Obituaries

Dec 11, 2019

Edna quietly went to eternal rest at home on December 11, 2019.

In the district of Grey Wood, Blackstonedge, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies, ninety years ago Edna May Rose was born to Eva Eliza Gilbert Johnson and Sylvester Cornelious Coward. She was the second of nine children, four of who preceded her in death; one brother,...

Dec 5, 2019

Mr. Nathan Biddle passed away Thursday December 5, 2019. A private ceremony will be held in Salisbury.

Dec 4, 2019

Mrs. Janie Lee Burris Reid was born January 16, 1924 in York County, SC. She departed this earthly journey of life to be with her heavenly Father on December 4, 2019 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Janie was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Oscar Reid, Sr., her mother Ms. Catherine Ashley,...

Dec 1, 2019

On December 1, 2019 at 10:55pm, Elder Della Williams transitioned this life into her eternal rest. Elder Williams was born on January 14, 1920 to Dollie Broadnax Cole and Buck Cole. Della Williams, affectionately known as "Granny," was recognized for her unwavering faith and her ability to treat everyone with respect. She had a love for gardening and working...

Dec 1, 2019

Louanna Reaves Douglas departed this life on December 1, 2019. She was born June 6, 1932 in Marlboro County, South Carolina to the late James Reaves and Ethel Lee McLaughlin. Louanna was a faithful member of Mount Zion Baptist Church for 60 years, where she was involved with the senior choir, the vocal choir and served with her husband,...

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Mary Margaret Slade passed away Friday November 29, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held on Monday December 9, 2019 at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC. Visitation will begin at 11:30am with service following at 12pm.

Nov 29, 2019

The life of a great woman began on January 9, 1938, when Delores Blaine Turner entered this world through parents, Moses N. Blaine and Carolyn Philson Blaine.  This life brought so much joy to the Blaines, their families, and their community.  Delores was showered with love. She accepted Christ at an early age at Saint Athanasius Episcopal Church in...

Nov 28, 2019

Betty L. Moravian, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 28th, 2019 at Camden Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born March 6, 1938 to Jean Gibson in Jersey City, New Jersy.

Betty was educated in the New Jersey school system and graduated from Henry Snyder High School in 1957. Betty moved later in life...

Nov 24, 2019

I'm writing this obituary to prevent my children from going through as much heart ache as possible. I know they are not ready to lose me and I want to help with the process. I asked Faith some years ago if she wanted me to write my obituary when she was telling me about how her best friend was...

Nov 23, 2019

Ronald Edward Newton, of Greensboro, NC, died on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital. Ron was 79 years old when he left us. Ron was born on January 27, 1940 in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Ron served in the United States Air Force and many other service oriented organizations over his life. He graduated from Marist College, majoring...

Nov 22, 2019

Percy Elwood Jones, M.D., 79, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 in Greensboro, N.C. Dr. Jones was born on June 25, 1940 in Richmond, Va. to Clarence M. Jones and Mary C. Jones. He earned a degree in chemistry from Virginia Union University in Richmond and a medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. He completed...

Nov 19, 2019

Ricardo Fransico Cuttino was born September 10, 1955 in Guildford County, North Carolina to Richard and Daisy Bell Cuttino, both of which preceded him in death, in addition to two brothers Jasper Lewis and Freddie Cuttino. He departed this life on November 19, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memories with his brother Richard Cuttino Jr. and four nieces...

Nov 17, 2019

Kevin Reginald Garrett WON his battle with cancer on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Hospice of the Piedmont, High Point, North Carolina Born September 30, 1963, in East Orange, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Cecil Garrett and Bonnie Allen Garrett. He was married for 27 years to Julia Paula Garrett. In addition to his mother...

Nov 17, 2019

Betty G Graves was born to Monroe and Betty H. Smith in Guilford County on June 1, 1936. God called her home to Glory on November 17, 2019.

Betty Gray attended and graduated from Brown Summit High School in Brown Summit, NC. She also attended North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC for two years. She was...

Nov 13, 2019

Alfreda "Freda" Malcolm Williams, 66, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 peacefully in the comfort of her home. She leaves 5 children from a past marriage to Charles Williams: 2 daughters Crystal Williams of Greensboro, North Carolina and Cherie Williams of Durham, North Carolina; 3 sons, Charles and wife Rhonda Malcolm, Willie Williams and Andrew Malcolm all of Greensboro, North...

Nov 10, 2019

Mrs. Mamie Hunt passed away Sunday November 10, 2019. Mamie Hunt was born on September 21, 1935 to the late Henry and Myrtle Whitfield Williams. In her words, "they were the best parents in the world". She attended school in Greensboro, NC and graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1953. Upon graduation, she enrolled at and attended...

Nov 8, 2019

Mrs. Ernestine Spruill passed away on Friday November 8, 2019.

Mother Ernestine R. Frazier Spruill's blessed and gracious life began on July 11, 1924, when she was born to the late Charlie Evander Frazier and Mamie Thompson Frazier in Gulf, NC. Her humble beginnings were the foundation for her life of service, love, and spiritual fortitude. The...

Nov 5, 2019

Mrs. Almetha C Gilbert passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held Sunday November 10, 2019 at Providence Baptist Church; 1106 Tuscaloosa St. Greensboro, NC. Visitation will begin at 1pm with service following at 1:30pm. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nov 5, 2019

George Marshall Murray departed this life on November 5, 2019. He was born January 26, 1937 in Charlotte, NC to the late Isaiah Murray and Almeta Inman Murray. George grew up in Charlotte N.C and received his early education in the public schools, graduating from West Charlotte High School. He briefly attended Johnson C. Smith University on a music...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Jean Butler passed away Saturday October 26, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held Friday November 1, 2019 at East White Oak Baptist Church; 1815 Water St. Greensboro, NC. Visitation will begin at 2pm with service following at 3pm. Burial will be at Proximity Mills Cemetery.