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Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina

Gladys Mateo

Gladys Mateo

Apr 30, 2017

Gladys Smith Mateo, age 73 of Elizabeth Town entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  She recently relocated to High Point, NC.  Gladys was born August 27, 1943 to the late Robert and Isazarah Smith in Bladen Co. NC.

Gladys was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Santos Padillia Mateo; her youngest son,...

Nathaneal Blockman

Nathaneal Blockman

Apr 27, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Nathaneal Blockman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Martha "Ma" Johnson

Martha "Ma" Johnson

Apr 19, 2017

Mrs. Martha “Ma” Johnson, age 100 departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at her residence.

Martha Ella Brown Johnson was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Ella Sainter Brown on July 11,1916.

Mother Johnson was known as a pillar of the community. Her commitment to service prompted a...

Cynthia Anderson

Cynthia Anderson

Apr 17, 2017

Cynthia Little Anderson, 62, of High Point, NC, victoriously and peacefully ended her fight and went into heavenly sleep on Monday, April 17th at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Cynthia Anderson was born in High Point, NC on March 27, 1955. She graduated from High Point Central High School. Cynthia Anderson worked as a dedicated knitting-line technician and research...

Frank Mcclean

Frank Mcclean

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. Frank Allen McClean Jr., age 59 of High Point, NC was called to his final resting place on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at High Pont Regional Health System.  Frank was born on October 19, 1957 to the late Frank Allen Sr. and Lillie Bell McMillian McClean in Fayetteville, NC.

He later relocated and was a resident...

John "Kool Rat" Robinson Iii

John "Kool Rat" Robinson Iii

Apr 13, 2017

Mr. John Oliver Robinson III, “Kool Rat,” 61 departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.

He was born in Albany, NY to the late John Oliver II and Emma Jane Robinson on March 19, 1956.

“Kool Rat” as he was known to family and friends worked as a...

Shirley Mckever

Shirley Mckever

Apr 6, 2017

On April 6, 2017, Shirley McKever passed away at High Point Kidney Center.

Shirley Fuller McKever was born September 10, 1945, to Mr. Ben and Mrs. Amanda Johnson Fuller.  As a native of Marlboro County, SC she received her education from Marlboro County Schools.

As a loving mother, grandmother and sister, Shirley had a heart...

James Foster

James Foster

Apr 2, 2017

Mr. James Thomas Foster, 66 departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System.  He was born June 28, 1950 to the late

Roosevelt and Blanch Diggs Foster in Anson County, NC.

James worked as a long haul truck driver before retiring due to health reasons.  He enjoyed singing,...

Bishop James Dodson

Bishop James Dodson

Mar 31, 2017

Bishop James Cleveland Dodson of Asheboro, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday March 31, 2017.  His wish was honored to spend his last days at the home of his “Baby Girl” & Son-in-law.  The Family will be forever grateful for the abundance of love and exceptional care that was given to this great...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

Mar 29, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Carol Cooper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Eileen Silvio

Eileen Silvio

Mar 26, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Eileen Norma (Dickinson) Silvio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Josie Lindsay

Josie Lindsay

Mar 21, 2017

Josie Ann Lindsay, 74, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Morven, NC to Thelma Deberry Brown.

Mrs. Lindsay moved to High Point, NC in January 1964. She was employed at High Point College and US Furniture Industries (Lampart division)...

Lacy Pemberton Jr.

Lacy Pemberton Jr.

Mar 8, 2017

Mr. Lacy Pemberton Jr, age 56, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Hospice Home of High Point.  Lacy was born on August 1, 1960 to Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in High Point, NC. A resident of High Point all of his life, Lacy attended Guilford County Public Schools.

He...

Richard Melton

Richard Melton

Mar 5, 2017

Richard Melton Sr. age 85 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System.  He was born on August 30, 1931 in Wadesboro, NC to the union of Connie Melton and Dellar Kinder Melton.

Richard was the seventh of seven Melton children.

He was educated at William Penn High...

Kenneth Goss

Kenneth Goss

Feb 23, 2017

Kenneth Rivera Goss, age 47, was called home after a short illness at Moses Cone Hospital on February 23, 2017.  Kenneth is a native of High Point.

