Carver High Alumni Obituaries

was born in Miami Florida to Lessie and Albert Daniels and raised with faith determination and a love for learning. A proud graduate of Carver High School Class of 1960 Janet discovered her lifelong joy of music as a strong and soulful alto. She met her sweetheart Sydney R. Storr in high school and ...

81 passed away peacefully on January 13 2026. He was born on May 10 1944 in North Carolina to the late James and Carrie Mitchell and later made Newport News Virginia his home. He is survived by his wife Vera Mitchell his daughters Cherlynn Jamall and Narvitta Ledbetter his special son Cornelius Hick...

Va to the late Joseph Thomas and Helen Diggs Freeman. Josephine was educated in the Newport News Public Schools and a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. On June 9 1962 she married Jeremiah White Sr From their union of 32 years three children were born. Lolita Wilkins Jeremiah White Jr...

On Friday December 5 2025 Veola Hairston Dones 83 of John Spencer Rd. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She was born in Filbert WVA on May 8 1942 to the late Joe Henry Hairston Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Hairston. In addition to her parents Veola was preceded in deat...

For I am now Im ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith On Tuesday January 13 2026 our beloved Loretta Tinsley 76 of E. Church St. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She...

On Wednesday December 17 2025 John B. Oliver 85 of John Baker Rd. Fieldale VA peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. He was born in Henry County VA on May 13 1940 to the late Jessie Mack Oliver and Betty Hairston Oliver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife Aman...

George Dennis Hairston 72 of Aaron Street Martinsville VA departed from this life on Friday January 2 2026 at his residence. He was born in Martinsville VA on February 23 1953 to the late George R. Hairston and Mildred Watkins Hairston Staples. George was a graduate of George Washington Carver High ...

We celebrate the life of Helen Joyce Smith York also known as Joy with deep love and joyful memories. Joyce was the third of seven children born on September 9 1937 to the parentage of John Frank Smith and Carrie Dortch Smith of Rocky Mount North Carolina. She passed away peacefully at home surround...

Allen Vaughn was born August 10 1943 in Karnack Texas Hewas born to the late Cleve Vaughn Sr. and Armelia Williams Allen was a hard working man and cared dearly for hisfamily. He loved traveling playing dominoes and hanging out inhis backyard having a good time barbecuing. Allen graduated from Georg...

William Freeman Bubba Brawley was born to Farris and Willie Lee Brawley on June 6 939 in Lockhart Texas. He ended his journey on this earth on November 27 2025. Bubba was baptized at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Church for many years. Bubba was the brother of 2 sisters Julie Faye J...

Etta Marie Gilstrap Moore 76 passed away in a local hospital in Mesquite Texas on Wednesday February 26 2025. Etta Marie Gilstrap Moore was born in Greenville Texas to the parentage of Lorenzo Gilstrap and Mollie Lou Williams Gilstrap on Saturday October 9 1948. She received her formal education fro...

Elizabeth Brigham was born in Hughes Springs Texas on Friday August 21 1936 to the parentage of Roberta Turner and Jobie Turner. She received her formal education from schools in Caddo Mills and G. W. Carver High School in the Greenville Independent School District. On February 24 1959 Elizabeth mar...

2 Timothy 4 78 I have fought the good fight I have finished the race. I have kept the faith now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge will award to me on that day." Connie Sue Tigner Anderson was born on Wednesday October 2 1946 in Sulphur Springs Tex...

Della Doris Boldware Garrett was born in Greenville Texas on Friday October 1 1937 to the parentage of Warner and Elizabeth Hazel Boldware. She received her formal education from schools in the Greenville Independent School District graduating from G. W. Carver High School in 1956. At an early age D...

Jania Louise Lewis was born to the parentage of Claud and Eva Lewis on Friday May 5 1950 in Greenville Texas. She blessed the world for seventyfour years with her love kindness and unwavering faith. At an early age Jania accepted Christ and was a faithful and devoted member of Wesley Chapel C. M. E....

