessie Wilson Best.

A faithful member of Word of Comfort Church, Ann was...

Rosa Williams

Rosa Williams

Nov 24, 2008

On November 24, 2008, Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson Williams departed this earthly life. She was born on August 16, 1931, to the late Elder Jerome and Mrs. Irene Cooper Johnson, Sr., in Darlington, SC. Mrs. Williams was lovingly known as "Hun."

She was a resident of High Point, NC for 49 years and was married to the...

Sandra Lynch

Sandra Lynch

Jul 5, 2008

Sandra lynch departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, to be with her heavenly Father.

She was born November 29, 1965, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of William T. and Elizabeth W. Lynch.

She graduated from Clara Barton High School. Always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need of assistance, she...

Mazuria Smith Eaddy

Mazuria Smith Eaddy

May 17, 2008

Mazuria Smith Eaddy departed this life on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at her residence. She was 61 years old.

Mazuria was born in Bennettsville, SC on September 14, 1946, to Hannah Hodges Smith and the late Jack Smith Sr. At an early age the family moved to the Trinity/High Point, NC area where she has been a...

John "Prep" Bivens, Sr.

John "Prep" Bivens, Sr.

Apr 29, 2008

John Preston "Prep Bivens, Sr., 65, finished his earthly journey and went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He was born on June 24, 1942, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Ester Cash Bivens.

John was employed with Bell Springs for many years until change of ownership to what is now Leggett & Platt. Johnn...

Stancie Williams Fuller

Stancie Williams Fuller

Jan 29, 2008

Mrs. Stancie Williams Fuller, 57, of 324 Fourth Street, passed away on Tuesday, January 29,2008, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

Mrs. Fuller was born in Marlboro County, SC, to Nelson Williams and Pearline Martin. Her husband, parents, and two sisters precedes her in death.

Left to cherish her loving memories include: three children, Terry Harrington...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Tanya Arrington

Tanya Arrington

Jun 5, 2010

Today, we celebrate the life of Ms. Tanya Denene Arrington , born in High Point, NC on August 8, 1964. She passed away early Saturday morning, June 5, 2010, from a brief battle with lung cancer at High Point Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of William "Pete" Arrington and the late JoAnn Charles Arrington. Tanya was...

Marilyn Barthell

Marilyn Barthell

May 10, 2010

Today we celebrate the passing of the beautiful legacy of Marilyn Kay Barthell, born September 11, 1946, in Miami, FL, to Jesse Brown and Florence Moss.

She was raised by her Godly grandparents, James and Leerlene Moss now both deceased. Kay as she was affectionately known spent her childhood years in Miami, FL where she received her...

Theo Williams

Theo Williams

Apr 1, 2010

Theo Williams, 71, departed this life on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. he was born on March 7,1939 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to Boyd and Aimee Gibson Williams. Theo was educated in Marlboro County Schools, most of his adult life he resided in Kinston, NC and later moved to High Point after declining health....

Mary Alford Church

Mary Alford Church

Feb 21, 2010

Mary Linda Alford Church, 54, passed away on Sunday, February 21,2010, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. A resident of High Point, NC, she was born in Dillon, SC on June 4, 1955, to Leery McRae and Sara Margaret Richardson. "Linda," as she called by many was formerly employed with Sara Lee.

She was preceded in death by her...

Maurice St. Germain

Maurice St. Germain

Feb 20, 2010

Gene entered into his peaceful rest on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center; he fought a good fight against cancer for one year.

Gene relocated to High Point, NC in the year of 1989, from Florida. He arrived at Mary Keck Home in High Point, NC, in a blue truck

Maurice Eugen St. Germain...

Thelmarie Turner

Thelmarie Turner

Feb 16, 2010

The earthly journey of Thelmarie Green Turner came to a close Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

Thelmarie was born August 31, 1935, in Glenola, North Carolina to the parents of Ezelle and Nannie Mae Green. She lived there with her parents, eldest sister, Ethel Mae and brother, James Floyd till the family moved to High Point, NC when...

General Washington, Sr.

General Washington, Sr.

Feb 16, 2010

General William Washington, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital at the age of 78. "Jimmy" and "Uncle Jimmy" as family and friends knew him was born in High Point, NC on November 5, 1931, a son of the late Claude Washington, Sr., and Inez James Washington.

Jimmy was an active...

