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David Godbolt

David Godbolt

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. David Godbolt, age 77 departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist in High Point, NC.   David was a born-again believer and member of Word of Life Tabernacle.

David was born July 5, 1943 in Dillon, SC to the late Duncan and Dorothy Godbolt.

In addition to his parents...

Earl Stevens Iv

Earl Stevens Iv

Sep 22, 2020

Earl Stevens IV, was born November 16, 1995 to Taneka McCoy Gibson and Earl Stevens III in Toledo, Ohio. On this day, God gifted Earl with a gentle and quiet stance that would make an imperishable impact on the world.

Earl graduated from Ledford Hight School in 2014 and played football during his high school...

Samuel Williamson

Samuel Williamson

Sep 21, 2020

Samuel Davis Williamson, 58, was born on January 11, 1962 to Lee Paige and Bernice Williamson McKinley In Dillon, SC. He departed this earthly life on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Samuel attended the public schools in Dillon, SC where he was a graduate of Dillon High School, class of 1980. He was befriended by many in high school...

Verdie Watkins

Verdie Watkins

Sep 20, 2020

Verdie Keith Watkins, 57, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in High Point, NC. He was born to Manzell Ingram and Dorothy Watkins on April 30, 1963 in Guilford County. NC. Verdie was known for his kind heart and he never met a stranger, he would always say something to make you laugh.

"Pic,"...

Jerry Payne

Jerry Payne

Sep 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Jerry Lee Payne also affectionately known as Harry, our brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away at the age of 64.

Jerry was born on April 13, 1956, in Thomasville, North Carolina to Willis and Frankie Payne. He attended Church Street School, the school designated for the African American residents of Thomasville,...

Leon White Iii

Leon White Iii

Sep 18, 2020

Mr. Leon White, III “Lil’ Leon,” transitioned from earth to glory on Thursday, September 17, 2020, after a short stay at Hospice of High Point, NC.  He was born May 22, 1992 in High Point, NC to Leon White, Jr. and Linda Moore, both of High Point.

Leon graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in High Point. ...

Shelia Taylor

Shelia Taylor

Sep 18, 2020

Sheila Myra Taylor, 66, passed away on September 18, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born on November 29,1953. She was born in Gaston County, NC, to Preston Price and Mildred Walker. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Keeyonn Dunlop

Keeyonn Dunlop

Sep 16, 2020

Keeyonn Joseph "KD" Dunlop, age  53, loss his fight with multiple sclerosis on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 while peacefully surrounded by love ones at home. Born November 1, 1966 in Newark, NJ, but he was proudly raised in Elmsford, NY in Westchester County until he moved to High Point, NC in 1989.  Keeyonn worked over a decade at Belk’s...

Wittie "Jackie" Wright Jr.

Wittie "Jackie" Wright Jr.

Sep 10, 2020

Mr. Wittie Wright, age 76 affectionately known as “Jackie,” departed his earthly life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at home.

Jackie was born on May 4, 1944 in Dillon, SC to the late Wittie Wright Sr. and Hattie Mae Jones Wright.  He later moved to New York.

He played in a musical band throughout his life. ...

Marinda Johnson

Marinda Johnson

Sep 7, 2020

Marinda Artilla Johnson, 44, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on September 7, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston -Salem, NC. Marinda was born on December 15, 1975 to William James and Artilla Quick Johnson. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and cherished everyday of her journey. Marinda was a faithful...

Willie Coker

Willie Coker

Sep 6, 2020

Willie E. Coker, age 71, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Pruitt Health Facility in Rockingham, NC.   Willie had a long battle with liver and kidney complications along with other issues as well.

He was born in Fayetteville, NC on December 4, 1948, the second son of George H. Coker Sr. and Dorothy V....

Bertha Pendergrass

Bertha Pendergrass

Sep 2, 2020

Mrs. Bertha M.  Pendergrass, the daughter of the late Mr. Rubin McKenzie and Onita Fleming-McKenzie was born in Clarendon County, SC on May 22, 1941.  She departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County.

She accepted Christ as her personal savior and became a devoted...

