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Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Rosa Robinson

Rosa Robinson

Dec 27, 2018

Private Service - Family Only

Mrs. Rosa Lee Brunson Robinson peacefully and quietly departed from her earthly living at Westchester Manor. She was the daughter of the late Rigsby Johnson and Anna Johnson White. Mrs. Robinson was born in Manning, SC. She was raised in a Christian home with one other sibling, the late Oree Strokes. Mrs. Robinson...

Dennis Wright Jr.

Dennis Wright Jr.

Dec 23, 2018

Dennis Steven Wright Jr., transitioned on Sunday, December 23, 2018, WFBMC in Winston Salem.  Dennis Steven Jr. was born in High Point, NC to Dennis Wright, Sr., and Annie Brown Wright on November 19, 1983. born and raised into a musical and talented family, he had the love for musical instruments and loved to sing at the age of four years old....

Gladys Robinson

Gladys Robinson

Dec 23, 2018

Gladys Gibson Robinson, 96, of High Point, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Westchester Manor. She was born in Scotland County, NC to Howard and Marie Edwards Gibson. She received her education at Laurinburg Institute in Laurinburg, NC. While working at Camp McCall, she met and married Sgt. Edmond Robinson Jr., aka Stringbean, soon after started a family...

Barbara Gaddy

Barbara Gaddy

Dec 7, 2018

Ms. Barbara Ann Gaddy, age 70, departed this earthly life on Friday, December 7, 2018 at her residence.  She was born June 18, 1948 to the late Thomas and Zymeaner Alexander Gaddy.

A resident of High Point all her life, Barbara who was called “Bobbi” lived a beautiful life surrounded by her family.  She was a helper...

Evangelist Marie Martin

Evangelist Marie Martin

Nov 26, 2018

Monday, November 26, 2018, at the age of 64, Evangelist Marie Sturdivant Martin answered a call that could not be ignored, nor put on hold. Without saying goodbye, she glimpsed Heaven and took the master's outstretched hand. Marie was born on Monday, March 29,1954 in Wadesboro, NC (Anson County) to the late Thomass (1989) and Roberta Campbell Sturdivant (1974). Her...

Ronald Centry

Ronald Centry

Nov 26, 2018

Ronald Centry was born January 16, 1955, in Bishopville, SC to Leroy Boyd dm Rosanna Centry. They both preceded him in death. He was educated in Lee County School System. Ronald decided to make Thomasville, NC his home in 1989. Ronald was employed by Thomasville Furniture Industries for 12 years and is where he met his wife of 22 years,...

Michael Williams II

Michael Williams II

Nov 16, 2018

Michael Sean Williams II, age 26 departed this earthly life on Friday, November 16, 2018.  He was born on May 13, 1992 in High Point, NC to Michael Williams and Jacqueline Carter.  He attended school in St. Petersburg, FL and High Point city.

Michael worked for different furniture companies as a machine operator.  He was taking college...

James Smith

James Smith

Nov 15, 2018

James Willis Smith, 65, of Randleman, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born on June 7, 1953, to Willie James Smith and Mozella Johnson Smith in Randolph County, NC. "Pee Wee," as he was fondly called was employed with Flowers Bakery. He will be missed by family and friends.

Melvin Jackson Jr.

Melvin Jackson Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Melvin Douglas Jackson, Jr. affectionately known as Tony by family and friends, was born on April 30, 1954 in Manhattan, New York City.  He unexpectedly passed away on November 10, 2018 at his home in High Point, NC.

Tony enjoyed spending time with family and friends and in his younger years he enjoyed skating at the Rainbow...

Charles "Pork Chop" Worthy, Sr.

Charles "Pork Chop" Worthy, Sr.

Nov 8, 2018

On November 8, 2018, Charles Rufus Worthy, Sr. departed this life at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.  “Pork Chop,” as he was affectionately called by others.  A native of Thomasville, NC, Charles was born January 19, 1945 to the late Charnell Worthy and Maggie Rogers Worthy.

In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in...

Frances Horne

Frances Horne

Nov 8, 2018

Frances Ledbetter Horne, 88 years old, departed this life on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  She was one of seven children born to the late Charlie and Lucy Ledbetter on October 4, 1930 in Richmond County, NC.

She attended the Richmond County school system.  Frances was a previous member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she sang on...

Torrey Jenkins

Torrey Jenkins

Nov 2, 2018

On Friday, November 2, 2018, Torrey Lamont Jenkins, age 40 passed away suddenly.

