Apr 14, 2019

Reverend James A. Purnell, a pastor and long-time resident of High Point, NC passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2019 at the age of 71.

Known as “Moe Boy” to many, he was born January 1, 1948 to Luther Williams and Mamie B. Purnell in Dillon, SC.  He married the former Roberta Davis in August 1971, together...

Apr 11, 2019

Norma Jean Schalk, age 80, passed away on April 11, 2019 at Curis Nursing Home in Thomasville, NC.  She was born October 27, 1938 in High Point, NC.

Norma, who everyone called “Nana,” even if you weren’t hers, worked hard her whole life to take care of her family.  She was the family back bone.  It didn’t...

Mar 28, 2019

Lisa Marie Bethea, 52, was born on May 9, 1966, to James Bethea and Senter Graves Bethea, departed this earthly life on March 28, 2019. She was employed as a CNA at Evergreens Nursing Home. Lisa was also a babysitter to many. She loved cooking and making people laugh. Lisa never met a stranger and to know her was...

Mar 27, 2019

LaShonda Renee Brown was born on June 26, 1991 in High Point, NC, the daughter of Barbara Brown Logan and Johnny Pearson.  She departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Wesley Long Hospital after experiencing declining health due to a chronic illness.  She was proceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, Richard and Minnie Brown.   LaShonda...

Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Roosevelt Tolbert Weathers Jr. age 55, of Newnan, GA departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home.  Roosevelt was born in Newman, GA, June 15, 1963 to Ollie Mae Tolbert and the late Roosevelt Tolbert. He graduated from Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in 1982.

Roosevelt enjoyed working outdoors and was...

Mar 25, 2019

Mr. Frank Lee Pearson, age 70, peacefully departed on Monday, March 25, 2019 at High Point Medical Center, WFB Hospital.  He was born January 27, 1949 in Bennettsville, SC to Willie and Nealie Pearson.

Frank was educated in Marlboro County public school.  He later moved to High Point and began working for Highland Cotton Mills, later Hatteras...

Mar 22, 2019

Carrie Lee Price entered eternal rest on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Price; her son, Timothy Price; her parents; and a sister, Ruby Nelson.

Carrie was born on November 20, 1935 in Avery, Georgia to Arthur Roberts and Annie Lee Hobbs. Growing up in a rural community with her beloved Mama...

Mar 21, 2019

Jeremy Davis, 37, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Stuttgart, Germany on May 21, 1982 to Joe Ronald "AKA" Jerome Dais and Hilda Whitaker. Jeremy was educated by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

He was employed as a upholster. Jeremy was the happiest when he watched his favorite...

Mar 19, 2019

David Lee Sanders was born on July 17, 1941 in New Bern, NC to James Henry Sanders and Lettice Keyes Sanders.  He attended public school at J.T. Barber High School.  He moved to New Jersey and later met and married the former Gwendolyn McEachern on March 21, 1971.

He was an avid baseball fan.  The Atlanta Braves...

Mar 17, 2019

Mr. Eddie Williams, age 73, departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on December 14, 1945 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Murphy  Williams.

Eddie was a loyal worker for Thomas Built Bus for 47 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Cedric “Pete” Williams; and...

Mar 16, 2019

Mr. James Turner Wiggins, Sr., age 57, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He was born September 2, 1961 in Rocky Mount, NC to Moses Wiggins and the late Linda Grace Robinson Wiggins.

James attended High Point City Schools. He was employed by High Point Regional Hospital for over fifteen years until he began...

Mar 14, 2019

Mr. Robert O’Neal Dick, age 58 of Trinity, NC passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.

Robert was born April 16, 1960 in High Point, NC to the late Edith Dick.  Robert was a very helpful and generous person who never met a stranger.  He served in US Army and received an...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Napoleon “Nap” Gyant, age 76 of Maxton, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Hospice House of Randolph County, Asheboro, NC.  He was born January 26, 1943 in Durham, NC to the late Linwood Gyant and Blanche Portee Gyant Wiley.

He attended William Penn High School and served four years in the United...

Mar 6, 2019

Our beloved, Willie Dean McFadden departed this life on March 6, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on July 31, 1948 to the late William and Jessie McFadden in Lone Star, SC.  She attended the Public Schools of Calhoun County.

In 1966 she moved to Brooklyn, NY where she did “days’ work” as...

Feb 24, 2019

Willie Eligah Howze was born December 5, 1943, in Ellisville Mississippi. He was a Vietnam War Veteran in the United States Army. Willie Howze lived in Erie, Pennsylvania where he worked and retired from Hammermill Paper Company. He was a member of the Post Seven-Hundred Club, and a member of the Second Baptist Church where he served on the...

Feb 24, 2019

Tiyunna Thompson, our beloved angel passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2019 at High Point Medical Center Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  She was born May 11, 1983 in Newark, NJ to Alonzo Thompson and Lavillia Anderson.

Tiyunna was educated through Guilford County Schools playing in the band for T. Wingate “Red Raiders” but later getting her high...

Feb 19, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Baker Smith, 73, passed away on February 19, 2019, at the Meridian Center in High Point, NC. She was born in Franklin County, NC on November 6, 1946, to Harold Baker and Lalia Oakley. A resident of Raleigh, NC. Sandra was previously employed as a nurse in a local mental hospital until declining health. She is survived...

Feb 17, 2019

Densie Wright Burrow, 64 departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord, NC

Denise was born in Brooklyn, NY.  She started voice lessons at the tender age of five and began singing in the church.  Denise loved music and her singing range was versatile.       She sang on the radio, talent...

Feb 17, 2019

Fred Anthony McLaurin, affectionately called, “Amp” departed this life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  He was born July 13, 1972 to Emma Green and Fred Artis McLaurin.

Amp was well known by others from his witty personality, his charm, jokes and laugh.

He graduated from Andrews High School, class of 1990. ...

Feb 11, 2019

Bradley K. Barnes departed his earthly life on February 11, 2019 in Thomasville, NC.  He was born July 30, 1991 in High Point, NC.

Bradley was employed as a cook.  He was a humble and warm-hearted person.  To know Bradley was to love him.

Bradley was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers,...