Bessie Severson

Bessie Severson

Aug 30, 2020

Bessie Mae Severson, 74, of High Point, NC, passed away on August 30, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. She was born in Arlington, GA on November 23, 1945, to Louise Severson. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Lee Sturdivant

Lee Sturdivant

Aug 29, 2020

Mr. Lee Thomas Sturdivant, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Cheraw, SC, on October 5, 1947. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Rev. William Finley

Rev. William Finley

Aug 23, 2020

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, God whispered in his ear and said, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Reverend William Boyd Finley entered eternal rest while at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Winston Salem, NC. William was born on June 6, 1941, to Jessie Boyd Finley and Evelyn Starks Finley in Greenville, SC.William was affectionately called “Bill” by his family...

Sharquittie "Quay" Hanna

Sharquittie "Quay" Hanna

Aug 13, 2020

Sharquittie “Quay” Hanna was welcomed into this world November 25, 1997, in Florence, SC, to Darlene Graves and Roger Hanna. On Thursday, August 13, 2020, Quay departed this earthly life and gained eternal life in heaven. She graduated from UNCG Middle College in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a person who bravely endured the ups and downs of her health,...

Patricia Barre

Patricia Barre

Aug 10, 2020

Patricia Bernatte Barre, 75, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at her residence, she was born on December 21,1944 in Whites Plains, NY to Patrick Barre and Barbara Mantle. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Arthur Bridges Jr.

Arthur Bridges Jr.

Aug 3, 2020

Arthur James Bridges, 65, was called on his journey on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital High Point Medical Center after an extended illness. Arthur was born in Cheraw, SC to Claudia Bell and  Samuel Bridges Sr. He attended public schools in Cheraw, SC, he later relocated to High Point, NC in the year of 1978, after...

Arnold Rucker

Arnold Rucker

Aug 1, 2020

Arnold Gerrod Rucker, 39, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1981 in Alexandria, VA to Arnold Gerald and Brenda Rucker.

He later moved to High Point, NC to be with family and friends. "Worm" as he was fondly called by many will be truly missed by all that...

Jason Mccollum

Jason Mccollum

Jul 30, 2020

Jason Livingston McCollum, 37, transitioned from life to eternal life with his heavenly father on July 30, 2020 at his home. "Light Bulb and "Jay Dog" as he known my many was born in December 30, 1982 in High Point, North Carolina to Lee and Yvonna Richardson Livingston. At the 6 months of age he was adopted by his uncle and...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

David Godbolt

David Godbolt

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. David Godbolt, age 77 departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist in High Point, NC.   David was a born-again believer and member of Word of Life Tabernacle.

David was born July 5, 1943 in Dillon, SC to the late Duncan and Dorothy Godbolt.

In addition to his parents...

Earl Stevens Iv

Earl Stevens Iv

Sep 22, 2020

Earl Stevens IV, was born November 16, 1995 to Taneka McCoy Gibson and Earl Stevens III in Toledo, Ohio. On this day, God gifted Earl with a gentle and quiet stance that would make an imperishable impact on the world.

Earl graduated from Ledford Hight School in 2014 and played football during his high school...

Samuel Williamson

Samuel Williamson

Sep 21, 2020

Samuel Davis Williamson, 58, was born on January 11, 1962 to Lee Paige and Bernice Williamson McKinley In Dillon, SC. He departed this earthly life on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Samuel attended the public schools in Dillon, SC where he was a graduate of Dillon High School, class of 1980. He was befriended by many in high school...

Verdie Watkins

Verdie Watkins

Sep 20, 2020

Verdie Keith Watkins, 57, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in High Point, NC. He was born to Manzell Ingram and Dorothy Watkins on April 30, 1963 in Guilford County. NC. Verdie was known for his kind heart and he never met a stranger, he would always say something to make you laugh.

"Pic,"...

Jerry Payne

Jerry Payne

Sep 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Jerry Lee Payne also affectionately known as Harry, our brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away at the age of 64.

Jerry was born on April 13, 1956, in Thomasville, North Carolina to Willis and Frankie Payne. He attended Church Street School, the school designated for the African American residents of Thomasville,...

Leon White Iii

Leon White Iii

Sep 18, 2020

Mr. Leon White, III “Lil’ Leon,” transitioned from earth to glory on Thursday, September 17, 2020, after a short stay at Hospice of High Point, NC.  He was born May 22, 1992 in High Point, NC to Leon White, Jr. and Linda Moore, both of High Point.

Leon graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in High Point. ...

