Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Baby Alexi Zamot
Jun 14, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Alexi Denise Zamot. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mary Lewis
Jun 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Austin Lewis was born August 21, 1937 to the late John Austin Jr. and Mary Bell Nicholson Austin in Maxton, NC. She attended the Robeson County Public Schools.
She departed this life June 14, 2018 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation in Jamestown, NC.
She was married to the late Wheller Lewis. She moved...
James Morrison
Jun 13, 2018
James Robert Morrison Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at High Point Regional UNC Health System. He was born on September 23, 1952, in Dillon, SC, to James Robert Morrison Sr. and Martha London Morrison. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Alashia Ervin-Bethea
Jun 10, 2018
Alashia L. Ervin-Bethea, 20 years old, departed this life on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Southeast Washington, DC. She was born in High Point on January 4, 1998.After school in Thomasville, she moved to Washington, DC. Alashia loved styling hair and designing her hew own clothes. She was a sweet-spirited person and will be missed by her family. Those...
Billy Locklear
Jun 4, 2018
Billy Lynn Locklear, age 69 departed this life on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born April 3, 1949 to the late of Harley Oxendine and Fronie Daringer.
He was born in Fairmont, NC and relocated to High Point, NC at the age of 18. Billy retired Technimark of Asheboro, NC.
Billy was preceded in...

Mark Harris
May 28, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Titus Harris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sandra Dowdy
May 28, 2018
Sandra Diane Dowdy, 66, of High Point, NC, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at High Point Regional Hospital. She was employed as an CNA.
Sandra was born on February 23, 1952, Guilford County, NC, to John Wesley Dowdy and Martha Chisem Dowdy. She leaves to cherish her memories to her son, Anthony Dowdy of Blacksburg, VA...
Bertha Goode
May 22, 2018
Ms. Bertha Gail Patricia Goode, departed this life on May 22, 2018 at her home in High Point, NC.
A resident of High Point al of her life, Bertha was born to the late Hubert Charles Goode Sr. and Theresa Harris Goode on September 8, 1960. She attended the High Point Public Schools.
Bertha was...
Pearlie Smith Hawkins
May 14, 2018
Mrs. Pearlie Smith Hawkins, age 72 passed away on May 14, 2018, at High Point Regional Hospital.
Born April 7, 1946, in Maxton, NC. She worked at Silver Knit and High Point University.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Hawkins Jr., her son; James David Smith, a daughter; Mary Alice Jackson, her grandchildren, Jermaine Covington, James Covington and Veronica Smith, Stepmother, Eunice Smith,...
Iris Johnson
May 8, 2018
Iris Latisha Johnson, 41, a native of Dillon, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born December 17, 1976, to Prentis and Beatrice Bethea of Dillon, SC. Married on May 5, 2001, Iris was a devoted wife to her husband, Darian Johnson of High Point, NC and loving mother to her two daughters, Kierra Johnson and...

James Rush
Apr 30, 2018
James Leroy Rush, 69, of Trinity, NC, passed away on Monday, April 30,2018, at Staywell Senior Care in Asheboro, NC. He was born in Trinity, NC on August 8, 1948, to Harold Rush and Mary Florence Gray. He is survived by his wife, Linda McEachin Rush of the home, other family and friends that were dear to James.
Willie Dukes Sr
Apr 19, 2018
Willie Fred Dukes Sr. AKA "Big-EM" Age 70, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Hospital, Winston Salem, NC, after a long battle with multiple illnesses.
He was predeceased by one son, Willie Fred Dukes. Jr.
Willie will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Eva (Van)...
Tyree Miller
Apr 17, 2018
Tyree Ryshone Miller departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1979 in High Point, North Carolina to Linda Miller and Haywood Watson.
Tyree also known as “Ty” or “Thug” was a loving family man. He had a heart of gold. If you ever needed anything, and he had it, he...
Lynn Baskins
Apr 17, 2018
Lynn Christopher Baskins, age 33, departed this earthly life, and took flight to rest in the bosom of his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
Lynn was born to Jennie M. Bethea and Lender Baskin on March 3, 1985 in High Point, NC. “Bunga” as he was affectionately known to many was a fun, loving, and...

Tyrone Davis
Apr 16, 2018
Tyrone John Davis, 47, passed away on Monday, April 16. 2018. He was born on March 16, 1971, to Troy Davis Jr and Johnnie Ruth Crosby Davis, in Deland, FL. Tyrone is survived by his wife, Cimee Alston, and other family members and friends that were very dear to him. He will surely be missed.
Frances Akoje
Apr 14, 2018
Francis Akoje, 37, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at his residence. Francis was born on March 22,1981 in Bendel, Nigeria to Patrick Akate and Ernestina Akoje.
He was a resident of High Point, NC. He was married to Charity Amabi, Francis's career was in nursing. He is survived by his wife, his family and other...
Cecilia Minimila
Apr 11, 2018
Cecilia Marko Mini Mila, 35, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at High Point Regional UNC Care. She was born on December 12, 1982, in Torit, Sudan, to Marko Mini Mila and Margret Waranga Mobula. She is survived by her son, Edema Mini Mila, her mother, Margret Waranga Mobula, her brother, Sharki Mila, her sisters, Salwa Mena, Rebecca...
Virginia Burris
Apr 6, 2018
Virginia “Ginny Cake” Burris (83); was born on December 24, 1934 to Gurther and Mary Abney Horne and raised in High Point, NC. Virginia was known for her love of God and positive outlook on life. She was a member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church of High Point, NC where she made her life’s work dedicated to being the...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Baby Alexi Zamot
Jun 14, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Alexi Denise Zamot. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mary Lewis
Jun 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Austin Lewis was born August 21, 1937 to the late John Austin Jr. and Mary Bell Nicholson Austin in Maxton, NC. She attended the Robeson County Public Schools.
She departed this life June 14, 2018 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation in Jamestown, NC.
She was married to the late Wheller Lewis. She moved...
James Morrison
Jun 13, 2018
James Robert Morrison Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at High Point Regional UNC Health System. He was born on September 23, 1952, in Dillon, SC, to James Robert Morrison Sr. and Martha London Morrison. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Alashia Ervin-Bethea
Jun 10, 2018
Alashia L. Ervin-Bethea, 20 years old, departed this life on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Southeast Washington, DC. She was born in High Point on January 4, 1998.After school in Thomasville, she moved to Washington, DC. Alashia loved styling hair and designing her hew own clothes. She was a sweet-spirited person and will be missed by her family. Those...
Billy Locklear
Jun 4, 2018
Billy Lynn Locklear, age 69 departed this life on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born April 3, 1949 to the late of Harley Oxendine and Fronie Daringer.
He was born in Fairmont, NC and relocated to High Point, NC at the age of 18. Billy retired Technimark of Asheboro, NC.
Billy was preceded in...

