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Obituaries
Local obituaries for GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Delzora Spencer
Jan 15, 2026
Delzora Murray Spencer was born on August 28,1928 to Reverend John Murray and Delzora Tuten Murray, in Beaufort County, NC. Her mother died when she was a young child, and she was then raised by the only mother she ever knew, her sister, Essie Moore whom she lovingly referred to as Mama. She learned to cook, sew, garden, tend...
Henry Alston
Jan 15, 2026
Mr. Henry Alston passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.Henry C. Alston, 87, transitioned to his heavenly home on January 15, 2026. Born September 4, 1938, Henry was a man defined by his discipline, faith, and commitment to his community.
A proud graduate of Chatham High School, Henry's early years were spent mastering the craft of a...
Effie Lee
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Effie Lee passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1309 Larkin Street, Greensboro, NC 27406. Visitation will be held prior at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, 235 Bingham Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
Kimberly Ann Pass
Jan 8, 2026
Mrs. Kimberly Ann Pass passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Union Memorial United Methodist Church, 1012 East Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27406. Visitation will be held prior at 11:30 a.m.
Burial will follow at Piedmont Cemetery, 2716 McConnell Road,...
Albert Dowling
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Albert V. Dowling passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Visitation will be held prior at 1:30 p.m.
Ollie Mcdowell
Dec 29, 2025
On Monday, December 29,2025, Mrs. Ollie Cornelia Johnson McDowell transitioned from this life of labor to her reward with her heavenly Savior! She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Richard Johnson and Mrs. Ollie Rita Johnson and her husband, Mr. Herman M. McDowell Sr.
Born in Jefferson, Georgia and raised in Athens, Georgia, Ollie's formative...
Tammy Gilliam Rowell
Dec 27, 2025
Tammy Lynn Gilliam, born September 23, 1960, in Mount Airy, North Carolina peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, December 27,2025.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at New Jerusalem Cathedral, 1824 Sharpe Road, Greensboro, NC 27406. Visitation with the family begins at 2pm followed by the service at 2:30pm...
Addonnis Jones
Dec 24, 2025
Mr. Addonnis Jones passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Visitation will be held prior at 1:30 p.m.
Darick Lipscomb
Dec 23, 2025
Mr. Darick Lipscomb passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Visitation will be held prior at 12:00 p.m.
Burial will follow at Lakeview...
Elder James Michael Speight
Dec 21, 2025
James Michael Speight, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, entered eternal rest on December 21, 2025. Born in Pitt County, NC, James lived a life marked by grace, redemption, and service.
From humble beginnings, his transformation became a testimony of hope. In 2001, James began serving at The Malachi House, later founding Malachi House II in 2010,...
Jennings Amos
Dec 21, 2025
Mr. Jennings Amos passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ, 1000 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, NC 27406. Visitation will be held prior at 11:30 a.m.
James Douglas Thorne
Dec 19, 2025
Mr. James Douglas Thorne, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his residence.
Doug was the oldest of nine children born in Wilson County and raised in Elm City, North Carolina to the late Mark and Macordia Thorne. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Whitley Thorne, in 1968 and served as a devoted father to two...
Robert Baylor, Sr.
Dec 15, 2025
Mr. Robert Willis Baylor, Sr., passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
Robert Willis Baylor, Sr., the first of seven children (four boys and three girls), was born on August 20, 1941, to Josephine (Reed) and Robert Baylor in Baltimore, MD. After a brief illness, Robert went home to be with the Lord...
Mr. Ernest Garfield Shaw
Dec 15, 2025
"Come unto me, all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest."~Matthew 11:28
Ernest Garfield Shaw was born March 15, 1933, to Bishop Edward and Reverend Alma Sellars Shaw in Gibsonville, North Carolina and entered eternal rest at his home on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his wife, daughter, and Hospice nurse at...
Brian Xavier Bone
Dec 15, 2025
Mr. Brian Xavier Bone, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 2:30pm Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 2pm.
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Ardelia Matthews
Dec 13, 2025
Ardelia Matthews, a beloved matriarch whose warmth and devotion touched generations, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Born into a life of faith, resilience, and love, Ardelia shared 50 cherished years of marriage with her late husband, Lewis Matthews. Together, they built a home filled with strength, laughter, and enduring values.
She was preceded in...
Reverend Gail Favors
Dec 13, 2025
On December 13, 2025, Rev. Gail (Lampley) Favors departed this life for her heavenly reward with her family at her bedside, leaving behind 80 years of cherished memories, loving relationships, and a towering legacy of service to others. She was born on October 24, 1945 in Lillington, NC as the fourth and youngest child of Clara and Lewis Lampley....
Bertha Moore
Dec 10, 2025
Bertha Mae Wade Moore, 81, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed peacefully on December 10, 2025. Born on April 12, 1944, she lived a life rooted in love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham Lincoln Wade and Bessie Mae Shaw Wade; her beloved husband, Charles Westley Moore; her...
Mary Russell
Dec 9, 2025
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Mrs. Mary F. Russell was called from labor to reward to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary was born on April 23, 1932, in Mooresville, North Carolina, to the late Ada Louise Caldwell and Charles Elmore Wilson. She attended Coddle Creek School in Mooresville, North Carolina. On October 28, 1950, she...
Rose Carolyn Norwood
Dec 4, 2025
Rose Carolyn "Judy" Norwood November 27, 1946- December 4, 2025
As her name "Rose" suggests, Judy was one of God's most spectacular flowers. She made a memorable impact on this earth!
Rose "Judy" Carolyn Norwood was born on November 27, 1946, in Lenoir, North Carolina at the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On...
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