Torrey was born in High Point on March 24, 1978 to Emma Jenkins and Charlie Stanback Jr.  A resident of High Point all his life, Torrey attend High Point public schools.  You would always find Torrey laughing and smiling.  He was a loved his...

Michael Little

Michael Little

Oct 24, 2018

Michael Anthony Little 53 of Charlotte passed away on October 23, 2018 at Hunter Woods Nursing Center.

He was born to the late Laura Chestnut and Eugene Chestnut. Growing up as a child Michael loved fixing bicycles, playing basketball, football and playing the drums in church on Sundays

As an adult Michael worked mostly in...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Sep 2, 2018

Mary Brown will be in the care of Marlan J. Gray Funeral Home, Cleveland, Ohio

Charley Ingram

Charley Ingram

Aug 27, 2018

Mrs. Charley Belle Ingram, 72, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018,at her home. She was born to Charlie and Arlene McLain Covington on December 4, 1945 in Richmond County, NC. She attended the Richmond County public schools.

After relocating, Charley was employed with various companies throughout her life. She was a member of Williams Memorial...

Florence Graham

Florence Graham

Aug 23, 2018

Ms. Florence Louise Graham, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation Facility in Thomasville, NC. She was born April 30, 1929 in Bennettsville, SC to the late Florence Graham. Florence attended Marlboro County Schools.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters.

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Britney White

Britney White

Aug 19, 2018

Britney White was welcomed into the world on born October 20, 1988.   Britney gave her life doing what she has always done, helping and serving others.   She departed this life on August 19, 2018.

“B” as she was called by many was a wonderful and generous person. She was an amazing mom, daughter, sister, and friend.  Britney...

Thelma Leeper

Thelma Leeper

Aug 17, 2018

Mrs. Thelma B Leeper, 92, passed away on August 17, 2018, at Wesley Long Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1926, in Durham County to the late William Brack and Lucy Sexton. She was a graduate of high school. Thelma was a childcare provider for many years.

Mrs. Thelma had a loving and kind soul. She will...

Jack Otte Sr

Jack Otte Sr

Aug 16, 2018

Jack Carl Otte Sr., 73 passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. Jack was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 23,1944, to Auther Otte and Isabell Manning. He was employed as a school bus driver. He is survived by his daughter, Bernice Diaz of the home and other relatives and friends.

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Rosa Robinson

Rosa Robinson

Dec 27, 2018

Private Service - Family Only

Mrs. Rosa Lee Brunson Robinson peacefully and quietly departed from her earthly living at Westchester Manor. She was the daughter of the late Rigsby Johnson and Anna Johnson White. Mrs. Robinson was born in Manning, SC. She was raised in a Christian home with one other sibling, the late Oree Strokes. Mrs. Robinson...

Dennis Wright Jr.

Dennis Wright Jr.

Dec 23, 2018

Dennis Steven Wright Jr., transitioned on Sunday, December 23, 2018, WFBMC in Winston Salem.  Dennis Steven Jr. was born in High Point, NC to Dennis Wright, Sr., and Annie Brown Wright on November 19, 1983. born and raised into a musical and talented family, he had the love for musical instruments and loved to sing at the age of four years old....

Gladys Robinson

Gladys Robinson

Dec 23, 2018

Gladys Gibson Robinson, 96, of High Point, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Westchester Manor. She was born in Scotland County, NC to Howard and Marie Edwards Gibson. She received her education at Laurinburg Institute in Laurinburg, NC. While working at Camp McCall, she met and married Sgt. Edmond Robinson Jr., aka Stringbean, soon after started a family...

Barbara Gaddy

Barbara Gaddy

Dec 7, 2018

Ms. Barbara Ann Gaddy, age 70, departed this earthly life on Friday, December 7, 2018 at her residence.  She was born June 18, 1948 to the late Thomas and Zymeaner Alexander Gaddy.

A resident of High Point all her life, Barbara who was called “Bobbi” lived a beautiful life surrounded by her family.  She was a helper...

Evangelist Marie Martin

Evangelist Marie Martin

Nov 26, 2018

Monday, November 26, 2018, at the age of 64, Evangelist Marie Sturdivant Martin answered a call that could not be ignored, nor put on hold. Without saying goodbye, she glimpsed Heaven and took the master's outstretched hand. Marie was born on Monday, March 29,1954 in Wadesboro, NC (Anson County) to the late Thomass (1989) and Roberta Campbell Sturdivant (1974). Her...

