The Greensboro Watchman

Annie L. Holifield, 95, died December 30, 2025. She was born January 2, 1930, in the Lock 5 community to the late Lewis Long Sr. and Polly G. Long. On December 30, 2025, an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and carried Annie’s soul to rest, until the day when God shall call each...

Alexis Paige

Alexis Jerome “Tate” PaigeMarch 16, 1967 – January 3 Alexis Jerome “Tate” Paige died January 3 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham at the age of 58. He was born March 16, 1967, to parents who preceded him in death, James Paige and Flora C. Paige. He confessed Christ and attended Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church. He...

James Elliott

James Earl ElliottJuly 28, 1971 – December 24 James Earl Elliott died Dec. 24 at the age of 54. He was born on July 28, 1971, to the late Willie B. Elliott and Bill Minter. He grew up in Akron and received his education through the Akron school system. From a young age, James demonstrated...

Tom Battle

Tom Albert Battle died Dec. 23, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Greensboro on March 18, 1948, to the late Mr. L. T. Battle, Sr. and the late Mrs. Virginia Terrell Battle. He confessed his love for Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of St. Mary African...

Matthew Johnson

The Rev. Matthew Johnson died Dec. 31, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born Oct. 26, 1951, the only son of proud parents Matthew Johnson, Sr. and Katie Lee Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Salem Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dansby, where he served as a...

Ida Mae Johnson

Ida Mae Johnson, 78, died December 20, 2025. She was born June 9, 1947, in Akron, Alabama, to Ms. Alberta Fields and Johnny Hines, who preceded her in death. She confessed hope in Christ at Flatwood C.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Glen E. Jones Sr. Death is just a bridge across the river...

Zachary Coats

Zachary L. Coats, 53, died December 27, 2025. He was born June 10, 1972. Viewing was held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 20987...

Robert Mickens

Robert Mickens, 93, died December 24, 2025. He was born September 19, 1932, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Joe and Elizabeth Mickens. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Upon moving to Cleveland, Ohio, he joined Greater Friendship Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board...

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