Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Theresa Turner
Jan 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Theresa turner, who left us on January 17, 2025. Born on March 14, 1971, she was raised in High Point, NC and brought joy to our lives for 53 years.
For everyone who knew Theresa was a shining star with a bright and beautiful energy that radiated wherever...
Theodore Shealey
Jan 13, 2025
Theodore Shealey, 79, departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025. He had been a resident of the Meridian Center since 2017. He had been in declining health for the last two years.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 12, 1945, to Joseph Shealey and Meriam McCornell Shealey. Theodore was the fifth of five siblings, Joseph Shealey, Alfred...
Gary Morgan Williams
Jan 12, 2025
Gary Morgan Williams, age 71, was called home on January 12, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1953, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Ira
Williams and Mary Bell Sayers. Gary attended and graduated from Barringer High School located in Newark, New Jersey. He also attended Newark Technical Community College where he studied carpentry. He decided to relocate to...
Kenar Melinda Rogers
Jan 12, 2025
Proverbs 18:22“RIH My Good Thing”After 36 years together and nearly 30 incredible years of marriage with the love of my life, and 20 years as the most incredible mom, God called my wife, Kenar “Melinda” Rogers, home to glory on the morning of January 12, 2025. She fought the Good Fight of Faith, battling Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and Overcoming it...
Patricia "Pat" McGill Lanier
Jan 12, 2025
Ms. Patricia Ann McGill Lanier, 72 of High Point, NC entered her Heavenly rest on the morning of Sunday, January 12th, 2025, peacefully in her home. She was born on August 2, 1953, to the late Mary Louis Lassiter, and Woodrow Thomas.
Patricia attended High Point Public School System, and was a graduate of High Point Central, class of 1971. Patricia...
Walter L. Pearson
Jan 9, 2025
Walter L. Pearson, also known as "Dink" was born on May 3, 1957, and transitioned to everlasting life on January 9, 2025, in High Point, NC.
Walter enjoyed life to the fullest and was unapologetic when it came to loving his family and selected friends. But with a comedic personality, he would turn anyone's frown into a bright smile and had...
Maurice James Bethea
Jan 3, 2025
Maurice James Bethea, age 55, passed on January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born to James Luther Bethea Jr., and Jaine Mae Crawford Bethea on August 12, 1969, in Queens, NY. Maurice graduated from Southern Guilford High School where he played many sports from football to wrestling. He was very proud of his sports days and often told...
Artis Nicholson
Dec 30, 2024
Mr. Artis B. Nicholson, age 72, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Monday, December 30, 2024. Artis was born June 22, 1952, in Raeford, North Carolina to the late Willie B. Nicholson and Donnetta Wall Nicholson. At an early age he joined Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. He later relocated to High Point,...
Marquita "Kita" LaVada Hairston
Dec 22, 2024
Marquita LaVada Hairston, affectionately known as "Kita," Miss Mook," and Aline's "Black Queen," passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love and resilience. Born on November 22, 1983, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lynda Faye Hairston, Marquita lit up the lives of everyone she encountered with her bright smile and fashionable style.
At just 16, Marquita graduated from job corps...
Kevin Townsend
Dec 7, 2024
With heavy hearts our beloved father, Kevin A. Townsend, left us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 52.
“Pig” as he was affectionally called was born on April 1, 1972, in High Point, NC to the late Billy Joe Towsend and Betty Lindsay Townsend.
He grew up with a strong work ethic and an unyielding devotion to his family....
Randy Maurice Bristow
Dec 5, 2024
The life of Mr. Randy Maurice Bristow, 63, began on January 28, 1961, and lasted until the angels came for him on December 5, 2024. Randy was born in High Point, NC, to the late Frank Bristow Sr. and Lula Bell Pearson Bristow.
He attended the public school system in Guilford County and graduated from High Point Central High School in...
Tommy Lee Brown
Dec 4, 2024
. Mr. Tommy Lee Brown was born May 28, 1950, in Randolph County, NC to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown. Tommy was delivered from his pain and suffering and made his transition on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.
He was educated in Randolph County Public School System, Afterwards, he...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Theresa Turner
Jan 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Theresa turner, who left us on January 17, 2025. Born on March 14, 1971, she was raised in High Point, NC and brought joy to our lives for 53 years.