He was born March 7, 1969 to Allen and Marilyn Goss.  He was the third oldest of four children. Kenneth was affectionately known as” Kenny” or “Curly” to his family. ...

Derrick Brown

Derrick Brown

Feb 18, 2017

Mr. Derrick Lamont Brown, age 38, departed this earthly life on February 18, 2017 at High Point Regional UNC Hospital.  He was born October 5, 1978 to Barbara Brown and Michael Caldwell.

Derrick attended S.W. High School and graduated from Southern Vermont College in Vermont, NY.  He later advanced at UTI Motorcycle MMI Institute in Phoenix, AZ,...

Claudus Quick Sr.

Claudus Quick Sr.

Feb 12, 2017

Mr. Claudus Quick Sr., age 64 of High Point went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

He was born November 18, 1952 to the late Elmo Quick Sr. and Jessie Bell Peguese Quick.  “Cheetah” as he was called by family and friends graduated from High Point Central where he played football. He...

Mckinley "Kenny" Gayten

Mckinley "Kenny" Gayten

Jan 17, 2017

Mr. McKinley "Kenny" Gayton 27 of High Point passed away on January 17,2017 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to People's Funeral & Cremation Service

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Jan 15, 2017

Mary Ann Carter, 67, of a native of Washington, DC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017.  She was January 19, 1949 to the late Rose Tibbs Carter and William H. Carter.

Mary, affectionately known as “Peaches” to most was a graduate from Frances High School in Washington, DC.  While living in Washington, DC she was employed...

Allen "Paul" Dow

Allen "Paul" Dow

Jan 10, 2017

Mr. Allen “Paul” Dow, 63 passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at High Point Regional UNC Health Care. He was born on March 14, 1953, in Pinewood, SC, to the late Andrew Dow and Marie Mahoney Dow.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, David Dow, Albert Dow, Sarah Smith and Maggie...

Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas

Gladys Mateo

Gladys Mateo

Apr 30, 2017

Gladys Smith Mateo, age 73 of Elizabeth Town entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  She recently relocated to High Point, NC.  Gladys was born August 27, 1943 to the late Robert and Isazarah Smith in Bladen Co. NC.

Gladys was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Santos Padillia Mateo; her youngest son,...

Nathaneal Blockman

Nathaneal Blockman

Apr 27, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Nathaneal Blockman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Martha "Ma" Johnson

Martha "Ma" Johnson

Apr 19, 2017

Mrs. Martha “Ma” Johnson, age 100 departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at her residence.

Martha Ella Brown Johnson was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Ella Sainter Brown on July 11,1916.

Mother Johnson was known as a pillar of the community. Her commitment to service prompted a...

Cynthia Anderson

Cynthia Anderson

Apr 17, 2017

Cynthia Little Anderson, 62, of High Point, NC, victoriously and peacefully ended her fight and went into heavenly sleep on Monday, April 17th at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Cynthia Anderson was born in High Point, NC on March 27, 1955. She graduated from High Point Central High School. Cynthia Anderson worked as a dedicated knitting-line technician and research...

Frank Mcclean

Frank Mcclean

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. Frank Allen McClean Jr., age 59 of High Point, NC was called to his final resting place on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at High Pont Regional Health System.  Frank was born on October 19, 1957 to the late Frank Allen Sr. and Lillie Bell McMillian McClean in Fayetteville, NC.

He later relocated and was a resident...

John "Kool Rat" Robinson Iii

John "Kool Rat" Robinson Iii

Apr 13, 2017

Mr. John Oliver Robinson III, “Kool Rat,” 61 departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at High Point Regional Hospital.

He was born in Albany, NY to the late John Oliver II and Emma Jane Robinson on March 19, 1956.

“Kool Rat” as he was known to family and friends worked as a...

Shirley Mckever

Shirley Mckever

Apr 6, 2017

On April 6, 2017, Shirley McKever passed away at High Point Kidney Center.

