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Joann Thompson

Joann Thompson

Sep 9, 2021

Mrs. Joann McFadden Thompson, age 68 of High Point N.C departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-High Point.

She was born on September 25,1952 to the late Ms. Minnie Joe McFadden and Artie Inman in Dillion SC and the late Elmore and Dean McFadden who reared her.  Joann graduated from...

Mary Covington

Mary Covington

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Davis Covington, 75, of High Point, NC transitioned from her earthly life to eternal life on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 1946, in Wayne County, NC to the late William Henry Barnes and Doris Irene Wesley.

Mary attended Thomasville High School and later worked at...

James Little

James Little

Aug 26, 2021

James Junior Little, 84 of High Point transitioned from his earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on May 12,1937 in Marlboro County, SC to the late Berta Mae and Lee Little. He attended Marlboro County Schools and William Penn High School. He retired from Kao Specialties, formerly High Point Chemical Company after 40...

Bryan Robinson

Bryan Robinson

Aug 21, 2021

Bryan Leon Robinson of Greensboro, NC, departed this earthly realm on August 21, 2021. Bryan was born on June 27,1976, to Annie Neal Edwards and Lonnie Robinson. Bryan was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his spouse, Nikki Summers Robinson of the home, His son, Javon Robinson (Mother Jenny), Stepchildren, Antonio, Kanesha and Nakia Summers. One...

James Williams

James Williams

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. James Richard Williams, 75, of High Point, NC peacefully went home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Dillon County, SC. to the late Dixie and Elizabeth Williams.

Richard worked and retired from Haworth, where he worked for 50 years. In addition to his parents,...

Robert Dennis Sr.

Robert Dennis Sr.

Aug 4, 2021

Elder Robert Dennis Sr. age 73 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, while at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

Mr. Dennis was born in Tallahassee, FL on July 12, 1948, to the late WillieRuth Abner Dennis and Isaac Dennis.

He graduated from Oakwood Academy in 1969. ...

Mary Walker

Mary Walker

Jul 30, 2021

Mary Thomasina Walker, 77, daughter of the late Charles Edward Walker and Essie Lucas was born on November 30, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia and resided in High Point, NC.

She departed this life on the morning of July 30, 2021, at her home.

Mary enjoyed a career as a home health aide care provider along...

Robin Waldo

Robin Waldo

Jul 26, 2021

Memorial Service held a later date

Felicia Bethea

Felicia Bethea

Jul 11, 2021

Felicia Ann Tillman Bethea, 55, was born September 23, 1965 in High Point, NC, to the late Willie and Gloria White Tillman. She gained her wings on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Felicia was better known as "Flee."

She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1984. She then furthered...

James King Sr.

James King Sr.

Jun 26, 2021

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, James King, Sr., age 71, unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center. “King” or “JK,” as he was fondly known by many, was a kind person with an easy-going spirit. He was born on August 25, 1949, to the late Rosetta Andrews Green and...

Lamont Allen

Lamont Allen

Jun 26, 2021

Lamont Allen, 47, transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the home of his sister. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1974, to Deacon Walter Henry and Mother Helen Allen Henry.

Lamont grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended P.S. 56 Elementary School, later his family relocated to High Point, NC...

Mae Frances Blassingame

Mae Frances Blassingame

Jun 20, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, 2021, God dispatched his angel and welcomed Mae Frances Blassingame to her heavenly home. She was welcomed into this world on February 28, 1951, by the late Robert Brown and Margaret Warren Huntley Frances in Chesterfield County, SC. She was affectionately called Frances by all who knew her. Mae Frances was a member of Living...

Linda Pemberton

Linda Pemberton

Jun 19, 2021

FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AT THE SERVICE

Linda Bernice Pemberton, age 59 of High Point, NC, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hospice Home of High Point, NC.

Linda was born January 1, 1962, to the late Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in...

Robin Cherry

Robin Cherry

Jun 16, 2021

Robin Denise Cherry, 60, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. She was born on May 28, 1961, to the late Matthew and Minnie Cherry.

Robin was a resident of High Point, NC where she was a great servant at Life Community Church. She enjoyed helping people in any way...

Gwendolyn Rivers

Gwendolyn Rivers

Jun 7, 2021

Gwendolyn Joyce Rivers, Age 67, of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, June 7, 2021, in High Point, NC.

