Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Herbert Wilson
Feb 8, 2020
Herbert Junior Wilson, 58, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born to Jimmy and Shirley Green Wilson on July 22, 1961 in Guilford County. NC. Herbert was a resident of Guilford County all his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He...

Lena Walker
Feb 7, 2020
Lena Kelly Walker, 73 of High Point died on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held 12pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2020 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1701 E. Green St. . People's Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Dwayne Stanley Jr
Feb 1, 2020
Dwayne Anthony Stanley, Jr, 28, passed away on February 1, 2020. Dwayne Jr was born to Dwayne Anthony Stanley, Sr, and Cynthea Cullins on October 31, 1991. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Lilly Rippy
Jan 28, 2020
Lilly Ann Rippy, 66, a resident of High Point, NC, earthly life came to a close on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence.
A resident of High Point, NC all her life, Lilly was the first-born child of the late Robert Lee Sr and Esther Lilly Rippy.
She leaves to cherish her memories; her...
Angela Wright-Eagle
Jan 25, 2020
Angela Denise Eagle, 48, of High Point, NC, passed away on January 25, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Guilford County, NC on March 29, 1972, to Cathy Autry. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Christopher "Pop" Whitfield
Jan 10, 2020
Christopher Leon Whitfield, age 47, passed away peacefully on Friday January 10th, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point.
He was born, February 16, 1972 in High Point, NC to William Whitfield and Nellie Jean Johnson Whitfield.
Christopher was preceded in death by his father, William Whitfield; his maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Warren and...

Francis Dealing
Jan 4, 2020
Mr. Francis Dealing, 77, of High Point, NC, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Lorraine, NY, to Ray Dealing and Myrtle Townsend. He was married to the former Mary C. Lear who survives of the home. He will be missed by family and friends.
Gwendolyn Marsh
Jan 4, 2020
On January 4, 2020, Gwendolyn A. Marsh entered into eternal rest. She was born, June 18, 1953 in Aberdeen, NC to the late William and Mable Marsh. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Marsh and sister, Derema Marsh.
Gwen graduated from Pine Crest High School in Southern Pines, NC. She attended Sandhill Community College...
Ruth Baskin
Dec 30, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Mae Warren Baskin was born in Marlboro County, SC on April 27, 1954 to the late Ruthie McIver Harrington and June Bostic.
Mrs. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for the past 48 years. In 1974, she was united in marriage to Josh Baskin, Jr.
Ruth was a member of Living Water...
Clinton Hunter
Dec 25, 2019
Clinton Lewis Hunter, son of the late Willie and Floree Marie Hunter was born on April 15, 1957 in Thomasville, NC.
Mr. Hunter affectionately called “Clint” transitioned from earth to glory on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Mr. Hunter graduated from Thomasville Senior High School and continued his education at the University of North Carolina at...
Glenda Hinton
Dec 17, 2019
Mrs. Glenda Diona Fate Hinton, age 62, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at WFBMC-High Point Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1957, to Hazel Fate, Sr., and Jannie Mae Fate. Glenda was a loyal mother and housewife, and she was the life of the party. She was preceded in death...
Henry "Mike/Michael" Issac
Dec 16, 2019
Henry Freeman Issac,age 57, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life and entered home on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.Affectionately known as “Michael” or “Mike”, he was born in Chesterfield, SC, on January 29, 1962, son of Minnie Lee and Freeman Issac.A longtime resident of High Point, NC, Mike was an...
Shaheem Wynn
Dec 14, 2019
Shaheem Hanif Wynn, 34, was born in Wayne, New Jersey to Andrew Hall and Sharon Wynn on November 20, 1985. He departed this life on December 14, 2019, at his home. Shaheem graduated from McIver Education Center on June 2, 2008. While in school here in NC, he also attended Ferndale Middle School and High Point Central High School...
Dr. Shirley Hunter Grate
Dec 7, 2019
Dr. Shirley Marie Hunter Grate, affectionately called “Shirley”, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC. She was born to the late Mr. Robert Tillman Special Godfather and Mrs. Floree Marie Keels Hunter on December 22, 1968, in Thomasville, NC. She attended the City of Thomasville Public Schools of Davidson County, graduating...
Arthur "Bay" Bracy, Sr.
Dec 5, 2019
Arthur Lewis Bracy, Sr., 83, transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born on March 9, 1936 in Dillon County, SC to Dawson and Rosie Bell Malloy Bracy. "Bay" as he was affectionally known by many was a loving, kindhearted, gentle giant that loved being around his family and friends....
Dominique Dowdy
Dec 4, 2019
Mr. Dominique Rashad Dowdy. age 30, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in High Point. Dominique was born April 4, 1989, to Ronnie Dowdy, Sr., and Ossie Rutledge Dowdy. A resident of High Point all his life, Dominique attended Lucy Ragsdale High School. He was employed with Beeson Hardware Company of High...

