Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Kashonna Davis
May 5, 2019
On Sunday, May 5, 2019 Princess KaShonna Sh’Nadia Deon Davis, a loving daughter of Kinya S. Davis and John M. Johnson passed away suddenly at the tender age of 4 years/3months old.
KaShonna was welcomed into this world on February 5, 2015 in High Point, NC. She was a joy on her born-day and a light when...
James Fate
May 4, 2019
James Curtis Fate, 46, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Newark, NJ to James Curtis and Rosa Lee Fate Hodge on February 2, 1973.
He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Vickie Little Woodard
May 2, 2019
Vickie Elaine Lisenby Little Woodward, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her residence. Born in Guilford County, NC, on March 18, 1966 to Nathaniel Lisenby and Nannie Corelox.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Regina Goss
Apr 26, 2019
Regina Nadine Goss, 58, passed away on April 26, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born in Guilford County, NC to William Taft Goss and Connie Elizabeth Howie on February 18, 1961. she was a resident of Guilford County. NC all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
...
Angela Taylor
Apr 23, 2019
Angela "Ann" Alexander Taylor died peacefully on April 23rd, 2019 in Newnan, Georgia at the age of 48.
Angela was born on March 10, 1971 in High Point, NC to Angela Baldwin and Willie Alexander. In 1981, Angela and her family moved to Miami, Florida. In 1987, she moved back to High Point, NC with family. Thereafter,...
James "Billy Byrd" Duncan
Apr 22, 2019
Mr. James Duncan “Billy Byrd” age 67 was called home quietly on Sunday, April 21, 2019 during the evening hours while a patient at High Point Medical Center, WFBMC. He was born on October 13, 1951 in Ansonville, NC to Edna Duncan Gordon and the late Ishamal Byrd James.
James was educated in the public schools in...

George Thomas
Apr 22, 2019
Mr. George William Thomas, 51, passed away on April 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Miami-Dade, FL, on November 27, 1967, to Ethel Thomas. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Lavandis Caldwell
Apr 21, 2019
Lavandis Caldwell of High Point departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 21st, 2019. He was born on July 6th, 1954 in High Point, NC to Roy Bruton and Mary Parson.
He was proceded in death by his father Roy Bruton and the love of his life, Argie Caldwell of 35 years.
Lavandis was a...
Bobby Douglass
Apr 19, 2019
Bobby Ray Douglass, 65, passed away on April 19, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Chester County, South Carolina on February 22, 1954, to Dan Douglass Sr and Fannie Dye. He was married to Irene Mitchell Douglass who survives of the home. Bobby will be missed by his loving family and friends.
Linda Rush
Apr 18, 2019
Linda S Rush, daughter of the late Lacy McEachin Sr. and the late Sara Smith was born on April 21, 1949 in Rowland, NC. She departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the age of sixty-nine.
Linda attended the schools of Dillon County and later relocated to Trinity NC. Linda worked as a...
Haroon "Andrew" Banglo
Apr 17, 2019
Haroon "Andrew" James Banglo, 25 years old departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1993, in Khartoum, Sudan to James Banglo and Marlen Ambwa.
In 2002, the Banglo family moved to Baltimore, Maryland from Egypt, where he attended Leith Walk Elementary School. In 2005, his family relocated to Jamestown,...
Bertha Cook
Apr 17, 2019
Betha Ann Brannon Cook, 65, was born to Bertha May Traynham Brannon and Allen Brannon in Davidson County, NC on December 20, 1953.
She graduated from Ledford High School. Bertha worked as a licensed cosmetologist for many years and later worked as a certified nursing assistant.
Bertha was a member of Clifton Grove Baptist Church.
...
Pastor James A. Purnell
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...
Norma Schalk
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...
Lisa Bethea
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...
Roosevelt Weathers, Jr.
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...
Lashonda Brown
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...
Frank Pearson
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...
Carrie Price
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...
