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Obituaries
Local obituaries for GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Della Mae Dewberry
Sep 8, 2026
Mrs. Della Dewberry was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, accomplished businesswoman, and faithful woman of God. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, strength, service, and perseverance that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Funeral service will be held Monday, September 14, 2026 11:00 am at New Light Missionary Baptist...
Cynthia Saretta Wynn
Sep 7, 2026
Ms. Cynthia Saretta Wynn, loving known as “Cynt”, departed this world at Wesley Long Hospital on September 7th, 2026 surrounded by family. She will truly be missed by all those that knew and loved her. Services will be held at St. James Baptist Church, 536 W. Florida Street, Greensboro, NC 27406 on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Viewing is from 11:30...
John Russell Taylor
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. John Russell Taylor, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:00 pm at White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2600 Assembly Road Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 12:30 pm.
Carolyn Ann Ransom
Sep 7, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Ransom, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 2:00pm Cassie Coote Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro,North Carolina. Visitation 1:30pm.
Ithola Rutledge
Sep 3, 2026
Mrs. Ithola Rutledge passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Funeral service will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at True Word of Life Ministries 507 Balboa Street Greensboro, NC 27405. Visitation will begin at 12pm with service beginning at 12:30pm. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park 3600 North O' Henry Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina.
Ethel Armstrong
Sep 3, 2026
Mrs. Ethel Armstrong passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2pm at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401.
Mildred Royal
Sep 3, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Royal passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. Funeral Service will be held Thursday September 10, 2026 at 11 am at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship Church, 4344 Blackberry Road, Greensboro, NC 27406. Family visitation will begin at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery 3901 Forest Lawn Drive Greensboro, NC 27455.
Jamezena Fowler
Aug 30, 2026
Mrs. Jamezena Fowler, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm with service following at 1:30pm.
Thomas P. Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Mr. Thomas Penn Johnson passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026.The family will have a Celebration of Life in his honor on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 1pm-4pm at Friendship Pointe, 2200 16th Street Greensboro, NC 27405.
Angela Cornelia Hough
Aug 29, 2026
Ms. Angela C. Hough, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm with service following at 1:30pm.
Valerie Reed Crawford
Aug 27, 2026
Valerie (Reed) Crawford, 45, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2026. Born on July 27, 1981, in Jamaica, New York, to Valerie Anderson and Robert D. Reed, Valerie lived a life defined by faith, love, selfless devotion, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Valerie attended Salem College, where she majored in music and received classical vocal training. Blessed with an extraordinary...
Cadence Williams
Aug 20, 2026
Cadence Harmony Williams was called home to Heaven on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Born on December 1, 2025, in Greensboro, NC, Cadence was a beautiful blessing and a precious gift from God. Though her time with us was far too short, the love, joy, and laughter she brought into our lives will remain with us forever. Her sweet presence touched the...
Ann Catherine Parker
Aug 16, 2026
Mrs. Ann Catherine Parker, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 30, 2026 2:00pm Cassie Coote Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 1:00pm.
Deloris Farrow Garland
Aug 16, 2026
Mother Deloris Farrow Garland
July 10, 1943 – August 16, 2026
Her Life and Legacy
Deloris Eulene Fomby was born on July 10, 1943, to the late Cleveland and Opheia Fomby in Ragland, Alabama. She was the fourth child and oldest girl of thirteen children of her parents’ union. After being baptized in the river, at the age of 7, by her childhood...
Sidney Melvin Thornton
Aug 13, 2026
On August 13, 2026, Sidney Melvin Thornton, 91, passed away peacefully at his residence in Greensboro, North Carolina. Born on September 22, 1934, Sidney’s long life was rich with resilience and history. His legacy lives on through those he cherished and loved.
Thelma M. Walker
Aug 12, 2026
Thelma McEachirn Walker passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2026, surrounded by her daughters’ love. She was 88.
Mom was born July 11, 1938 in Greenwood, SC to Mary Elizabeth Shephard McEachirn and Alexander McEachirn, Sr. who preceded her in death along with her three siblings, Mary Frances Lindsay, Alvernser McEachirn, and Alexander McEachirn, Jr. She was also preceded...
William Henry Moore
Aug 11, 2026
Mr. William Henry “Billy” Moore was born to Charlotte Moore and Moses Backman on April 13, 1944, in Charleston, South Carolina. His grandparents, Lula “Ida” and Julian “Bunny” Moore, raised Billy. As a little boy, Billy loved riding his bike and taking parts from old bikes to make new ones. As a young teenager, he loved to dress up, often...
Dr. Edward Bernard Fort
Aug 9, 2026
Dr. Edward Bernard Fort passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, and the service will begin at 12:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. Entombment will follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, North Carolina.Dr. Edward B. Fort,...
Ruth Edwards Smith
Aug 7, 2026
Ruth Edwards Smith departed this life peacefully on August 7, 2026, at her home in Sedalia, N.C. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Prince Earl Smith.
Ruth was born in Williamsboro, near Henderson, N.C. Her parents, also deceased, were Frank and Lillian Edwards. She was the last remaining of seven siblings, that included her twin sister, Ruby Nottage,...
Annette Coward
Jul 30, 2026
Mrs. Annette Coward, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:30 am Cassie Coote Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 9 am. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park 3600 North O' Henry Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina.
Annette D. Coward, 90, of Raleigh,...
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