Ronald Centry

Ronald Centry

Nov 26, 2018

Ronald Centry was born January 16, 1955, in Bishopville, SC to Leroy Boyd dm Rosanna Centry. They both preceded him in death. He was educated in Lee County School System. Ronald decided to make Thomasville, NC his home in 1989. Ronald was employed by Thomasville Furniture Industries for 12 years and is where he met his wife of 22 years,...

Michael Williams II

Michael Williams II

Nov 16, 2018

Michael Sean Williams II, age 26 departed this earthly life on Friday, November 16, 2018.  He was born on May 13, 1992 in High Point, NC to Michael Williams and Jacqueline Carter.  He attended school in St. Petersburg, FL and High Point city.

Michael worked for different furniture companies as a machine operator.  He was taking college...

James Smith

James Smith

Nov 15, 2018

James Willis Smith, 65, of Randleman, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born on June 7, 1953, to Willie James Smith and Mozella Johnson Smith in Randolph County, NC. "Pee Wee," as he was fondly called was employed with Flowers Bakery. He will be missed by family and friends.

Melvin Jackson Jr.

Melvin Jackson Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Melvin Douglas Jackson, Jr. affectionately known as Tony by family and friends, was born on April 30, 1954 in Manhattan, New York City.  He unexpectedly passed away on November 10, 2018 at his home in High Point, NC.

Tony enjoyed spending time with family and friends and in his younger years he enjoyed skating at the Rainbow...

Charles "Pork Chop" Worthy, Sr.

Charles "Pork Chop" Worthy, Sr.

Nov 8, 2018

On November 8, 2018, Charles Rufus Worthy, Sr. departed this life at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.  “Pork Chop,” as he was affectionately called by others.  A native of Thomasville, NC, Charles was born January 19, 1945 to the late Charnell Worthy and Maggie Rogers Worthy.

In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in...

Frances Horne

Frances Horne

Nov 8, 2018

Frances Ledbetter Horne, 88 years old, departed this life on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  She was one of seven children born to the late Charlie and Lucy Ledbetter on October 4, 1930 in Richmond County, NC.

She attended the Richmond County school system.  Frances was a previous member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she sang on...

Torrey Jenkins

Torrey Jenkins

Nov 2, 2018

On Friday, November 2, 2018, Torrey Lamont Jenkins, age 40 passed away suddenly.

Torrey was born in High Point on March 24, 1978 to Emma Jenkins and Charlie Stanback Jr.  A resident of High Point all his life, Torrey attend High Point public schools.  You would always find Torrey laughing and smiling.  He was a loved his...

Michael Little

Michael Little

Oct 24, 2018

Michael Anthony Little 53 of Charlotte passed away on October 23, 2018 at Hunter Woods Nursing Center.

He was born to the late Laura Chestnut and Eugene Chestnut. Growing up as a child Michael loved fixing bicycles, playing basketball, football and playing the drums in church on Sundays

As an adult Michael worked mostly in...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Sep 2, 2018

Mary Brown will be in the care of Marlan J. Gray Funeral Home, Cleveland, Ohio

Charley Ingram

Charley Ingram

Aug 27, 2018

Mrs. Charley Belle Ingram, 72, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018,at her home. She was born to Charlie and Arlene McLain Covington on December 4, 1945 in Richmond County, NC. She attended the Richmond County public schools.

After relocating, Charley was employed with various companies throughout her life. She was a member of Williams Memorial...

Florence Graham

Florence Graham

Aug 23, 2018

Ms. Florence Louise Graham, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation Facility in Thomasville, NC. She was born April 30, 1929 in Bennettsville, SC to the late Florence Graham. Florence attended Marlboro County Schools.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters.

...

Britney White

Britney White

Aug 19, 2018

Britney White was welcomed into the world on born October 20, 1988.   Britney gave her life doing what she has always done, helping and serving others.   She departed this life on August 19, 2018.

“B” as she was called by many was a wonderful and generous person. She was an amazing mom, daughter, sister, and friend.  Britney...

Thelma Leeper

Thelma Leeper

Aug 17, 2018

Mrs. Thelma B Leeper, 92, passed away on August 17, 2018, at Wesley Long Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1926, in Durham County to the late William Brack and Lucy Sexton. She was a graduate of high school. Thelma was a childcare provider for many years.

Mrs. Thelma had a loving and kind soul. She will...

Jack Otte Sr

Jack Otte Sr

Aug 16, 2018

Jack Carl Otte Sr., 73 passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. Jack was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 23,1944, to Auther Otte and Isabell Manning. He was employed as a school bus driver. He is survived by his daughter, Bernice Diaz of the home and other relatives and friends.

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