Obituaries
Local Obituaries for High Point, North Carolina
Tony Oneal Glenn Sr.
Jul 21, 2024
Tony O'Neal Glenn Sr., was born on December 23, 1967, to the late Edward Lee Glenn and Ms. Doris Shaw Glenn in the city of Greer, SC. Tony lost his battle to cancer on July 21, 2024, at the age of 56, at home surrounded by his wife Vanessa Glenn and his daughter Deshjna Brown. Tony attended the WSFCS where...
Arnold Parnell
Jul 9, 2024
Arnold Parnell was born February 3, 1965, to Levance Parnell and Alice O'Neil Parnell in Bennettsville, SC.
Arnold was baptized at a young age at Gethsemane Baptist Church. He served as a member of the Ray McCluney Voices of Praise.
Arnold graduated from Andrews High School, class of 1983. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army and ranked as Sergeant First...
Keith "Rico" Shawn Lynch
Jul 5, 2024
Keith Shawn Lynch was born December 10, 1991, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Sandra Lynch. Keith was raised by his late grandparents, William and Elizabeth Lynch who he preceded in death. Keith had two additional parents, Carla and Guy Whitlock, who he loved very much. Keith relocated to High Point, North Carolina, in 1994 where he graduated from...
David Crawford
Jun 30, 2024
Mr. David Edward Crawford 74, of Winston Salem, NC was born on December 4, 1949, to the late Fred and Maebelle Crawford. He was called home Sunday June 30, 2024. David was raised in Winston Salem, NC and graduated from Atkins High School. Afterwards, he joined the US Army. He served in the military during the Vietnam War. Once returning...
Takiyah Taeyanna Gilmore
Jun 28, 2024
Takiyah Taeyanna Gilmore departed this earthly life on June 28, 2024. Takiyah enjoyed singing, listening to music, and doing nails. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Lizzie Mae Gilmore. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Kaiden Gilmore Lindsy; father, Sylvester (Anitra) Gilmore IV of Jamestown, NC; her mother, Zendra N. Gilmore of Charlotte, NC;...
Denise Whitfield
Jun 24, 2024
Denise (Nissie) Whitfield was born on September 24, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eddie Whitfield and Minnie Whitfield.
Denise was a Good & Faithful Servant! Her love for the Lord was magnificent. Denise graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 1975 and went on to further her education at North Carolina A&T State University where she obtained...
Anthony Shaquel Quan Powell
Jun 21, 2024
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Anthony Shaquel Quan Powell also known as "Antman," age 30 of Lumberton NC, passed away on June 21 ,2024 in Fayetteville, NC.
He was a beloved son and brother who will deeply be missed by all who knew him.
Anthony was born on April 27th, 1994, in Whiteville NC. He attended and later graduated from Lumberton County public school system....
Timothy "Dankey" Shaw
Jun 10, 2024
Timothy Wayne Shaw, age 57 was born in High Point, NC on December 7, 1966, to Mamie Macon Shaw and the late Thomas Joel Shaw.
He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024.
A resident of High Point all his life, “Tim” or “Dankey” as he was called graduated from High Point Central High School, class...
Clarence Lee Bethea
May 26, 2024
. Clarence Lee Bethea, age 61 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Clarence worked as a Production Tech at Flowers Bakery for 17 years. Everyone there always spoke very highly of Clarence. His sense of humor and his friendly attitude are what drew a lot of people to him.
He attended Ragsdale High School in...
Franklin "Pete" Kennedy
May 24, 2024
Mr. Franklin, “Pete” Kennedy, age 79 passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2024. He was born December 10, 1944, to the late Rosa Hampton Kennedy and Samuel Lee Kennedy. Franklin attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC. He later relocated to Thomasville, NC in 1967. He joined in matrimony to Elizabeth Moore. From this union, three children were born. He...