Shelia Taylor

Shelia Taylor

Sep 18, 2020

Sheila Myra Taylor, 66, passed away on September 18, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born on November 29,1953. She was born in Gaston County, NC, to Preston Price and Mildred Walker. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Keeyonn Dunlop

Keeyonn Dunlop

Sep 16, 2020

Keeyonn Joseph "KD" Dunlop, age  53, loss his fight with multiple sclerosis on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 while peacefully surrounded by love ones at home. Born November 1, 1966 in Newark, NJ, but he was proudly raised in Elmsford, NY in Westchester County until he moved to High Point, NC in 1989.  Keeyonn worked over a decade at Belk’s...

Wittie "Jackie" Wright Jr.

Wittie "Jackie" Wright Jr.

Sep 10, 2020

Mr. Wittie Wright, age 76 affectionately known as “Jackie,” departed his earthly life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at home.

Jackie was born on May 4, 1944 in Dillon, SC to the late Wittie Wright Sr. and Hattie Mae Jones Wright.  He later moved to New York.

He played in a musical band throughout his life. ...

Marinda Johnson

Marinda Johnson

Sep 7, 2020

Marinda Artilla Johnson, 44, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on September 7, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston -Salem, NC. Marinda was born on December 15, 1975 to William James and Artilla Quick Johnson. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and cherished everyday of her journey. Marinda was a faithful...

Willie Coker

Willie Coker

Sep 6, 2020

Willie E. Coker, age 71, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Pruitt Health Facility in Rockingham, NC.   Willie had a long battle with liver and kidney complications along with other issues as well.

He was born in Fayetteville, NC on December 4, 1948, the second son of George H. Coker Sr. and Dorothy V....

Bertha Pendergrass

Bertha Pendergrass

Sep 2, 2020

Mrs. Bertha M.  Pendergrass, the daughter of the late Mr. Rubin McKenzie and Onita Fleming-McKenzie was born in Clarendon County, SC on May 22, 1941.  She departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County.

She accepted Christ as her personal savior and became a devoted...

Bessie Severson

Bessie Severson

Aug 30, 2020

Bessie Mae Severson, 74, of High Point, NC, passed away on August 30, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. She was born in Arlington, GA on November 23, 1945, to Louise Severson. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Lee Sturdivant

Lee Sturdivant

Aug 29, 2020

Mr. Lee Thomas Sturdivant, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Cheraw, SC, on October 5, 1947. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Rev. William Finley

Rev. William Finley

Aug 23, 2020

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, God whispered in his ear and said, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Reverend William Boyd Finley entered eternal rest while at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Winston Salem, NC. William was born on June 6, 1941, to Jessie Boyd Finley and Evelyn Starks Finley in Greenville, SC.William was affectionately called “Bill” by his family...

Sharquittie "Quay" Hanna

Sharquittie "Quay" Hanna

Aug 13, 2020

Sharquittie “Quay” Hanna was welcomed into this world November 25, 1997, in Florence, SC, to Darlene Graves and Roger Hanna. On Thursday, August 13, 2020, Quay departed this earthly life and gained eternal life in heaven. She graduated from UNCG Middle College in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a person who bravely endured the ups and downs of her health,...

Patricia Barre

Patricia Barre

Aug 10, 2020

Patricia Bernatte Barre, 75, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at her residence, she was born on December 21,1944 in Whites Plains, NY to Patrick Barre and Barbara Mantle. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Arthur Bridges Jr.

Arthur Bridges Jr.

Aug 3, 2020

Arthur James Bridges, 65, was called on his journey on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital High Point Medical Center after an extended illness. Arthur was born in Cheraw, SC to Claudia Bell and  Samuel Bridges Sr. He attended public schools in Cheraw, SC, he later relocated to High Point, NC in the year of 1978, after...

Arnold Rucker

Arnold Rucker

Aug 1, 2020

Arnold Gerrod Rucker, 39, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1981 in Alexandria, VA to Arnold Gerald and Brenda Rucker.

He later moved to High Point, NC to be with family and friends. "Worm" as he was fondly called by many will be truly missed by all that...

Jason Mccollum

Jason Mccollum

Jul 30, 2020

Jason Livingston McCollum, 37, transitioned from life to eternal life with his heavenly father on July 30, 2020 at his home. "Light Bulb and "Jay Dog" as he known my many was born in December 30, 1982 in High Point, North Carolina to Lee and Yvonna Richardson Livingston. At the 6 months of age he was adopted by his uncle and...

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