Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

James "Jr." Vernon Waters

James "Jr." Vernon Waters

Aug 20, 2025

James Vernon “Junior” Waters, 63, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1962, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Catherine Waters and J.V. Hicks.

Affectionately known as Junior, James was a man of love, laughter, and devotion. He was a proud graduate of ECPI, where he...

Ivian Jerome Robinson

Ivian Jerome Robinson

Aug 14, 2025

Sergeant First Class Ivian Jerome Robinson departed this life on August 14th, 2025, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 22, 1962, to the late Reverend George and Evangelist Rosa Robinson in High Point, North Carolina. Sergeant First Class Robinson served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves and retired after 30 years. He drove long distance 18-wheeler...

Wilson Edward McCallum

Wilson Edward McCallum

Aug 7, 2025

Deacon Wilson Edward McCallum 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born on June 27, 1943, in Rowland, NC, to the late Benjamin F. McCallum Sr. and Isabella Hargrove McCallum. He graduated from Southside High School in Rowland, NC in 1963.

Wilson, who was affectionately called “Buddy Boy,” was...

John Edward Robinson

John Edward Robinson

Jul 27, 2025

John Edward Robinson was born on October 19, 1949, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to parents, Catherine Young and Perry Robinson. He was raised by his parents and grew up with his seven siblings. In 1971, he relocated to High Point, North Carolina, with his family members.

He began an early career as a cab driver for Red Bird Cab Company. During...

Georgia Ann Wilkes

Georgia Ann Wilkes

Jul 22, 2025

Services Are Incomplete at This Time. 

James Terry Benton

James Terry Benton

Jul 17, 2025

No Services at This Time. 

Billy Rae Collins

Billy Rae Collins

Jul 3, 2025

Billy Collins, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 8, 1955, in Richmond County to the late Ralph Poole and Daisy Collins.

Billy was a lifelong resident of High Point, North Carolina, after relocating to High Point. He was employed by Cascade Dye and Burlington Republic until his health...

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Jun 29, 2025

Family Memorial Service. 

Madak Dhieu  Barkuei Machar

Madak Dhieu Barkuei Machar

Jun 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Madak Dhieu Barkuei Machar

August 18, 1953 – June 20, 2025

Ustaz or Uncle Madak D. Barkuei, as many affectionately called him, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and community leader. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.

Madak is survived by...

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Jun 19, 2025

Private Memorial Service.

Waltina Shanell Alford

Waltina Shanell Alford

Jun 13, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Angela Walker

Angela Walker

Jun 6, 2025

Angela Michelle Walker, age 55 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC.

Angela was welcomed into the world on October 25, 1969, in High Point, NC to the late Henry Thomas Walker and Brenda Joyce Kersey Walker.

She attended Andrews High School and later graduated from Guilford Technical...

Elnora Lattimore

Elnora Lattimore

Jun 5, 2025

Ms. Elnora Teresa Marks Lattimore was born to Thomas and Rader Marks on June 30, 1926, in High Point, NC. She was raised in a loving and praying home. She attended Guilford County Schools and graduated from the legendary William Penn.

Ms. Elnora was married to Gilbert Lattimore, and she was a member of Baldwin’s Chapel for many years. She served...

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Jun 5, 2025

Burnice Fredricka T. Dye affectionately known as “Ms. Freddie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 29, 1939, to Katie Barrett Thomas and John Albert Thomas in High Point, NC.

Burnice married the love of her life James Dye on October 31, 1958, and they shared many loving years together before his...

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

May 31, 2025

Burial in Mexico City

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

May 18, 2025

Robert Wesley Baldwin, affectionately known as “Rob Base,” was born on June 19, 1969, in High Point, North Carolina, to Donavau Baldwin Sr. and Dorothy “Annette” Baldwin. He was a proud graduate of Ragsdale High School, Class of 1988, and was formerly employed at Beeson Hardware in High Point.

Rob accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early...

Frank Hairston

Frank Hairston

May 9, 2025

Mr. Frank Hairston, age 57, of Thomasville, NC was born on June 14,1967 to the late Johnny Curry and Alma Joyce Velvadena Hairston in Lexington, NC. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday May 9, 2025.

Frank graduated from Lexington Senior High School, class of 1987.

He started working at Leggett and Plant after high school for over 10 years. Later...

James McDougald

James McDougald

May 5, 2025

Mr. James Eddie McDougald, age 78 fondly known as "McDougald," son of the late Eddie and Thelma Southern was born in Anson County, NC on March 8, 1947. He was educated by the Anson County School System. He moved to High Point, North Carolina in 1966, where he built a life grounded in love, music and faith. He rededicated his...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

James "Jr." Vernon Waters

James "Jr." Vernon Waters

Aug 20, 2025

James Vernon “Junior” Waters, 63, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1962, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Catherine Waters and J.V. Hicks.

