All Obituaries

Thalius Jackson Markham, Jr., 93, of Greensboro, passed away September 23, 2020. He was born to the late Thalius J. Markham and Dillie Mae (nee Williams) Markham, on September 4, 1927 in Siler City, NC. “Jack”, as he was best known, graduated from Durham High School in 1944. He married Norma Rhe Baldwin in 1951, and they lived together in Greensboro, NC. Jack enlisted in the US Navy in 1945, and was accepted into flight school as a Pilot. In 1949, he was in the first...

Mr. Wayne “Shahki” Leonardo Black, age 50, of Greensboro, NC, transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 12th. He is survived by his parents, nine children, two siblings, and  thirteen grandchildren. Services for Mr. Black, entrusted to Triad Cremation and Funeral Service, will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 2:00PM-4:00PM.     In an effort to adhere to the social distancing mandate, we are requesting limited attendees to no more than 25...

Lawrence Daniel Chiarella passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. He was predeceased by his father Daniel Chiarella and his sister Carolyn Cravello. Survivors at home are his wife, Jackie Chiarella and his daughter Courtney "Dingdong" Chiarella. Also survived by his son Matthew Lawrence Chiarella Of NM. Other survivors include his mother Ida Mays of VA, a sister and brother in law Barbara and Gilbert Potratz of NY. His sister and brother in law of VA Cathy...

David Scott Schneider was welcomed into his Heavenly Fathers arms on September 21, 2020, hearing the words, “Well done, My son.” David was a great artist, gifting many family members with drawings over the years, and filling his home with his work. He loved nature, especially birding, as evident by the many bird feeders surrounding his home. The Fourth of July was his favorite holiday and he typically made the trek in search of great fireworks to wow his family and close friends....

   Bobby Ray Summers ("Papaw Bob") ,94, of Greensboro, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC. Bob worked many years as an accountant and was a ballroom dance instructor.  He was a member of Piedmont Swing Dance Society and was a veteran of the US Navy. Bobby was a very outgoing person whose love of dance and jokes made him a stranger to none and adored by many.      He is survived by his wife Doris Summers of...

Charles William Rhew, also known as Percy, age 77 of Greensboro, NC passed away at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC on Monday, September 21, 2020. Charles was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of American Legion Post 386. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Carson William Rhew & Hazel Burnside Rhew and his sister and brother-in-law Jeanette Johnson (Mike). He is survived by his daughters: Joyce Avila (Francisco) & Alison Rhew; 2 brothers: Robert Rhew (Grace)...

Margaret Southard, age 93 of Greensboro, NC passed away at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Triad Cremation & Funeral Service of Greensboro, NC.

Joseph Constrastano, age 91 passed away at Heartland Living & Rehab in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Triad Cremation & Funeral Service of Greensboro, NC.

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather David Charles Bownes passed away on September 19, 2020. The family thanks High Point, North Carolina emergency responders for their selfless assistance.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite service organization in remembrance. Arrangements entrusted to Triad Cremation & Funeral Service of Greensboro, NC.

Steven James Griffin Sr. 61 of Danville VA passed away on Sept 19, 2020. He was born August 4, 1959. Steven leaves behind a wife and three children, three grandchildren, 16 brothers and sisters; a special thanks for Larry Vanderpool, Albert Vanderpool, and Curtis Robertson. A grave side memorial service will be held at Hitesburg Baptist church in south Boston VA on October 10, 2020 at 11am. Also, he is survived by his mother in law, Mary Dean. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and an...