Obituaries

Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

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...

Linda Hunter

Linda Hunter

Jul 26, 2020

Linda Brooks Hunter, age 71, passed away peacefully at the Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC, on July 26, 2020, after a 21-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born August 28, 1948, in Greenville, SC, to George and Myrtle Brooks. Linda is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sam Brooks; sister, Joyce Brooks McKinney; and nephew who...

Sherwood Little, Sr

Sherwood Little, Sr

Jul 26, 2020

Service is Private - Family Only

On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 3:25 p.m. Mr. Sherwood Vernon Little, Sr., son of the late Mr. Cager Little Sr., and Mrs. Annie Liza Gidderon Little, answered the call of his Heavenly Father, and quietly transitioned from this earthly life while a patient at Hospice of...

Gloria Staples

Gloria Staples

Jul 26, 2020

Gloria Ann Hunter Staples, 68, transitioned into her eternal home on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the GrayBrier Nursing and Rehabilitation. Gloria was born on September 3, 1951 in Kinston, SC to Theo and Mary Brown Hunter. Her parents preceded her in death.

She was employed as a housekeeper for a local nursing facility.

Gloria...

Shirley Bennett

Shirley Bennett

Jul 25, 2020

Shirley Anne Bennett, age 68, was born on April 8, 1952, to the late Leslie and Lauraetta Williams in Brooklyn, New York. Shirley was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was raised in Queens, New York, on South Road, a place that will always be known of as “home.” She was preceded...

Mae Jackson

Mae Jackson

Jul 25, 2020

Mae Julia Monk Jackson was born on November 4, 1938, in McCall, SC to the late George Monk, Sr. and Thelma Ellerbe Monk in McCall, SC. She gained her wings on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.She attended the public schools in Marlboro County, SC. Mae was married to the late James Jackson, Jr. She...

Barbara Bethea

Barbara Bethea

Jul 21, 2020

Barbara Jean Bethea, 68, a resident of Greensboro, NC, passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born on January 5, 1952, in Bennettsville, SC, to Lucille Bethea and Edward Lee Little. Barbara was the tenth child born of eleven. Barbara was raised in Brooklyn, NY. She relocated to High Point, NC, in 1979 and resided there for...

Minister Cynthia Richards

Minister Cynthia Richards

Jul 18, 2020

Minister Cynthia Ann Richards was born on August 21, 1950 in High Point, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Catherine Moore.

Cynthia departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Cynthia received her formal education in the public schools of Guilford County, NC.  She worked for Thomasville Furniture Company for many years....

Benjamin` Thomas

Benjamin` Thomas

Jul 17, 2020

Benjamin Thomas, age 75, passed on July 17, 2020.  Benjamin was a dedicated and supportive husband, dad, brother, and friend. Son of the late William Thomas and Susie Brown-Thomas, he was born March 17, 1945 in Albany, GA.  His family later relocated to North Carolina when he was a young boy, he grew up with his mother’s wishes instilled in his...

Roberta Chadmon

Roberta Chadmon

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Roberta Chadmon, age 77 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Select Specialty Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC.

She was born on September 8, 1942 in Atlanta, GA to Sarah Saunders and  Robert Lee Thomas.

Roberta was a loving and caring mother.  She loved life and enjoyed...

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Jul 11, 2020

Samuel Smith, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 11,2020, at Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was born in Anson County, NC, to Tinnie Ingram and George Smith on June 2, 1938. Resident of High Point, NC. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Martha Mccoy

Martha Mccoy

Jul 11, 2020

Martha Brown McCoy, 78, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Her love for her family and strong belief in God provided great support in her time of struggle. Martha was born to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown on November 11, 1941, in Randolph County, NC. She attended schools in...

John Wilson

John Wilson

Jul 3, 2020

Mr. John L. Wilson, age 76, of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. John was born in Marlboro County, SC, to Azell Esther Wilson on April 5, 1944. John moved to High Point, NC, and married Doris Wilson. From their union, two sons were born. John was a member of Shekinah Glory Church International. He...

Hudson Dutch

Hudson Dutch

Jun 29, 2020

Hudson Brown Dutch, 96, transitioned into his eternal home at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation, he was born February 20, 1924, he served in the US Army.

Hudson was a faithful employee at Beeson Hardware. He is survived by his daughter; Eleanor White and granddaughter; Michelle White

Ella Covington

Ella Covington

Jun 27, 2020

Mrs. Ella Bell Covington, age 84 of High Point, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 22, 1936, to the union of Artis and Mattie Mae Molden in Sylvester, Georgia. She received her former education in Marlboro County Public Schools in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Ella Bell Lawson...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

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...

