All Obituaries

High Point  Frances Elizabeth Gainey, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 17th at her home.  Frances was born on December 30, 1934 in Hickory, NC. to Pink H. Davis and Donnie Derr Davis.  Coming from Catawba County she spent most of her adult life in High Point.  She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Gainey, Sr.; sister, Orlando Johnson; brothers, Charles Davis,...

Mrs. Ida Belle Hinton Brannon transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 17, 2019.  She was 100 years of age and surrounded by loved one at her residence. Ida was born on February 26, 1918 to Charlie Hinton and Francis Clark Hinton in High Point, North Carolina.  She grew up in a loving and nurturing family who instilled in her the value of hard work, a commitment to family and a belief that all things are possible through the Grace and Mercy of God.  A lifelong...

Mr. Booker T. Womble "Book" was born August 14, 1934 to Annie Odessa Womble in Randleman, North Carolina.  He transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Randolph Health. He completed K-8 at Randolph County Colored School and completed high school at Central High in Asheboro, NC.  Around the age of eight Book began working for Mr. George Shaw at Shaw's Cut Rate Furniture, later known as Shaw's Furniture Galleries.  Book and Mr. Shaw...

Kinsley M. Miller, Jr., the son of the late Connie L. Bell Wright and Kinsley M. Miller, Sr. was born in Cabarrus County, NC on February 2, 1968. He gained his wings on December 20, 2018 at Moses Cone Hospital following a short illness.  In addition to his parents, Kinsley will be greeted in heaven by his daughter, Zacari Jo’Lynn Miller; step father, Charlie Wright; grandparents, Cleophas and Ruth Bell and Vanessa Miller. Kinsley loved to sing anywhere and anytime. Having a host...

Ms. Toni Denise Sims, 52, of Asheboro, North Carolina transitioned on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Toni was born on August 1, 1966 to Charlie Sims and Bertha David Sims in High Point.  A Guilford County native, she was educated locally and later became a beautician. A wake service will be given from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Chapel of Johnson and Sons Funeral Home, 206 Fourth St., High Point, North Carolina. 

Minnie Maxine Brayboy Ashe, 72 of Thomasville, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday November 20th at the HOSPICE Home of the Piedmont in High Point after a 1 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  Maxine was born and raised in Thomasville, and retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries.  She was a graduate of Church Street High School Class of 1964 and a fan of all sports; high school, college and professional. She was a dedicated supporter of the...

Edna Mae Whiteside Williams, 85, transitioned on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  Edna was born on February 5, 1933 to Mary Blackwell Whiteside and Rufus Whiteside in High Point. Mrs. Williams loved the Lord and always carried a smile on her face.  She showed her heart for people and a special heart for children, especially her grandchildren.   She attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church until her health declined. She always looked forward to family gatherings and enjoyed...

Mr. John Arch Quick departed this life on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Center.  Mr. Quick was born May 17, 1932 in Marlboro County and resided in High Point, NC for 65 years.  He was an Army veteran and retired from High Point Housing Authority after a career that spanned decades.  His parents, Adam and Odessa (Sims) Quick preceded him in death.  Surviving relatives include his devoted wife of 66 years Ella Quick; sons, John Quick (Patricia),...

Greensboro Mary Marie Reynolds was born on March 4, 1946 to Charlie Reynolds and Mary Lawson Reynolds in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.  After a brief illness she peacefully slipped to eternal rest at Cone Health on November 4, 2018.  She was affectionately known as Sallie Ann and Sally. Mary was a graduate of Laughlin High School in Summerfield.  She started working for Adams Mills, which later became Hanesbrands Inc., for forty-six years before retiring.  A woman of...

May The Wok I’ve Done Speak For Me”   Catherine Ballard Stevenson, 84,  transitioned on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Catherine was born on January 9, 1934 to Margaret Caldwell Ballard and Findeson Ballard here in High Point. Mrs. Stevenson enjoyed and took great pride in traveling around the United States laboring for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was a graduate of William Penn High School, The Bible Training Institute of Cleveland, TN, and a...