All Obituaries

Nancy Jacobson Rikert, of Greensboro, NC and a long-time resident of Orange County, passed away on July 11, 2019. The daughter of the late Allan and Signe (nee Granberg) Jacobson. She was 87 years old. Nancy was born March 16, 1932 in Worcester, MA. Fond memories of her childhood in Brookfield, MA included sailing to Sweden in 1948 on the “Gripsholm” to visit relatives. She was a member in the Masonic Youth Service Organization, The Rainbow Girls. Nancy graduated from Brookfield...

Chad Mitchell Rice, 46, of Greensboro passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.   He is survived by his sons; Max Mitchell Rice, Evan Parker Rice; father, Mark Mitchell Rice of Greensboro, NC; sister Amy Rice Clark of Louisburg, NC; and a variety aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.   Chad is preceded in death by his mother; Donna Leigh Floyd; grandparents Alice & Claude Floyd Sr., Beverly & Max Rice.   His greatest love in life was his children. He had a great...

Michael “Mike” Gerard Robert Harty, 61, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on August 23, 2019. He was surrounded by his three children, sweetheart, and other dear family and friends as he left his physical body and began his next journey where he was warmly greeted by his father, beloved sister, brother-in-law, and other family and friends.   The son of Mary Jane (Dellamore) and the late Robert Paul Harty, he was born on May 10, 1958 in Nassau County, NY. Mike moved to...

Thomas Daniel Harper was born to Judd and Ora Haper on October 5, 1944 and passed away on September 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Brenda Harper, his son, Tyrone Harper; and his brothers Claude Harper and Pete Harper. Thomas grew up in Summerfield, NC, the second of four boys. He attended and graduated from Laughlin High School. Later, he moved to Greensboro, NC, where he worked for Shermin-Williams in Paint Sales & Services for over 22...

Kelly “Pops” Saunders Sr. of Greensboro passed away Tuesday September 17, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion, Post 53. 729 Creek Ridge Rd Greensboro NC 27406 Saturday Sept. 21, Visitation at 2:00 and Service at 3:00. Kelly was born Nov. 1, 1960. He was the son of the late Grady and Bessie Saunders, in addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Glendon Holyfield and Bessie “Nunnie” Jenkins. Kelly leaves behind to...

Mitch Badgett, age 63, passed away September 18, 2019. Mitch was born November 11, 1955 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to Mr. Delmar Badgett and Bertha Harrell.  He is survived by his wife Alice Badgett of Greensboro, NC and numerous family members. A memorial service will be held at Rocky Knoll Baptist in Greensboro, NC, Friday September 20th at 6pm. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Triad Cremation & Funeral Service of Greensboro NC.

Douglas Wayne McLeod, 65, died unexpectantly on September 17, 2019 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. He was born April 24, 1954 to Roy and Edna McLeod. He graduated from Southeast Guilford High School in 1972 and from ASU in 1984 with a degree in Communications. He worked for ARC3 Gases of Winston-Salem for the past 28 years. He was an avid fly fisherman and a certified instructor with Orvis, a motorcycle enthusiast and loved his bagpipes.  Doug is survived by his daughter, Lynn...

Robert Shirk, age 23 of Stokesdale, NC passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Arrangements entrusted to Triad Cremation & Funeral Service of Greensboro, NC.

On September 14, 2019 Brandyn Tyler Wilmoth departed this life for his eternal life. Brandyn was born July 29, 1992 to his mother Bridgett Didonato White and father Kevin Eugene Wilmoth in Greensboro, NC. Brandyn lived most of his life in Rockingham County, NC and was a 2010 graduate of Rockingham County High School. Brandyn was the kind who could light up a room and willing to give you the shirt off his back. He worked as a certified welder at BMI in Wilson, NC. He enjoyed hanging with his...

Remembering Our Mom   Catherine Marie Barnes was born September 3, 1944 in Greensboro, NC to Emburs Charles & Helen Barnes. She married Leon Mitchell in 1965.   She was Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 11, 1980. She grew up alone, she was preceded in death by both her parents and her brother by the time she was 12 years old. She was also preceded in death by her Aunt Delores Brewer (Boots) who raised her. She leaves behind 4 children, 3...