Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
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
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...
Betty Burris
Feb 8, 2025
MS. BETTY JEAN JOHNSON BURRIS, age 76, departed this earthly life on February 8, 2025. She was born on February 4,
1949, in Scotland County, NC, to the late Marion Johnson and Geneva Quick Johnson. Betty graduated from Carver High School in Laurel Hill, NC.
Betty lived in Charlotte, NC for over 40 years and attended church faithfully. She worked as a...
Harvey Lee Oliver Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
A Memorial Service for Mr. Harvey Oliver Jr. Will Be Held at a Later Date.
Mary Elizabeth "Poongal" Barnes Prince
Jan 26, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Barnes Prince also known as “Poongal,” 77, born November 10, 1947, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Mary was born November 10, 1947, in Maxton, NC to the late Rosa Lee Barnes McArthur and Lendo Bethea (McInytre).
She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Cox, and a brother, Prentice Bethea.
Mary leaves behind a legacy of love for...
Lucy Faye Monk
Jan 25, 2025
Lucy Faye Monk, age 84 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Atrium Health System-High Point. She was born in High Point, NC on July 30, 1940, to the late Earl Saunders and Lucy Faye Price Saunders.
She attended William Penn High School. Lucy Faye worked for Royal Development for 30 years and later...
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...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
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
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...
Betty Burris
Feb 8, 2025
MS. BETTY JEAN JOHNSON BURRIS, age 76, departed this earthly life on February 8, 2025. She was born on February 4,
1949, in Scotland County, NC, to the late Marion Johnson and Geneva Quick Johnson. Betty graduated from Carver High School in Laurel Hill, NC.
Betty lived in Charlotte, NC for over 40 years and attended church faithfully. She worked as a...
Harvey Lee Oliver Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
A Memorial Service for Mr. Harvey Oliver Jr. Will Be Held at a Later Date.
Mary Elizabeth "Poongal" Barnes Prince
Jan 26, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Barnes Prince also known as “Poongal,” 77, born November 10, 1947, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Mary was born November 10, 1947, in Maxton, NC to the late Rosa Lee Barnes McArthur and Lendo Bethea (McInytre).
She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Cox, and a brother, Prentice Bethea.
Mary leaves behind a legacy of love for...
Lucy Faye Monk
Jan 25, 2025
Lucy Faye Monk, age 84 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Atrium Health System-High Point. She was born in High Point, NC on July 30, 1940, to the late Earl Saunders and Lucy Faye Price Saunders.
She attended William Penn High School. Lucy Faye worked for Royal Development for 30 years and later...
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...
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