Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Apr 9, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Tyrone Claggett Jr

Tyrone Claggett Jr

Apr 4, 2025

Tyrone Claggett Jr., 57, was born in Prine Frederick, Maryland on August 25, 1968, to Tyrone Claggett Sr., and Clarise Jacks. He departed this earthly life on Friday, April 4, 2025. "Tye," as he was affectionately known by family and friends was an awesome son, father, husband, brother and friend, he had a love for making jokes, laughing, dancing and...

LaKeshia Montgomery

LaKeshia Montgomery

Mar 29, 2025

Lakeshia Nicole Montgomery, age 45 of Thomasville, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Lakeshia graduated from Thomasville High School. She was a very bright spirit who brought joy to every room she walked into. She made many meaningful and strong connections throughout her life. Known to many as Keshia, she was the friend and family member that...

James Jones

James Jones

Mar 28, 2025

James L. Jones transitioned to his heavenly home on March 28, 2025, at Atrium Health. James was born on October 21, 1945, to James H. Jones and Lucille P. Jones in Gibson, North Carolina. From Scotland County, he was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church until his health declined. He was employed at Kay Springs on Taylor Street in...

Mamie R. Charles

Mamie R. Charles

Mar 26, 2025

The Family will receive friends from the hours of 4pm - 8pm at the daughter's home located at 1379 Blair St, Thomasville. Mamie Ruth Charles, affectionately known as Mommy, Momma, Grandma, Gigi or Mother Charles, peacefully transitioned from this life on March 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Thomasville, NC, at the age of 87.

Mamie Ruth Charles...

Lethea Ingram

Lethea Ingram

Mar 22, 2025

Lethea Marie Johnson Ingram

December 15, 1964 – March 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lethea Marie Johnson Ingram, 60 years young, on 03/22/2025 Lethea was born on December 15, 1964, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and later made her home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Above all, she truly loved her children and was devoted to her family....

Johnny Fuller

Johnny Fuller

Mar 22, 2025

Johnny Lee Fuller, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Mary Fuller in Cheraw, South Carolina. John Lee, as he was affectionately known as, was raised by his aunt, Annie Smith, and uncle, Daniel Smith “Uncle Dan.” He obtained his education in Cheraw, South Carolina, and worked at Palmetto...

David "Oil Can" Pearson

David "Oil Can" Pearson

Mar 22, 2025

David Jerome Pearson, 62, better known as “Oil Can” was born January 16, 1963, to the late Willie and Nealie Pearson in Bennettsville, SC. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday March 22, 2025, in the warmth of his own home.

David graduated from McColl High School in 1981. He was a dedicated landscaper, and mechanic for over 40 years. David...

Rosa Mae Green Johnson

Rosa Mae Green Johnson

Mar 17, 2025

Rosa Mae Johnson, known to some as “Tinty, was called home at the age of 70, on Monday, March 17 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. Rosa was born on August 13, 1954, in Pinewood, SC to the late Henry Green and Marie Stephens Green.

Rosa received some education at Manchester School in Pinewood, South Carolina. Rosa met Robert in...

Jasmine Holland

Jasmine Holland

Mar 11, 2025

Jasmine Juanita Bernice Holland 34 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Jasmine was born October 16, 1990, to Timothy and Maryann Holland. She was raised in High Point and attended Southwest Guilford High School. She also worked for Marsh Furniture for many years.

Jasmine was a very cheerful person and did not meet strangers, one of Jasmine's...

Deborah Hughes

Deborah Hughes

Mar 3, 2025

We celebrate the life of Deborah Ann Hughes, who peacefully passed away on March 3, 2025. Her final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends she loved dearly. Deborah was born on January 7, 1954, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Rosa Ballard Alston and the late Coolidge Rheinhardt. The only girl of four children, Deborah...

Shirley Ann Ripley

Shirley Ann Ripley

Mar 1, 2025

Services Will Be Held At A Later Date

Carl McFadden Smith

Carl McFadden Smith

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Carl McFadden Smith, age 68 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at High Point Health System-Atrium Health. 

Carl was born August 26, 1956, in Dillon, SC to the late Sam Smith and Eloise McFadden Smith. He was educated in Dillon County Public school system. He later relocated to High Point and worked as...