LaVern "Peanut" Lynette Leach
May 22, 2024
***FAMILY AND GUEST COLOR ATTIRE - BLUE***
ALL WHITE OR PINK FLOWERS - FAMILY REQUEST
Lavern Lynette Leach, transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal home at the age of 36, On Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Atrium Health |Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was surrounded by her loved ones loving on her when God set her free and...
Charles Warren
May 21, 2024
Charles Warren, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in High Point, North Carolina. He was born on November 12, 1961, in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to Kermit Miller and Ruthie Mae Harrington.Charles was a longtime resident of High Point; he was always very helpful and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He kept his loved ones smiling...
Vicky Strawberry Medley
May 13, 2024
Vicky Renett Strawberry Medley was born to the late Johnnie Strawberry and Norma E. Little Strawberry on February 28, 1957, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2024, at the FutureCare Pineview Rehabilition Center in Clinton, Maryland.Major Vicky Renett Medley (Retired) received her early education in the Guilford County Public School System. Upon graduation, she enrolled...
Valerie Simon Hairston
May 12, 2024
Valerie Ann Simon-Hairston peacefully transitioned on May 12th, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Davidson County.
She was born on September 5th, 1967, to Elbert Carter and the late Lois Simon in Thomasville, NC.
Valerie's educational journey began in Thomasville City Schools, culminating in her graduation with the Class of 1985.
Following her passion, she pursued hairstyling in Atlanta, GA, and...
James "Eddie" Brannon
May 1, 2024
James Edward Brannon "aka" "Eddie", 69 of High Point, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born to Berta Mae Traynham Brannon and Allen F. Brannon in Davidson County, NC, on April 1, 1956. He graduated from Ledford High School in Thomasville, NC. He was a self-made entrepreneur, known by many, he was good with his hands,...
Versie Ann Freeman
Apr 25, 2024
Versie Ann Miller, affectionately known to family as VAM, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 17, 1953. She departed this life after 71 years, following a brief illness. Versie completed high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation, she furthered her education in computer management, which led her to obtain a position with Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, which later...
Local Obituaries for High Point and Surrounding Areas
Tony Oneal Glenn Sr.
Jul 21, 2024
Tony O'Neal Glenn Sr., was born on December 23, 1967, to the late Edward Lee Glenn and Ms. Doris Shaw Glenn in the city of Greer, SC. Tony lost his battle to cancer on July 21, 2024, at the age of 56, at home surrounded by his wife Vanessa Glenn and his daughter Deshjna Brown. Tony attended the WSFCS where...
Arnold Parnell
Jul 9, 2024
Arnold Parnell was born February 3, 1965, to Levance Parnell and Alice O'Neil Parnell in Bennettsville, SC.
Arnold was baptized at a young age at Gethsemane Baptist Church. He served as a member of the Ray McCluney Voices of Praise.
Arnold graduated from Andrews High School, class of 1983. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army and ranked as Sergeant First...
Keith "Rico" Shawn Lynch
Jul 5, 2024
Keith Shawn Lynch was born December 10, 1991, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Sandra Lynch. Keith was raised by his late grandparents, William and Elizabeth Lynch who he preceded in death. Keith had two additional parents, Carla and Guy Whitlock, who he loved very much. Keith relocated to High Point, North Carolina, in 1994 where he graduated from...
David Crawford
Jun 30, 2024
Mr. David Edward Crawford 74, of Winston Salem, NC was born on December 4, 1949, to the late Fred and Maebelle Crawford. He was called home Sunday June 30, 2024. David was raised in Winston Salem, NC and graduated from Atkins High School. Afterwards, he joined the US Army. He served in the military during the Vietnam War. Once returning...
Takiyah Taeyanna Gilmore
Jun 28, 2024
Takiyah Taeyanna Gilmore departed this earthly life on June 28, 2024. Takiyah enjoyed singing, listening to music, and doing nails. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Lizzie Mae Gilmore. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Kaiden Gilmore Lindsy; father, Sylvester (Anitra) Gilmore IV of Jamestown, NC; her mother, Zendra N. Gilmore of Charlotte, NC;...
