Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Robert "Sonny" Dwight Boyd Jr.

Robert "Sonny" Dwight Boyd Jr.

Dec 5, 2023

 

Mr. Robert Dwight Boyd, Jr., (Sonny), 69, of High Point, N.C., fell asleep in death at his home on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Sonny entered this life on Monday, February 8th, 1954, the eldest child and only son of Robert Dwight Boyd, Sr. and Nannie Douglas Boyd, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in...

Derek Myron Little

Derek Myron Little

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mr. Derek Myron Little, 56, made his earthly transition at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born October 8, 1967, to Patricia and the late Louis Little. He attended High Point public schools and loved to run track in high school. Derek enjoyed music, especially classical and old-school R&B, and loved to hear his mother sing....

Robert Lewis Williams

Robert Lewis Williams

Dec 1, 2023

 

Deacon Robert Lewis Williams was a loving husband and father of ten children.  He took his journey to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023, at the age of 69.He was born and raised in Halifax County, NC to Mrs. Addie Lee Williams and Mr. Albert Williams on February 22,1954. He attended Brawley High School. God was always...

Elder Shirley Venson

Elder Shirley Venson

Nov 22, 2023

 Shirley Ann Venson was born September 17, 1956, in the Bronx, New York. She was the sixth child of ten children. She was born into the union to the late Arthur and Ruth Johnson. On November 22nd, 2023, an angel was dispatched to escort Shirley to her everlasting life. One of Shirley's favorite scriptures to quote 2nd Corinthians 5:8 "To...

Minister Teresa Renee Legette

Minister Teresa Renee Legette

Nov 11, 2023

Minister Teresa Renee Legette, daughter of the late Dorothy Pickett and the late Pastor Leroy McIntyre. She was born on August 3, 1962, in High Point, NC. She moved to New York with her mother along with her three siblings Charles Alston, Tony Alston and the late Laverne Alston Jamison. Upon returning to High Point, NC, Teresa graduated from Ragsdale...

Tyler "Tyrone" Young

Tyler "Tyrone" Young

Nov 9, 2023

Tyler Tyrone Young was born om June 3, 1990, Willie Davis Jr. and the late Kimberly L. Young.   He gained his wings on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Greensboro, NC.

Tyrone lived in High Point, NC most of his life and graduated from T.W. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 2009. He grew up in Shekinah Glory Church International, High...

Bradley Haywood

Bradley Haywood

Nov 6, 2023

Bradley Haywood was born on March 2, 1972, in the city of High Point, NC, to the parents of Lillie Jean Haywood and Donald "Buck" Haywood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alexander Haywood Sr., and Lucille Barber Haywood. Throughout his life, Bradley's love for music grew and he became a graduate...

Susie Mae Bosier

Susie Mae Bosier

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Susie Mae Kennedy Bosier, of Thomasville, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Hospital in High Point. Susie was born March 5, 1948, in Rimini, South Carolina, to the late James Thomas and Cornelia McConico Kennedy. She received Christ in her life at an early age. She worked for TFI, Plant B...

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Michael “Keebler” Jackson age 64, departed this earthly dwelling on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Mr. Jackson was born in Bennettsville, SC on October 30, 1958 to the late James and Mae Jackson.

He attended High Point City Schools.  He was a former employee of Thomas Built Buses and Waffle House.

He was a fun-loving person who loved to laugh...

Jeffrey Allen McMann II

Jeffrey Allen McMann II

Oct 19, 2023

Jeffrey Allen McMann II, age 29 passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Hospice of High Point. Jeffrey was born in Saginaw, MI on September 10, 1994, to Florinda Garza and Jeffrey Allen McMann. Jeffrey loved football. He was preceded in death by his father. Jeffrey leaves cherish memories to his mother, Florinda McMann; one sister, Jody (Mitchell) McMann...

Vernal Arbie Bibb

Vernal Arbie Bibb

Oct 16, 2023

Vernal Arbie Bibb was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 9, 1956, to William Arbie and Johnnie Mae Bibb. Vernal departed his life on October 16, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Bibb; mother, Johnnie M. Bibb; one brother, Anthony D. Simmons.

Vernal was a beautiful person who embraced anyone he encountered. He loved Jesus...

Lauren Elise Pierce

Lauren Elise Pierce

Oct 14, 2023

Lauren Elise Pierce, 39, of Thomasville, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Lauren was born on July 12th, 1984 in Winston-Salem, NC. Lauren was a lover of sunflowers, animals, coffee, music, and the smell of coconut. She enjoyed writing poetry, cooking, and watching movies. She is preceded in death by her father, Fontaine M. Pierce; her grandfather, Ronald C. Rau;...

