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008    POMONA CEMETERY

Location - at the end of Rucker St. and off Patterson St and Merritt Dr.

Coordinates: 36d 03m 16.3s N; 79d 51m 31.5s W Click here for Online Maps

Directions: from the Greensboro Colesium take Patterson St west past Merritt Dr to Rucker St. Turn right (north) on Rucker St and go about a block to the end. The cemetery is on the right.

Survey by Susan Rogers in September 2011. Survey updated in April-June 2016 from the death certificates located in the Register of Deeds Office for Guilford County. Many thanks to Wendy Neese for doing the hard work of looking for all these death certificates.

1. Adams, Henry Lawrence   (b. 10 Mar 1874 - d. 23 Aug 1926)
Son of Unknown and Unknown.
2. Alexander, May   (b. 14 Sep 1918 - d. 14 Feb 1920)
Daughter of J. Alexander and Emma Linney.
3. Ayscue, Infant Son   (b. 12 Feb 1917 - d. 18 Feb 1917)
Son of Joseph Ayscue and Sarah Yorrell Ayscue. Greensboro Daily News, Monday,February 19, 1917. The infant son of J. Z. Ayscue died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the house of his parents, No. 80 Church Street, Pomona. The funeral was conducted at the residence this afternoon with internment in the Pomona cemetery.
4. Beal, George Angelo   (b. 22 Feb 1938 - d. 22 Feb 1938)
Son of Joseph Millard Beal and Hazel Ruth Livengood Beal.
5. Beal, Sarah E.   (b. 1 Jan 1848 - d. 13 May 1924)
Daughter of Unknown and Unknown.
6. Boger, Clifton Colon   (b. 2 Jan 1926 - d. 17 Mar 1926)
Son of William Marvin Boger and Ida Belle Murray Boger.
7. Boger, Infant Son   (b. 4 Apr 1930 - d. 4 Apr 1930)
Son of A.B. Boger and Carrie Motley Boger.
8. Boger, Juanita   (b. 22 Nov 1924 - d. 22 Jan 1925)
Daughter of William Marvin Boger and Ida Belle Murray Boger.
9. Brandon, Infant Son   (b. 11 Mar 1946 - d. 12 Mar 1946)
Son of E.C. Brandon and Mary Smith Brandon.
10. Brandon, Infant Son   (b. 6 Nov 1927 - d. 6 Nov 1927)
Son of J. C. Brandon and Lizzie Marshall Brandon.
11. Brooks, Jewel Ann   (b. 28 Feb 1944 - d. 28 Feb 1944)
Daughter of John R Brooks and Ada Mar Throckm.
12. Burgess, Infant Son   (b. 7 Aug 1917 - d. 7 Aug 1917)
Son of W. E. Burgess and Peal Scottherland Burgess. Greensboro Daily Record, Wednesday, August 8, 1917. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Burgess died yesterday morning at the home of its parents at Pomona and was buried in the Pomona cemetery.
13. Chatman, Albert Burton   (b. 4 Aug 1878 - d. 23 Oct 1945)
Husband of Mary Etta Smith Chatman. Son of William Chatman and Mary Jane Rierson. (death certificate has Chapman, which may be incorrect)
14. Chatman, Noah M.   (b. 7 Feb 1924 - d. 10 Jun 1942)
Son of Albert Burton Chatman and Mary Etta Smith Chatman. NC Pvt. Coast Artillery Corps, WW-II. Tombstone application.
15. Chatman, Roger Lee   (b. 7 Sep 1936 - d. 19 Jul 1940)
Son of Claude Chatman and Jennie Sparks Chatman.
16. Coleman, Margaret Fay   (b. 10 May 1931 - d. 18 May 1931)
Daughter of J. F. Coleman and Ruth Hall Coleman.
17. Coleman, Rether Louise   (b. 4 Aug 1915 - d. 8 Dec 1915)
Daughter of J. B. Coleman and Mary Lassiter Coleman. Greensboro Daily Record,December 2, 1915. The funeral services of little Rether Louise Coleman, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Coleman of Columbia, SC who was found dead in her bed yesterday after having retired in apparent good health, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of (her aunt) Mrs. Tucker 32 Maple Street, Revolution. Interment will follow in Pomona Cemetery.
18. Collins, Infant Son   (b. 22 Nov 1921 - d. 22 Nov 1921)
Son of E. L. Collins and May Hanis Collins.
19. Combs, Minnie E. Wentz   (b. 20 Aug 1894 - d. 21 Feb 1939)
Wife of J.C. Combs. Eldest child of Ambrose Tilroe Wentz and Mary Jane Secrest Wentz.
20. DeHart, Melvin   (b. 7 Feb 1919 - d. 20 Jun 1920)
