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Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Myrtle O. Little

Myrtle O. Little

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Myrtle Odessa Horne-Little, age 87, went on to eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born June 1, 1937, in Wadesboro, NC.

Ms. Myrtle graduated from Wadesboro High School. She was employed at Slane Hosiery Mill until he retired. She was a member of Lighthouse International Fellowship Ministry where she served as the mother of the church. Ms....

Mattie Lee Cooper

Mattie Lee Cooper

Oct 25, 2024

Mattie Lee Cooper was called home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 83. A beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Mattie touched the lives of so many with her boundless kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to family and faith. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mattie was born on June 25, 1941, in...

David Benjamin Mitchell

David Benjamin Mitchell

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. David Mitchell, age 63 of Thomasville, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Center-High Point. 

He was born on April 7, 1961, in Summerton, SC to the late Samuel Mitchell Jr. and Jessie Mae Hampton Mitchell. 

David graduated from Scotts Branch High School in Summerton, SC.  He then furthered his education at South Carolina State...

Diondre "Dre" Overton

Diondre "Dre" Overton

Sep 7, 2024

Funeral Service Link

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Diondre’ Marquez Overton transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal home at the youthful age of 26 on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. Diondre’ was a beacon of light to all who knew him. Diondre’ “Dre,” as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was born on April 19, 1998, in Greenville, NC,...

Terina Campbell Hale

Terina Campbell Hale

Sep 5, 2024

Terina Campbell Hale age 47 was born on Feb 04, 1977, to Towanda Campbell Hairston and Christopher Quick in High Point, NC.

She departed this life on Thursday Sept 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Terina always extended help to others. 

She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving daughter. Terina graduated From GTCC with her Associate’s Degree in 2014, and worked as...

Pastor Thomas Marshall

Pastor Thomas Marshall

Aug 30, 2024

Pastor Elder Thomas E. Marshall, age 67, departed this earthly life on Friday, August 30, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and expectant great grandfather. Pastor Elder Marshall was born on January 17, 1957, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Bishop Robert Thomas Marshall and Helen Peguese Marshall. Thomas was united in marriage on July...

Lee David Bethea

Lee David Bethea

Aug 26, 2024

Mr. Lee David Bethea age 79 of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home.  Lee was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to the late George Bethea and Frances “Sweetie” Rose Bethea.

Lee relocated to High Point, North Carolina, as a teenager. He worked different jobs but later retired from Braxton Culler....

Catherine McCollum

Catherine McCollum

Aug 8, 2024

Catherine Livingston McCollum, 72, made her transition to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in High Point, NC. She was born on August 20, 1951, to Vinnie and Floeva Livingston, a resident of High Point where she lived and worked most of her life, she was affectionately known as Aunt Cat, Mama or to some as...

Jerry Parson

Jerry Parson

Aug 6, 2024

Mr. Jerry Parson, 59, transitioned from this earthly life on August 6, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Edenton, NC, on August 22, 1964, to Malachi Parson Sr., and Martha B. Jordan Parson.

He was raised in Brooklyn, NY, as Jerry's occupation, he was an over the road truck driver, he absolutely loved being in his...

Clarence Cook

Clarence Cook

Aug 5, 2024

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Bouysie Gladney

Bouysie Gladney

Aug 5, 2024

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Lord called his angel home, and he was finally at peace.

Today we celebrate the life of Bouysie Gladney, a loving husband, father, brother, and above all, servant of the Lord.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Gladney and Mary Frances Hunter Gladney, as well as several brothers and sisters.

Bouysie was preceded...

Ometa Powell Lindsey

Ometa Powell Lindsey

Aug 4, 2024

Ms. Ometa Marie Powell Lindsey age 97 of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday August 4, 2024. She was born in Randolph County to the late Annie Matthews Powell and Josiah Powell Ometa worked at Clarendon Furniture until her retirement. Ometa was a faithful member of St. Mary's United Methodist Church for over 70 years. Ometa enjoyed working...

Larry E. Harris Sr.

Larry E. Harris Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Larry Eugene Harris Sr., 70 of High Point, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, while in the care of Hospice of High Point. 

Larry was born on May 9, 1954, to the late Mary Harris Wall and the late Ernest Wall. 

He graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School. He worked as an upholster for over 25 years. Larry...

O'Lillian Williams

O'Lillian Williams

Jul 27, 2024

O’Lillian Gist Jefferies Williams, 85 of High Point, NC, was born December 4, 1938, to the late Nathaniel Stewart and Katherine Stephens in Union County, SC.

She peacefully transitioned from her earthly life to be with her Heavenly father on Saturday, July 27,2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Known to most as “Lib” or “Olivia” she worked as a CNA and...

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Jul 25, 2024

Douglas Everette Smith, age 64 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 25, 2024, while at Hospice Home of High Point. 

Known as Doug, he was born to the late Douglas Smith Jr. and Dorothy Lay Douglas-Stevenson. A resident of High Point all his life, Doug was educated in the High Point City Schools. 

He was a former...

Reginald Jerrod Canty

Reginald Jerrod Canty

Jul 21, 2024

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:14 KJV

Mr. Reginald “Jerrod” Canty, known by his family as Jerrod and others as Slow, J-Rod, Bro Reggie, and BoCity. 

Jerrod is the son of Leonard Canty and Betty Nelson Canty. Jerrod was born on August 19, 1986, in Thomasville, NC and died on...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Myrtle O. Little

Myrtle O. Little

Oct 28, 2024

Ms. Myrtle Odessa Horne-Little, age 87, went on to eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born June 1, 1937, in Wadesboro, NC.

