Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Larry was born on December 10, 1944 to Douglas and Lillian Hughes. He was the ninth child in the family. Larry attended James B. Dudley High School where he received his high school diploma. He also attended GTCC where he studied machinery. Larry was drafted into the US Army in 1969 and served during the Vietnam war. He married...

Dec 24, 2020

Clarence "Kojack" Moore was born February 20, 1947, in Guildford County, North Carolina, to Jimmie and Algie Moore, who preceded him in death in addition to two brothers Jimmie Jr. and Howard and two sisters Ola Mae Cuttino and Marie Evans. He departed this life on December 24, 2020.Clarence entered the armed forces and proudly served in the Army...

Dec 21, 2020

Melva Elizabeth Grainger was born on April 21,1989 to Darlene and Ernesto Barnaby in Brooklyn, NY. She was very PROUD to be a Broklynite. She graduated Lafayette High School and choose to continue here education at the illustrious NC A&T University studying Early Childhood Development. She also gained her Divaship at college as well.

In her pastime...

Dec 16, 2020

Irene Haley Benton was born August 15, 1943 to the late Wilbert Haley & Mattie Wallace Haley in Terra Carter, NC. Irene was a proud graduate of the historically black James B. Dudley High School in 1961. While in attendance, she was an excellent student and a drummer in the Marching Band. Irene spoke often of her dear alma...

Dec 15, 2020

Val Alexander, Jr. was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Val Alexander, Sr. and Elizabeth Emanuel Alexander. He was born and raised in the city of Greensboro and is a Class of 1967 Graduate of Dudley High School. He was married to Beatrice Alexander who preceded him in death. He was the youngest of nine children. His mother gave...

Dec 15, 2020

Proverbs 31:25 – 26, 28

Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Her children arise up and call her blessed. Give her of the fruit of her hands: And let her on works praise her...

Dec 13, 2020

Mr. John Troxler passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. A public viewing will be held Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2pm-4pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at 2pm.

Dec 11, 2020

Sheena Blair Williams Many of us go through life never understanding what our true purpose entails. All we could ever hope for in our end being used by God as a vessel of honor. Whether we believe it or not, we will all be of use. Your life will drive in the direction of a Good God. No matter...

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Ralphine K. Banks was born March 15, 1960, to the late Samuel and Hattie Tatum. She departed this life in Morganton, NC on December 11, 2020. She was a native of Guilford county and a graduate of the class 1980 from NC School for the Deaf. She was a employed by the US Postal Service.

Ralphine's...

Dec 9, 2020

A time to be born: John Henry Walton was born on January 29, 1941 Danville, Pittsylvania County Virginia to the late Frank and Geneva Ferrrell Walton. John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Walton Holland.

A time to die: As the sun came up on the horizon on December 9, 2020. Our Heavenly...

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Tahj Easter passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2020. A public viewing will be held Monday, December 14, 2020 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Dec 7, 2020

Henry Hicks, Jr., known to many he encountered as "HH" passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 7, 2020. Henry was the first child born to the loving union of the late Henry Sr. and Effie Grant Hicks. He was born and spent his ninety years of life here in Greensboro, NC.

Henry graduated from...

Dec 4, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Williams passed away December 4, 2020. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 11-12pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Dec 2, 2020

Dr. Gilbert Casterlow, Jr. earned his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Dr. Casterlow, son of the late Gilbert and Juanita Casterlow, Sr., was born in Rich Square, North Carolina. He graduated from W.S. Creecy High School and received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics from North Carolina A&T State University.

Dr. Casterlow earned a Ph.D....

Nov 30, 2020

Troy Lawson, 58, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on November 30th, 2020 while undergoing heart surgery.

Troy Lawson was born on July 13th, 1962 to Tellis and Helen Lawson in Roslindale, Massachusetts. He graduated from Jamaica Plain High School in 1980 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Boston College, class of 1984. Most...

Nov 29, 2020

Mr. John Gilbert Ingram passed away on Sunday, November 29,2020. A public viewing will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 1pm-3pm at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Nov 27, 2020

Mittie Young Smith was born on January 21, 1936 in Warren County, North Carolina to the late Tellie Young and Julia Perry Young. She departed her earthly life on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.

She was educated in the Warren County School System and graduated in 1955 from John R. Hawkins High School. After graduating...

Nov 27, 2020

Mrs. Victoria Denise Evans was born October 17, 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Bertina and Walter Sloan. Victoria departed this life suddenly on November 27, 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Victoria was a graduate of the last all black class of James B. Dudley High School in June 1971. Vickie, as she was known...

Nov 25, 2020

Mr. Jerry Smalls passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Nov 23, 2020

Asmar Amin Fox was born on August 3, 1977 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Asmar transitioned on November 23, 2020. Asmar loved his family and loves researching family history. He worked at Guilford Adult Care for over 20 years. He loved to golf, go to concerts, and connect with family and friends.

Asmar loved his church, Shiloh Baptist...