Todd Black

Todd Black

Feb 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Todd Prentice Black



On Saturday, February 22, 2025, God dispatched his angel to receive Todd Prentice Black home. Todd was welcomed into the world on February 2, 1967, in High Point, NC, by his parents, Addie Pearl Williams Black and James Henry Black.

Todd attended Southwest Guilford High School and worked as a sanitation worker for the City...

Curtis Robinson

Curtis Robinson

Feb 21, 2025

Curtis Dondell Robinson 57, was born to Ida Rebecca Robinson and Ezell Vance on March 27, 1967, in Buffalo, NY. Curtis attended Future's Academy School 39 for elementary and middle school students. He attended Bennett High School, where he graduated in 1984. In 1995, Curt, as he was affectionately known by family and friends attended New Zion Baptist Church in...

Kenny Morrison

Kenny Morrison

Feb 17, 2025

Today we celebrate the life of Kenny Morrison; a loving son, brother, uncle, and family man. 

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, James Morrison and his mother, Martha London Morrison as well as brothers, David Morrison, James "Bobo" Morrison, Edward "Hog Head" Morrison, Luther Lee Morrison, and one sister, Minnie Morrison. 

He is survived by his two siblings, Martha Covington...

Gary Eleby Jr.

Gary Eleby Jr.

Feb 10, 2025

Gary Eleby, 75, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in Roland, NC on July 23, 1949 to the late Gary Eleby Sr and Maggie Eleby.

Gary was raised and educated in High Point, NC. He worked for Flowers Bakery and Carolina Springs where he met Fannie Walls, whom he married. Gary was also a truck driver...

Maurice Medley

Maurice Medley

Feb 10, 2025

Maurice Medley was born to Rosa Lee McKinney Medley and the Late Johnny Mack Medley on November 11, 1956, in High Point North Carolina. He entered eternal rest on February 10, 2025, at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Maurice received his early education in the Guilford County public School System and continued his

education at the University of...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Cathy Denise Foust Leak

Apr 9, 2025

A Memorial Service will be Held at a Later Date. 

Tyrone Claggett Jr

Tyrone Claggett Jr

Apr 4, 2025

Tyrone Claggett Jr., 57, was born in Prine Frederick, Maryland on August 25, 1968, to Tyrone Claggett Sr., and Clarise Jacks. He departed this earthly life on Friday, April 4, 2025. "Tye," as he was affectionately known by family and friends was an awesome son, father, husband, brother and friend, he had a love for making jokes, laughing, dancing and...

LaKeshia Montgomery

LaKeshia Montgomery

Mar 29, 2025

Lakeshia Nicole Montgomery, age 45 of Thomasville, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Lakeshia graduated from Thomasville High School. She was a very bright spirit who brought joy to every room she walked into. She made many meaningful and strong connections throughout her life. Known to many as Keshia, she was the friend and family member that...

James Jones

James Jones

Mar 28, 2025

James L. Jones transitioned to his heavenly home on March 28, 2025, at Atrium Health. James was born on October 21, 1945, to James H. Jones and Lucille P. Jones in Gibson, North Carolina. From Scotland County, he was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church until his health declined. He was employed at Kay Springs on Taylor Street in...

Mamie R. Charles

Mamie R. Charles

Mar 26, 2025

The Family will receive friends from the hours of 4pm - 8pm at the daughter's home located at 1379 Blair St, Thomasville. Mamie Ruth Charles, affectionately known as Mommy, Momma, Grandma, Gigi or Mother Charles, peacefully transitioned from this life on March 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Thomasville, NC, at the age of 87.

Mamie Ruth Charles...

Lethea Ingram

Lethea Ingram

Mar 22, 2025

Lethea Marie Johnson Ingram

December 15, 1964 – March 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lethea Marie Johnson Ingram, 60 years young, on 03/22/2025 Lethea was born on December 15, 1964, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and later made her home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Above all, she truly loved her children and was devoted to her family....

