All Obituaries

Mrs. Willie Lois LeGrande transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 1, 1929 in High Point, North Carolina to the late Lindsay Golden and Julia (Bailey) Byrd. Willie was educated in the High Point Public Schools and attended William Penn High School and shared memories with classmates Mrs. Flossie Little and Mr. Luciol” Gentleman” Wilson. She was an employee at Fli-Back Toy Company, Anvil Brand and Burlington...

Mr. Carl Edward Melton, Jr., affectionately known as “Boot, Trillski, and Carl Jr.” by family and friends, started his life journey on December 8, 1993 in Norwalk, Ohio to Carl Edward Melton Sr. and Linda Chestnut Melton. He completed his journey on May 28, 2020. Carl Jr. was led to Christ at an early age by forceful hands and was a faithful choir member which was directed by his mother.  His favorite song was “Trouble Don’t Last Always”. He graduated...

Miss Robin LaVonda Curtis of Kannapolis, NC transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home on May 14, 2020 at her residence. Robin was born in High Point, NC on May 9, 1973 to Reverend B.D. Curtis and the late Bettye S. Curtis. Robin was a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. She graduated from Southwest Guilford High School, Class of 1992. She earned her undergraduate degree and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Winston-Salem...

  Mrs. Virginia Dale Crawford, 78, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1941 to the late Agnes Crawford. Virginia was employed as a housekeeper in various business. During her leisure she enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending quality time with her family. Virginia was loved and respected by all who knew her and her presence will be truly missed, but the wisdom and love she shared with others will remain in our hearts...

Herbert Lee Johnson was born October 15, 1937 in Cheraw South Carolina in Marlboro County to Helena Johnson Williams and OC McManus. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday evening, April 28, 2020. Herbert was lovingly known as “Big Time” by many who loved him.  Growing up he attended Wallace Elementary school in South Carolina. Always a hard worker, he worked in the tobacco fields and drove tractor trailers. He later relocated to High Point with his first cousin and...

Matthew Christopher Jones, 40, of Greensboro transitioned on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Matthew was born on July 15, 1979 in Guilford County and was a Northeast High School graduate where he was a member of the ROTC.  He was also a graduate of NCA&T State University.  Matthew’s hands were blessed with a career to help give sight to the blind as a ophthalmic technician.  He played paintball professionally, loved to fish, cook and...

Mrs. Daphne L. Beech, 93, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, April 13, 2020 at WFBH High Point Medical Center. Daphne was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica on March 6, 1927 to Aaron and Ellen B. Nelson.  She had been in High Point for over 46 years.  She was a faithful member of Memorial United Methodist Church and was formerly employed as a finisher at Kaylyn Furniture Factory.  Her most cherished position was that of a wife and mother.  She took great pride in...

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Romans 14:8 states, “For if we live, we live unto the Lord: and if we die, we die unto the Lord.” The only comfort and security we have in this life is that we belong to the Lord. Willie Paul Lucas was merely lent to us as a son, brother, husband, father and friend until March 29, 2020, when the Lord called him home. All who love him will truly miss him, and we will always carry him in our hearts. Willie Paul Lucas was born in Marlboro County, SC, on September 28, 1946, to Watt...

  Shevona Chante Ricks, 31, transitioned on March 26, 2020.  Shevona was born on November 8, 1988 to James R. Ricks, Jr. and Phyllis M. Ricks in Guilford County, North Carolina. Shevona graduated from New Hope Christian Academy of Thomasville, North Carolina and pursued further education at DCCC to become a CNA. She was a CNA and Medical Tech at Northpoint Nursing Home and later worked at Camden Rehabilitation Nursing Home. Shevona was a faithful member of St. Mary’s UMC...