Affectionately known as Junior, James was a man of love, laughter, and devotion. He was a proud graduate of ECPI, where he...

Ivian Jerome Robinson

Ivian Jerome Robinson

Aug 14, 2025

Sergeant First Class Ivian Jerome Robinson departed this life on August 14th, 2025, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 22, 1962, to the late Reverend George and Evangelist Rosa Robinson in High Point, North Carolina. Sergeant First Class Robinson served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves and retired after 30 years. He drove long distance 18-wheeler...

Wilson Edward McCallum

Wilson Edward McCallum

Aug 7, 2025

Deacon Wilson Edward McCallum 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born on June 27, 1943, in Rowland, NC, to the late Benjamin F. McCallum Sr. and Isabella Hargrove McCallum. He graduated from Southside High School in Rowland, NC in 1963.

Wilson, who was affectionately called “Buddy Boy,” was...

John Edward Robinson

John Edward Robinson

Jul 27, 2025

John Edward Robinson was born on October 19, 1949, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to parents, Catherine Young and Perry Robinson. He was raised by his parents and grew up with his seven siblings. In 1971, he relocated to High Point, North Carolina, with his family members.

He began an early career as a cab driver for Red Bird Cab Company. During...

Georgia Ann Wilkes

Georgia Ann Wilkes

Jul 22, 2025

Services Are Incomplete at This Time. 

James Terry Benton

James Terry Benton

Jul 17, 2025

No Services at This Time. 

Billy Rae Collins

Billy Rae Collins

Jul 3, 2025

Billy Collins, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 8, 1955, in Richmond County to the late Ralph Poole and Daisy Collins.

Billy was a lifelong resident of High Point, North Carolina, after relocating to High Point. He was employed by Cascade Dye and Burlington Republic until his health...

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Nellie Jean Kidd Barnes

Jun 29, 2025

Family Memorial Service. 

Madak Dhieu  Barkuei Machar

Madak Dhieu Barkuei Machar

Jun 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Madak Dhieu Barkuei Machar

August 18, 1953 – June 20, 2025

Ustaz or Uncle Madak D. Barkuei, as many affectionately called him, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and community leader. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.

Madak is survived by...

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Baby Destiny Lyric Blackburn

Jun 19, 2025

Private Memorial Service.

Waltina Shanell Alford

Waltina Shanell Alford

Jun 13, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Angela Walker

Angela Walker

Jun 6, 2025

Angela Michelle Walker, age 55 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC.

Angela was welcomed into the world on October 25, 1969, in High Point, NC to the late Henry Thomas Walker and Brenda Joyce Kersey Walker.

She attended Andrews High School and later graduated from Guilford Technical...

Elnora Lattimore

Elnora Lattimore

Jun 5, 2025

Ms. Elnora Teresa Marks Lattimore was born to Thomas and Rader Marks on June 30, 1926, in High Point, NC. She was raised in a loving and praying home. She attended Guilford County Schools and graduated from the legendary William Penn.

Ms. Elnora was married to Gilbert Lattimore, and she was a member of Baldwin’s Chapel for many years. She served...

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Ms. Fredricker Dye

Jun 5, 2025

Burnice Fredricka T. Dye affectionately known as “Ms. Freddie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 29, 1939, to Katie Barrett Thomas and John Albert Thomas in High Point, NC.

Burnice married the love of her life James Dye on October 31, 1958, and they shared many loving years together before his...

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

Fernando Rodriguez Mendoza

May 31, 2025

Burial in Mexico City

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

Robert "Rob Base" Baldwin

May 18, 2025

Robert Wesley Baldwin, affectionately known as “Rob Base,” was born on June 19, 1969, in High Point, North Carolina, to Donavau Baldwin Sr. and Dorothy “Annette” Baldwin. He was a proud graduate of Ragsdale High School, Class of 1988, and was formerly employed at Beeson Hardware in High Point.

Rob accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early...

Frank Hairston

Frank Hairston

May 9, 2025

Mr. Frank Hairston, age 57, of Thomasville, NC was born on June 14,1967 to the late Johnny Curry and Alma Joyce Velvadena Hairston in Lexington, NC. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday May 9, 2025.

Frank graduated from Lexington Senior High School, class of 1987.

He started working at Leggett and Plant after high school for over 10 years. Later...

James McDougald

James McDougald

May 5, 2025

Mr. James Eddie McDougald, age 78 fondly known as "McDougald," son of the late Eddie and Thelma Southern was born in Anson County, NC on March 8, 1947. He was educated by the Anson County School System. He moved to High Point, North Carolina in 1966, where he built a life grounded in love, music and faith. He rededicated his...

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