Funeral Homes in High Point, NC

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: John David Hayworth, Jr. (journalist and politician), Adrian Wilson (american football player), Brian Williams (american football player), Tony Shaver (coach), Ted Brown (american football player), Greg Jeffries (american football player), and Austin Carty (author).

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the State of North Carolina. As of 2010 the city had a total population of 104,371, according to the United States Census Bureau. High Point is currently the ninth-largest municipality in North Carolina.High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The city is sometimes referred to as the "Furniture Capital of the World", a title long challenged by Grand Rapids, Michigan; its official slogan is "North Carolina's International City" due to the semi-annual High Point Market that attracts 100,000 exhibitors and buyers from around the world. The phone area code is 336.It is home to three universities: High Point University, a private Methodist-affiliated institution founded in 1924, and South University as well as Laurel University, a private interdenominational Christian university.Most of the city is located in Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties.

High Point Obituaries

It was noted by Regional Obits on April 17th, 2022 that James Depalma passed on in High Point, North Carolina.  Depalma was 55 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James's life.

It was noted by Galax Gazette on October 26th, 2021 that Christopher Andrew Hooven died in High Point, North Carolina.  Hooven was 51 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Christopher Andrew's life.

It was noted by Bristol Herald Courier on October 17th, 2021 that John Dilliva McCray died in High Point, North Carolina.  McCray was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Dilliva's life.

It was written by Bluefield Daily Telegraph on September 5th, 2021 that Jeffrey Lynn Johnson perished in High Point, North Carolina.  Johnson was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jeffrey Lynn's life.

It was revealed by NRV News on February 25th, 2021 that Richard Dean Dr Tester passed away in High Point, North Carolina.  Tester was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard Dean Dr's life.

It was written by New Bern Sun Journal on February 16th, 2021 that Paul Gresham Martin perished in High Point, North Carolina.  Martin was 88 years old and was born in Savannah, GA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Paul Gresham's life.

It was written by The Star on January 24th, 2021 that Alice Nelson (Albert) passed on in Roanoke, Virginia.  Ms. Nelson was 86 years old and was born in High Point, NC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Alice's life.

It was written by Bristol Herald Courier on December 15th, 2020 that Howard Allison Sr Johnson passed on in Bristol, Tennessee.  Johnson was 73 years old and was born in High Point, NC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Howard Allison Sr's life.

It was disclosed by Carroll County News on December 2nd, 2020 that Everett Benton Jr Padgett died in High Point, North Carolina.  Padgett was 76 years old and was born in Roanoke, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Everett Benton Jr's life.

It was noted by Virginian Review on November 17th, 2020 that Marcus Noah III Perdue passed on in High Point, North Carolina.  Perdue was 53 years old and was born in Baltimore, MD.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marcus Noah III's life.

History

Tourism also plays a significant part on the city's economy. Baldwin Museum and North Carolina Shakespeare Festival. With its population, the city ranks eighth in the whole state. Before it became the area's main manufacturing hub, it was known for its tobacco and woodwork industries. Some points of interest in High Points are Angela Peterson Doll and Miniature Museum, High Point Community Theatre, High Point City Lake Park, Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library, High Point Museum and Historical park, High Point Public Library, Museum of Old Domestic Life, Millis Regional health Education Center, Piedmont Environmental Center, Rosetta C.