All Obituaries

Hopie Lee Young Johnson, daughter of the late Alexander and Mammie Young, was born and delivered by a midwife on March 13, 1936 (recorded March 21, 1936) in Thomasville, North Carolina.  On April 18, 2024, her Heavenly Father whispered in her ear, “The world is no longer your home, it’s time to come home, come unto me and rest”. Hopie was educated in Thomasville City Schools.  As a young girl, she enjoyed brief but frequent visits with her dad to Mocksville, NC,...

Miss. Agnes Ann Turner, affectionately known as "Sister,” passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. She was 72 years old and was born April 28, 1951, in Bennettsville, SC, the daughter of the late Boyd Turner, Jr., and Odessa Wilson Turner. "Sister" was a lifelong resident of High Point, NC, and attended the public schools. She was a faithful member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, High Point, NC,...

Eleuteria Reyes Castro, born on April 18, 1957, in San Luis, Mexico to the late Maria Reyes.  Following a period of illness, she passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her residence. She moved to Rockingham County, North Carolina, with her family in 1992. Eleutheria was fond of attending church and had a special place in her heart for Holy Infant Catholic Church in Reidsville, NC., and she loved attending church. Before retiring, she worked as a machine operator at Equity...

Mr. Joe Arthur Hooper, Sr., 87, was born on January 14, 1937, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to Theodore Roosevelt Hooper, Sr. and Dora Alice Neal Hooper. He passed away on April 9, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. Joe Hooper Sr. completed his education in the Guilford County School System. He graduated from Lauglin High School and later served as a veteran in the United States Army. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam and Desert Storm. After serving...

  Mrs. Doris Cene Johnson, daughter of the now late Gracie Lee Thornton, was born on November 20 1945 in Caswell County. Mrs Johnson departed this life on April 8 2024 at UNC Rockingham nursing center. She was a native and life long resident of Rockingham County where she attended Booker T Washington in Reidsville, NC and received her GED. Later on she received her diploma at Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School.  She was a former employee and teacher at Lelias's...

Acie Coleman Cook, Jr. (80) of Greensboro, N.C. passed away on April 2, 2024 at his home following a short illness. Lovingly known to many as Coleman or Cook he was born in Rockingham County, N.C. on May 1, 1943.  Acie grew up farming and eventually worked many years at Cone Mills textile plant in Greensboro as a machine operator. He was an avid baseball fan, who enjoyed gardening, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Coleman never met a stranger and loved...

Elma, also known as Marie, transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Mill Creek Nursing Home after a brief illness. Elma Marie Streater Sims was born on September 6, 1938, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Leroy Streater and Gertrude Marshall Streater. Marie joined Parson Grove Baptist Church at an early age and attended there until she moved to Sanford, NC, and later to Greensboro, NC. Marie was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Sims, who preceded her in death. In...

Live Streaming:     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6wfy2faLdC20r3TkQpsVQ/live   The Journey of Denise Pass Simpson Ecclesiastes 3:1-2  - "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born." Denise was born to Carrie and George Pass on November 10, 1954, in Reidsville, NC. Ecclesiastes 3:2 - "A time to die." Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Denise, with outstretched hands and without hesitation,...

Mr. Orlando Fairley passed away at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1970, to the late Emma Lou Patterson and James Willie Fairley. Orlando, affectionately known as "Chubby" to his family and friends, attended High Point City Schools. He was employed at the Budd Group as a Floor Technician, where he gained a reputation for his exceptional skills, attention to detail, and unparalleled work ethic. His dedication to his job and his friendly personality earned him the respect...

Annie Ruth Williams Foy was born May 3, 1954, in South Carolina to the late Leonard and Mary Williams. She transitioned from this life to eternal life on March 20, 2024, in High Point, NC. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. She will always be remembered for her gentle spirit and her radiant smile. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by five brothers and her grandson, Robert Michael...