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Obituaries
Local obituaries for GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Frelon Smith
May 18, 2023
Mr. Frelon Smith passed away, Thursday, May 18, 2023. Frelon Leroy "Jack" Smith was born March 20, 1941 to the late Shellie Smith and Gracie Gant Smith i in Liberty, NC. He departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Beacon Place with his family by his side. Jack was a graduate of Sedalia Public School in 1959....
Ernest Jackson
May 15, 2023
Born September 2, 1932 to Henry and Sara Jackson, he passed away peacefully on May 15 in Greensboro, NC from complications related to multiple myeloma and only eleven months after the passing of his wife of sixty-two years, Lillie. His other monikers are "Jack", "Ernie" or "Action Jackson".
Born and raised in Reedville, Virginia he graduated from...
Evelyn Crews
May 14, 2023
Born to the union of Martha Smith Wright and James Authur Wright, Evelyn was both the youngest daughter and youngest child in a family of three girls and two boys. As she would say, there were the first three children and then there were the last two - she and her older brother Hiawatha "Waf". They were lifelong buddies....
Herman Frazier
May 9, 2023
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.
Herman Frazier entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2023 at Moses Cones Hospital. He was born May 7, 1941 to the late Herbert...
Richard Bowling
May 8, 2023
Mr. Richard Hausber Bowling, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 1:00 pm at St. Matthews United Methodist Church 600 East Florida Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 12:15 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
Hayes Taylor YMCA 2630 East Florida...
Byron T. Robinson
May 5, 2023
Mr. Byron T. Robinson, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.
Funeral will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 11:30am Friendship Community Church- God 201 College Road Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 11am.
Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina,
Barbara Raleigh
May 4, 2023
Barbara Mae Ingram Raleigh, the youngest of fourteen children was born August 26, 1937, in Greensboro, NC to the late John Champion Ingram, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Neal Ingram. She transitioned this life peacefully surrounded by her family on May 4, 2023. It was in her parent's Christian home that she was taught obedience, love for God, love for...
Joyce Jones Whitehurst
May 2, 2023
Joyce Marie Jones Whitehurst 74, a native of New Bern, N.C. passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC She is survived by her husband Wilfred T. Whitehurst, daughters: Kimberly Whitehurst Boyd, Pamela Whitehurst Miller of Greensboro, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers: Lewis Jones of Greensboro, Kristopher Abdel-Wakeel of Silver Springs Maryland, three...
Weston Clayton Whitaker
Apr 30, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Weston (Wes) Clayton Whitaker, (Greensboro, NC.), who passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Wes was born November 1, 1960 in Greensboro, NC. He was 62 years old. He was the son of the late Abraham L. Whitaker and the late Arwilla Alston Whitaker.
Wes is survived by one...
Mae Violet Bundy
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Mae Violet Bundy passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.
A service honoring her life will be held Sunday, May 7, 2023 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401. The visitation will begin at 3:30 pm and the service will follow at 4 pm.
...Larose Griffin
Apr 29, 2023
Ms. LaRose Griffin passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.
A service honoring her life will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church; 631 East Florida Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27406. The visitation will begin at 1:30 pm and the service will follow at 2 pm.
The burial will take place following...
Sativa Bowers
Apr 28, 2023
Ms. Sativa Bowers passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.
A viewing will take place Friday, May 12, 2023 12pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
Elijah Canty, Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Mr. Elijah Canty, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
A service honoring his life will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Shiloh Baptist Church; 1210 S. Eugene Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27406. The visitation will begin at 11 am and the service will follow at 11:30 am.
The burial will follow the...
Elizabeth Moore
Apr 24, 2023
Ms. Elizabeth Moore passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 6,2023 3pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street. 2:30pm Visitation.
Ora Mae Morehead
Apr 22, 2023
Mrs. Ora Morehead passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1 pm Shiloh Baptist Church 1210 South Elm Eugene Street. Greensboro, North Carolina. 12:30 pm Visitation. Burial will be held Sunday, April 30,2023 at 1 pm at Maplewood Cemetery 235 Bingham Street Greensboro, North Carolina.
Mrs....
Lanny Roger Donnell, Sr.
Apr 21, 2023
Mr. Lanny Roger Donnell, Sr. passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.
A service honoring his life will be held Friday, May 5, 2023 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E Market Street. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will start at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12 pm. The...
Gloria Byers
Apr 19, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Diane Byers passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
A service honoring her life will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023 beginning at 12:30pm at New Hope Baptist Church; 306 South English Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27401. The visitation will begin at 12:00pm.
Mary Handy Purnell
Apr 18, 2023
Mary Handy Purnell, 99 years, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2023.
Mrs. Purnell was born in Salisbury, Maryland on November 16, 1923 to James and Hattie Handy. She was the youngest of four children. The quartet of four siblings were inseparable all of their lives. The longevity gene has blessed all four Handy...
Caroll Davis
Apr 18, 2023
Mr. Caroll Davis passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
A service honoring his life will me held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E. Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. The visitation will begin 10:30 at and the service will follow beginning at 11am.
The...
Thomas J Oliver
Apr 12, 2023
Mr. Thomas J. Oliver passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
A service honoring his life will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Saint James Baptist Church; 536 West Florida Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27406. The visitation will begin at 1:30 pm and the service will follow at 2 pm.
The burial will follow the...
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