Shirley Fuller McKever was born September 10, 1945, to Mr. Ben and Mrs. Amanda Johnson Fuller.  As a native of Marlboro County, SC she received her education from Marlboro County Schools.

As a loving mother, grandmother and sister, Shirley had a heart...

James Foster

James Foster

Apr 2, 2017

Mr. James Thomas Foster, 66 departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System.  He was born June 28, 1950 to the late

Roosevelt and Blanch Diggs Foster in Anson County, NC.

James worked as a long haul truck driver before retiring due to health reasons.  He enjoyed singing,...

Bishop James Dodson

Bishop James Dodson

Mar 31, 2017

Bishop James Cleveland Dodson of Asheboro, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday March 31, 2017.  His wish was honored to spend his last days at the home of his “Baby Girl” & Son-in-law.  The Family will be forever grateful for the abundance of love and exceptional care that was given to this great...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

Mar 29, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Carol Cooper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Eileen Silvio

Eileen Silvio

Mar 26, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Eileen Norma (Dickinson) Silvio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Josie Lindsay

Josie Lindsay

Mar 21, 2017

Josie Ann Lindsay, 74, of High Point, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Morven, NC to Thelma Deberry Brown.

Mrs. Lindsay moved to High Point, NC in January 1964. She was employed at High Point College and US Furniture Industries (Lampart division)...

Lacy Pemberton Jr.

Lacy Pemberton Jr.

Mar 8, 2017

Mr. Lacy Pemberton Jr, age 56, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Hospice Home of High Point.  Lacy was born on August 1, 1960 to Lacy Pemberton Sr. and Bernice Threadgill Pemberton in High Point, NC. A resident of High Point all of his life, Lacy attended Guilford County Public Schools.

He...

Richard Melton

Richard Melton

Mar 5, 2017

Richard Melton Sr. age 85 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at High Point Regional Health System.  He was born on August 30, 1931 in Wadesboro, NC to the union of Connie Melton and Dellar Kinder Melton.

Richard was the seventh of seven Melton children.

He was educated at William Penn High...

Kenneth Goss

Kenneth Goss

Feb 23, 2017

Kenneth Rivera Goss, age 47, was called home after a short illness at Moses Cone Hospital on February 23, 2017.  Kenneth is a native of High Point.

He was born March 7, 1969 to Allen and Marilyn Goss.  He was the third oldest of four children. Kenneth was affectionately known as” Kenny” or “Curly” to his family. ...

Derrick Brown

Derrick Brown

Feb 18, 2017

Mr. Derrick Lamont Brown, age 38, departed this earthly life on February 18, 2017 at High Point Regional UNC Hospital.  He was born October 5, 1978 to Barbara Brown and Michael Caldwell.

Derrick attended S.W. High School and graduated from Southern Vermont College in Vermont, NY.  He later advanced at UTI Motorcycle MMI Institute in Phoenix, AZ,...

Claudus Quick Sr.

Claudus Quick Sr.

Feb 12, 2017

Mr. Claudus Quick Sr., age 64 of High Point went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

He was born November 18, 1952 to the late Elmo Quick Sr. and Jessie Bell Peguese Quick.  “Cheetah” as he was called by family and friends graduated from High Point Central where he played football. He...

Mckinley "Kenny" Gayten

Mckinley "Kenny" Gayten

Jan 17, 2017

Mr. McKinley "Kenny" Gayton 27 of High Point passed away on January 17,2017 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to People's Funeral & Cremation Service

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Jan 15, 2017

Mary Ann Carter, 67, of a native of Washington, DC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017.  She was January 19, 1949 to the late Rose Tibbs Carter and William H. Carter.

Mary, affectionately known as “Peaches” to most was a graduate from Frances High School in Washington, DC.  While living in Washington, DC she was employed...

Allen "Paul" Dow

Allen "Paul" Dow

Jan 10, 2017

Mr. Allen “Paul” Dow, 63 passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at High Point Regional UNC Health Care. He was born on March 14, 1953, in Pinewood, SC, to the late Andrew Dow and Marie Mahoney Dow.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, David Dow, Albert Dow, Sarah Smith and Maggie...

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