Denise Whitfield
Jun 24, 2024
Denise (Nissie) Whitfield was born on September 24, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eddie Whitfield and Minnie Whitfield.
Denise was a Good & Faithful Servant! Her love for the Lord was magnificent. Denise graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 1975 and went on to further her education at North Carolina A&T State University where she obtained...
Anthony Shaquel Quan Powell
Jun 21, 2024
Family ONLY ---
Anthony Shaquel Quan Powell also known as "Antman," age 30 of Lumberton NC, passed away on June 21 ,2024 in Fayetteville, NC.
He was a beloved son and brother who will deeply be missed by all who knew him.
Anthony was born on April 27th, 1994, in Whiteville NC. He attended and later graduated from Lumberton County public school system....
Timothy "Dankey" Shaw
Jun 10, 2024
Timothy Wayne Shaw, age 57 was born in High Point, NC on December 7, 1966, to Mamie Macon Shaw and the late Thomas Joel Shaw.
He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024.
A resident of High Point all his life, “Tim” or “Dankey” as he was called graduated from High Point Central High School, class...
Clarence Lee Bethea
May 26, 2024
. Clarence Lee Bethea, age 61 of High Point, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Clarence worked as a Production Tech at Flowers Bakery for 17 years. Everyone there always spoke very highly of Clarence. His sense of humor and his friendly attitude are what drew a lot of people to him.
He attended Ragsdale High School in...
Franklin "Pete" Kennedy
May 24, 2024
Mr. Franklin, “Pete” Kennedy, age 79 passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2024. He was born December 10, 1944, to the late Rosa Hampton Kennedy and Samuel Lee Kennedy. Franklin attended Manchester High School in Pinewood, SC. He later relocated to Thomasville, NC in 1967. He joined in matrimony to Elizabeth Moore. From this union, three children were born. He...
LaVern "Peanut" Lynette Leach
May 22, 2024
***FAMILY AND GUEST COLOR ATTIRE - BLUE***
ALL WHITE OR PINK FLOWERS - FAMILY REQUEST
Lavern Lynette Leach, transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal home at the age of 36, On Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Atrium Health |Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was surrounded by her loved ones loving on her when God set her free and...
Charles Warren
May 21, 2024
Charles Warren, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in High Point, North Carolina. He was born on November 12, 1961, in Marlboro County, South Carolina, to Kermit Miller and Ruthie Mae Harrington.Charles was a longtime resident of High Point; he was always very helpful and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He kept his loved ones smiling...
Vicky Strawberry Medley
May 13, 2024
Vicky Renett Strawberry Medley was born to the late Johnnie Strawberry and Norma E. Little Strawberry on February 28, 1957, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2024, at the FutureCare Pineview Rehabilition Center in Clinton, Maryland.Major Vicky Renett Medley (Retired) received her early education in the Guilford County Public School System. Upon graduation, she enrolled...
Valerie Simon Hairston
May 12, 2024
Valerie Ann Simon-Hairston peacefully transitioned on May 12th, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Davidson County.
She was born on September 5th, 1967, to Elbert Carter and the late Lois Simon in Thomasville, NC.
Valerie's educational journey began in Thomasville City Schools, culminating in her graduation with the Class of 1985.
Following her passion, she pursued hairstyling in Atlanta, GA, and...
James "Eddie" Brannon
May 1, 2024
James Edward Brannon "aka" "Eddie", 69 of High Point, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born to Berta Mae Traynham Brannon and Allen F. Brannon in Davidson County, NC, on April 1, 1956. He graduated from Ledford High School in Thomasville, NC. He was a self-made entrepreneur, known by many, he was good with his hands,...
Versie Ann Freeman
Apr 25, 2024
Versie Ann Miller, affectionately known to family as VAM, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 17, 1953. She departed this life after 71 years, following a brief illness. Versie completed high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation, she furthered her education in computer management, which led her to obtain a position with Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, which later...
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