Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
James "Mickey" Brown
Nov 9, 2020
James Wille Brown, 67, affectionately known as "Mickey" or "Mickey Bird" transitioned from this earthly home to his heavenly home on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1953, in Dillon County, SC to Ulyssee Doug and Geneva Williams Brown.
He was a faithful employee with American Ornamentals...

Willie Williams
Nov 1, 2020
Willie Arthur Williams, 81, passd away on Sunday, Novemebr 1, 2020 at Wake Forest baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born to Kidd and Nina Duckett Williams on September 22, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC. William wll be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Jonas Thompson, Jr.
Oct 25, 2020
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the sun set on Jonas Tramone Thompson, Jr., at the tender age of 18.
Jonas was born May 19, 2002, to Jonas Tramone Thompson, Sr., and Tamika Sharese Burns. He attended High Point City Schools. Jonas was an inspiring rapper. He was known as "Duke" and "Mika's baby boy" and was his brother's...
Morgan Jackson
Oct 8, 2020
Ms. Morgan Lakasia Jackson, 28, unexpectedly passed away on October 8, 2020, in High Point, NC. Morgan was born in High Point, NC on September 24, 1992, to Bryant Keith Jackson and Tonya Watson Jackson. She will be greatly missed by her parents, loved ones and friends.
Rosa Mae Kennedy
Sep 28, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Mae Green Kennedy, age 74, of Thomasville, NC, departed this earthly life on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born to the late Rosetta Andrews Green and Morris Green on May 4, 1946, in Sumter County, SC. She was employed with Thomasville Furniture Industry for many years. She was married to Samuel Kennedy.In addition...
Ronald Rigg
Sep 27, 2020
Mr. Ronald Lee Rigg (Pa), 83, of Archdale, NC, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Ronald was born to the late Clayton and Emma Rigg on May 24,1937, in Bay City, MI. He was a US Army Veteran and was employed as a Machine Operator for many years prior to his retirement. He was married to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
James "Mickey" Brown
Nov 9, 2020
James Wille Brown, 67, affectionately known as "Mickey" or "Mickey Bird" transitioned from this earthly home to his heavenly home on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1953, in Dillon County, SC to Ulyssee Doug and Geneva Williams Brown.
He was a faithful employee with American Ornamentals...

Willie Williams
Nov 1, 2020
Willie Arthur Williams, 81, passd away on Sunday, Novemebr 1, 2020 at Wake Forest baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born to Kidd and Nina Duckett Williams on September 22, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC. William wll be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Jonas Thompson, Jr.
Oct 25, 2020
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the sun set on Jonas Tramone Thompson, Jr., at the tender age of 18.
Jonas was born May 19, 2002, to Jonas Tramone Thompson, Sr., and Tamika Sharese Burns. He attended High Point City Schools. Jonas was an inspiring rapper. He was known as "Duke" and "Mika's baby boy" and was his brother's...
Morgan Jackson
Oct 8, 2020
Ms. Morgan Lakasia Jackson, 28, unexpectedly passed away on October 8, 2020, in High Point, NC. Morgan was born in High Point, NC on September 24, 1992, to Bryant Keith Jackson and Tonya Watson Jackson. She will be greatly missed by her parents, loved ones and friends.
Rosa Mae Kennedy
Sep 28, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Mae Green Kennedy, age 74, of Thomasville, NC, departed this earthly life on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born to the late Rosetta Andrews Green and Morris Green on May 4, 1946, in Sumter County, SC. She was employed with Thomasville Furniture Industry for many years. She was married to Samuel Kennedy.In addition...
Ronald Rigg
Sep 27, 2020
Mr. Ronald Lee Rigg (Pa), 83, of Archdale, NC, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Ronald was born to the late Clayton and Emma Rigg on May 24,1937, in Bay City, MI. He was a US Army Veteran and was employed as a Machine Operator for many years prior to his retirement. He was married to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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