Son of R. J. DeHart and Bettie Cox DeHart. Greensboro Daily News, Monday, June 21, 1920. Melvin, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. DeHart died at his parents home, Pomona, yesterday morning at 6:30 o'clock following an illness with memingitis. The funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by internment in Pomona Cemetery. Name listed on death cert of DeHeart.
21. Dix, Lilla May   (b. 18 Mar 1921 - d. 2 May 1922)
Daughter of H. Y. Dix and Gracie Chirettery.
22. Eden, Geneva May Lawson "Nevie"   (b. 27 Sep 1907 - d. 14 Jan 1945)
Daughter of David Carter Lawson and Mary Jane Brown Lawson. Was one of ten children and the only daughter to live to child-bearing age. Died of Tuberculosis.
23. Eury, Jacob Z.   (b. 24 Jan 1856 - d. 8 Mar 1921)
To him we trust a place is given among the saints with Christ in heaven.
24. Fields, Infant Son   (b. 21 May 1923 - d. 21 May 1923)
Son of Carl Fields and Ollia Wood. mom name spelled different on birth from death.
25. Forsyth, Infant Son   (b. 7 Feb 1922 - d. 7 Feb 1922)
Son of Arrona Forsythe and Pearl Foster.
26. Hanks, Carrie Bethel   (b. 6 Sep 1926 - d. 28 Dec 1926)
Daughter of G. W. Hanks and Lonea Davis.
27. Haynes, Ella   (b. 17 May 1916 - d. 4 Jun 1916)
Daughter of Robert Edward Haynes and Emma Leonard.
28. Hendley, Walter A.   (b. 12 Jun 1872 - d. 11 Aug 1935)
Husband of Beulah Byrd Hendley. Son of Miles Hendley and Tempora Gibson Hendley.
29. Hicks, Mary K.   (b. 31 Dec 1915 - d. 20 Jun 1916)
Daughter of T. R. Hicks and Annie Jones.
30. Holloway, Robert   (b. 9 Sep 1916 - d. 27 Apr 1917)
Son of J. B. Holloway and P. Thompson.
31. Hoover, Edwin   (b. 3 Jun 1916 - d. 17 Sep 1918)
Son of Claude Allen Hoover and Lula May Ingram.
32. Horton, Nellie May Moser   (b. 24 May 1895 - d. 28 Nov 1929)
Wife of W.W. Horton. Daughter of E. B. Moser and Mattie Parker Moser. Greensboro Daily record, Thursday Evening, Nov. 28, 1929. Mrs. W. W. Horton, 34, of Charlotte died this morning at 3 o'clock at a local hospital following an illness of a few days. Mrs. Horton came to Greensboro last week to attend the funeral of her mother, Mattie Moser, and was stricken while here. Funeral services will be eld tomorrow afternoon at 2 0'clock from the home of her brother, G. T. Moser 22, Church Street, Pomona.Conducted by Rev. B. F. Peeler, Pastor of New Garden Friends Metting. Interment will be in the cemetery at Pomona. Mrs. Horton leaves her husband, W. W. Horton, Chalotte; one daughter, Bertha Horton, Charlotte; three brothers, R. W. Moser, Charlotte; G.T. Moser, Greensboro, and E. B. Moser, West Virgina.
33. Hullander, Myrtle May   (b. Mar 1915 - d. Jan 1916)
Greensboro Daily News,Tuesday,February 1, 1916. Funeral Services over the remains of Myrtle May, 10 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Hullander, were held at the residence at Pomona Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Smith officiating. Interment was made in the Pomona cemetery.
34. Jackson, Lucy F.   (b. 28 Apr 1883 - d. 27 Jul 1925)
Daughter of John Bentley and Nellie Murray.
35. Jenkins, Infant Son   (b. 18 Apr 1915 - d. 18 Apr 1915)
Son of Frank Jenkins and Mimmie Chrismon.
36. Johnson, Alford   (b. Unknown - d. 8 Aug 1915)
Son of Unknown and Unknown. date of birth different than cem list.
37. Jones, Charles Henry   (b. 17 Feb 1917 - d. 5 Mar 1917)
Son of Chas Henry Jones and Della Preston.
38. Kirby, Jean Lori   (b. 5 Feb 1926 - d. 13 Nov 1926)
Daughter of John Kirby and Dora Burchett.
39. Laster, Arnold Ray   (b. 1 Jul 1915 - d. 27 Jul 1919)
Son of Henry H. Laster and Adela Elizabeth Reeves Laster.
40. Laster, Emeline Katherine   (b. 7 May 1920 - d. 25 Jun 1921)
Daughter of Henry H. Laster and Adela Elizabeth Reeves Laster.
41. Lawson, Martin Dale   (b. 26 Jan 1945 - d. 6 Feb 1945)
Son of William Henry Clay Lawson and Nellie Louise Gray Lawson. Cause of Death: Severe birth defect. Spinabifida.
