Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

James McKever

James McKever

Sep 26, 2023

 Mr. James Edward McKever, age 73, of High Point, North Carolina died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wallace, South Carolina. James was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina on July 25, 1950, to the late Daniel Short and Ruthie Mae Warren. James was married to Carolyn McKever. He worked for Concept Plastic for many years. He was a faithful member...

Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones

Sep 25, 2023

 

Catherine Jones entered the world on February 17th, 1958. She was the seventh child of ten children. Born into the union of Arthur and Ruth Johnson.

Cathy was educated in the New York school system; she was a graduate of Walton High School. She went on to further her education at Bronx Community College where she received her associate...

Robert Lisenby Jr.

Robert Lisenby Jr.

Sep 23, 2023

Robert Lisenby, Jr., lovingly known as June, was born September 14, 1959, in High Point, North Carolina, to parents, the late Ms. Mattie Lee Chapman and the late Robert Lisenby, Sr. He departed this life on the evening of September 23, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended public schools in High Point, North Carolina, and...

Rosa Mae Davis David

Rosa Mae Davis David

Sep 23, 2023

Ms. Rosa Mae Davis David 79, of Burlington, NC, entered peacefully into her eternal rest on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 25, 1944, in High Point, NC, to the late Edna Earl Lilly and the late Roosevelt Davis. She attended High Point City public schools and retired from High Point Furniture.

Rosa Mae...

Tonya Williams - Pemberton

Tonya Williams - Pemberton

Sep 15, 2023

 

Tonya Beatrice Pemberton, age 55, passed on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Tonya was born on July 2, 1968, in High Point, NC to Henry Lee and Louse Williams.  She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1986.

She was preceded in death in death by her parents, Henry Lee and Loise Williams; one brother, Michael Christoper Williams,...

Jerry Leroy Cooper

Jerry Leroy Cooper

Sep 11, 2023

Jerry Leroy Cooper was born March 13, 1951, in Marlboro County, South Carolina to the late James Willie "Candy Boy" Cooper and Bernice McBride Cooper. He was the sixth born of eight children.

As a young man Jerry dreamed of becoming a famous musician. He was very skillful while playing the guitar. Jerry was passionate about his music.

Jerry relocated...

Peggy Ann (Smith) Miller

Peggy Ann (Smith) Miller

Sep 6, 2023

Peggy Ann Miller (Smith), 80, was born on May 30, 1943, passed away peaceful at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Peggy worked as a Hotel Clerk for several years retiring to 400 W. Steele Street, Gibsonville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Chauncey Smith Sr., and Margarette Smith, four siblings, Baby Boy Smith, Chauncey Jr., Harold...

William Frank Baker

William Frank Baker

Aug 31, 2023

William Frank Baker departed this earthly on August 31,2023. He was born on February 23,1949, in Rowland, North Carolina to the late Simpson Baker Sr., and Mary Kate Baker.William received his education from Randolph County Public School Syster. He graduated from trinity High School. William served in the United States Army and North Carolina National Guard for nearly ten years....

Jason Deon Ratliff Jr. "J'Roy"

Jason Deon Ratliff Jr. "J'Roy"

Aug 3, 2023

Jason Deon Ratliff, Jr., age 19, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Atrium Baptist Hospital, Winston, Salem. He was born in High Point, North Carolina, on February 11, 2004, to his parents Dominique Breeden and Jason Ratliff. Jason was raised in High Point and graduated from Edgecombe Youth Academy. "J’Roy" was the...

Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr.

Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr.

Jul 30, 2023

On Sunday, July 30, 2013, Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr passed suddenly from this earthly life and entered into eternal rest.Henry McRae Jr. was born on December 25, 1966, to the late Joyce and Johnny Pegues. he attended High Point Central High School and worked as a welder at Beeson Hardware Company.In addition to his parents, Henry was also preceded in...

