Obituaries

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.

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. James Moore passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jun 21, 2020

Stephanie Rhea Chandler, 41, of Stokesdale, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. A public visitation will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 3:00-6:00 PM, at Brown's Funeral Home at 909 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC. Funeral services will be private. Stephanie was born April 23, 1979 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She graduated from...

Jun 19, 2020

Myrtle Lucile Alston Weekes was born February 18, 1922 in Greensboro, North Carolina to Ernest and Charlotte Taylor Alston (both deceased). She passed in her home on Friday June 19, 2020. She was raised in the East White Oak Community. She attended the Greensboro Public Schools and received her BA from Bennett College. A teacher of special needs children...

Jun 18, 2020

Mrs. Julia Solomon passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. A private graveside service honoring her life will be held Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Carolina Biblical Gardens.

Jun 14, 2020

Ellis Olson Taliaferro was born to the late Mozelle and John Richard Taliaferro in Hockley, Virginia. Ellis departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Ellis accepted Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church in Hockley, Virginia. He was a member of the Youth Singing Group, New Farmers of America, Baptist Training Unit, and the Youth...

Jun 13, 2020

Mrs. Clarine Stewart passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. A private service honoring her life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Crossroad Baptist Church, Kershaw, SC.

Jun 11, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Wallace passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.