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Obituaries
Local obituaries for GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Dorothy Mae Boyd
Jun 30, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Boyd, Fought a Good Fight and finished her race well on June 30, 2017 at Wesley Long Hospital Surrounded by her family. A service honoring her life and legacy as the soldier she was will be held July 7th, 2017 at 11:30am Vistation, 12:00 noon Service times. St. James Baptist Church 536 W. Florida Street Greensboro...
John Jacob Chapman
Jun 30, 2017
Dr. John Jacob Chapman, 69, of Greensboro, NC, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence. John was born in Lenoir County, NC to the late Dr. Mark and Beloney (Baker) Chapman. After completing Jones Senior High School, he graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. He received...
Georgia Hallie Caldwell Williams
Jun 25, 2017
Georgia Hallie Caldwell Williams was born to the late Gilbert and Sarah Caldwell in Columbia, SC on May 31, 1930. She passed away at Pruitthealth-Blythewood in Columbia on June 25, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Georgia matriculated through the South Carolina Public School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1947. She attended Talladega College earning...
Thelvis 'Tony' Spruill
Jun 25, 2017
Mr. Thelvis 'Tony' Spruill died on Sunday, June 25, 2017. A service honoring his life will be held at Wells Memorial C.O.G.I. on Thursday, June 29, 2017. The visitation will begin at 11:00 am and the service will follow at 11:30 am. The interment will take place following the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Rosa Jackson Canty
Jun 22, 2017
Rosa Jackson Canty was born in Charlotte, NC on December 11, 1940 and went to her Heavenly home on June 22, 2017. She attended Brown Summit High School where she was active in playing basketball, volleyball and sung in the glee club. She was the first woman assistant who coached the eastern league team. Rosa was the Relief Chef...
Tonga Barnes-Pittman
Jun 10, 2017
Mrs. Tonga Barnes-Pittman died on Saturday, June 10, 2017. A service honoring her life will be held at Sanctuary Deliverance Church of The Living Word; 3631 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405 on Friday, June 16, 2017 beginning at 3:00 pm.
Delores M. Johnson
Jun 7, 2017
Mrs. Delores M. Johnson died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Delores was born in Statesville, North Carolina, on August 1, 1947 to the late Onever McDowell and John B. Clemmons. Delores attended Iredell County Public Schools and graduated with honors in 1965. She then entered Livingstone College in Salisbury and received a Bachelor's Degree in English. She later obtained...
Henry L. Hipps, Sr.
Jun 6, 2017
Mr. Henry L. Hipps, Sr. died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. A service honoring his life will be held at Equation Church Home of United True Holiness; 901 Broad Ave,Greensboro, NC 27406 on Saturday, June 10, 2017. The visitation will begin at 12:30 pm and the service will follow at 1:00 pm. The interment will take place following the...
Shirley Burney
Jun 4, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Burney died on Sunday, June 4, 2017. A service honoring her life will be held at McLeansville First Baptist Church; 5920 J. L. Martin Drive, McLeansville, NC 27301 on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12:00 pm. The interment will take place following the service at...
Carolyn Comer
Jun 1, 2017
Carolyn Comer went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Please join the family as they celebrate her life on Friday, June 9, 2017. The viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The homegoing service will be at 11:30 a.m. The service will be held at Evangel Fellowship Church, 2207 E Cone Blvd.,...
Etta Wiltshire
May 28, 2017
Etta Lucille Wiltshire, 95, passed on Sunday, May 28, 2017 peacefully at her home. Etta was born in Greensboro, NC. She grew up in Guilford County where she attended the public school system through high school. She earned her bachelor's degree from Bennett College where she also sang in the Bennett Choir. Etta moved to New York City shortly...
Willie Gerald Â??Jerryâ?? Smith
May 22, 2017
Willie Gerald â??Jerryâ?? Smith was born on June 2, 1949 in Enfield, NC and died on May 22, 2017. A known lover of down home country cooking, 60â??s soul, and a good Western, Jerry was a lively mix of humor, grit, kindness, stubbornness and generosity. He loved telling stories, and was great at making others laugh, even through the...
Betty Jo Foster
May 21, 2017
Ms. Betty Jo Foster died on Sunday, May 21, 2017. A wake will be held honoring her life at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel; 909 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 6-8pm. The funeral service will take place at Friendship Baptist Church of Level Cross, 9696 US Hwy 220 Business North Randleman, NC...
Anderson Burns, Jr.
May 20, 2017
Anderson Burns, Jr., was born July 20, 1927 and departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was a devoted, loving, and beloved husband, father, brother, friend and neighbor. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Brenda Dowdy Burns; four sons, Bradley, Derek, Cedric, and Dwane Burns; one sister, Edna Burns, and a host of other...
Nathaniel T. Mcadoo
May 20, 2017
Mr. Nathaniel T. McAdoo died on Saturday May, 20, 2017. A service honoring his life will be held at East White Oak Baptist Church; on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service will follow at 12:00 pm. The interment will take place following the service at Lakeview Memorial Park.
Willie George Platt
May 20, 2017
Deacon Willie George Platt entered this world on May 12, 1932 to the late Worth, Sr. and Aquilla Platt in Lakeview, SC. He was united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony to Mother Geneva Nicholson Platt until the Lord saw fit to call her home glory. From this Union , God rewarded them with five children. He was also...
Richard Alexander Adger
May 18, 2017
Richard Alexander Adger was born September 16, 1944 to the late Vashti and Richard Adger in White Oak, South Carolina. He passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Richard graduated from James B. Dudley Senior High School in 1962. Upon graduation he joined the US Air Force. After four years of honorable service in the Air Force, he attended...
Alfred Foust
May 18, 2017
Mr. Alfred Foust died on Thursday, May 18, 2017. A service honoring his life will be held at Holy Temple Holliness Church, 1907 Huffine Mill Road, Greensboro, NC 27405 on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The visitation will begin at 2:30 pm and the service will follow at 3:00 pm.
Fernando Moone Cole
May 14, 2017
Mr. Fernando Moone Cole entered eternal life on Monday, May 14, 2017. Fernando was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 17, 2017 and was raised by the late Irene and Albert Moone. He attended Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, NC, Greensboro Public Schools, and graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1971. Fernando married Marinda "Kay" Cole...
Mannie Belle Lomax Scott
May 12, 2017
Mrs. Mannie Belle Lomax Scott, daughter of the late Cyrus Lomax and Bannie Sturdivant Lomax, was born April 20, 1935 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. She was the third of four children. She departed this life May 12, 2017 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina following a lengthy illness. After moving to Greensboro, she matriculated through Greensboro City...
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