Johnny Fuller

Johnny Fuller

Mar 22, 2025

Johnny Lee Fuller, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Mary Fuller in Cheraw, South Carolina. John Lee, as he was affectionately known as, was raised by his aunt, Annie Smith, and uncle, Daniel Smith “Uncle Dan.” He obtained his education in Cheraw, South Carolina, and worked at Palmetto...

David "Oil Can" Pearson

David "Oil Can" Pearson

Mar 22, 2025

David Jerome Pearson, 62, better known as “Oil Can” was born January 16, 1963, to the late Willie and Nealie Pearson in Bennettsville, SC. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday March 22, 2025, in the warmth of his own home.

David graduated from McColl High School in 1981. He was a dedicated landscaper, and mechanic for over 40 years. David...

Rosa Mae Green Johnson

Rosa Mae Green Johnson

Mar 17, 2025

Rosa Mae Johnson, known to some as “Tinty, was called home at the age of 70, on Monday, March 17 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. Rosa was born on August 13, 1954, in Pinewood, SC to the late Henry Green and Marie Stephens Green.

Rosa received some education at Manchester School in Pinewood, South Carolina. Rosa met Robert in...

Jasmine Holland

Jasmine Holland

Mar 11, 2025

Jasmine Juanita Bernice Holland 34 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Jasmine was born October 16, 1990, to Timothy and Maryann Holland. She was raised in High Point and attended Southwest Guilford High School. She also worked for Marsh Furniture for many years.

Jasmine was a very cheerful person and did not meet strangers, one of Jasmine's...

Deborah Hughes

Deborah Hughes

Mar 3, 2025

We celebrate the life of Deborah Ann Hughes, who peacefully passed away on March 3, 2025. Her final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends she loved dearly. Deborah was born on January 7, 1954, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Rosa Ballard Alston and the late Coolidge Rheinhardt. The only girl of four children, Deborah...

Shirley Ann Ripley

Shirley Ann Ripley

Mar 1, 2025

Services Will Be Held At A Later Date

Carl McFadden Smith

Carl McFadden Smith

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Carl McFadden Smith, age 68 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at High Point Health System-Atrium Health. 

Carl was born August 26, 1956, in Dillon, SC to the late Sam Smith and Eloise McFadden Smith. He was educated in Dillon County Public school system. He later relocated to High Point and worked as...

Todd Black

Todd Black

Feb 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Todd Prentice Black



On Saturday, February 22, 2025, God dispatched his angel to receive Todd Prentice Black home. Todd was welcomed into the world on February 2, 1967, in High Point, NC, by his parents, Addie Pearl Williams Black and James Henry Black.

Todd attended Southwest Guilford High School and worked as a sanitation worker for the City...

Curtis Robinson

Curtis Robinson

Feb 21, 2025

Curtis Dondell Robinson 57, was born to Ida Rebecca Robinson and Ezell Vance on March 27, 1967, in Buffalo, NY. Curtis attended Future's Academy School 39 for elementary and middle school students. He attended Bennett High School, where he graduated in 1984. In 1995, Curt, as he was affectionately known by family and friends attended New Zion Baptist Church in...

Kenny Morrison

Kenny Morrison

Feb 17, 2025

Today we celebrate the life of Kenny Morrison; a loving son, brother, uncle, and family man. 

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, James Morrison and his mother, Martha London Morrison as well as brothers, David Morrison, James "Bobo" Morrison, Edward "Hog Head" Morrison, Luther Lee Morrison, and one sister, Minnie Morrison. 

He is survived by his two siblings, Martha Covington...

Gary Eleby Jr.

Gary Eleby Jr.

Feb 10, 2025

Gary Eleby, 75, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in Roland, NC on July 23, 1949 to the late Gary Eleby Sr and Maggie Eleby.

Gary was raised and educated in High Point, NC. He worked for Flowers Bakery and Carolina Springs where he met Fannie Walls, whom he married. Gary was also a truck driver...

Maurice Medley

Maurice Medley

Feb 10, 2025

Maurice Medley was born to Rosa Lee McKinney Medley and the Late Johnny Mack Medley on November 11, 1956, in High Point North Carolina. He entered eternal rest on February 10, 2025, at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Maurice received his early education in the Guilford County public School System and continued his

education at the University of...

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