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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...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Apr 27, 2021

On Tuesday morning April 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Medical Center God sent an angel to claim one of his own.

Robert was a faithful member of Three Equal One Life Center in High Point, NC and he was a gentle giant with a big heart.

He was preceded in death by his mother Nonie Bell...

Robella Little

Robella Little

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. Robella Ellen Luck Little, age 63, of High Point, NC, was born February 1&2 (LOL) in 1958, High Point, NC, to the late James Grover Luck and Rittie E. Brewington Luck. Robella entered eternal rest at Wake Forest Baptist Health System–High Point on April 26, 2021. Robella, affectionately known as “Roe” and “Bell”, served in many church duties...

De'Anthony Ellis

De'Anthony Ellis

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. De’Anthony Lamonte Ellis, age 28, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lil’D, Lil’Ant, Money Brim, or Pablo, as he was affectionately called, was born on February 10, 1993, to Cartilious Genail Ellis, and Daniel M. Harrington. A resident of High Point all...

Curtis Howze

Curtis Howze

Apr 16, 2021

Curtis Bernard Howze, of High Point, entered in eternal rest on Friday, April 16th, 2021, at the age of 62 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

In his earlier years, Curtis attended High Point City Schools. Wanting to help his family financially, he eventually obtained employment at K&W Cafeteria and later with...

Johnneil Emerson

Johnneil Emerson

Apr 13, 2021

Johnniel Rayshown Emerson age 22, departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC.   His death was sudden and unexpected.

Johnniel was born in High Point, NC on July 22, 1998, to Johnette Emerson and Wilford Sellers.  He was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, class...

Nathaniel Watson

Nathaniel Watson

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. Nathaniel Watson, 64 of High Point, NC, passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Hospice of the Piedmont.

He was born on March 24, 1957 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Rudolph Valentino Watson and Evelyn Corenia Peguese Watson.

A loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, he is survived by five of...

Nettie Reid

Nettie Reid

Mar 8, 2021

Mrs. Nettie B. Reid, daughter of the late Willie B. and Donnetta Nicholson, was born in Hoke County on July 18, 1955. Mrs. Reid attended Hoke County high School. She was self-employed for many years in the childcare occupation and lovingly served as a foster parent for years. She confessed her life for Christ at an early age. She joined Center...

James Jackson

James Jackson

Mar 3, 2021

James Thomas Jackson, age 64 was born July 31, 1956 in McColl, SC to the late James Jackson Jr. and Mae Julia Monk Jackson.  James gained his crown on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his place of residence in High Point, NC.

James graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1974 and was a star...

Terry Gordon

Terry Gordon

Feb 23, 2021

No Obituary Available At This Time

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

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...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Apr 27, 2021

On Tuesday morning April 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Medical Center God sent an angel to claim one of his own.

Robert was a faithful member of Three Equal One Life Center in High Point, NC and he was a gentle giant with a big heart.

He was preceded in death by his mother Nonie Bell...

Robella Little

Robella Little

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. Robella Ellen Luck Little, age 63, of High Point, NC, was born February 1&2 (LOL) in 1958, High Point, NC, to the late James Grover Luck and Rittie E. Brewington Luck. Robella entered eternal rest at Wake Forest Baptist Health System–High Point on April 26, 2021. Robella, affectionately known as “Roe” and “Bell”, served in many church duties...

De'Anthony Ellis

De'Anthony Ellis

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. De’Anthony Lamonte Ellis, age 28, of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lil’D, Lil’Ant, Money Brim, or Pablo, as he was affectionately called, was born on February 10, 1993, to Cartilious Genail Ellis, and Daniel M. Harrington. A resident of High Point all...

Curtis Howze

Curtis Howze

Apr 16, 2021

Curtis Bernard Howze, of High Point, entered in eternal rest on Friday, April 16th, 2021, at the age of 62 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

In his earlier years, Curtis attended High Point City Schools. Wanting to help his family financially, he eventually obtained employment at K&W Cafeteria and later with...

Johnneil Emerson

Johnneil Emerson

Apr 13, 2021

Johnniel Rayshown Emerson age 22, departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Winston Salem, NC.   His death was sudden and unexpected.

Johnniel was born in High Point, NC on July 22, 1998, to Johnette Emerson and Wilford Sellers.  He was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, class...

Nathaniel Watson

Nathaniel Watson

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. Nathaniel Watson, 64 of High Point, NC, passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Hospice of the Piedmont.

He was born on March 24, 1957 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Rudolph Valentino Watson and Evelyn Corenia Peguese Watson.

A loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, he is survived by five of...

Nettie Reid

Nettie Reid

Mar 8, 2021

Mrs. Nettie B. Reid, daughter of the late Willie B. and Donnetta Nicholson, was born in Hoke County on July 18, 1955. Mrs. Reid attended Hoke County high School. She was self-employed for many years in the childcare occupation and lovingly served as a foster parent for years. She confessed her life for Christ at an early age. She joined Center...

James Jackson

James Jackson

Mar 3, 2021

James Thomas Jackson, age 64 was born July 31, 1956 in McColl, SC to the late James Jackson Jr. and Mae Julia Monk Jackson.  James gained his crown on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his place of residence in High Point, NC.

James graduated from High Point Central High School, class of 1974 and was a star...

Terry Gordon

Terry Gordon

Feb 23, 2021

No Obituary Available At This Time

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