Obituaries

Jan 4, 2019

Mrs. Maybelle Alexander "Granny" Joyce was born on November 5, 1919, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She departed this life on Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home in Courtland Manor, New York.

At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and attended Geese Grove Baptist Church in Siler City, North Carolina and also attended...

Jan 2, 2019

Elder Lewis Waterman Sr., 89 passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019. Funeral Service will be held January 6, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at H.W. Fields Cathedral, 1515 Willow Road, Greensboro, N.C. Burial Service will follow at Forest Lawn Cementary.

He leaves to mourn 5 children: Laura Ann Waterman, Beryl Midgett (James), Gloria Wallace (Edward), Melody Brooks...

Jan 2, 2019

Ethel Lee Hough 76, was born October 1, 1942. She departed her earthly life January 2, 2019 at Beacon Place with her loving and devoted daughter by her side. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Jahue and Clyde Gibson, and June Gaston; sister: Myrtle Gibson-Little; daughter: Jennifer Hough-Standback and grandson: Johnathan Hough. Ethel leaves to cherish...

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Gloria Baldwin passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at Sharpe Road Church of Christ; 2400 Sharpe Rd. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12 pm. The interment will take place following the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery;...

Dec 31, 2018

Garfield Woodson, affectionately known to friends and family as 'Cookie' passed away on December 31, 2018, at the age of 87 . Garfield was born May 13, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama to Myrtle B. Willis and DeWitt Woodson Sr. As an adult he moved to New York and then eventually to New Jersey, which he called home. While in...

Dec 29, 2018

Isaiah "Ike" Cantey was born on May 6, 1938 to the late Daniel and Grace White Cantey. He departed this life for his heavenly home on December 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his twin sisters: Ruth and Ruby Cantey, and daughter: Cheryl Hasane.

Ike was a member of Mount Zion United Church of God...

Dec 29, 2018

Ever Mae Jett-Peoples went home to be with the Lord gracefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her home in High Point NC. Ever was born in Lee County, SC on April 10, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents Sadie Lou Harper and Ernest Jett. Also preceding her in death were 2 Brothers: Daniel Jett and...

Dec 24, 2018

Ms. Vonetta Siler passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. A memorial service honoring her life will be held Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Greater Refuge Greensboro Church; 2207 Rheims Dr. Greensboro, NC.

Dec 23, 2018

Karen Diann Clyburn age 59 of Greensboro, North Carolina, dearly beloved mother, sister, auntie, and great aunt, peacefully departed this life on the morning of December 23, 2018. She spent her entire life nourishing and loving her children, grandchildren, along with other family and friends.

Karen was born April 27, 1959 to James R. Clyburn of Lancaster,...

Dec 22, 2018

Ms. Hazel Parrish passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. A service honoring her life will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E Market St. Greensboro, NC. The service will begin at 12 pm.

Dec 22, 2018

Debra Wiggins was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 11, 1959 to Charles Wiggins and Anna Perdue. She transitioned into eternity on December 22, 2018.

Debra attended the Guilford County School System from elementary through high school.

Debra was a very loving person who never met a stranger. She loved people and enjoyed doing...

Dec 21, 2018

Mr. Jerry Kornegay passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. A service honoring his life will be held Thursday, January 3rd, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church; 1301 Alamance Church Rd. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 12 pm and the service will follow at 12:30 pm. The interment will take place on Friday, January 4, 2018 at 2pm...

Dec 11, 2018

Brenda Covington Lumpkins, 72 , peacefully went home to be with her Lord on December 11, 2018 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born December 6, 1946 in Statesville, North Carolina to the late Marietta Gaines and Robert Covington. Brenda graduated from Morningside High School in Statesville and furthered her education at Hampton University, subsequently graduating from NCA&T State...

Dec 9, 2018

Regina D. Griffith, 55 of Greensboro, NC gained her wings on December 9th 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, David A. Griffith and three children: Taisha R Adams, Tykwan K Griffith and Itica A Griffith. She was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a virtuous woman in Christ, blessed...

Dec 7, 2018

With deep sorrow, the family of Rebecca Virginia Graves announces her peaceful passing on the morning of December 7, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents, Kirby and Dolores Houston emphasized education and Rebecca Graves attended top universities including Chicago State University, Eastern Michigan University, and DePaul University earning both Bachelor and Masters...

Nov 29, 2018

William Everette Ratliff was born on May 26, 1939 in Alamance County, North Carolina to Willie Ratliff and Gracie Woods-Ratliff. William had one brother John Thomas Ratliff (Abbe) of the Bronx, NY and one sister Annie B. Ratliff of Greensboro, NC all whom preceded him in death. William or W.E. or Dink as he was called by his immediate...

Nov 27, 2018

Bernard McNeil entered into the eternal on November 27,2018. Bernard was born on September 23, 1949. He was the oldest of 5 boys born to Thomasina Carter. Bernard attended James B. Dudley Senior High School. He joined the United States Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart medal for his service to...

Nov 26, 2018

Mrs. Helen D. Hudley passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. A graveside service honoring her life will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Maplewood Cemetery; 235 Bingham St. Greensboro, NC. The service will begin at 1 pm.

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Robert Lomax passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. A service honoring his life will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 2 pm at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Jerry Jefferson was born May 18, 1945 to the late William Jefferson and Sallie Nicholson in Chesterfield, SC. Jerry attended SC public schools and afterwards became captain of educational patrolman. He moved to Guilford Security Agency and retired from there after many years of service. Jerry had a love for music. He loved to sing and also play...