Jessica Hogan
Washington and Paige Mortuary announce in loving memory of Mrs. Jessica Hogan. Public viewing was Friday, June 19, 2026. Funeral service was Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. at New Life Missionary Baptist Church, Greensboro. Bishop Steven C. Moore officiated. Burial was at Sarah Christian Cemetery North 25. She will lie in state one hour before service. Jessica Nicole Hogan was born on January 29, 1991 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, to Linda Jean Hogan and Johnny Ryans. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She also attended Greensboro Public School in Greensboro. She enjoyed watching television and hanging out with family and friends. She always joked around and at all times she alo made it known that she loved you. Jessica is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Jean Hogan, one sister, Latesha Hogan; her grandparents, Isable Hogan, Obie Spencer and Queen Ister Ryans; four uncles, Samuel Lee Hogan, Obie Spencer, Jr., Ervin Spencer and Chester Smith. She leaves to cherish her memories: s sisters, Moncia Hogan of Greensboro, Felicia Hogan of Demopolis, Ashley Hogan of Greensboro, April Ryans, Faye Ryans, Jessica Ryans of Huntsville; brothers, Danny Gooden of Tuscaloosa, Devante Simmons of Huntsville; aunts, Sharon Blackmon of Birmingham, Tracy Hogan of Newbern, Kimberly Hogan of Tuscaloosa, Judy Hogan of Northport, Odessa Hogan of Tuscaloosa, Ruby Jones of Greensboro, Eddie Mae Smith of Greensboro, Queen Gooden of Greensboro; uncles, Walter Ryans, Jesse Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Bessie Braxton Jones
Washington and Paige Mortuary announce in loving memory funeral services for Bessie Braxton Jones. Public viewing was Friday, June 19, 2026, at Washington and Paige Mortuary, Greensboro. Funeral service was Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Newbern. Elder Edward McCollough officiating. Bessie Lee Braxton Jones was born on June 12, 1946, to the late Tommie Braxton, Sr. and Laura Clemons Braxton. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Loucelle Smith, Patsy Harper, Barbara Braxton; two brothers, James Braxton and Bobby Braxton. Bessie will be missed by her husband of 64 years Jessie Lee Jones, Sr; her sons, Jessie (Barbara), Moses (Ruthie) and her daughter Wendy (Charles); her seven grandchildren, Jessica, Quinton, Nicole, Monique, Tiffany, Kenya and Courtney; twenty great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Hines, Betty Braxton and Ethel Mayes and one brother, Tommie (Deborah) Braxton. One half-brother, Tommie Parker, two stepsisters, Essie Brown and Lorine Peterson and one stepbrother, Richard Parker. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
LaBrian Jones, Jr.
Agnew Funeral Home announce with deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. LaBrian Jones, Jr., “BJ,” on Saturday, June 30, 2026. LaBrian was born on May 30, 2002 in Greensboro, where he grew up surrounded by love and a deep sense of faith and community. He was a devoted son to Cecilia Douglas and LaBrian Jones, Sr. He was a proud and beloved brother to his siblings: Shandrika, Tykorius, Maurice, Tilasia, and Tiray. BJ also shared a close and loving bond with his loving niece Ka’Mora; his cousin, Shundasia, Lamondrick, Taniya, Xavian, Sky, Marion, Jamel Jr, CJ; his aunt, Jenika, Twanisha, Lamonica; his uncles, Jamel, Jay and Korderra; and his grandmothers, Betty Joe Douglas and Dorothy Jean Robinson. His great aunt Ann. Along with a host of cousins. BJ was a kind and generous soul, and a faithful friend to many who knew him. From a very young age, BJ was known for his adventurous spirit and deep love for family. He was fearless, energetic, and always ready to create lasting memories. BJ was also protective of those he loved, always looking out for family and friends with loyalty and care. His kindness, strength, and loving heart touched many lives, and his memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him. A public viewing was Friday, June 18, 2026, at Agnew Funeral Home. Celebration of life was Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Greensboro.. Interment followed at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro. Reverend Hezekiah Young delivered the eulogy.