Ms. Myrtle graduated from Wadesboro High School. She was employed at Slane Hosiery Mill until he retired. She was a member of Lighthouse International Fellowship Ministry where she served as the mother of the church. Ms....

Mattie Lee Cooper

Mattie Lee Cooper

Oct 25, 2024

Mattie Lee Cooper was called home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 83. A beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Mattie touched the lives of so many with her boundless kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to family and faith. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mattie was born on June 25, 1941, in...

David Benjamin Mitchell

David Benjamin Mitchell

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. David Mitchell, age 63 of Thomasville, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Center-High Point. 

He was born on April 7, 1961, in Summerton, SC to the late Samuel Mitchell Jr. and Jessie Mae Hampton Mitchell. 

David graduated from Scotts Branch High School in Summerton, SC.  He then furthered his education at South Carolina State...

Diondre "Dre" Overton

Diondre "Dre" Overton

Sep 7, 2024

Funeral Service Link

https://vimeo.com/1014455171/cc28c7eb53?share=copy

Diondre’ Marquez Overton transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal home at the youthful age of 26 on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. Diondre’ was a beacon of light to all who knew him. Diondre’ “Dre,” as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was born on April 19, 1998, in Greenville, NC,...

Terina Campbell Hale

Terina Campbell Hale

Sep 5, 2024

Terina Campbell Hale age 47 was born on Feb 04, 1977, to Towanda Campbell Hairston and Christopher Quick in High Point, NC.

She departed this life on Thursday Sept 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Terina always extended help to others. 

She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving daughter. Terina graduated From GTCC with her Associate’s Degree in 2014, and worked as...

Pastor Thomas Marshall

Pastor Thomas Marshall

Aug 30, 2024

Pastor Elder Thomas E. Marshall, age 67, departed this earthly life on Friday, August 30, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and expectant great grandfather. Pastor Elder Marshall was born on January 17, 1957, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Bishop Robert Thomas Marshall and Helen Peguese Marshall. Thomas was united in marriage on July...

Lee David Bethea

Lee David Bethea

Aug 26, 2024

Mr. Lee David Bethea age 79 of High Point, North Carolina, departed this earthly life on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home.  Lee was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to the late George Bethea and Frances “Sweetie” Rose Bethea.

Lee relocated to High Point, North Carolina, as a teenager. He worked different jobs but later retired from Braxton Culler....

Catherine McCollum

Catherine McCollum

Aug 8, 2024

Catherine Livingston McCollum, 72, made her transition to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in High Point, NC. She was born on August 20, 1951, to Vinnie and Floeva Livingston, a resident of High Point where she lived and worked most of her life, she was affectionately known as Aunt Cat, Mama or to some as...

Jerry Parson

Jerry Parson

Aug 6, 2024

Mr. Jerry Parson, 59, transitioned from this earthly life on August 6, 2024, at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Edenton, NC, on August 22, 1964, to Malachi Parson Sr., and Martha B. Jordan Parson.

He was raised in Brooklyn, NY, as Jerry's occupation, he was an over the road truck driver, he absolutely loved being in his...

Clarence Cook

Clarence Cook

Aug 5, 2024

https://www.facebook.com/peoplesfuneralserviceinc?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Bouysie Gladney

Bouysie Gladney

Aug 5, 2024

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Lord called his angel home, and he was finally at peace.

Today we celebrate the life of Bouysie Gladney, a loving husband, father, brother, and above all, servant of the Lord.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Gladney and Mary Frances Hunter Gladney, as well as several brothers and sisters.

Bouysie was preceded...

Ometa Powell Lindsey

Ometa Powell Lindsey

Aug 4, 2024

Ms. Ometa Marie Powell Lindsey age 97 of Trinity, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday August 4, 2024. She was born in Randolph County to the late Annie Matthews Powell and Josiah Powell Ometa worked at Clarendon Furniture until her retirement. Ometa was a faithful member of St. Mary's United Methodist Church for over 70 years. Ometa enjoyed working...

Larry E. Harris Sr.

Larry E. Harris Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Larry Eugene Harris Sr., 70 of High Point, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, while in the care of Hospice of High Point. 

Larry was born on May 9, 1954, to the late Mary Harris Wall and the late Ernest Wall. 

He graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School. He worked as an upholster for over 25 years. Larry...

O'Lillian Williams

O'Lillian Williams

Jul 27, 2024

O’Lillian Gist Jefferies Williams, 85 of High Point, NC, was born December 4, 1938, to the late Nathaniel Stewart and Katherine Stephens in Union County, SC.

She peacefully transitioned from her earthly life to be with her Heavenly father on Saturday, July 27,2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Known to most as “Lib” or “Olivia” she worked as a CNA and...

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Jul 25, 2024

Douglas Everette Smith, age 64 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 25, 2024, while at Hospice Home of High Point. 

Known as Doug, he was born to the late Douglas Smith Jr. and Dorothy Lay Douglas-Stevenson. A resident of High Point all his life, Doug was educated in the High Point City Schools. 

He was a former...

Reginald Jerrod Canty

Reginald Jerrod Canty

Jul 21, 2024

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:14 KJV

Mr. Reginald “Jerrod” Canty, known by his family as Jerrod and others as Slow, J-Rod, Bro Reggie, and BoCity. 

Jerrod is the son of Leonard Canty and Betty Nelson Canty. Jerrod was born on August 19, 1986, in Thomasville, NC and died on...

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