Latonya Tanyell Spann

Latonya Tanyell Spann

Jul 30, 2023

Latonya Tanyell Spann, age 44 of High Point, NC left this earthly life to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Tanyell, as she was called by family and friends, was born July 16, 1979, in Thomasville, NC. She was preceded in death by grandfather, John “Jakey” Harris and two uncles, Robert Izell Spann and Gregory Harris. She...

Baby Nyla Amiri Thompson

Baby Nyla Amiri Thompson

Jul 29, 2023

 

“Beautiful Angel, Nyla Amiri Thompson, daughter of Dynasty Breeden and Jackie Thompson, journeyed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Born on December 27, 2022, weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces at Forsyth Medical Center. Nyla was full of joy, and she was bubbly. She enjoyed watching Gracie’s Corner and laughing and playing with her brother. Nyla...

Martha Denise Quick

Martha Denise Quick

Jul 11, 2023

Martha Denise Quick, “Mot,” of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the age of 58 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The daughter of Joann Derry Quick and Hubert Quick, she was born April 2, 1965, in High Point, North Carolina. A resident of High Point all her life, Mot...

John Floyd

John Floyd

Jul 10, 2023

Family will host a Private Service at a later date.

Margaret Marie Alford

Margaret Marie Alford

Jun 28, 2023

Private Memorial Service

 

Ms. Margaret Alford age 58 of High Point, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Moses Health Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

Margaret was born on March 25, 1965, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mary Linda Tom-Alford and James Edward Alford.

She was educated in public school and received her diploma.  Margaret...

Ricardo Lopez

Ricardo Lopez

Jun 21, 2023

Ricardo Lopez, 29, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, he was born in McAllen, Texas on January 4, 1994, to Arnold Lopez and Raquel Fernandez, he will truly be missed.

Mary Frances Rorie

Mary Frances Rorie

Jun 9, 2023

Mrs. Mary F. Rorie departed this earthly life on June 9, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1942, the daughter of the late William McCoy Sr. and Flossie Kearns McCoy.

Mary was educated in the Randolph and Guilford County schools. She was united in marriage to Jeremiah Rorie, Sr., of High Point, NC. After living in Washington, DC, for...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

James McKever

James McKever

Sep 26, 2023

 Mr. James Edward McKever, age 73, of High Point, North Carolina died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wallace, South Carolina. James was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina on July 25, 1950, to the late Daniel Short and Ruthie Mae Warren. James was married to Carolyn McKever. He worked for Concept Plastic for many years. He was a faithful member...

Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones

Sep 25, 2023

 

Catherine Jones entered the world on February 17th, 1958. She was the seventh child of ten children. Born into the union of Arthur and Ruth Johnson.

Cathy was educated in the New York school system; she was a graduate of Walton High School. She went on to further her education at Bronx Community College where she received her associate...

Robert Lisenby Jr.

Robert Lisenby Jr.

Sep 23, 2023

Robert Lisenby, Jr., lovingly known as June, was born September 14, 1959, in High Point, North Carolina, to parents, the late Ms. Mattie Lee Chapman and the late Robert Lisenby, Sr. He departed this life on the evening of September 23, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended public schools in High Point, North Carolina, and...

Rosa Mae Davis David

Rosa Mae Davis David

Sep 23, 2023

Ms. Rosa Mae Davis David 79, of Burlington, NC, entered peacefully into her eternal rest on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 25, 1944, in High Point, NC, to the late Edna Earl Lilly and the late Roosevelt Davis. She attended High Point City public schools and retired from High Point Furniture.

Rosa Mae...

Tonya Williams - Pemberton

Tonya Williams - Pemberton

Sep 15, 2023

 

Tonya Beatrice Pemberton, age 55, passed on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Tonya was born on July 2, 1968, in High Point, NC to Henry Lee and Louse Williams.  She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1986.

She was preceded in death in death by her parents, Henry Lee and Loise Williams; one brother, Michael Christoper Williams,...

Jerry Leroy Cooper

Jerry Leroy Cooper

Sep 11, 2023

Jerry Leroy Cooper was born March 13, 1951, in Marlboro County, South Carolina to the late James Willie "Candy Boy" Cooper and Bernice McBride Cooper. He was the sixth born of eight children.