Mark Harris
May 28, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Titus Harris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sandra Dowdy
May 28, 2018
Sandra Diane Dowdy, 66, of High Point, NC, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at High Point Regional Hospital. She was employed as an CNA.
Sandra was born on February 23, 1952, Guilford County, NC, to John Wesley Dowdy and Martha Chisem Dowdy. She leaves to cherish her memories to her son, Anthony Dowdy of Blacksburg, VA...
Bertha Goode
May 22, 2018
Ms. Bertha Gail Patricia Goode, departed this life on May 22, 2018 at her home in High Point, NC.
A resident of High Point al of her life, Bertha was born to the late Hubert Charles Goode Sr. and Theresa Harris Goode on September 8, 1960. She attended the High Point Public Schools.
Bertha was...
Pearlie Smith Hawkins
May 14, 2018
Mrs. Pearlie Smith Hawkins, age 72 passed away on May 14, 2018, at High Point Regional Hospital.
Born April 7, 1946, in Maxton, NC. She worked at Silver Knit and High Point University.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Hawkins Jr., her son; James David Smith, a daughter; Mary Alice Jackson, her grandchildren, Jermaine Covington, James Covington and Veronica Smith, Stepmother, Eunice Smith,...
Iris Johnson
May 8, 2018
Iris Latisha Johnson, 41, a native of Dillon, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born December 17, 1976, to Prentis and Beatrice Bethea of Dillon, SC. Married on May 5, 2001, Iris was a devoted wife to her husband, Darian Johnson of High Point, NC and loving mother to her two daughters, Kierra Johnson and...

James Rush
Apr 30, 2018
James Leroy Rush, 69, of Trinity, NC, passed away on Monday, April 30,2018, at Staywell Senior Care in Asheboro, NC. He was born in Trinity, NC on August 8, 1948, to Harold Rush and Mary Florence Gray. He is survived by his wife, Linda McEachin Rush of the home, other family and friends that were dear to James.
Willie Dukes Sr
Apr 19, 2018
Willie Fred Dukes Sr. AKA "Big-EM" Age 70, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Hospital, Winston Salem, NC, after a long battle with multiple illnesses.
He was predeceased by one son, Willie Fred Dukes. Jr.
Willie will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Eva (Van)...
Tyree Miller
Apr 17, 2018
Tyree Ryshone Miller departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1979 in High Point, North Carolina to Linda Miller and Haywood Watson.
Tyree also known as “Ty” or “Thug” was a loving family man. He had a heart of gold. If you ever needed anything, and he had it, he...
Lynn Baskins
Apr 17, 2018
Lynn Christopher Baskins, age 33, departed this earthly life, and took flight to rest in the bosom of his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
Lynn was born to Jennie M. Bethea and Lender Baskin on March 3, 1985 in High Point, NC. “Bunga” as he was affectionately known to many was a fun, loving, and...

Tyrone Davis
Apr 16, 2018
Tyrone John Davis, 47, passed away on Monday, April 16. 2018. He was born on March 16, 1971, to Troy Davis Jr and Johnnie Ruth Crosby Davis, in Deland, FL. Tyrone is survived by his wife, Cimee Alston, and other family members and friends that were very dear to him. He will surely be missed.
Frances Akoje
Apr 14, 2018
Francis Akoje, 37, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at his residence. Francis was born on March 22,1981 in Bendel, Nigeria to Patrick Akate and Ernestina Akoje.
He was a resident of High Point, NC. He was married to Charity Amabi, Francis's career was in nursing. He is survived by his wife, his family and other...
Cecilia Minimila
Apr 11, 2018
Cecilia Marko Mini Mila, 35, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at High Point Regional UNC Care. She was born on December 12, 1982, in Torit, Sudan, to Marko Mini Mila and Margret Waranga Mobula. She is survived by her son, Edema Mini Mila, her mother, Margret Waranga Mobula, her brother, Sharki Mila, her sisters, Salwa Mena, Rebecca...
Virginia Burris
Apr 6, 2018
Virginia “Ginny Cake” Burris (83); was born on December 24, 1934 to Gurther and Mary Abney Horne and raised in High Point, NC. Virginia was known for her love of God and positive outlook on life. She was a member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church of High Point, NC where she made her life’s work dedicated to being the...
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