All Obituaries

Ms. Erica Lashawn Dockery, 36, of High Point transitioned on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Hospice Home of High Point surrounded by loved ones. Erica was born on February 28, 1983 in Greensboro, North Carolina to Dottis L. Poole, Jr. and Pamela Barnes.  She was later chosen for adoption by Mrs. Katie Z. Dockery of High Point who loved and care for her as her own. Erica was preceded in death by both her birth mother, and adopted mother. Surviving relatives include her precious...

Anita Lavonne Kearns, 67, transitioned on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Woodland Hill Center.  Anita was born on September 19, 1951 in High Point to William T. Kearns and Rosa Kirkland Kearns.  She had been a longtime resident of Thomasville where she attended Thomasville City Schools and graduated in 1972. A woman of faith, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she served as a missionary, on the nurses’ ministries, Sunday school attendee and Greeter. Anita was...

High Point - Mrs. Annie Jewel Severson Gibson, 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC. Annie was born on September 27, 1925 in Early County, Georgia to Mittie Sales Severson and David Severson.  Spending most of her adult life in the High Point area, she was employed in furniture manufacturing.  A women who loved family and her Lord, she was a faithful member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. A...

Mrs. Katie DuBoise Wright transitioned on Friday at Hospice Home at High Point. A Celebration of life will be given on August 24, 2019 in her home town of Shreveport Louisiana,  Burial will be follow at Lincoln Memorial Park in Shreveport.

Rev. William W. Thompson, Jr. departed this life Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Durham VA Hospital.  He was born October 19, 1942 in College Grove, Tennessee to William Wilson Thompson, Sr. and Geneva Oglesby Thompson.   Rev. Thompson graduated from Franklin Training High School in Franklin Tennessee.  He obtained an Associate Degree from Jefferson College and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Shaw University.  He furthered his studies at Shaw Divinity School. Rev....

Esther Mae Cole Baldwin, 81, transitioned home on Monday, July 22, 2019 at High Point Medical Center.  Esther was born on January 9, 1938 to Ernest Cole and Beulah Lindsay Cole in Guilford County and was a graduate of William Penn high School. Mrs. Baldwin was a faithful member of Zion Hill United Methodist Church where she served as the pianist for many years, and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She loved and trusted in the Lord and instilled the same in her family. She...

Evelyn Ferguson Williamson, 84, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Guilford Health Care.  Evelyn was born on August 22, 1934 to Virda Oliver Ferguson and Rev. Howard Ferguson in Danville, VA. Mrs. Williamson who loved children and taking care of people, operated a daycare in High Point, and also worked as a registered nurse. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria H. Foster; brothers, Calvin Ferguson, Russell Ferguson, Lawrence Ferguson, and James...

Mrs. Etta Dovie Belo Rush, 96, transitioned to her heavenly reward on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dovie, as most knew her, was born on June 2, 1923 to Flora Moffitt Belo and Edward Belo in Randolph County.  She spent most of her life in the Trinity/High Point area and was a devoted member of the Bethel United Methodist Church where she faithfully served the Lord and her community.  She loved to cook and was known for her potato salad, her persimmon...

Annette Marie (Steed) Holt, 82, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at GrayBrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Trinity, NC. She was born July 23, 1936 to the late Pearlie Steed and the late Anna Steed Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years Carlton Maurice Holt, and brother Dennis M. Steed, Sr. Annette was a graduate of William Penn High School and was employed and retired from Creative Designs. She loved...

Clara Mae Farabee, 97, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, July 5, 2019.  Clara was born on May 24, 1922 to Mary Holmes Farabee and Walter Farabee in Davidson County, North Carolina.  Clara, who was born and raised in Thomasville, was a dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Faithful to her calling to serve God's people, she was a church officer, church council member, choir member, church clerk, and finance committee member.  She also serve her...