Obituaries

Aug 24, 2018

Charles or Boe" or "Surge" as known by many was born August 11, 1965 in Greensboro, NC to Charlie Surgeon and Alice Lewis (Hooker). In 1983, he graduated from James B. Dudley High School. Thereafter, he enlisted in the US Army. During his childhood, he enjoyed football, track and field. Surge always had a unique style about him you...

Aug 19, 2018

Mary Magdalene Williams departed her earthly life at 73 on Sunday afternoon, the nineteenth of August, in the year of our Lord twenty thousand eighteen. Born in Bethel, North Carolina, Marys' parents are the late Columbus Worsley and Emma Lee Williams. Mary was reared by her aunt and uncle the late James and Lucy Andrews, and Mary affectionately called...

Aug 1, 2018

Etta Lee Wilson (nee Bradshaw) was born on September 1, 1941 in Greensboro, NC. She was the daughter of the late Wallace Edwards and late Mattie Bradshaw. She departed this earthly life on July 31, 2018 at Moses Cone Hospital. After her mother's death, she lived with her Aunt Rosa for a period of time. She attended school in...

Jul 30, 2018

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Wells departed this life on July 30, 2018. Funeral services for Mr. Wells include visitation at 12:00 pm and funeral service at 12:30 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Believers Missionary Baptist Church, 235 Ward Road, Greensboro, NC 27405. Rev. Melvin Nelums will officiate the ceremony. Mr. Wells is survived by his sister, Marguerite Wells...

Jul 29, 2018

On Sunday, July 29, 2018 God called home a beautiful soul to receive his wings Reginald McClure (aka 'Red'and 'Dogg'). During his life Dogg would keep everyone laughing and the life of every function. Reginald will be greatly missed by many, especially his son, family and others throughout Greensboro. Reginald's famous trademark was 'Woof-Woof the Dogg is here lets...

Jul 24, 2018

Glenice Hope Morgan Robinson departed this life on July 24, 2018. She was born December 15, 1940 to the late Juanita and Tommy F. Bowen, and grew up in Greensboro, NC. She graduated from James B. Dudley High School. She later married her high school sweetheart, the late Bernard M. Robinson, and birthed three lovely daughters. Glenice completed coursework...

Jul 23, 2018

Edward Hayes Miller was born in Greensboro, NC, December 27,1939 to the late Samuel and Mary Miller. He departed this life at his home Sunday, July 22, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was the youngest of nine children, and attended school in the Greensboro City School System. 'Whistle', as he was lovingly known, married Iola Manuel, his wife...

Jul 20, 2018

Roderick Lee Dean Jr. was born April 4,1972 and went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2018. He leaves his mother, Veronica Dixon Dean and the late Roderick Lee Dean Sr., brother, Robert L. Dean Sr., children; Malik Lawson, Karimah Dean, Reakwon Dean, Amir Dean, and Ashod Dean. Grandmothers; Evangeline T. Dixon, Mary Dean, and the...

Jul 19, 2018

Mr. Michael Jerome Potts was born on January 28, 1972 to Shirley Potts in Kinston, North Carolina. He transitioned from this earthly life on July 20, 2018. "Big Mike" as he was affectionately known moved to Greensboro, NC with his family at the age of two. He attended Guilford County Public schools. Big Mike was fun-loving, quiet and well-known...

Jul 17, 2018

Rosa Hooker Sellers was born one of three children March 15, 1928 in Randleman, North Carolina to the late Joe and Ethel Watts. She transitioned to her heavenly home on July 17, 2018. Her early education was through Randolph County Public Schools. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Winston-Salem State University, a very proud Ram and member...

Jul 16, 2018

Annie Horne Fuller was born May 21, 1934 in Anson County to the late Walter Alexander Horne and Annie Huntley Horne. On Monday, July 16, 2018 Annie made a peaceful departure from this world and took rest with the Lord.

Annie attended Red Hill Elementary and graduated from Deep Creek High in Anson County. She attended Providence...

Jul 12, 2018

Cofeen Hayes Isley, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, departed this life on July 12, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born November 30, 1935 in Brown Summit, North Carolina to the late Robert C. Hayes, Sr. and Mozelle Ayers Hayes. Cofeen was the fourth of six children and was educated in Guilford County School System where she...

Jul 9, 2018

With deep sorrow, the family of William A. Graves announces his sudden passing on the evening of July 9, 2018. He was born August 8, 1941 to Sylvester and Pearl Alzaydie Graves in Chicago, Illinois. A lifelong hard worker, Bill Graves ventured into a number of work fields including owning and operating several of his own stores and businesses...

Jul 4, 2018

Mr. James L. Ham passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. A memorial service will be held to honor his life on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Cassie Coote- Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E Market St. Greensboro, NC. The service will begin at 12 pm.

Jul 2, 2018

Mr. Pershing Edward Wall, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this life on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the age of ninety-nine. He was born on January 2, 1919 in Albemarle, NC to James Marshall and Eliza Jane Wall. Pershing, the seventh of ten children, was educated in the Stanly County school system where he graduated from...

Jun 30, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Waddell passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. A service honoring her life will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 in the Cassie Coote- Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E Market St. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 12:30 pm and the service will follow at 1 pm.

Jun 29, 2018

Ms. Debora Gavin Barton passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. A service honoring her life will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in the Cassie Coote- Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E Market St. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 3 pm and the service will follow at 3:30 pm.

Jun 28, 2018

Tyrone Kenard Butler, "TIGER", transitioned on June 28, 2018. He was born January 27, 1962 in Greensboro, NC to Barbara H. Butler and the late Charles Alson Butler. He is a graduate of Walter Hines Page High School (1980) and attended NC A&T SU. He was the Owner-Operator of TigerVision Photography. He performed with EastCoast Entertainment -RUBBERBAND. He also...

Jun 27, 2018

Jonathan J. Rucker, Sr. died on June 27, 2018 in the company of his loving family. Born on September 1, 1945 in Greensboro, NC to JC Rucker and Mamie Rucker, he is a graduate of James B. Dudley High School (1966). In 1968 he married the love of his life, Mary Collins and they raised three children, Jonathan, Jr,...

Jun 27, 2018

Mrs. Mildred Jeanette Bennett, daughter of the late Donald M Vincent Sr. and Mildred A. Vincent, went home to be with the lord on June 27, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories with her husband of 30 years Wiley Bennett and their 3 children: Theresa Henderson, Deven "Tony" Milton and Laquisha Bennett. She also leaves siblings Kathy Smith,...