She was born on November 6, 1953, to the late Hardie and Catherine Rivers.

She was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1972. Gwen was a faithful and committed employee with Design Concepts, Inc, for more than 20 years.

Gwen, as she was affectionately called,...

Pastor Robert Booth, Sr.

Pastor Robert Booth, Sr.

May 25, 2021

Pastor Robert Alexander Booth, Sr., was born to Pastor Rodney and First Lady Deneka Booth on January 5, 1996, in Lusby, Maryland. Robert was raised in the Gospel at Lothian Church of God, under the leadership of Bishop George Hawkins, Sr., where he begun to study music and serve in the Ministry with his father.

His childhood nickname...

Curtis "Brut" Mcneil

Curtis "Brut" Mcneil

May 21, 2021

Curtis Bernard McNeil, 58, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. he was born on August 15, 1962, in Guilford County, NC to Mary Ann Rorie and Roosevelt Franklin Howze. "Brut," as he was affectionally called, was a loved by many. He attended the public schools.  "Brut" will be missed by his...

Robert Bacote

Robert Bacote

May 13, 2021

Robert Andre Bacote, Jr., age, 19, departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Greensboro, NC.

Robert Jr., known as "Mookie," was born March 5, 2002, in High Point, NC to October Maraine Marsh and Robert Andre Bacote.

Robert attended High Point Central High School and later transferred to Rowan Cabarrus Community College and...

Lafayette Hughes

Lafayette Hughes

May 4, 2021

Mr. Lafayette Hughes, 78, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

He was born in Ennis, TX to the late Jasper David Hughes, Sr. and Flossie Mae Griffin Hughes.

Lafayette graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Texas...

Johnnie Deberry

Johnnie Deberry

May 2, 2021

Mr. Johnnie Clayton DeBerry, age 63, of High Point, NC, departed his earthly home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Wake Forrest Hospital. He was born in MacFarland, NC to the late Edward and Josie Lindsey.

Johnnie was mostly known as DeBerry. He was very energic and full of life. He loved to talk junk...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Joann Thompson

Joann Thompson

Sep 9, 2021

Mrs. Joann McFadden Thompson, age 68 of High Point N.C departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-High Point.

She was born on September 25,1952 to the late Ms. Minnie Joe McFadden and Artie Inman in Dillion SC and the late Elmore and Dean McFadden who reared her.  Joann graduated from...

Mary Covington

Mary Covington

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Davis Covington, 75, of High Point, NC transitioned from her earthly life to eternal life on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 1946, in Wayne County, NC to the late William Henry Barnes and Doris Irene Wesley.

Mary attended Thomasville High School and later worked at...

James Little

James Little

Aug 26, 2021

James Junior Little, 84 of High Point transitioned from his earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on May 12,1937 in Marlboro County, SC to the late Berta Mae and Lee Little. He attended Marlboro County Schools and William Penn High School. He retired from Kao Specialties, formerly High Point Chemical Company after 40...

Bryan Robinson

Bryan Robinson

Aug 21, 2021

Bryan Leon Robinson of Greensboro, NC, departed this earthly realm on August 21, 2021. Bryan was born on June 27,1976, to Annie Neal Edwards and Lonnie Robinson. Bryan was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his spouse, Nikki Summers Robinson of the home, His son, Javon Robinson (Mother Jenny), Stepchildren, Antonio, Kanesha and Nakia Summers. One...

James Williams

James Williams

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. James Richard Williams, 75, of High Point, NC peacefully went home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Hospice Home of the Piedmont. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Dillon County, SC. to the late Dixie and Elizabeth Williams.

Richard worked and retired from Haworth, where he worked for 50 years. In addition to his parents,...

Robert Dennis Sr.

Robert Dennis Sr.

Aug 4, 2021

Elder Robert Dennis Sr. age 73 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, while at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

Mr. Dennis was born in Tallahassee, FL on July 12, 1948, to the late WillieRuth Abner Dennis and Isaac Dennis.

He graduated from Oakwood Academy in 1969. ...

Mary Walker

Mary Walker

Jul 30, 2021

Mary Thomasina Walker, 77, daughter of the late Charles Edward Walker and Essie Lucas was born on November 30, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia and resided in High Point, NC.

