Feb 6, 2021

Iola Ezell Gyant Fant was born on January 3, 1945, in Cordale, GA to the late Charlie C. Ezell and Leola Middlebrooks Ezell Saulter. She resided in High Point,NC.

"Ola" as she was fondly known to many slept away peacefully on Saturday, February , 2021, at Hospice Home at High Point.

Ola was a very...

Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Bernard Godbolt "Jody," age 52, departed this earthly life on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.

Jeffery was born September 6, 1968, in Dillon, SC to Louvenia Wheeler and David Godbolt.

Jeffery graduated from Ragsdale High School in 1987 and attended Fayetteville State University. Jeffery enjoyed working, playing...

Feb 3, 2021

Mr. Kevin Maurice Staples, age 60 died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at WFBMC-High Point Regional Health System.

He was born September 17, 1960 in High Point, NC.  A resident of High Point all his life, Kevin was employed with Hickory Springs Company for 13 years.

He was married to the late Gloria Ann...

Jan 27, 2021

Claudia Brown Smith died peacefully on January 27, 2021 at Adams Farm Living Rehabilitation.

She was born on March 11, 1935 to Harvey Brown and Sunnie Rice Brown in Lee County, North Carolina.

She was a polisher at Dar-Ran Furniture, where she retired from over 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 26, 2021

CaZurri Leashawn Franklin, precious 1 year old, departed his life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in High Point, NC. CaZurri was born to Tporchsa S. Franklin and George Anderson on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his paternal great granparents; Ronald Robinson, William Brown and Barbara Brown.

Surviving relatives to cherish his precious memories, four...

Jan 21, 2021

Dannie Bee Jones was the youngest child of the late Carson & Maggie Jones. He was born Friday, April 29th, 1949, in Hoke County, NC where he was raised and attended public schools. He participated as a boy scout at a young age, then later enrolled in Job Corps where he developed a trade in carpentry and barbering.

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. James “Spanky” Johnson was born to Marie Johnson on May 18, 1938 in Columbia SC. He submitted his spirit to the Lord on Sunday January 17, 2021, in High, NC at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Spanky married his loving wife Flora Mae Johnson of Bennetsville, SC in 1972.  From this union they had a beautiful daughter,...

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. James Edward Parnell "COACH", 84, died Jan. 15, 2021 at Westchester Manor of Covid-19 related illness. He was born April 26, 1936, the son of James Turner Parnell and Lilly Mae Woods Parnell in Bennettsville, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Horace Parnell, and the mother of his children, Katie Parnell...

Jan 13, 2021

Mitchell T. Gayten, Sr. died peacefully on January 13, 2021 after an extended battle with failing health. He was born on October 10, 1952 in Columbia, SC at Fort Jackson.

He was known for his amazing singing voice and special talents. He was a self taught musician who worked hard to provide for his family. The unique feelings he...

Jan 12, 2021

Robert Earl Warren Jr. age 57 passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

He was born on June 4, 1963 to Gladys Livingston (Freddie) and Robert "Will" Johnson. He was born in Cheraw, SC and later relocated to High Point, NC.

He was a loving and caring father.

He is survived by his children:...

Jan 11, 2021

Natasha Nicole Crawford, age 43, a lovely lady was called home on January 11, 2021.  She was born in High Point, NC on August 3, 1977 to David Edward Crawford and Virginia Crawford.

Natasha Crawford “Nikki” aka the “Mac-N-cheese queen’’ was loved, adored, and cherished by many.  She graduated from High Point Central High School....

Jan 7, 2021

Just nearly 7 weeks after coming into this world, Dylan Joshua Hamilton passed away at home while sleeping beside his mom. During this brief time, Dylan touched many lives and was loved by all who met him. Born on November 20, 2020, and weighing 5 lbs 14 oz, Dylan was able to sit up and express his emotions if...

Dec 31, 2020

Shirley Tillery Sawyer died peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

She was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina on November 3, 1947 to Luther Tillery and Beatrice Daniels Tillery. She attended Willow Grove School and Phillip High School before relocating to High Point, NC. She worked at High Point University...

Dec 26, 2020

Margaret A. Dunn, 92, passed away at WFBH High Point Medical Center on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Mrs. Dunn was born on December 30, 1927 in High Point,, NC to Everett C. Stout and Sallie Hill Stout. She attended English Road Baptist Church for several years.

She was married  Elmer T. Dunn in 1950, now...

Dec 25, 2020

A Memorial Service Will Be Held at a Later Date.

Mr. Leo Brown, age 76 departed this earthly life on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Center in Jamestown, NC. He was born February 15, 1944, in Gibson, NC to the late Walter Brown and Mary Alice McCoy Brown.

Leo was employed as...

Dec 25, 2020

Obituary

William Owen Fowlkes was born April 23, 1946 in Crewe, Virginia to the late Robert Owen and Catherine Fowlkes. He was educated in the NYC public school system and raised in Brooklyn, New York. William met his high school sweetheart Mae L. Hamilton and was married in 1965. From this union 3 children were born: Michael,...

Dec 18, 2020

Joseph MaJok Guot passed on December 18th, 2020, in Beacon Place, a Hospice located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Joseph Guot was born on January 1, 1981, and died of cancer at the age of 39. Prior to his arrival to the United States in April of the year 2001, Joseph left his immediate family behind in 1987 while young....

Dec 11, 2020

Silently and peaceful Guy Whitlock Sr slipped into the hands of our almighty God on Friday, December 11, 2020, at his home.

Guy was born in High Point, NC on July 18, 1952.   The oldest child born to the late Mildred Lisenby Whitlock and Otis Whitlock Sr.   Guy was raised by his mother and his grandfather.

Dec 9, 2020

Annette Dickerson was born on June 2, 1970, in Thomasville, NC, the second child of Morris and Bennie Mae Dickerson.

She departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.

Annette graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1990, in High Point, NC. Annette enjoyed...

Dec 3, 2020

Alton Easterling Jr., 60, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born June 6, 1960, in Rowland County, NC, to Sally McLeane and Alton Easterling, Sr. He met and married Alecia Morris Easterling who survives of the home. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.