Ilka Emerson Crump
Dec 3, 2019
Ilka Emerson Crump, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born to Frank Middlebrooks and Virginia Emerson on September 25, 1957 in Guilford County. NC.
She attended Guilford County public schools and was a faithful employee of Bob and Pat's Bingo.
Ilka loved her family and...
John Henry Quick
Dec 3, 2019
Mr. John Henry Quick, 67 of High Point, NC was given his wings on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born April 11, 1952 in Bennettsville, SC to Ola Mae Quick Watts and Brady Watts, Sr.
John graduated from William Penn High school and joined the Armed Forces. John enjoyed the variety of life and all that it...
Minister Tommy Jane "T.J." Covington
Nov 17, 2019
God in his infinite wisdom and divine love on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Minster Tommy Jane Covington departed this life and entered God’s eternal home.
Minster Tommy Jane Covington affectionately was known by her family and friends as “T.J.” or Ms. Tommy. She was born in Marlboro County, SC on March 8, 1955 to the late Isaac...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Herbert Wilson
Feb 8, 2020
Herbert Junior Wilson, 58, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born to Jimmy and Shirley Green Wilson on July 22, 1961 in Guilford County. NC. Herbert was a resident of Guilford County all his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He...

Lena Walker
Feb 7, 2020
Lena Kelly Walker, 73 of High Point died on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held 12pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2020 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1701 E. Green St. . People's Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Dwayne Stanley Jr
Feb 1, 2020
Dwayne Anthony Stanley, Jr, 28, passed away on February 1, 2020. Dwayne Jr was born to Dwayne Anthony Stanley, Sr, and Cynthea Cullins on October 31, 1991. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Lilly Rippy
Jan 28, 2020
Lilly Ann Rippy, 66, a resident of High Point, NC, earthly life came to a close on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence.
A resident of High Point, NC all her life, Lilly was the first-born child of the late Robert Lee Sr and Esther Lilly Rippy.
She leaves to cherish her memories; her...
Angela Wright-Eagle
Jan 25, 2020
Angela Denise Eagle, 48, of High Point, NC, passed away on January 25, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Guilford County, NC on March 29, 1972, to Cathy Autry. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Christopher "Pop" Whitfield
Jan 10, 2020
Christopher Leon Whitfield, age 47, passed away peacefully on Friday January 10th, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-High Point.
He was born, February 16, 1972 in High Point, NC to William Whitfield and Nellie Jean Johnson Whitfield.
Christopher was preceded in death by his father, William Whitfield; his maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Warren and...