Gracie Lou Johnson beloved aunt friend and cherished member of her community peacefully passed away at her home on January 20 2026. Born on July 17 1943 in Overton Texas to Johnny Ector and Gladys Thompson Gracie moved to the GarlandRowlett area as a child where she grew up and formed lifelong frien...

Rose Marie Renty 84 of Baytown Texas passed away peacefully on November 17 2025 at Baytown Methodist Hospital. Born on July 1 1941 in the community of McNair a part of Baytown Texas to Manuel Renty and Naomi Reese Renty Rose lived a quiet life marked by devotion and dedication to the care of her par...

Robert Earl St. Julian age 83 passed away at the Houston Methodist Hospital in Baytown Texas on Wednesday November 26 2025. Robert was born on October 101942 in DaytonTexas to the late Lillie Nichols and Dalton St.Julian. A devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather brother uncle cousin and...

Mr. Eugene Gray Perk 77 was born January 24 1948 to Alease Gray and raised by his stepfather John Gray Sr. He departed this life Saturday December 13 2025 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of WinstonSalem Forsyth County. He attended the local public schools and was a gradua...

Tony Vincent Conner was born October 28 1963 in Winston Salem NC to Robert L. and Elizabeth R. Conner. After a brief illness Tony quietly passed away on December 8 2025 at the young age of 62. Up until the end Tony expressed how grateful he was to have lived a life full of wonderful experiences. Ton...

Mary Catherine Willis a dedicated educator tireless advocate and community leader passed away peacefully on December 26 2025 leaving behind a legacy of service and activism that spanned states and generations. A proud native of WinstonSalem Mary was a graduate of Carver High School and WinstonSalem ...

age 89 passed away on Tuesday December 30 2025. He was born on October 11 1936 in Edgecombe County NC to the late Sylvester Wiggins and Viola Nettles Wiggins. Willie was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School a member of the American Legion and a Retired Navy Veteran. He leaves to cheris...

Funeral service will be held 1100am on Saturday January 10 2026 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church 2932 S Halifax Rd Rocky Mount NC 27803. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. I send my deepest sympathy to the Cooper Family. As you reflect on the memories of Beulah may God comfort you during this dif...

Rubys parents wanted their children to obtain an education so they moved to Dothan Alabama where Ruby and her siblings attended school. Ruby was a graduate of Carver High School in Dothan Alabama. Ruby later moved to St. Petersburg Florida where she resided until moving to Largo Florida. She was emp...

Brother Paul Lewis Neely was born April 12 1945 to the late Rufus and Lizzie Mae Long Neely in Atlanta Georgia. He was the youngest of three children. His sister Ruth and brother Charles preceded him in death. Paul passed away on Thursday January 9 from a heart attack after an extended illness. Brot...

Mr. Jeffrey Sevon Siddle was born on January 5 1981 in Guilford County North Carolina to John Henry and Ella Faye Martin Siddle. On December 22 2025 Jeffery peacefully transitioned from this life leaving behind a legacy of love faith music and unwavering strength. Jeffrey received his education in F...

Deacon Adam Joseph Jr. was born in New Orleans LA to the late Adam Joseph Sr. and Susie Cassimere Joseph. He was married to Alice Joseph for 38 years and together they had 3 daughters England Randolph Yolanda Johnson and Amelia Westbrook Duane and 2 sons the late James Griggs and Gregory Griggs. Ada...

Mary Elizabeth Harmon was born on April 5 1939 to the late George and Nannie Claybrooks. She was one of six children and was preceded in death by her husband Ray E. Harmon and her siblings George W. Claybrooks James R. Claybrooks Geneva Ford and Charles Claybrooks. Mary was raised in Spencer Virgini...

Funeral service will be held at 1000 a.m. EST on Friday January 23 2026 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Burial in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Public viewing is 900 a.m. to 1000 a.m EST on the day of service. To the children of Mr. MGhee and Viola Parham on behalf of the Carver High School H...

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death neither sorrow nor crying neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away. Revelation 214 Beverly James Gibson departed this life on October 6 2017. Her parents Robert L. James Sr. and Dagma...