For everyone who knew Theresa was a shining star with a bright and beautiful energy that radiated wherever...
Theodore Shealey
Jan 13, 2025
Theodore Shealey, 79, departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025. He had been a resident of the Meridian Center since 2017. He had been in declining health for the last two years.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 12, 1945, to Joseph Shealey and Meriam McCornell Shealey. Theodore was the fifth of five siblings, Joseph Shealey, Alfred...
Gary Morgan Williams
Jan 12, 2025
Gary Morgan Williams, age 71, was called home on January 12, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1953, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Ira
Williams and Mary Bell Sayers. Gary attended and graduated from Barringer High School located in Newark, New Jersey. He also attended Newark Technical Community College where he studied carpentry. He decided to relocate to...
Kenar Melinda Rogers
Jan 12, 2025
Proverbs 18:22“RIH My Good Thing”After 36 years together and nearly 30 incredible years of marriage with the love of my life, and 20 years as the most incredible mom, God called my wife, Kenar “Melinda” Rogers, home to glory on the morning of January 12, 2025. She fought the Good Fight of Faith, battling Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and Overcoming it...
Patricia "Pat" McGill Lanier
Jan 12, 2025
Ms. Patricia Ann McGill Lanier, 72 of High Point, NC entered her Heavenly rest on the morning of Sunday, January 12th, 2025, peacefully in her home. She was born on August 2, 1953, to the late Mary Louis Lassiter, and Woodrow Thomas.
Patricia attended High Point Public School System, and was a graduate of High Point Central, class of 1971. Patricia...
Walter L. Pearson
Jan 9, 2025
Walter L. Pearson, also known as "Dink" was born on May 3, 1957, and transitioned to everlasting life on January 9, 2025, in High Point, NC.
Walter enjoyed life to the fullest and was unapologetic when it came to loving his family and selected friends. But with a comedic personality, he would turn anyone's frown into a bright smile and had...
Maurice James Bethea
Jan 3, 2025
Maurice James Bethea, age 55, passed on January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born to James Luther Bethea Jr., and Jaine Mae Crawford Bethea on August 12, 1969, in Queens, NY. Maurice graduated from Southern Guilford High School where he played many sports from football to wrestling. He was very proud of his sports days and often told...
Artis Nicholson
Dec 30, 2024
Mr. Artis B. Nicholson, age 72, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Monday, December 30, 2024. Artis was born June 22, 1952, in Raeford, North Carolina to the late Willie B. Nicholson and Donnetta Wall Nicholson. At an early age he joined Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. He later relocated to High Point,...
Marquita "Kita" LaVada Hairston
Dec 22, 2024
Marquita LaVada Hairston, affectionately known as "Kita," Miss Mook," and Aline's "Black Queen," passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love and resilience. Born on November 22, 1983, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lynda Faye Hairston, Marquita lit up the lives of everyone she encountered with her bright smile and fashionable style.
At just 16, Marquita graduated from job corps...
Kevin Townsend
Dec 7, 2024
With heavy hearts our beloved father, Kevin A. Townsend, left us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 52.
“Pig” as he was affectionally called was born on April 1, 1972, in High Point, NC to the late Billy Joe Towsend and Betty Lindsay Townsend.
He grew up with a strong work ethic and an unyielding devotion to his family....
Randy Maurice Bristow
Dec 5, 2024
The life of Mr. Randy Maurice Bristow, 63, began on January 28, 1961, and lasted until the angels came for him on December 5, 2024. Randy was born in High Point, NC, to the late Frank Bristow Sr. and Lula Bell Pearson Bristow.
He attended the public school system in Guilford County and graduated from High Point Central High School in...
Tommy Lee Brown
Dec 4, 2024
. Mr. Tommy Lee Brown was born May 28, 1950, in Randolph County, NC to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown. Tommy was delivered from his pain and suffering and made his transition on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.
He was educated in Randolph County Public School System, Afterwards, he...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
About
People's Funeral & Cremation Services is a collection of obituaries for High Point, NC. With services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local High Point, North Carolina obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

