All Obituaries

Mr. Randolph William Henry Parker of High Point, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  In addition to his parents, Calvin and Nora Parker, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ruby, step mothers Reophurs McQueen and Elizabeth Thompson; brothers, Calvin, Nelson, Thomas, Herbert and James; sisters Blanche, Florine, Pauline, Annie, Elizabeth, Lizzie, Doretha, Margaret, Carolyn, Anna, Rosa and Esther. Randolph is survived by seven daughters,...

Rose Beatrix Monger Gray Sunrise April 6, 1938 to Sunset May 15, 2019 The Monger, Morris, and Sawyer families announce with deepest regret, the sudden home-going of Rose Beatrix Monger Gray, our beloved and exceptional mother, grand-mother, aunt, and cousin in her 81st year.  This event took place at her residence in Archdale, NC. She is survived by her children Russell DeShield (Famatta), Jimmy Brooks (Rosetta), and Nora Munford (Fred), and her grandchildren Keesha, Gleneda,...

Jacquelyn Louise Haizlip was born on December 7, 1933, in High Point, NC. Jackie, as she was affectionately known, was the youngest daughter of Louis Bernard and Mattie L. Jones Haizlip. She departed this life and entered eternal rest on May 3, 2019. Jackie attended High Point public schools, graduating from William Penn High School in 1951. Despite the challenges of being a divorced mother of two, she continued her education at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical College, now State...

Robert Lewis Burton, 67, transitioned on Friday, May 10, 2019 following an extended illness. He was born in Guilford County to Barbara Duff and Calvin Johnson on November 29, 1951. Robert was a caring resident of High Point, but spent most of his adulthood in the Stokesdale and Winston-Salem area. He was a graduate of Northwest High School in Oak Ridge.  Everyone knew him as a big guy who would do anything for a friend.  He was kindhearted man and loved spending time with family...

High Point - Dr. Amy R. Williamsen, 59, died in a rip current doing what she loved, swimming at Wrightsville Beach, NC on April 22 2019. Born Dec. 31, 1959 Walnut Creek, CA, Amy lived life at the speed of light. She graduated high school at 16 and entered the world of higher learning on scholarship. She earned a BA from the Univ. of Missouri-Columbia at 19 and a PhD in Spanish from Univ. of Southern CA by 23. Amy was a widely published authority on Spanish Golden Age Literature, a popular...

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away…….   Mary Jane Chisem Curtis, 89,  passed away peacefully at the Genesis Nursing Facility in High Point North Carolina on Saturday, April 13, 2019 after an extended period of illness.  She was born on July 12, 1929 in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late Jesse Jones and Mary...

Ms. Shirley Ann Wiley transitioned peacefully on April 11, 2019. She was the only child of Dewey Lea and Nannie L. Burns. Raised by her mother and step father, Guss Burns, Shirley was born in Burlington, NC. The family moved to High Point when she was two years old. Shirley attended the High Point City Schools and graduated from William Penn High School. Later, she graduated from Winston Salem State University where she received the B.S. Degree in Education. She earned the Masters Degree...

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit” ~Ecclesiastes 7:8~ Mr. Blake Lee Carter, age 25, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday April 7, 2019, at Duke Medical Center in Durham North Carolina, following an extended illness.  Blake was born April 28, 1993 to Rodrick L. Carter and Laura M. Martin in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from Reynolds High School June 2011.   Blake’s faith...

Mary Lucy Gray, 99, transitioned peacefully at Westchester Manor and Hospice Care in High Point, North Carolina. She is now in her eternal home with the Lord and Savior. Mary was born September 22, 1919, in Trinity, North Carolina to her mother, Susie Winston and father, Arther Winston. Mary attended Randolph County Schools of Trinity, North Carolina. She married John Arthur Gray. Together, they resided in Trinity, North Carolina and brought forth five children, Grace, Rachel, Arthur Lee,...

Ronald Lee Mills went home to be with Lord on March 19, 2019 two days before his 64th birthday. He fought a good fight with his long time failing health. The fight was too tough and his body surrendered.  Ron was born on March 21,1955 to William S. Mills Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Washington Mills in High Point. He attended First Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in High Point, under the leadership of D.D. Mason. Ron played in his high school band where he was a drum major and...