She departed this life on the morning of July 30, 2021, at her home.

Mary enjoyed a career as a home health aide care provider along...

Robin Waldo

Robin Waldo

Jul 26, 2021

Memorial Service held a later date

Felicia Bethea

Felicia Bethea

Jul 11, 2021

Felicia Ann Tillman Bethea, 55, was born September 23, 1965 in High Point, NC, to the late Willie and Gloria White Tillman. She gained her wings on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Felicia was better known as "Flee."

She graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1984. She then furthered...

James King Sr.

James King Sr.

Jun 26, 2021

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, James King, Sr., age 71, unexpectedly transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center. “King” or “JK,” as he was fondly known by many, was a kind person with an easy-going spirit. He was born on August 25, 1949, to the late Rosetta Andrews Green and...

Lamont Allen

Lamont Allen

Jun 26, 2021

Lamont Allen, 47, transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the home of his sister. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1974, to Deacon Walter Henry and Mother Helen Allen Henry.

Lamont grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended P.S. 56 Elementary School, later his family relocated to High Point, NC...

Mae Frances Blassingame

Mae Frances Blassingame

Jun 20, 2021

On Sunday, June 20, 2021, God dispatched his angel and welcomed Mae Frances Blassingame to her heavenly home. She was welcomed into this world on February 28, 1951, by the late Robert Brown and Margaret Warren Huntley Frances in Chesterfield County, SC. She was affectionately called Frances by all who knew her. Mae Frances was a member of Living...

Linda Pemberton

Linda Pemberton

Jun 19, 2021

FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AT THE SERVICE

Linda Bernice Pemberton, age 59 of High Point, NC, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hospice Home of High Point, NC.

Linda was born January 1, 1962, to the late Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in...

Robin Cherry

Robin Cherry

Jun 16, 2021

Robin Denise Cherry, 60, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. She was born on May 28, 1961, to the late Matthew and Minnie Cherry.

Robin was a resident of High Point, NC where she was a great servant at Life Community Church. She enjoyed helping people in any way...

Gwendolyn Rivers

Gwendolyn Rivers

Jun 7, 2021

Gwendolyn Joyce Rivers, Age 67, of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, June 7, 2021, in High Point, NC.

She was born on November 6, 1953, to the late Hardie and Catherine Rivers.

She was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 1972. Gwen was a faithful and committed employee with Design Concepts, Inc, for more than 20 years.

Gwen, as she was affectionately called,...

Pastor Robert Booth, Sr.

Pastor Robert Booth, Sr.

May 25, 2021

Pastor Robert Alexander Booth, Sr., was born to Pastor Rodney and First Lady Deneka Booth on January 5, 1996, in Lusby, Maryland. Robert was raised in the Gospel at Lothian Church of God, under the leadership of Bishop George Hawkins, Sr., where he begun to study music and serve in the Ministry with his father.

His childhood nickname...

Curtis "Brut" Mcneil

Curtis "Brut" Mcneil

May 21, 2021

Curtis Bernard McNeil, 58, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. he was born on August 15, 1962, in Guilford County, NC to Mary Ann Rorie and Roosevelt Franklin Howze. "Brut," as he was affectionally called, was a loved by many. He attended the public schools.  "Brut" will be missed by his...

Robert Bacote

Robert Bacote

May 13, 2021

Robert Andre Bacote, Jr., age, 19, departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Greensboro, NC.

Robert Jr., known as "Mookie," was born March 5, 2002, in High Point, NC to October Maraine Marsh and Robert Andre Bacote.

Robert attended High Point Central High School and later transferred to Rowan Cabarrus Community College and...

Lafayette Hughes

Lafayette Hughes

May 4, 2021

Mr. Lafayette Hughes, 78, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

He was born in Ennis, TX to the late Jasper David Hughes, Sr. and Flossie Mae Griffin Hughes.

Lafayette graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Texas...

Johnnie Deberry

Johnnie Deberry

May 2, 2021

Mr. Johnnie Clayton DeBerry, age 63, of High Point, NC, departed his earthly home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Wake Forrest Hospital. He was born in MacFarland, NC to the late Edward and Josie Lindsey.

Johnnie was mostly known as DeBerry. He was very energic and full of life. He loved to talk junk...

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