Peggy Rorie

Peggy Rorie

Oct 12, 2023

 

Peggy Ann Rorie was born on March 9, 1957, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to the late James Thomas Rorie and Elizabeth David Rorie.

Her earthly journey came to completion on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, after a brief period of declining health, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Peggy’s greatest attributes was her love for God, her willingness to...

Sandra Lowery Creft

Sandra Lowery Creft

Oct 9, 2023

 

Sandra Lowery Creft was born June 6, 1960 to Joann Parsons Lowrey and the late John Robert Lowery. She was reared by Willie and the late, Joyce Townsend. Sandra attended High Point Public Schools and graduated in 1978.

Sandra was a lifetime member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Sandra loved music from an early age and sang with the Beginners and Junior Choirs,...

Kristian Micheal Tillman - Little

Kristian Micheal Tillman - Little

Sep 28, 2023

Kristian Micheal Tillman-Little was born on October 12, 1995, to Carmencita D. Williams and Ruben M. Little in Forsyth County, NC. Kristian departed this life on September 28, 2023. Kristian was a joy to be around. He always kept a smile on his face. He was a beautiful person with a heart of gold. Kristian was a loving son, brother,...

Gail Kellam

Gail Kellam

Sep 28, 2023

KELLAM, Gail Delores, age 60, formerly of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. She was born in Newark, New Jersey and later moved to the Vailsburg section of Newark. Gail was a high school graduate honors student of Saint Dominics Academy in Jersey City and earned her paralegal certification at Taylors's Business School at Bloomfield...

Larry Kennedy

Larry Kennedy

Sep 28, 2023

Larry Kennedy was born on August 14, 1954, in Rimini, South Carolina, to the late James and Cornelia McConico Kennedy.

Larry attended the public schools of Sumter County and was and employee of TFI Company Plant D for fifteen years.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded death by two brothers, James Lee Kennedy and Richard Kennedy.

Larry departed...

Catherine Pate

Catherine Pate

Sep 27, 2023

Ms. Catherine “Cat” Wright Pate, age 84 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life of Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born in Marlboro County, SC to the late Flora McCloud Wright and William Raymond Wright. Catherine relocated to High Point, NC at an early age. She worked at Slane Hosiery Mills until her retirement. Catherine was a faithful...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Robert "Sonny" Dwight Boyd Jr.

Robert "Sonny" Dwight Boyd Jr.

Dec 5, 2023

 

Mr. Robert Dwight Boyd, Jr., (Sonny), 69, of High Point, N.C., fell asleep in death at his home on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Sonny entered this life on Monday, February 8th, 1954, the eldest child and only son of Robert Dwight Boyd, Sr. and Nannie Douglas Boyd, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in...

Derek Myron Little

Derek Myron Little

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mr. Derek Myron Little, 56, made his earthly transition at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born October 8, 1967, to Patricia and the late Louis Little. He attended High Point public schools and loved to run track in high school. Derek enjoyed music, especially classical and old-school R&B, and loved to hear his mother sing....

Robert Lewis Williams

Robert Lewis Williams

Dec 1, 2023

 

Deacon Robert Lewis Williams was a loving husband and father of ten children.  He took his journey to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023, at the age of 69.He was born and raised in Halifax County, NC to Mrs. Addie Lee Williams and Mr. Albert Williams on February 22,1954. He attended Brawley High School. God was always...

Elder Shirley Venson

Elder Shirley Venson

Nov 22, 2023

 Shirley Ann Venson was born September 17, 1956, in the Bronx, New York. She was the sixth child of ten children. She was born into the union to the late Arthur and Ruth Johnson. On November 22nd, 2023, an angel was dispatched to escort Shirley to her everlasting life. One of Shirley's favorite scriptures to quote 2nd Corinthians 5:8 "To...

Minister Teresa Renee Legette

Minister Teresa Renee Legette

Nov 11, 2023

Minister Teresa Renee Legette, daughter of the late Dorothy Pickett and the late Pastor Leroy McIntyre. She was born on August 3, 1962, in High Point, NC. She moved to New York with her mother along with her three siblings Charles Alston, Tony Alston and the late Laverne Alston Jamison. Upon returning to High Point, NC, Teresa graduated from Ragsdale...

Tyler "Tyrone" Young

Tyler "Tyrone" Young

Nov 9, 2023

Tyler Tyrone Young was born om June 3, 1990, Willie Davis Jr. and the late Kimberly L. Young.   He gained his wings on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Greensboro, NC.

Tyrone lived in High Point, NC most of his life and graduated from T.W. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 2009. He grew up in Shekinah Glory Church International, High...

