All Obituaries

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...

Jaby Wall, 93, transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at High Point Medical Center following an extended illness.  Jaby was born on December 17, 1925 to Carl Ingram and Prudence Wall in Anson County, North Carolina. Mr. Wall served honorably with the United States Army, was a Vietnam Vet and a former member of the Greensboro Armed Forces Retiree Club. He was awarded a number of  medals including the Bronze Star, Good Conduct (6th Award), Combat Infantryman...

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...