Obituaries

Jul 8, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Dowdy, 99, affectionately known as "Mom," "Betty" "Aunt Betty", "Aunt Sister,"…and "Sister" (even by the community in Terre Haute, IN), was born on September 23, 1919, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Lemuel Smith and Etolia Holt Smith. She passed peacefully at her home in Greensboro, North Carolina, after a long and spirit-filled life. While...

Jul 4, 2019

Mary Louise Williams, the second out of ten children of Daisy Robinson, was born in Walterboro, SC on March 1, 1952.

As a young adult, Mary was a role model to her siblings and a doting mother to her five children. She always created life long memories. Her gift for making people laugh always brought joy to...

Jun 28, 2019

Mrs. Matties Ingram Amaker of Greensboro, NC was born in Wadesboro, NC to the late Harvey Ingram, Sr. and the late Ellen F. Ingram. She was married to Sandford Amaker and to this blessed union two children were born: Sandra (Ingram) Braswell and Beverly (Ingram) Melvin. Mattie resided in Greensboro, NC where she was a pillar of strength to...

Jun 27, 2019

Rev. Dr. Sampson Buie, Jr., aged 89 (September 18, 1929 – June 27, 2019), died on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Beacon Place Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, NC. Funeral services for Rev. Buie will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa Street, Greensboro, NC 27406, preceded by Visitation...

Jun 25, 2019

Sylvester H. Wike was born January 25, 1947 in Concord, NC Cabarrus County, to the late Charles and Lucile Wike. Sylvester entered into eternal peace Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Sylvester affectionately known as 'Tweety' attended elementary and secondary education in the Greensboro Public School System.

However, he was a graduate of James...

Jun 19, 2019

Mrs. Lillian D. Graves passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at New Light Baptist Church; 1106 Willow Rd. Greensboro, NC. The service will begin at 12pm.

Jun 19, 2019

Gloria Jean Fisher was born in New Bern, North Carolina on August 7, 1949 to Ernest George Fisher, Sr., and Mary Hill Fisher. She peacefully transitioned to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 19, 2019 at Beacon Place.

Gloria was raised in New Bern and was blessed to be raised by loving parents and...

Jun 18, 2019

Mr. Willie McKithen passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. A service honoring his life will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC. Service will begin at 11am.

Jun 18, 2019

Mrs. Dianne Cooper Russell, daughter of the late Bishop Leroy and Pauline Cooper was born August 1, 1953, in Greensboro, NC. She departed this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell after a lengthy illness.

Dianne attended the public schools of Guilford County. She took classes at UNCG, GTCC, and...

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. James Carrouthers passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. A service honoring his life will be held Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. James Baptist Church; 531 Florida St. Greensboro, NC. The service will start at 10:30 am.

Jun 16, 2019

Timothy Allan Patterson made his entrance into this world June 24, 1978 to Timothy and Brenda Patterson and departed this life on June 16th 2019. Allan is preceded in death by his sister Felcia Patterson, Maternal Grandfather Tommy Isbell, Paternal Grandfather John Patterson, Paternal Grandmother Annie Bell Patterson. Allan's laughter was contagious, and he was known for saying "Oh...

Jun 15, 2019

Lillie B. Alston was born January 26, 1939 and departed this life on June 15, 2019. She was a dedicated loyal member of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a Bible School teacher. She was also Co-director of Bible School for several years. She gave her service in the Daughters of Conference, Stewardess Board...

Jun 13, 2019

Annie Marie McCain passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held Friday June 21, 2019 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 2pm and the service will follow at 2:30pm.

Jun 9, 2019

Archie Lea, affectionately known to friends and family as "FatBay," son of the late Ruffin Lea & Minnie Chandler Lea, entered this earthly life on April 16, 1925. After the passing of his father, Ruffin Lea, his mother, Minnie Lea united in marriage with Henry "Boss" Poole who nurtured and raised Archie into a gentle, caring young man. Archie...

Jun 6, 2019

Harvey Alexander Boyd departed this life Thursday June 6, 2019. He was the sixth child of Robert and Cora Boyd.

His father and mother, as well as his sister Josephine and brother Edward preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son Robert (Pootie), daughter Shannon (Shannon Ball); Grandchildren Autumn Boyd, Autumn...

Jun 6, 2019

Zaryah Laneigh Kelly-Crisp left this world to play with the angels on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Her days on Earth were filled with a love for gymnastics and dancing. She was a 4th grader at Washington Montessori School of Greensboro, North Carolina where she was a member of the Hip-Hop Dance Club.

Zaryah was born...

Jun 4, 2019

Ms. Bernice Rose Lea passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. A service honoring her life will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at St. Thomas Chapel at 633 NC-150, Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 1 pm and the service will follow at 1:30 pm. Burial will take place in the church cemetery following the service.

Jun 3, 2019

Bobby Cornell Addington, son of the late Robert Lewis Addington and the late Sallie Mae Harris was born on May 31, 1946 in Greensboro, NC. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3rd, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kenyetta Addington and sister Carolyn Myers (James). Bobby grew up in Greensboro, NC...

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. James Alex Morrison, Jr. passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. A service honoring his life will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at New Light Missionary Baptist Church at 1105 Willow Road, Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12 pm noon.

May 24, 2019

Mr. Russell Lee McAdoo passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. A service honoring his life will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at East White Oak Baptist; 1815 Water St. Greensboro, NC. The service will begin at 12 pm.