Bradley Haywood

Bradley Haywood

Nov 6, 2023

Bradley Haywood was born on March 2, 1972, in the city of High Point, NC, to the parents of Lillie Jean Haywood and Donald "Buck" Haywood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alexander Haywood Sr., and Lucille Barber Haywood. Throughout his life, Bradley's love for music grew and he became a graduate...

Susie Mae Bosier

Susie Mae Bosier

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Susie Mae Kennedy Bosier, of Thomasville, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Hospital in High Point. Susie was born March 5, 1948, in Rimini, South Carolina, to the late James Thomas and Cornelia McConico Kennedy. She received Christ in her life at an early age. She worked for TFI, Plant B...

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Michael “Keebler” Jackson age 64, departed this earthly dwelling on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Mr. Jackson was born in Bennettsville, SC on October 30, 1958 to the late James and Mae Jackson.

He attended High Point City Schools.  He was a former employee of Thomas Built Buses and Waffle House.

He was a fun-loving person who loved to laugh...

Jeffrey Allen McMann II

Jeffrey Allen McMann II

Oct 19, 2023

Jeffrey Allen McMann II, age 29 passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Hospice of High Point. Jeffrey was born in Saginaw, MI on September 10, 1994, to Florinda Garza and Jeffrey Allen McMann. Jeffrey loved football. He was preceded in death by his father. Jeffrey leaves cherish memories to his mother, Florinda McMann; one sister, Jody (Mitchell) McMann...

Vernal Arbie Bibb

Vernal Arbie Bibb

Oct 16, 2023

Vernal Arbie Bibb was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 9, 1956, to William Arbie and Johnnie Mae Bibb. Vernal departed his life on October 16, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Bibb; mother, Johnnie M. Bibb; one brother, Anthony D. Simmons.

Vernal was a beautiful person who embraced anyone he encountered. He loved Jesus...

Lauren Elise Pierce

Lauren Elise Pierce

Oct 14, 2023

Lauren Elise Pierce, 39, of Thomasville, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Lauren was born on July 12th, 1984 in Winston-Salem, NC. Lauren was a lover of sunflowers, animals, coffee, music, and the smell of coconut. She enjoyed writing poetry, cooking, and watching movies. She is preceded in death by her father, Fontaine M. Pierce; her grandfather, Ronald C. Rau;...

Peggy Rorie

Peggy Rorie

Oct 12, 2023

 

Peggy Ann Rorie was born on March 9, 1957, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to the late James Thomas Rorie and Elizabeth David Rorie.

Her earthly journey came to completion on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, after a brief period of declining health, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Peggy’s greatest attributes was her love for God, her willingness to...

Sandra Lowery Creft

Sandra Lowery Creft

Oct 9, 2023

 

Sandra Lowery Creft was born June 6, 1960 to Joann Parsons Lowrey and the late John Robert Lowery. She was reared by Willie and the late, Joyce Townsend. Sandra attended High Point Public Schools and graduated in 1978.

Sandra was a lifetime member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Sandra loved music from an early age and sang with the Beginners and Junior Choirs,...

Kristian Micheal Tillman - Little

Kristian Micheal Tillman - Little

Sep 28, 2023

Kristian Micheal Tillman-Little was born on October 12, 1995, to Carmencita D. Williams and Ruben M. Little in Forsyth County, NC. Kristian departed this life on September 28, 2023. Kristian was a joy to be around. He always kept a smile on his face. He was a beautiful person with a heart of gold. Kristian was a loving son, brother,...

Gail Kellam

Gail Kellam

Sep 28, 2023

KELLAM, Gail Delores, age 60, formerly of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. She was born in Newark, New Jersey and later moved to the Vailsburg section of Newark. Gail was a high school graduate honors student of Saint Dominics Academy in Jersey City and earned her paralegal certification at Taylors's Business School at Bloomfield...

Larry Kennedy

Larry Kennedy

Sep 28, 2023

Larry Kennedy was born on August 14, 1954, in Rimini, South Carolina, to the late James and Cornelia McConico Kennedy.

Larry attended the public schools of Sumter County and was and employee of TFI Company Plant D for fifteen years.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded death by two brothers, James Lee Kennedy and Richard Kennedy.

Larry departed...

Catherine Pate

Catherine Pate

Sep 27, 2023

Ms. Catherine “Cat” Wright Pate, age 84 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life of Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born in Marlboro County, SC to the late Flora McCloud Wright and William Raymond Wright. Catherine relocated to High Point, NC at an early age. She worked at Slane Hosiery Mills until her retirement. Catherine was a faithful...

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