All Obituaries

Mr. Lawrence Douglas Little took flight from this earthly life to his heavenly home on September 10, 2022, from the WFBH-High Point Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1950, in Richmond County, NC to the late Kathleen Little and J. Lee Collins. Lawrence, affectionately referred as “Shanghi” by his family and friends relocated to High Pont, NC at an early age and attended the Guilford County Schools.  He was employed as a taxi driver for many years. He was taught at an...

The family will receive visitors and friends on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Chapel of Johnson and Sons Funeral Home, 206 Fourth Street from 12:30 to 2:00 0'clock pm.  Please adhere to COVID 19 protocol and wear your mask.

On September 7, 2022, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Patterson Alexander triumphantly returned to the arms of the Lord at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center.  She was born the oldest of ten children in Bunkie, LA on March 5, 1933, to the now late Austin and Ellen Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Alexander; a son, Lester Jr.; five brothers, Harold Patterson Sr., Sam Patterson, Austin Patterson Jr., Clarence Patterson, and Charles...

Mr. Y' Bret Nie, 110, transitioned on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at WFBH-High Point Medical Center.  A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 3, 2002 at New Beginnings Full Gospel Ministries, 215 Fourth Street, High Point, North Carolina.  The family will receive visitors and friends at the church at 9am.  Burial will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Jamestown.

Our Dear mother, Marjorie B. Shack was born on August 15, 1953, the daughter of Nellie Mae Little and Francis L. Thomas. She was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2022. Marjorie graduated in 1971 from North Pitt High School in Bethel, NC.  She moved to New York City to start a new life, and this is where she met her husband, Danny Shack, Sr.  From an early age she was strong willed, and her determination and perseverance always shined through. Marjorie...

Roger Dale Hickson was born on June 1,1959 in High Point, N.C. to the now late Nellie Roseboro and Rev. Dr. Macon D. Clark. He was raised in the High Point Community and attended High Point Central High School where he was a good student, played in the school band and was also a popular athlete. During his junior year, Roger was the football team’s starting linebacker, when he executed a fierce tackle on the opposing team’s runner resulting in a devastating spinal cord...

  Mr. James Oscar Floyd, 77, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 9, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital High Point Medical Center. He was born in Dillon, SC, on May 6, 1945, a son of the  late Badger Floyd and Queenie Bell Arnette. He was also preceded in death by a sister Savannah Blue, brother Jimmy Arnette Sr, nephews Darryl Blue and Mitchell Blue and a niece, Paula Blue "Oscar" as he was affectionately known attended public schools of Lakeview, SC. In...

Daniel Lee Boyce, age 80, peacefully entered his eternal rest on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist.  He was born on June 2, 1942, to the late Horace and Lucille Boyce.  On February 13, 1961, Daniel was united in holy matrimony to the late Barbara Jean Boyce and the two remained married until her passing in June 2018. Daniel was called many nicknames by his family and friends, such as; “Dink”, “Danko”, “Uncle...

Mrs. Bernice Mickens Williams, the daughter of the late Johnnie Mickens, Sr. and Emma Spann Mickens, was born July 6, 1941, in Lee County, SC.  She was called to rest on July 22, 2022. She received her formal education in the public schools of Lee County.  Her spiritual growth and Christian education began at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Woodrow, SC where she was a member until moving to High Point, NC.  She then became a member of Williams Memorial CME. Mrs. Williams began...

Brian Thomas Walker, 54 transitioned on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Brian was born on March 29, 1968, to the now late Brenda Joyce Walker and Henry Thomas Walker in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Brian was employed as a painter and construction worker. He was also known as the neighborhood barber in the community.  Brian was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, and in his leisure, he enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his...