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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...

Mrs. Harlene Lloyd, 75, daughter of the now late Albert and Mary Janie Wright was born July 20, 1944 in High Point, NC. On the evening of March 15, 2020 she transitioned from her earthly home and now she rests in her Master Jesus Christ, her Savior’s loving arms. Harlene attended William Penn High School.  She was a former employee of Fly Back Toy Company, and later worked at Myrtle Desk Furniture until it closed. She then was employed by the Guilford County Schools System at T....

Mrs. Odelle Zimmerman entered into this world on February 14, 1938 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to Jay and Lottie Mae Redfearn.  She departed this life on March 7, 2020.  She was 82 years old. Odelle accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Greater New Hope Baptist Church.  For her lifelong commitment and faithfulness she was inducted as a Living Legend Honoree of Greater New Hope Baptist Church on May 7, 2017.  Odelle was educated in the...

On Thursday, March 5th God called His servant home from labor to reward while a resident for a short time at GrayBriar Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Today we celebrate the life of Mrs. Pauline Mobley Douglas, servant of the Lord, wife, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. Pauline was born on July 1, 1928 in High Point NC to the late Andrew and Daisy Johnson Mobley.  She attended public schools and graduated from William Penn High School in 1948.  She grew up in High Point but...

Alice Carter Holmes began her earthly journey on February 4, 1926 in High Point, NC.  She gracefully earned her wings on Monday February 24, 2020 in Greensboro, NC. Alice was the daughter of Darrow and Lessie Carter. She married Robert Lee Holmes, (deceased 1980) and to this union was born thirteen children. She has 43 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and was a lifelong member of St. Luke Lutheran Church...

High Point - John Carter, 72, departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1947 in Forsyth County, NC. to Henry Saunder and Cora Lee Carter. He was fondly known to many in his community as “Mr. John” and was a resident of High Point for over 20 years.  He was a 1965 graduate of Atkins High School and attended Winston Salam State University. John was a former member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Winston Salem and employed as...

Jamie Brandon Parson, 40, was born on October 8, 1979 to James and Diane Parson of Randleman, North Carolina. Jamie grew up in Randleman in a tight-knit community of family and friends. He graduated from Randleman High School in 1998. Jamie attended Randolph Community College in Asheboro, NC, where he received his HVAC Certification. Jamie's mother, Diane, began praying over him when he was three months old asking God to bless him with a musical talent. As God answered Diane's...

Mr. Lawrence Graves, born December 27, 1928, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2020, surrounded by loving family members, at his residence.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary K. Graves; son, Larry J. Graves; and brother, James O. Graves. L.G., as he was affectionately known by many, was born and raised in High Point and was a proud graduate of William Penn High School.  He went on to serve in the Army...