Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Kendrick Simmons
Apr 2, 2018
Kendrick Antwan Simmons, “Buddy” age 37 of High Point departed this earthly life on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was welcomed into this world by Dorothy Simmons Moore and Walter Fuller on April 5, 1980 in Bennettsville, SC.
Kendrick graduated from Pleasant Valley High school and later attended Hampton College. He was an awesome basketball player, very...
Pasquel Akok Tor
Mar 28, 2018
Saturday, April 7, 2018
1:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
812 Duke Street, Greensboro NC
Radeyah Hamid
Mar 28, 2018
Vanta Jones known as Radeyah Hamid. Also known as Ms. Vicky to some, a second Mother, and Educator. She was the daughter of Joseph Jones Sr., and the late Ruby L. Parker. After graduating from high school, Radeyah attended and graduated from Montgomery College with a 3.0 GPA. Following her training, she began her career as a security guard and the medical...
Jennie Mae Johnson
Mar 25, 2018
The life of Jennie Mae Smith-Johnson. Jennie was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Jent,” as she liked to be called, was dedicated to her family, her friends and her church, Greater New Hope Baptist Church. She made the best sweet potato pies and is known for her decorative skills and...
Alfred Taylor
Mar 20, 2018
On March 20, 2018, Alfred Taylor 75 of High Point, NC departed his earthly life. He was born June 24, 1942 in Durham, NC to the late Mabel Bethea.
At a young age Al moved to Nyack, NY to be raised by his aunts Celestine Barney and Eva Bond. He attended Nyack High School where he played...
Bernice Rogers
Mar 12, 2018
Mrs. Bernice Cooper Rogers, age 94, departed this earthly life peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1924 to the late Carrie McBride Williams in Gibson, NC.
Mrs. Rogers was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and served actively until her health declined. She had an instinctive relationship with...
Leola Jones
Mar 10, 2018
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, Leola Marcella Jones-Waden, 70, was called to her eternal home.
She was born June 24, 1947 in High Point, NC; the third out of ten children, Leola born to Viola Feimster and Arthur Waden, Sr. She attended Guilford County Schools.
Leola was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Frances Bristow
Mar 4, 2018
Francis Marie Bristow, age 69, was born on March 23, 1948 in South Carolina to the late Wilson Raymond Hyder and Edna Williams Hyder.
She departed this earthly life Sunday, March 4, 2018. She always had a contagious smile on her face. She loved her family, taking care of animals, and praising the Lord through Gospel Music. ...
Eyvonne Leak
Mar 4, 2018
Ms. Eyvonne Raquel Leak was born June 18, 1970 in Cheraw, South Carolina to the parents of Mr. James and Eyvonne Bridges Leak.
She was called home to rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greenboro, North Carolina.
Raquel was educated in Baltimore City Schools and graduated...
William Orr Jr.
Mar 2, 2018
William Lorton Orr Jr., affectionately known as” Bubble” by family and friends, was born on August 8, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to William Sr and Hermine Orr. He passed away on March 2, 2018 at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center Hospice in Salisbury, NC.
Bubble grew up in Philadelphia where he attended school at Furness Junior...
Charlotte Hairston
Feb 26, 2018
Mrs. Charlotte Denise Hairston, age 57, of High Point, NC departed her earthly home on February 26, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital.
Charlotte was born February 21, 1961 in High Point, NC to the late Douglas Smith and Dorothy Stevenson.
A resident of High Point all of her life, Charlotte was employed...
Ty'Quan Washington
Feb 13, 2018
On April 21, 1999 in High Point, NC, Shanetta Bostic and Ricco Washington were blessed with their son, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington.
Tyquan attended T. Wingate Andrews. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends whom affectionately called him “Hefe.” At an early age Tyquan fell in love with gymnastics; you would always find him...
Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo
Feb 12, 2018
Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo, 66, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Mexico to Gabriel Ibarra and Ings Acevedo.
Ricardo is survived by his wife, Rogelia Ibarra of the home, his children and other family and friends.
Emma Parilla
Feb 8, 2018
Emma Jane Parilla, 82 departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. she was born on August 20, 1935, to the late Coleman Meredith and Ethel Mae Meredith in Halifax, VA. Emma was a resident of New York most of her life and later relocated to High Point, NC in 2000. she was...
John Griffin Sr.
Feb 5, 2018
John Lee Griffin, Sr., 69, parted from this earthly life on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born May 29, 1948 in High Point, NC to Johnnie Mae Womble-Griffin and the late Lester Griffin. “Griff Baby,” as he was affectionately called, was charismatic, intelligent, charming, creative, and loving.
John Lee graduated from William Penn in 1966. Later...
Stanley "Blue" Blue
Jan 30, 2018
Stanley Blue, 67, known as “Blue” passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Robeson County, NC to the late Annie Dial Blue and Marvin Blue on April 10, 1950.
Blue was also preceded in death by three siblings, Helen Godwin, Clemetine Harding and Tony Blue.
...
Anna Smith
Jan 27, 2018
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Smith entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 27th, 2018. She was born on October 29th, 1940 to the late Calvin Parker and Elizabeth Thompson. A lifetime resident of High Point, NC, Anna attended William Penn High School. She was employed in the furniture industry for many years and retired from Royal Development. She was married...
Baby Christian Smith
Jan 20, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Christian Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Darlene Tomlin
Jan 20, 2018
Darlene Cassandra Tomlin, daughter of the late John King Tomlin and Viola Waden, was born December 30, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, following an earthly life of 60 years she departed this life on January 20, 2018, in High Point, North Carolina.
