Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Vera Breeden
Jul 25, 2017
Vera Lee Breeden, 55 of High Point died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Select Medical Hospital in Greensboro. She was born February 8, 1962 to Willie B. and Annie Breeden.
Vera enjoyed going to flea markets and cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Breeden.
Leaving...
Mary "Geneva" Kennedy
Jul 19, 2017
On Wednesday morning, July 18, 2017, Mary Geneva Kennedy was welcomed with open arms into a never ending kingdom. A place where no pain or suffering, sickness or disease may dwell but a place of peace, joy, happiness and fulfillment and most importantly a place of everlasting life.
“Geneva” as she was affectionately called, was born April...
Tyshawn Leak
Jul 14, 2017
DeNorris TyShawn Leak, was born on July 24, 1982 in High Point, NC, the first child of Robin Leak and Anthony McManus. He departed this life on Friday, July 14, 2017.
TySahwn attended Guilford County Schools. He was currently employed with Syntec Company. Known to his family and friends as “Freaky Ty,” TyShawn’s kind and caring spirit...
Helena Williams
Jul 12, 2017
Helena Telace Williams age 74, entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System. She was born to the late Carl Williams Sr., and Helena Johnson Williams on November 29, 1942 in Baltimore, MD.
Helena was a former member of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she was converted at an early...
Sitrenia Rawlinson
Jul 10, 2017
Mrs. Sitrenia Owens Rawlinson departed this world on July 10, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born on November 7, 1925 in York County, South Carolina to Tommy Owens and Gertrude Barnett Owens who preceded her in death.
She was educated in the York County School System and after graduating she went to Cosmetology School...

Christine Wright
Jul 7, 2017
Christine A. Wright, 83 of High Point passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Meridian Center. She was born February 16, 1934 in Cheraw, SC to the late James Autry Sr. and Rowona Autry.
She is survived by three children: Loria Poole, Gloria Owens, and David Wright; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends....
Flossie Sherrod
Jul 5, 2017
Flossie Sherrod of High Point, NC passed away at the beautiful age of 95 on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Tarboro, NC on May 30, 1922 to the late Darson and Lena Harrison.
Flossie worked as a housekeeper for many years. Always with an angelic smile this woman of God lived...
Annette Charles
Jul 1, 2017
On Saturday, July 1, 2017 Annette “Nettie Bell” Charles was called home by the Lord while at Hospice Home at High Point, following declining health. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Washington, DC.
Annette’s education included Fairview Elementary and William Penn High School. She was a dedicated employee of Guilford Packaging for twenty...
Edward Robinson
Jun 30, 2017
Edward Thomas Robinson, 52, better known to some as Karate, Eddie and to his family as Snookie, passed away on June 30, 2007, at Lexington Memorial Hospital, in Lexington, NC.
Edward was born on July 18, 1954, in Hamlet, NC, to Edmond Robinson Jr. and Gladys Gibson Robinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmond...
Juellie Jefferson
Jun 25, 2017
Juellie Alonzo Jefferson, 56, of High Point, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, ay High Point Regional Hospital. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Atlanta Georgia to Eulla and Cleve Jefferson, he will be missed by his family and friends
Rhunetta Shields Mccoy
Jun 15, 2017
Rhunetta Shields McCoy, age 79 gained her wings and went home to be with our Father on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born September 16, 1937 in Cheraw, SC on June 15, 2017 to James Thomas and Laura McDonald Shields.
Rhunetta attended Wesley United Methodist Church of Cheraw, SC. She was formerly with employed at Myrtle...
Charles Yoes
May 31, 2017
Charles Yoes, age 78 of High Point passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his residence. A life long resident of High Point, Charles was born on January 21, 1939 to the late Phillip Yours and Elmina Lomax. He is survived by four children; Don Ijames, Elmina Autry, Wannetta Ijames, and Tia Hughes all of High Point; one...
Ronald Wright
May 19, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Eugene Wright. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Dewey Johnson
May 18, 2017
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, Dewey Johnson Sr., age 49 departed this life at High Point Regional Health System. Dewey was born June 21, 1967, to Jessie Kollock and Eula Mae Johnson Livingston in Cheraw, SC.
He was a member of the Korner Boyz Motorcycle Club and loved motorcycles. Dewey was always the life of the party and...
David Robinson
May 13, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for David Junior Robinson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Nester Mccallum
May 9, 2017
Nester Patricia McCallum, 78, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her son, Stanley Johnson.
Leaving behind to cherish her memories include: her daughter, Vickie Johnson two grandchildren, Tekisha Johnson and Latasha Gidderon; four great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Chase,...
Sarah Johnson
May 3, 2017
Sarah Ann Johnson, age 75, of High Point, NC passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2017. She was the daughter of James W. Mack Sr. and Grace McMullins.
Sarah was a caring and loving person in her community. She was known for cooking up delicious meals, feeding her neighbors and encouraging them to return...
Dorothy Spencer
May 1, 2017
Dorothy Long Benton Spencer, age 79 died on May 1, 2017 at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born in Whiteville, NC on July 16, 1937. She was one of ten children to Roy Bennie Long and Viola Hathaway Long.
