All Obituaries

Lonnie Darnell Garland was born on September 18, 1951, to the late Johnny B. Garland Sr. and Thelma Garland. He was a native of Rockingham County, North Carolina, and spent his childhood years in Blue Creek where he attended elementary school and the former historically black high school, Douglass High School. Students from Douglass High School were later integrated into John M. Morehead High School where Lonnie graduated in 1970.  In 1972, Lonnie met Rhonda Rogers and they later...

High Point - Ms. Latoya Monique Conyers, 38, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Our precious songbird, Latoya Monique Conyers was born January 27, 1984 in Harlem, New York. Daughter to Deborah and Franklin Conyers. Latoya was a twin and one of seven children from their union. Latoya was a Lupus warrior who fought the disease with Fire in her Heart for over 20yrs of her life, but sadly she gained her wings on January 16, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was educated...

Willie Ruth Davis "Baby Ruth" was born to Willie Charles Bethea & Ruthie Mae Brown on September 5th, 1955, in Dillion, South Carolina. Willie Ruth's God given parents were Jessie & Janie Richardson that were raised in High Point, North Carolina. Ruth's Academic achievements consisted of attending Fairview Elementary school, Ferndale, middle school, Page & Dudley high school Ruth was a world traveler & a plant lover with a green thumb. She was known for her...

  Madeline Lindsay Lawson “Nanny” was born on May 6, 1925, to Cora Crutchfield Lindsay and James B. Lindsay.  She was the fifth child of eight siblings.  Madeline was a devoted lifelong member of Zion Hill UMC.  She served on the usher board, sang in the choir, was a member of the United Methodist Women, and volunteered in many capacities. Madeline was a dedicated caregiver to her mother, sister, brother and husband.  She retired from the UNCG system...

It was April 24, 1954, in Abbeville, South Carolina when Leroy Franklin Walker was born to Henry Walker and Ethel Wardlaw Walker.  He transitioned on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Guilford County, North Carolina. Minister Walker was a graduate of Abbeville High School and later attended Shaw University and Winston-Salem State University.  He joined First Emmanuel Baptist Church and served as an Associate Pastor for twenty-eight years under the late Rev. Mason, the late Rev....

Thomas Murry Leach transitioned on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home in High Point. A Celebration of Life Service will be given in memory of Mr. Leach on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 700 E. Elizabeth Town Rd., Lumberton, North Carolina.  The service will begin at 12 0'clock noon. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donating in Thomas's honor and memory to the International Myeloma Foundation: International Myeloma...

Anna Marie Gainey, 61, of High Point, NC, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home. Anna Marie was born on February 18, 1961, in High Point, NC, to the now late James Henry Gainey Sr. and the late Frances Davis Gainey. Anna Marie worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant throughout her life providing home health care and respite services.  She devoted countless hours of volunteer service throughout the community and as a faithful Baldwin Chapel SDA church member. Anna Marie...

Mr. Elijah Southern , Sr. transitioned on Wednesday at High Point Medical Center.  He entered this life on October 15, 1944, the son of the now late Ollie and Ida Katie Southern in Caswell County, North Carolina. Funeral services for Mr. Southern will be given on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Church of God of Prophecy, 1100 Stanton Place, High Point. The family will receive visitors and friends from 1 to 1:30pm at the church and the funeral will start at 1:30pm.   Burial...

Lamont Leno Lytch departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born in Guilford County on August 9, 1972, to Leno and Marie Lytch. He attended Southwest High School and was a valuable player on the football team. “Louie” as he was affectionately referred by family and close friends was employed as a construction worker. Lamont loved putting a smile on people faces with his sense of humor. He was never afraid to speak whatever was on his mind....

Larry James McCluney, 67, of High Point made his earth to heaven transition on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1955, to the now late Booker T. McCluney and Sarah E. McCluney in Gaffney, South Carolina. Larry spent most of his adult life in Trinity, North Carolina. He graduated from Trinity Senior High School in 1974 and was honorably discharged from the US Air Force in 1976. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Theresa...