Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Widemon Petty, an exemplar of motherhood, devout Christian, avid reader of religious books and other publications, as well as a civic leader passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018. She portrayed unconditional and enduring love to family and friends.

A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, she was born on March 1, 1936 and was...

Oct 10, 2018

Pastor Venus White McLaughlin departed this life on October 10, 2018 in Greensboro, NC (Guilford County). She was born October 28, 1951 in Fayetteville, NC (Cumberland County) to Robert and Mother Zella B. (Martin) White. The Alumni of E.E. Smith Golden Bulls in Fayetteville, NC had many athletic achievements. She favored cheerleading and traveled with her team supporting them...

Oct 10, 2018

Mrs. Carleen Massey passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. A service honoring her life will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise; 612 Norwalk St. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12 noon. The interment will take place following the service at Lakeview Memorial Park;...

Oct 7, 2018

Lizzie Ann Mungo Carelock, age 70, transitioned from her earthly life on October 7, 2018. She spent her entire life nourishing her family and friends with love. Lizzie attended school in Kershaw, SC. She later moved to Greensboro, NC where she met her husband James C. Carelock of 51 years. She worked in the food industry, and enjoyed shopping,...

Oct 6, 2018

Dr. Victor Horace Tynes, Sr., of Greensboro, passed away on October 6th at the age of 103 at Carriage House Senior Living Center. Dr. Tynes enjoyed an active life until the age of 99. He was an accomplished dentist, having served for a number of years as County Health Dentist for Guilford County in North Carolina. He was also...

Oct 2, 2018

Mr. Duncan Butler passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018. A service honoring his life will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Evangel Fellowship; 2207 E. Cone Blvd. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 2:30 pm and the service will follow at 3:30 pm.

Sep 30, 2018

Mae Lois Young-Wall Hill, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Mae Lois as she was so lovingly known was born on September 1, 1930, to the late May T. Young and Louise Keys in Salisbury, NC. She grew up in Greensboro, NC where she was raised by her grandmother, the late Eliza Heath. She attended...

Sep 28, 2018

Mr. Alonzo 'Buddy' Summers, Jr. died on Friday, September 28, 2018. A service honoring his life will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel; 909 East Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12:00pm. The interment will take place following the service...

Sep 28, 2018

James Herbert 'Herb' Thompson was born January 2, 1948 in Danville, Virginia to Mamie and James Thompson. Herb attended the Guilford County School System and upon graduation, joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Herb served a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 7th Engineering Battalion, Da Nang, South Vietnam. After his discharge from the Marine Corps Herb was employed...

Sep 27, 2018

Mr. Charles E. Broadnax passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. A service honoring his life will be held Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church; 3101 Alamance Church Rd. Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12 pm.

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....