Dorothy graduated from Whiteville High School. She was married to James Linwood Benton in Whiteville in...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Vera Breeden
Jul 25, 2017
Vera Lee Breeden, 55 of High Point died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Select Medical Hospital in Greensboro. She was born February 8, 1962 to Willie B. and Annie Breeden.
Vera enjoyed going to flea markets and cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Breeden.
Leaving...
Mary "Geneva" Kennedy
Jul 19, 2017
On Wednesday morning, July 18, 2017, Mary Geneva Kennedy was welcomed with open arms into a never ending kingdom. A place where no pain or suffering, sickness or disease may dwell but a place of peace, joy, happiness and fulfillment and most importantly a place of everlasting life.
“Geneva” as she was affectionately called, was born April...
Tyshawn Leak
Jul 14, 2017
DeNorris TyShawn Leak, was born on July 24, 1982 in High Point, NC, the first child of Robin Leak and Anthony McManus. He departed this life on Friday, July 14, 2017.
TySahwn attended Guilford County Schools. He was currently employed with Syntec Company. Known to his family and friends as “Freaky Ty,” TyShawn’s kind and caring spirit...
Helena Williams
Jul 12, 2017
Helena Telace Williams age 74, entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System. She was born to the late Carl Williams Sr., and Helena Johnson Williams on November 29, 1942 in Baltimore, MD.
Helena was a former member of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she was converted at an early...
Sitrenia Rawlinson
Jul 10, 2017
Mrs. Sitrenia Owens Rawlinson departed this world on July 10, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born on November 7, 1925 in York County, South Carolina to Tommy Owens and Gertrude Barnett Owens who preceded her in death.
She was educated in the York County School System and after graduating she went to Cosmetology School...

Christine Wright
Jul 7, 2017
Christine A. Wright, 83 of High Point passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Meridian Center. She was born February 16, 1934 in Cheraw, SC to the late James Autry Sr. and Rowona Autry.
She is survived by three children: Loria Poole, Gloria Owens, and David Wright; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends....
Flossie Sherrod
Jul 5, 2017
Flossie Sherrod of High Point, NC passed away at the beautiful age of 95 on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Tarboro, NC on May 30, 1922 to the late Darson and Lena Harrison.
Flossie worked as a housekeeper for many years. Always with an angelic smile this woman of God lived...
Annette Charles
Jul 1, 2017
On Saturday, July 1, 2017 Annette “Nettie Bell” Charles was called home by the Lord while at Hospice Home at High Point, following declining health. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Washington, DC.
Annette’s education included Fairview Elementary and William Penn High School. She was a dedicated employee of Guilford Packaging for twenty...
Edward Robinson
Jun 30, 2017
Edward Thomas Robinson, 52, better known to some as Karate, Eddie and to his family as Snookie, passed away on June 30, 2007, at Lexington Memorial Hospital, in Lexington, NC.
Edward was born on July 18, 1954, in Hamlet, NC, to Edmond Robinson Jr. and Gladys Gibson Robinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmond...
Juellie Jefferson
Jun 25, 2017
Juellie Alonzo Jefferson, 56, of High Point, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, ay High Point Regional Hospital. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Atlanta Georgia to Eulla and Cleve Jefferson, he will be missed by his family and friends
Rhunetta Shields Mccoy
Jun 15, 2017
Rhunetta Shields McCoy, age 79 gained her wings and went home to be with our Father on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born September 16, 1937 in Cheraw, SC on June 15, 2017 to James Thomas and Laura McDonald Shields.
Rhunetta attended Wesley United Methodist Church of Cheraw, SC. She was formerly with employed at Myrtle...
Charles Yoes
May 31, 2017
Charles Yoes, age 78 of High Point passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his residence. A life long resident of High Point, Charles was born on January 21, 1939 to the late Phillip Yours and Elmina Lomax. He is survived by four children; Don Ijames, Elmina Autry, Wannetta Ijames, and Tia Hughes all of High Point; one...
Ronald Wright
May 19, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Eugene Wright. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Dewey Johnson
May 18, 2017
On Thursday, May 18, 2017, Dewey Johnson Sr., age 49 departed this life at High Point Regional Health System. Dewey was born June 21, 1967, to Jessie Kollock and Eula Mae Johnson Livingston in Cheraw, SC.
He was a member of the Korner Boyz Motorcycle Club and loved motorcycles. Dewey was always the life of the party and...
David Robinson
May 13, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for David Junior Robinson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Nester Mccallum
May 9, 2017
Nester Patricia McCallum, 78, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her son, Stanley Johnson.
Leaving behind to cherish her memories include: her daughter, Vickie Johnson two grandchildren, Tekisha Johnson and Latasha Gidderon; four great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Chase,...
Sarah Johnson
May 3, 2017
Sarah Ann Johnson, age 75, of High Point, NC passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2017. She was the daughter of James W. Mack Sr. and Grace McMullins.
Sarah was a caring and loving person in her community. She was known for cooking up delicious meals, feeding her neighbors and encouraging them to return...
Dorothy Spencer
May 1, 2017
Dorothy Long Benton Spencer, age 79 died on May 1, 2017 at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born in Whiteville, NC on July 16, 1937. She was one of ten children to Roy Bennie Long and Viola Hathaway Long.
Dorothy graduated from Whiteville High School. She was married to James Linwood Benton in Whiteville in...
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