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Obituaries
Local obituaries for GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Wendell Phillips
May 24, 2024
Wendell Fitzgerald Phillips, affectionately known as "Pooh,"entered this world on February 21, 1964, as the only child of Rev.Wendell Harrison Phillips and Dorothy Allen Phillips. At six months old, his family moved from Rochester, New York, to Baltimore, Maryland, where his father co-founded Heritage United Church of Christ. Wendell spent his early years alongside his father, working at the...
Shafford Jarmane Bess
May 22, 2024
Shafford Jarmane Bess was born March 4, 1979, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was the son of Martin Bess Sr., and the late Mrs. Anne Bess Shafford departedthis earthly life on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.SHAFFORD loved his family. He loved listening to music, watching TV, and eating at restaurants especially Bojangles and Boss Hogs. Shafford had a wonderful smile....
Janice Frazier Horne
May 21, 2024
Mrs. Janice Frazier Horne, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Janice Frazier Horne was born on September 8, 1956, in Leaksville, NC now Eden, NC to Luther Frazier and Lucy Frazier. She departed her earthly life on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Wesley Long Hospital surrounded by her family. Janice was a 1974 graduate of Grimsley High...
Veronica Scotton
May 19, 2024
Veronica Denee' Scotton was born on September 8, 1963, in Chapel Hill, NC to Saundra B. Scotton and Clarence Scotton, Sr. She entered her eternal rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
She attended Holy Trinity United Holiness Church in Siler City, where she gave her life to the Lord at...
Cletus V. Goransson
May 19, 2024
Ms. Cletus passed away on May 19, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 East Market Street, Greensboro NC 27401.
Freedom Jovan Graves
May 19, 2024
Mr. Freedom Jovan Graves, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.
We come together to celebrate the life of Freedom J. Graves, born September 21, 1978, the first day of autumn, to Walter A. Aikens and Beverly H. Graves.
Freedom attended James B. Dudley High School, where he graduated, and completed two years of college at...
Phillip Hawkins
May 18, 2024
Phillip Jason Hawkins, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024, at the age of fifty-five. Born on August 13, 1968, Phillip brought undeniable joy and inspiration to all who knew him. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of his family and friends.
Phillip was a proud graduate...
Mr. Willie Reynolds, Jr.
May 10, 2024
Mr. Willie Reynolds, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend departed this life peacefully on May 10, 2024.
Willie Reynolds, Jr. was born in Tarboro, NC to the late Willie Reynolds and the late Rebecca Thomas. Willie was the oldest of seven children, four brothers and three sisters. In addition to his parents Willie was also...
Mary Anna Jackson
May 10, 2024
Mary Anna Jackson, the daughter of the late Leo Jackson and Elizabeth Hannah Jackson was born in Marion, South Carolina on June 2, 1949. She completed her earthly assignment on the evening of May 10, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Mary attended James B. Dudley Sr. High School and graduated class of 1968. She retired with 11...
Ms. Patricia Williams
May 10, 2024
Patricia Ann Williams age 54, was born on August 19, 1969 and departed this life on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, North Carolina. Patricia was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and is the daughter of Dollie K. Williams and the late Robert Goode.
Patricia was educated in the Guilford County Public...
Mr. Robin Wynn
May 5, 2024
Mr. Robin Wynn passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel, 909 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
Visitation 12 noon Service 12:30 pm.
Burial will follow...
Mary White
May 2, 2024
Mrs. Mary Dolores Maryland White passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship, 4344 Blackberry Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.
Visitation 11:30 am. Service 12 pm.
Burial will follow at 3 pm in Lakeview...
Margaretta Yvonne Smith
May 1, 2024
Margaretta Yvonne Smith, 95, of McLean, VA passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA after a brief stay in hospice care. Her unyielding commitment to faith and family were the cornerstones of her life.
Born January 13,1929 in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Smith and...
Dorothy Louise Hill
Apr 30, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Hill passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel. Visitation 11:30am, Service 12 noon.
Burial will follow in Forest...
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Malone
Apr 29, 2024
Mrs. Mary "Liz" Malone passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel. 11:30 am Visitation, 12 noon Service.
Burial will follow in...
Elmer Lane Brady
Apr 27, 2024
Mr. Elmer Lane Brady, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:00-4:00pm Public viewing Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina.
Friday, May 3, 2024 Bass Chapel United Methodist Church 5075 Bass Chapel Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27455
12:30- 1:00pm Visitation 1:00pm Funeral Service 3:00pm...
Cora Smith Montague
Apr 27, 2024
Mrs. Cora Smith Montague, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, departed this life peacefully on April 27, 2024.
Cora, affectionately called Cora Mae by her family, was born on July 13, 1924, in Roxboro, North Carolina, to Chester Arthur Smith and Essie Lawson Smith. She completed her education in the Person County School System and obtained...
Christine Rossetta Thompson
Apr 26, 2024
Mrs. Christine Rossetta Thompson passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. James Presbyterian Church 820 Ross Ave. Greensboro, NC 27406. Visitation is at 12:30pm. Service is at 1:00pm.
Burial will be on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11am...
Katie Maness Shamberger
Apr 24, 2024
Katie M. Shamberger was born October 1, 1932 in Robbins North Carolina. She was raised by her grandparents Laura Missie Poole and James Wesley Maness. She transitioned to eternal rest on April 24, 2024.
After graduating from Pitney High School. Katie got engaged and married Elmer E. Shamberger on August 23, 1952. Later moved to Greensboro NC....
John Junious Lewis, Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Mr. John Junious Lewis, Jr. passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held Monday, April 29, 2024 1pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church 1301 Alamance Church Road Greensboro, North Carolina. 12:30pm Visitation.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park 3600 North O' Henry Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina.
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