Linda Hunter

Linda Hunter

Jul 26, 2020

Linda Brooks Hunter, age 71, passed away peacefully at the Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC, on July 26, 2020, after a 21-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born August 28, 1948, in Greenville, SC, to George and Myrtle Brooks. Linda is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sam Brooks; sister, Joyce Brooks McKinney; and nephew who...

Sherwood Little, Sr

Sherwood Little, Sr

Jul 26, 2020

Service is Private - Family Only

On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 3:25 p.m. Mr. Sherwood Vernon Little, Sr., son of the late Mr. Cager Little Sr., and Mrs. Annie Liza Gidderon Little, answered the call of his Heavenly Father, and quietly transitioned from this earthly life while a patient at Hospice of...

Gloria Staples

Gloria Staples

Jul 26, 2020

Gloria Ann Hunter Staples, 68, transitioned into her eternal home on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the GrayBrier Nursing and Rehabilitation. Gloria was born on September 3, 1951 in Kinston, SC to Theo and Mary Brown Hunter. Her parents preceded her in death.

She was employed as a housekeeper for a local nursing facility.

Gloria...

Shirley Bennett

Shirley Bennett

Jul 25, 2020

Shirley Anne Bennett, age 68, was born on April 8, 1952, to the late Leslie and Lauraetta Williams in Brooklyn, New York. Shirley was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was raised in Queens, New York, on South Road, a place that will always be known of as “home.” She was preceded...

Mae Jackson

Mae Jackson

Jul 25, 2020

Mae Julia Monk Jackson was born on November 4, 1938, in McCall, SC to the late George Monk, Sr. and Thelma Ellerbe Monk in McCall, SC. She gained her wings on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point.She attended the public schools in Marlboro County, SC. Mae was married to the late James Jackson, Jr. She...

Barbara Bethea

Barbara Bethea

Jul 21, 2020

Barbara Jean Bethea, 68, a resident of Greensboro, NC, passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born on January 5, 1952, in Bennettsville, SC, to Lucille Bethea and Edward Lee Little. Barbara was the tenth child born of eleven. Barbara was raised in Brooklyn, NY. She relocated to High Point, NC, in 1979 and resided there for...

Minister Cynthia Richards

Minister Cynthia Richards

Jul 18, 2020

Minister Cynthia Ann Richards was born on August 21, 1950 in High Point, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Catherine Moore.

Cynthia departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Cynthia received her formal education in the public schools of Guilford County, NC.  She worked for Thomasville Furniture Company for many years....

Benjamin` Thomas

Benjamin` Thomas

Jul 17, 2020

Benjamin Thomas, age 75, passed on July 17, 2020.  Benjamin was a dedicated and supportive husband, dad, brother, and friend. Son of the late William Thomas and Susie Brown-Thomas, he was born March 17, 1945 in Albany, GA.  His family later relocated to North Carolina when he was a young boy, he grew up with his mother’s wishes instilled in his...

Roberta Chadmon

Roberta Chadmon

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Roberta Chadmon, age 77 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Select Specialty Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC.

She was born on September 8, 1942 in Atlanta, GA to Sarah Saunders and  Robert Lee Thomas.

Roberta was a loving and caring mother.  She loved life and enjoyed...

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Jul 11, 2020

Samuel Smith, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 11,2020, at Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was born in Anson County, NC, to Tinnie Ingram and George Smith on June 2, 1938. Resident of High Point, NC. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Martha Mccoy

Martha Mccoy

Jul 11, 2020

Martha Brown McCoy, 78, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Her love for her family and strong belief in God provided great support in her time of struggle. Martha was born to the late Clarence Eli Brown and Hozie Gibson Brown on November 11, 1941, in Randolph County, NC. She attended schools in...

John Wilson

John Wilson

Jul 3, 2020

Mr. John L. Wilson, age 76, of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. John was born in Marlboro County, SC, to Azell Esther Wilson on April 5, 1944. John moved to High Point, NC, and married Doris Wilson. From their union, two sons were born. John was a member of Shekinah Glory Church International. He...

Hudson Dutch

Hudson Dutch

Jun 29, 2020

Hudson Brown Dutch, 96, transitioned into his eternal home at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation, he was born February 20, 1924, he served in the US Army.

Hudson was a faithful employee at Beeson Hardware. He is survived by his daughter; Eleanor White and granddaughter; Michelle White

Ella Covington

Ella Covington

Jun 27, 2020

Mrs. Ella Bell Covington, age 84 of High Point, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 22, 1936, to the union of Artis and Mattie Mae Molden in Sylvester, Georgia. She received her former education in Marlboro County Public Schools in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Ella Bell Lawson...

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