Obituaries

Sep 25, 2018

Mrs. Cathy Owens passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. A service honoring her life will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel or Perry J. Brown Funeral Home; 909 E Market St. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12 noon.

Sep 23, 2018

Lillie Mae Winnix Swann, 92, of Greensboro, NC passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Moses Cone hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Bethenia Bass Winnix, her husband, Earl G. Swann, and grandson Craig Swann. She is survived by her son, Earl B. Swann and wife, Judi, her daughter, Angela Swann-Jones, three grandchildren: Nicole...

Sep 23, 2018

Mr. Herbert Ronald Connor, Sr., 'Ronnie' departed this life on Sunday, September 24, 2018. A Homegoing Celebration will be held in his memory on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Oak Grove A.M.E Zion Church located at 300 Lawrence Street, Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 11:30 and the service will follow at 12:00.

Sep 22, 2018

Willie Lewis Jackson, Sr. was born July 6, 1950 in Turin (Coweta County), GA to the late Lurline and Willie Albert Jackson, Sr. He was called to his eternal rest on September 22, 2018. "Bumper Jack" as he was affectionately known, spent his formative years in Newnan, GA with his nine siblings. He graduated from East Coweta High School...

Sep 13, 2018

Laura Ann Terry was born on October 25, 1945. She passed away on September 13, 2018. She was a true pillar of the community. She opened her heart and home to all in need. Laura was a true example of compassion and patience; a testament of unyielding strength and determination. She was a woman that loved fully and abundantly;...

Sep 11, 2018

Timothy Randolph Wadelington was born March 24, 1956 in Forsyth County to the late Herbert Wadelington and the late Maxine Wadelington. He departed this life Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the age of 62 after a lengthy illness. Timothy was educated in the New Rochelle, New York public school system. He moved to Greensboro, NC as a young man,...

Sep 9, 2018

Betty Morrison Williams was born on January 2, 1939 in Asheboro, North Carolina to the late James Thomas and Lucy Spruill Morrison. She entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2018. Betty attended Randolph County Training School where she graduated. She attended the University of North Carolina- Greensboro majoring in Culinary Science. She also worked for Guilford County Public...

Sep 6, 2018

Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Mays, 83, returned to her heavenly home on September 09, 2018. Her commitment to her family and her firm belief in God supported her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Elizabeth was born to the late David Stewart and Betsy Davis in Fernandina, FL on November 11, 1934. She gratefully provided for anyone in need no matter...

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Kathryn Springs Lewis passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018. A service honoring her life will be held at St. Paul Baptist Church; 1309 Larkin St, Greensboro, NC 27406 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12:00 pm.

Aug 31, 2018

Herman Peoples was the oldest of seven children born on February 28, 1930 to the late Earl Peoples and Mary Peoples in St. Louis, Missouri. He was called to eternal rest on August 31, 2018 at the age of 88.

On May 18, 1939 Herman accepted Christ as his Savior at Prospect Hill Baptist Church in St....

Aug 30, 2018

Rev. Albert Carl 'A.C.' Winfield, 90, of Greensboro went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Wesley Long Hospital. He was born May 19,1928 in Monroe, NC to the late Rev. Albert Washington Winfield and Irene Caudle Winfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harold Maceo Winfield. He attended...

Aug 27, 2018

Willie "Bill" Rodger Chambers, Jr. was the 1st child born on July 13, 1933 to the union of Rosa Gilmer Chambers and Willie Rodger Chambers, Sr. His mother and father, and four brothers preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn him his daughter, Dr. Cheryl Chambers Steed (Carlton). Bill also has another daughter, Rose B. Coley. He was...

Aug 27, 2018

Cecil T Solomon, the third child in a family of eight siblings, was born in Jamaica, West Indies. After his mother, Jane died at a young age, he helped his Dad to care for his siblings. That caring attitude continued throughout his entire life, and several of his nieces and nephews will tell you that he was their favorite...

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...