Jeremy Davis
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...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Kashonna Davis
May 5, 2019
On Sunday, May 5, 2019 Princess KaShonna Sh’Nadia Deon Davis, a loving daughter of Kinya S. Davis and John M. Johnson passed away suddenly at the tender age of 4 years/3months old.
KaShonna was welcomed into this world on February 5, 2015 in High Point, NC. She was a joy on her born-day and a light when...
James Fate
May 4, 2019
James Curtis Fate, 46, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Newark, NJ to James Curtis and Rosa Lee Fate Hodge on February 2, 1973.
He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Vickie Little Woodard
May 2, 2019
Vickie Elaine Lisenby Little Woodward, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her residence. Born in Guilford County, NC, on March 18, 1966 to Nathaniel Lisenby and Nannie Corelox.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Regina Goss
Apr 26, 2019
Regina Nadine Goss, 58, passed away on April 26, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born in Guilford County, NC to William Taft Goss and Connie Elizabeth Howie on February 18, 1961. she was a resident of Guilford County. NC all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
...
Angela Taylor
Apr 23, 2019
Angela "Ann" Alexander Taylor died peacefully on April 23rd, 2019 in Newnan, Georgia at the age of 48.
Angela was born on March 10, 1971 in High Point, NC to Angela Baldwin and Willie Alexander. In 1981, Angela and her family moved to Miami, Florida. In 1987, she moved back to High Point, NC with family. Thereafter,...
James "Billy Byrd" Duncan
Apr 22, 2019
Mr. James Duncan “Billy Byrd” age 67 was called home quietly on Sunday, April 21, 2019 during the evening hours while a patient at High Point Medical Center, WFBMC. He was born on October 13, 1951 in Ansonville, NC to Edna Duncan Gordon and the late Ishamal Byrd James.
James was educated in the public schools in...

George Thomas
Apr 22, 2019
Mr. George William Thomas, 51, passed away on April 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Miami-Dade, FL, on November 27, 1967, to Ethel Thomas. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Lavandis Caldwell
Apr 21, 2019
Lavandis Caldwell of High Point departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 21st, 2019. He was born on July 6th, 1954 in High Point, NC to Roy Bruton and Mary Parson.
He was proceded in death by his father Roy Bruton and the love of his life, Argie Caldwell of 35 years.
Lavandis was a...
Bobby Douglass
Apr 19, 2019
Bobby Ray Douglass, 65, passed away on April 19, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Chester County, South Carolina on February 22, 1954, to Dan Douglass Sr and Fannie Dye. He was married to Irene Mitchell Douglass who survives of the home. Bobby will be missed by his loving family and friends.
Linda Rush
Apr 18, 2019
Linda S Rush, daughter of the late Lacy McEachin Sr. and the late Sara Smith was born on April 21, 1949 in Rowland, NC. She departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the age of sixty-nine.
Linda attended the schools of Dillon County and later relocated to Trinity NC. Linda worked as a...
Haroon "Andrew" Banglo
Apr 17, 2019
Haroon "Andrew" James Banglo, 25 years old departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1993, in Khartoum, Sudan to James Banglo and Marlen Ambwa.
In 2002, the Banglo family moved to Baltimore, Maryland from Egypt, where he attended Leith Walk Elementary School. In 2005, his family relocated to Jamestown,...
Bertha Cook
Apr 17, 2019
Betha Ann Brannon Cook, 65, was born to Bertha May Traynham Brannon and Allen Brannon in Davidson County, NC on December 20, 1953.
She graduated from Ledford High School. Bertha worked as a licensed cosmetologist for many years and later worked as a certified nursing assistant.
Bertha was a member of Clifton Grove Baptist Church.
...
Pastor James A. Purnell
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...
Norma Schalk
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...
Lisa Bethea
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...
Roosevelt Weathers, Jr.
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...
Lashonda Brown
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...
Frank Pearson
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...
Carrie Price
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...
Jeremy Davis
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...
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