As a young man Jerry dreamed of becoming a famous musician. He was very skillful while playing the guitar. Jerry was passionate about his music.

Jerry relocated...

Peggy Ann (Smith) Miller

Peggy Ann (Smith) Miller

Sep 6, 2023

Peggy Ann Miller (Smith), 80, was born on May 30, 1943, passed away peaceful at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Peggy worked as a Hotel Clerk for several years retiring to 400 W. Steele Street, Gibsonville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Chauncey Smith Sr., and Margarette Smith, four siblings, Baby Boy Smith, Chauncey Jr., Harold...

William Frank Baker

William Frank Baker

Aug 31, 2023

William Frank Baker departed this earthly on August 31,2023. He was born on February 23,1949, in Rowland, North Carolina to the late Simpson Baker Sr., and Mary Kate Baker.William received his education from Randolph County Public School Syster. He graduated from trinity High School. William served in the United States Army and North Carolina National Guard for nearly ten years....

Jason Deon Ratliff Jr. "J'Roy"

Jason Deon Ratliff Jr. "J'Roy"

Aug 3, 2023

Jason Deon Ratliff, Jr., age 19, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Atrium Baptist Hospital, Winston, Salem. He was born in High Point, North Carolina, on February 11, 2004, to his parents Dominique Breeden and Jason Ratliff. Jason was raised in High Point and graduated from Edgecombe Youth Academy. "J’Roy" was the...

Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr.

Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr.

Jul 30, 2023

On Sunday, July 30, 2013, Henry "Cricket" McRae Jr passed suddenly from this earthly life and entered into eternal rest.Henry McRae Jr. was born on December 25, 1966, to the late Joyce and Johnny Pegues. he attended High Point Central High School and worked as a welder at Beeson Hardware Company.In addition to his parents, Henry was also preceded in...

Latonya Tanyell Spann

Latonya Tanyell Spann

Jul 30, 2023

Latonya Tanyell Spann, age 44 of High Point, NC left this earthly life to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Tanyell, as she was called by family and friends, was born July 16, 1979, in Thomasville, NC. She was preceded in death by grandfather, John “Jakey” Harris and two uncles, Robert Izell Spann and Gregory Harris. She...

Baby Nyla Amiri Thompson

Baby Nyla Amiri Thompson

Jul 29, 2023

 

“Beautiful Angel, Nyla Amiri Thompson, daughter of Dynasty Breeden and Jackie Thompson, journeyed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Born on December 27, 2022, weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces at Forsyth Medical Center. Nyla was full of joy, and she was bubbly. She enjoyed watching Gracie’s Corner and laughing and playing with her brother. Nyla...

Martha Denise Quick

Martha Denise Quick

Jul 11, 2023

Martha Denise Quick, “Mot,” of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the age of 58 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The daughter of Joann Derry Quick and Hubert Quick, she was born April 2, 1965, in High Point, North Carolina. A resident of High Point all her life, Mot...

John Floyd

John Floyd

Jul 10, 2023

Family will host a Private Service at a later date.

Margaret Marie Alford

Margaret Marie Alford

Jun 28, 2023

Private Memorial Service

 

Ms. Margaret Alford age 58 of High Point, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Moses Health Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

Margaret was born on March 25, 1965, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mary Linda Tom-Alford and James Edward Alford.

She was educated in public school and received her diploma.  Margaret...

Ricardo Lopez

Ricardo Lopez

Jun 21, 2023

Ricardo Lopez, 29, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, he was born in McAllen, Texas on January 4, 1994, to Arnold Lopez and Raquel Fernandez, he will truly be missed.

Mary Frances Rorie

Mary Frances Rorie

Jun 9, 2023

Mrs. Mary F. Rorie departed this earthly life on June 9, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1942, the daughter of the late William McCoy Sr. and Flossie Kearns McCoy.

Mary was educated in the Randolph and Guilford County schools. She was united in marriage to Jeremiah Rorie, Sr., of High Point, NC. After living in Washington, DC, for...

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