She spent her earliest years in Roosevelt, New York, where she attended Roosevelt School system. She was...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Kendrick Simmons
Apr 2, 2018
Kendrick Antwan Simmons, “Buddy” age 37 of High Point departed this earthly life on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was welcomed into this world by Dorothy Simmons Moore and Walter Fuller on April 5, 1980 in Bennettsville, SC.
Kendrick graduated from Pleasant Valley High school and later attended Hampton College. He was an awesome basketball player, very...
Pasquel Akok Tor
Mar 28, 2018
Saturday, April 7, 2018
1:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
812 Duke Street, Greensboro NC
Radeyah Hamid
Mar 28, 2018
Vanta Jones known as Radeyah Hamid. Also known as Ms. Vicky to some, a second Mother, and Educator. She was the daughter of Joseph Jones Sr., and the late Ruby L. Parker. After graduating from high school, Radeyah attended and graduated from Montgomery College with a 3.0 GPA. Following her training, she began her career as a security guard and the medical...
Jennie Mae Johnson
Mar 25, 2018
The life of Jennie Mae Smith-Johnson. Jennie was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Jent,” as she liked to be called, was dedicated to her family, her friends and her church, Greater New Hope Baptist Church. She made the best sweet potato pies and is known for her decorative skills and...
Alfred Taylor
Mar 20, 2018
On March 20, 2018, Alfred Taylor 75 of High Point, NC departed his earthly life. He was born June 24, 1942 in Durham, NC to the late Mabel Bethea.
At a young age Al moved to Nyack, NY to be raised by his aunts Celestine Barney and Eva Bond. He attended Nyack High School where he played...
Bernice Rogers
Mar 12, 2018
Mrs. Bernice Cooper Rogers, age 94, departed this earthly life peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1924 to the late Carrie McBride Williams in Gibson, NC.
Mrs. Rogers was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and served actively until her health declined. She had an instinctive relationship with...
Leola Jones
Mar 10, 2018
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, Leola Marcella Jones-Waden, 70, was called to her eternal home.
She was born June 24, 1947 in High Point, NC; the third out of ten children, Leola born to Viola Feimster and Arthur Waden, Sr. She attended Guilford County Schools.
Leola was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Frances Bristow
Mar 4, 2018
Francis Marie Bristow, age 69, was born on March 23, 1948 in South Carolina to the late Wilson Raymond Hyder and Edna Williams Hyder.
She departed this earthly life Sunday, March 4, 2018. She always had a contagious smile on her face. She loved her family, taking care of animals, and praising the Lord through Gospel Music. ...
Eyvonne Leak
Mar 4, 2018
Ms. Eyvonne Raquel Leak was born June 18, 1970 in Cheraw, South Carolina to the parents of Mr. James and Eyvonne Bridges Leak.
She was called home to rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Moses Cone Hospital in Greenboro, North Carolina.
Raquel was educated in Baltimore City Schools and graduated...
William Orr Jr.
Mar 2, 2018
William Lorton Orr Jr., affectionately known as” Bubble” by family and friends, was born on August 8, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to William Sr and Hermine Orr. He passed away on March 2, 2018 at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center Hospice in Salisbury, NC.
Bubble grew up in Philadelphia where he attended school at Furness Junior...
Charlotte Hairston
Feb 26, 2018
Mrs. Charlotte Denise Hairston, age 57, of High Point, NC departed her earthly home on February 26, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital.
Charlotte was born February 21, 1961 in High Point, NC to the late Douglas Smith and Dorothy Stevenson.
A resident of High Point all of her life, Charlotte was employed...
Ty'Quan Washington
Feb 13, 2018
On April 21, 1999 in High Point, NC, Shanetta Bostic and Ricco Washington were blessed with their son, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington.
Tyquan attended T. Wingate Andrews. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends whom affectionately called him “Hefe.” At an early age Tyquan fell in love with gymnastics; you would always find him...
Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo
Feb 12, 2018
Ricardo Ibarra Acevedo, 66, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Mexico to Gabriel Ibarra and Ings Acevedo.
Ricardo is survived by his wife, Rogelia Ibarra of the home, his children and other family and friends.
Emma Parilla
Feb 8, 2018
Emma Jane Parilla, 82 departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Hospice Home at High Point. she was born on August 20, 1935, to the late Coleman Meredith and Ethel Mae Meredith in Halifax, VA. Emma was a resident of New York most of her life and later relocated to High Point, NC in 2000. she was...
John Griffin Sr.
Feb 5, 2018
John Lee Griffin, Sr., 69, parted from this earthly life on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born May 29, 1948 in High Point, NC to Johnnie Mae Womble-Griffin and the late Lester Griffin. “Griff Baby,” as he was affectionately called, was charismatic, intelligent, charming, creative, and loving.
John Lee graduated from William Penn in 1966. Later...
Stanley "Blue" Blue
Jan 30, 2018
Stanley Blue, 67, known as “Blue” passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Hospice Home at High Point. He was born in Robeson County, NC to the late Annie Dial Blue and Marvin Blue on April 10, 1950.
Blue was also preceded in death by three siblings, Helen Godwin, Clemetine Harding and Tony Blue.
...
Anna Smith
Jan 27, 2018
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Smith entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 27th, 2018. She was born on October 29th, 1940 to the late Calvin Parker and Elizabeth Thompson. A lifetime resident of High Point, NC, Anna attended William Penn High School. She was employed in the furniture industry for many years and retired from Royal Development. She was married...
Baby Christian Smith
Jan 20, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Christian Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Darlene Tomlin
Jan 20, 2018
Darlene Cassandra Tomlin, daughter of the late John King Tomlin and Viola Waden, was born December 30, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, following an earthly life of 60 years she departed this life on January 20, 2018, in High Point, North Carolina.
She spent her earliest years in Roosevelt, New York, where she attended Roosevelt School system. She was...
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