Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Willie Edward Brooks, was born on July 31, 1938. He departed this life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 86, Willie was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Willie was born to the late James Bruce Brooks Sr. and Annie Sue Ratliffe Brooks Hammond. Willie was born in Summerfield and grew up with...

Mar 19, 2025

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Dorothy Moore McLaughlin left her earthly abode and received the gift of eternal life from her Heavenly Father.

A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at St. James Baptist Church located at 536 Florida Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation will begin at 10:30...

Mar 16, 2025

Mrs. Agnes Elizabeth Johnson passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Destiny Christian Center located at 2401 Randleman Road in Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and service will follow at 12:30 pm.

Burial will follow...

Mar 15, 2025

Ms. Cicely Heyliger, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025.

A Memorial Service honoring her life will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 1 pm at Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mar 14, 2025

Mr. Cedric Jonthan Wyatt, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:30pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 12pm.

Burial will follow at Proximity Mills Cemetery 2009 Phillips Avenue Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mar 13, 2025

Ms. Denicia Clarice Williamson, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025 12pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina.

Denicia "Neice Kat" Williamson left us on March 13, 2025 at Beacon Place (Authora Care) in Greensboro,...

Mar 11, 2025

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home located at 909 East Market Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation will be held at 1 pm. Burial will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens located at 5710 Riverdale Drive in Jamestown, North Carolina.

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Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Robert Vereen, Jr. passed away Saturday, March 7, 2025.

Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 1 pm at Lakeview Memorial Park 3600 North O'Henry Boulevard, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mar 6, 2025

Dr. Von Frances Best Whitaker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community servant, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and love. She was born in New Bern, North Carolina, on January 18, 1950, to Cleveland and Lillie Best. Von's journey began in New Bern, but she moved to Long Island, New York, with her...

Mar 3, 2025

Ms. Sandra Durham, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025 11am Trinity AME Zion Church 631 East Florida Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 10:30am

Feb 23, 2025

Mrs. Gladys Evelyn Ellerson Cook, lovingly known as "Evelyn," was born to the union of Dora Hunt and Seoilure Ellerson, Sr., December 2, 1932, in Jackson, Tennessee. Dora later married Frank (TD) Hayes in 1935; and to this union in September 1936, her brother Bobbie (Ptah) G. Hayes was born.

Gladys attended St. Joseph Catholic School until...

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. Richard Lyons, passed away February 18, 2025.

Funeral service will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 11:30 am Mt. Zion Baptist Church 1301 Alamance Church Road Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 11 am.

Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park 3600 North O'Henry Blvd. Greensboro, North Carolina.

Feb 17, 2025

Mr. Burnell Waddell, Jr. passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 3:30pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 3pm.

Feb 13, 2025

Ms. Susie Mae Johnson, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 12:30 pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 12 pm.

Obituary Susie Mae Johnson, affectionately called "Nana" by family and friends,...

Feb 12, 2025

Blanche Tate Dudley Sunrise: June 6, 1949 – Sunset February 12, 2025

Blanche Marcell Tate Dudley, 75, of Reidsville, NC, left this world for internal rest with the same grace and dignity in which she lived.

She was born to the late William B. Tate, Jr. and Eunice Williams Tate in Greensboro, NC, on June...

Feb 12, 2025

Mr. Kermit Britt, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 10am Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina.

Feb 9, 2025

Rev. Dr. Nelson Napoleon Johnson was born on a beautiful Sunday, April 25, 1943, to the late Zelma Blanche Thorne Johnson and James Ransom Johnson. His Savior saw fit to call him to glory on another beautiful Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Born in Littleton, North Carolina, Rev. Johnson was the 6 th child of a loving family...

Feb 8, 2025

Obituary for Ms. Corine Virginia Bess Perry (Mama Perry)

Ms. Corine Virginia Bess Perry, affectionately known as Mama Perry, was born on January 11, 1936, in Kings Mountain, NC, to the late Dorus and Mattie Bess. She transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly reward on February 8, 2025.

A proud graduate of Kings...

Feb 5, 2025

Delossie "Dee" Grainger, 78, of Wilmington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on February 5, 2025. She was the first born of the late Francis and Emma Bryan in Wilmington, North Carolina on September 18, 1946, the oldest of five siblings.

Delossie was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her legacy will forever be...

Feb 5, 2025

Mr. Alphonzo Dale McCorkle of Greensboro, North Carolina, born to the late Nick McCorkle, Jr. and Yvonne McCorkle Smith, transitioned from his earthly home to eternal life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Beacon Place at AuthoraCare Collective at the age of 65. Alphonzo fondly referred to by his family as Dale was a graduate of Grimsley Sr. High...