Francis Dealing
Jan 4, 2020
Mr. Francis Dealing, 77, of High Point, NC, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Lorraine, NY, to Ray Dealing and Myrtle Townsend. He was married to the former Mary C. Lear who survives of the home. He will be missed by family and friends.
Gwendolyn Marsh
Jan 4, 2020
On January 4, 2020, Gwendolyn A. Marsh entered into eternal rest. She was born, June 18, 1953 in Aberdeen, NC to the late William and Mable Marsh. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Marsh and sister, Derema Marsh.
Gwen graduated from Pine Crest High School in Southern Pines, NC. She attended Sandhill Community College...
Ruth Baskin
Dec 30, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Mae Warren Baskin was born in Marlboro County, SC on April 27, 1954 to the late Ruthie McIver Harrington and June Bostic.
Mrs. Baskin has resided in High Point, NC for the past 48 years. In 1974, she was united in marriage to Josh Baskin, Jr.
Ruth was a member of Living Water...
Clinton Hunter
Dec 25, 2019
Clinton Lewis Hunter, son of the late Willie and Floree Marie Hunter was born on April 15, 1957 in Thomasville, NC.
Mr. Hunter affectionately called “Clint” transitioned from earth to glory on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Mr. Hunter graduated from Thomasville Senior High School and continued his education at the University of North Carolina at...
Glenda Hinton
Dec 17, 2019
Mrs. Glenda Diona Fate Hinton, age 62, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at WFBMC-High Point Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1957, to Hazel Fate, Sr., and Jannie Mae Fate. Glenda was a loyal mother and housewife, and she was the life of the party. She was preceded in death...
Henry "Mike/Michael" Issac
Dec 16, 2019
Henry Freeman Issac,age 57, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life and entered home on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.Affectionately known as “Michael” or “Mike”, he was born in Chesterfield, SC, on January 29, 1962, son of Minnie Lee and Freeman Issac.A longtime resident of High Point, NC, Mike was an...
Shaheem Wynn
Dec 14, 2019
Shaheem Hanif Wynn, 34, was born in Wayne, New Jersey to Andrew Hall and Sharon Wynn on November 20, 1985. He departed this life on December 14, 2019, at his home. Shaheem graduated from McIver Education Center on June 2, 2008. While in school here in NC, he also attended Ferndale Middle School and High Point Central High School...
Dr. Shirley Hunter Grate
Dec 7, 2019
Dr. Shirley Marie Hunter Grate, affectionately called “Shirley”, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Duke Hospital, Durham, NC. She was born to the late Mr. Robert Tillman Special Godfather and Mrs. Floree Marie Keels Hunter on December 22, 1968, in Thomasville, NC. She attended the City of Thomasville Public Schools of Davidson County, graduating...
Arthur "Bay" Bracy, Sr.
Dec 5, 2019
Arthur Lewis Bracy, Sr., 83, transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born on March 9, 1936 in Dillon County, SC to Dawson and Rosie Bell Malloy Bracy. "Bay" as he was affectionally known by many was a loving, kindhearted, gentle giant that loved being around his family and friends....
Dominique Dowdy
Dec 4, 2019
Mr. Dominique Rashad Dowdy. age 30, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in High Point. Dominique was born April 4, 1989, to Ronnie Dowdy, Sr., and Ossie Rutledge Dowdy. A resident of High Point all his life, Dominique attended Lucy Ragsdale High School. He was employed with Beeson Hardware Company of High...

Ilka Emerson Crump
Dec 3, 2019
Ilka Emerson Crump, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born to Frank Middlebrooks and Virginia Emerson on September 25, 1957 in Guilford County. NC.
She attended Guilford County public schools and was a faithful employee of Bob and Pat's Bingo.
Ilka loved her family and...
John Henry Quick
Dec 3, 2019
Mr. John Henry Quick, 67 of High Point, NC was given his wings on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born April 11, 1952 in Bennettsville, SC to Ola Mae Quick Watts and Brady Watts, Sr.
John graduated from William Penn High school and joined the Armed Forces. John enjoyed the variety of life and all that it...
Minister Tommy Jane "T.J." Covington
Nov 17, 2019
God in his infinite wisdom and divine love on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Minster Tommy Jane Covington departed this life and entered God’s eternal home.
Minster Tommy Jane Covington affectionately was known by her family and friends as “T.J.” or Ms. Tommy. She was born in Marlboro County, SC on March 8, 1955 to the late Isaac...
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