Sylvia "Toot" Steed

Sylvia "Toot" Steed

Jan 27, 2010

Ms. Sylvia Ann Steed, 53, of 810 Park Street, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at her residence. "Toot," as she was affectionately known to family and friends was born on September 1, 1956, in High Point, NC to the late Herbert, Sr and Secir Williams Steed. She attended the High Point Public schools and was...

Martha Wright Baskin

Martha Wright Baskin

Jan 26, 2010

Mrs. Martha Mae Wright Baskin, formerly of 1213 Biltmore Avenue, departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Camden Place Health and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC, at the age of 72. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Cheraw, SC, a daughter of the later Walter Wright and Doretha Dunlap Wright.

"Boot," as family and friends...

Tamkia Burns

Tamkia Burns

Jan 19, 2010

Tamika Sharese Burns, 29, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Wake Forest University Medical Center, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tamika was born to William Ingram and Helen Burns, on February 25, 1980, in High Point, NC, she attended the City of High Point public schools. Mika as she was fondly called by family and friends...

Rhonda Green

Rhonda Green

Jan 13, 2010

Rhonda Green, 38, of Kernersville, NC and formerly of High Point, NC passed away on January 13, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rhonda was born on March 31, 1971, in High Point, NC to James Haywood and Avis Brown Baldwin. She was a 1989 graduate of Southwest Guilford High School, while attending Southwest, she was...

Lekeisha Dewitt

Lekeisha Dewitt

Jan 8, 2010

Lekeisha DeVonna DeWitt, 32, passed away on January 8, 2010, at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born on July 22, 1977, to Burnice Ellerbe and Mary Ellen DeWitt, in Chesterfield County, SC. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Christopher (Bobbi) DeWitt...

Davie Wade Sr

Davie Wade Sr

Jan 4, 2010

Davie Lorenza Wade Sr. 57, of 1404 Grantham Drive, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 4, 2010. at High Point Regional Hospital. "Dave" as he was affectionately called, was born on May 23, 1952, in Lynchburg, VA to Samuel Wade Sr and Ruby Wade. Dave was employed with Flowers Bakery for 37 years. He was a devoted husband...

Angela Bivens

Angela Bivens

Jan 3, 2010

Angela Shirlene Bivens "Big MaMa" Bivens, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital at the age of 45. She was born October 15, 1964, in High Point, NC to Willie Lewis Dockery and Nadena Clark.

Angela confessed Christ at early age and was a diligent server for the Lord. A...

Rebecca Ingram

Rebecca Ingram

Dec 10, 2008

Rebecca Ann Ingram, 61, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December10, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Ann, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born on May 10, 1947, in Marlboro, County, SC, to the late Jack and Bessie Wilson Best.

A faithful member of Word of Comfort Church, Ann was...

Rosa Williams

Rosa Williams

Nov 24, 2008

On November 24, 2008, Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson Williams departed this earthly life. She was born on August 16, 1931, to the late Elder Jerome and Mrs. Irene Cooper Johnson, Sr., in Darlington, SC. Mrs. Williams was lovingly known as "Hun."

She was a resident of High Point, NC for 49 years and was married to the...

Sandra Lynch

Sandra Lynch

Jul 5, 2008

Sandra lynch departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, to be with her heavenly Father.

She was born November 29, 1965, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of William T. and Elizabeth W. Lynch.

She graduated from Clara Barton High School. Always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need of assistance, she...

Mazuria Smith Eaddy

Mazuria Smith Eaddy

May 17, 2008

Mazuria Smith Eaddy departed this life on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at her residence. She was 61 years old.

Mazuria was born in Bennettsville, SC on September 14, 1946, to Hannah Hodges Smith and the late Jack Smith Sr. At an early age the family moved to the Trinity/High Point, NC area where she has been a...

John "Prep" Bivens, Sr.

John "Prep" Bivens, Sr.

Apr 29, 2008

John Preston "Prep Bivens, Sr., 65, finished his earthly journey and went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He was born on June 24, 1942, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Ester Cash Bivens.

John was employed with Bell Springs for many years until change of ownership to what is now Leggett & Platt. Johnn...

Stancie Williams Fuller

Stancie Williams Fuller

Jan 29, 2008

Mrs. Stancie Williams Fuller, 57, of 324 Fourth Street, passed away on Tuesday, January 29,2008, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

Mrs. Fuller was born in Marlboro County, SC, to Nelson Williams and Pearline Martin. Her husband, parents, and two sisters precedes her in death.

Left to cherish her loving memories include: three children, Terry Harrington...

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