Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

Margaret Elaine Williams Austin was born on March 10th, 1951 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to Helen Logan Williams and Bennie L. Williams. As a daughter of the South, her love for her place of birth remained as strong in her heart as the charming accent she spoke with, for her entire life. Affectionately known as "Margo", she was educated...

Aug 7, 2020

Sharon Morehead Mosley, 61, passed away on August 7, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born on December 24,1958 in Greensboro, NC, a daughter of the late Jesse J. Morehead Sr. and Helen Stacks Morehead. Although much of Sharon's youth was spent in McLeansville, as the first born grandchild of Fannie Morehead Shaw, she grew up in Greensboro,...

Aug 3, 2020

The sun rose for Bernard Lewis Cooper on June 17th, 1940 in Smithfield, NC. to the late Terry and Frances Elizabeth Jefferson Cooper. The sun set for Bernard on August 3rd, 2020 while he was in the loving care of his niece and nephew, Henry and Faye Jacobs in Wilmington, NC. He grew up in Wilson, NC with three...

Aug 1, 2020

Mr. Robert Davidson passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020. A private memorial service honoring his life will be held Tuesday August 11, 2020 at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

Jul 31, 2020

Mrs. Lillie Mariner passed away Friday July 31, 2020. A private graveside service honoring her life will be held Thursday August 6, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery.

Jul 30, 2020

Brother James J. Gibbs of Greensboro, NC, had a smile you could never forget. He was a kind, compassionate man who allowed his positive, pleasant demeanor reflect his religion. Family and friends may stop by Perry J. Brown Funeral Home for his visitation on Friday, August 7th, from 2 p.m to 5 p.m, at 909 E. Market St. James...

Jul 29, 2020

Ms. Genevieve Weech passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. A service honoring her life will be held in New York at a later date.

Jul 26, 2020

Vanessa Gail Ford Lowery was born in Lumberton, NC on October 12, 1954 to the late William Clarence Ford and Cora Lee Arnette Ford. She departed this life on July, 26, 2020.

Vanessa graduated from James B Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina A&T State University in...

Jul 26, 2020

Michelle Matier Florence was born on April 22, 1956 and went on to glory on July 26, 2020. Mickey, as she was fondly called, was the daughter of the late George E. Matier Sr and Mae Catheryn Matier. Michelle was educated in the Guilford County Public School system. She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a B.S....

Jul 24, 2020

Cora Lee Arnette Ford departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born in Robeson County to the late James P. Arnette and Mrs. Bula F. Arnette Buck on August 5, 1930.

At an early age, Cora became a member of St. Paul AME Church. Cora graduated from Rosenwald High School in Fairmont, NC. She...

Jul 24, 2020

Mrs. Mary Price passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. A private graveside service honoring her life will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Proximity Cemetery.

Jul 15, 2020

Yvonne Jennings Florence was born on November 5, 1953. Her life was well lived, and she was well loved by many! The Lord called her home in a peaceful manner on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Greensboro, NC, Yvonne spent her life as a dedicated, faithful, and loving person. She had a long-standing relationship with God and was...

Jul 11, 2020

Joe Bill Smith Jr., (Scoot) departed this life peacefully Friday, July 10, 2020, in Greensboro, North Carolina at Cone Hospital. He was born February 8, 1947, to the late Joe Bill Smith Sr. & the late Mary Elizabeth Smith in Greensboro, North Carolina. Joe Bill was a member of the Dudley Senior High School graduating class of 1965. During...

Jul 7, 2020

Rosa Brandon Johnson born to the late John Eddie Brandon and the late Elizabeth Featherstone Brandon in Person County (Roxboro) North Carolina. The family were members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Roxboro. They moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1943. Rosa's education began in Harmony, VA and continued in Baltimore. She continued her education at the Community College of...

Jul 5, 2020

Called to rest on July 5, 2020, Mrs. Thelma McWhite was born to Mabel and Willie Woodberry in Florence SC, on November 9, 1926. Mrs. McWhite was the youngest of five girls. She married Effort McWhite in September 1944. She was preceded in death by both parents, her four sisters, her husband, her son E.F McWhite and 2 daughters...

Jul 3, 2020

Mr. Rodney Stout passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Larry Patterson, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Amy Patterson was born January 28, 1951. God called him home to rest on June 30, 2020. Larry received his education in Greensboro, NC and graduated from Dudley Senior High School. Larry was a member of the United House of Prayer for All People and was lovingly...

Jun 26, 2020

Jacquelyn Patricia Smith, daughter of the late Fred Hester and Theora Gregg Gilmer, departed this life on Friday, June 26, 2020. "Jackie," as she was affectionately called, was educated at James B. Dudley Senior High School. Thereafter, Jackie worked for Thomasville Furniture Company for 26 years, retiring in January 2000. During her retirement she worked as a sitter for...

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. Alexander McEachirn passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020. A private graveside service honoring his life will be held Tuesday June 30, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery.

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. Donald Lee Wells, Sr. passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020. A private graveside service honoring his life will be held Thursday July 2, 2020 at Forest Lawn.