42. Lemons, Mildred Ana   (b. 13 Jan 1933 - d. 14 Jan 1933)
Daughter of Joe Lemons and Willie Vickers Lemons.
43. Leonard, Infant Son   (b. 7 Oct 1917 - d. 9 Oct 1917)
Son of Fred Leonard and Lilliehelen.
44. Lineberger, Infant Daughter   (b. 18 Feb 1924 - d. 18 Feb 1924)
Daughter of F. O. Lineberger and Elizabeth Getry.
45. Lovett, Infant Son   (b. 9 Mar 1923 - d. 9 Mar 1923)
Son of Unknown and Lillie Lovett.
46. Lucas, Charlie B.   (b. 11 Jun 1867 - d. 16 Sep 1943)
Son of John Lucas and Mary Elizabeth Lucas.
47. Marks, Infant Son   (b. 11 Jul 1927 - d. 11 Jul 1927)
Son of B. H. Marks and Maggie Mccaskill.
48. McMahan, Irvinay Eugene   (b. 28 Apr 1929 - d. 28 Apr 1929)
Son of Henry McMahan and Bessie Holder McMahan.
49. Mikel, Infant Daughter   (b. 23 Mar 1921 - d. 24 Mar 1921)
Daughter of Claude Mikel and Margie Deaton.
50. Moser, Mattie Parkins   (b. 12 May 1862 - d. 20 Nov 1929)
Daughter of Lee Parkins and Matilda Parkins. Greensboro Daily record, Thursday Evening, Nov. 21, 1929. Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Moser, whose death occurred yesterday, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence in the Pomona village. Internment was in the cemetery there.
51. Murray, William Devon   (b. 16 Mar 1973 - d. 16 Mar 1973)
Son of J. C. Murray and Maggie McCaw.
52. Nayne, Ed   (b. 28 Oct 1917 - d. 28 Oct 1917)
Son of Ed Naynese and Emma.
53. Norris, Infant Daughter   (b. 8 Mar 1918 - d. 8 Mar 1918)
Daughter of Unknown and Unknown.
54. Pace, Chase Morton   (b. 01 Jan 1876 - d. 21 Oct 1929)
Son of Ed Pace and Sallie King.
55. Parker, Infant Daughter   (b. 8 Jan 1930 - d. 9 Jan 1930)
Daughter of J. Parker and Neppie Pennington.
56. Payne, Infant   (b. 1916 - d. 4 May 1916)
Greensboro Daily Record, Monday June 5, 1916. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Payne died at 6 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and the internment was in Pomona Cemetery.
57. Payne, Matha Lee   (b. 14 Mar 1916 - d. 2 Jun 1917)
Daughter of Thomas Payne and Nannie Jackson.
58. Phillips, Eliza   (b. Unknown - d. 3 Dec 1925)
Daughter of Joel Phillips and Lydia Saunders Phillips.
59. Phillips, Joseph John   (b. 22 Jun 1846 - d. 3 Mar 1915)
Husband of Mary Melinda Phillips. First person to be buried in the Pomona Cemetery. Greensboro Daily Record, March 2, 1915. Mr. J.J. Phillips Citizen of Pomona Died Last Night- Funeral For Tomorrow Afternoon. Mr. J. J. Phillips died at 11:15 o'clock last night at his home in Pomona Village. He was 68 years of age. The funeral will be conducted from the residence by Rev. Mr. Vestal tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The internment will be made in the Pomona Cemetery, and will be the first burial taking place there. The deceased is survived by the following children: Mr. L. O. Phillips, May, SC: Mr.H. C. Phillips, Burlington; Mr. W. A. Phillips, Alberta; Messrs G.C. and J. L. Phillips, Pomona; Mrs. O. M. Osborne, Pomona; Mrs. J. H. Young Jamestoen and Mrs. R. W. Melvin, Pomona. Another view.
60. Phillips, Lee Roy   (b. 2 Aug 1929 - d. 22 Apr 1934)
Son of George Cleveland Phillips and Mary Elizabeth Winecoff Phillips.
61. Phillips, Marvin C.   (b. 23 Jan 1917 - d. 3 Aug 1918)
Son of George Phillips and Lizzie Winecoff.
62. Phillips, Mary Ann Melinda Davis   (b. 19 May 1849 - d. 7 Sep 1925)
Wife of Joseph John Phillips. Daughter of John Davis and Rhewhana Glasgo Davis. Another view.
63. Phillips, Nancy   (b. Abt 1844 - d. 29 Jan 1925)
Daughter of Joel Phillips and Lydia Saunders Phillips. She was listed in 1880 census as 36 years old.
64. Pugh, James Benson   (b. 9 Sep 1935 - d. 7 Dec 1935)
Son of Troy Pugh and Kate McGraw Thomas Pugh.
65. Reece, Billy Joe   (b. 27 Oct 1940 - d. 7 May 1941)
Son of Jack Reece and Fannie Reece. Born in Sanford NC.
66. Reeves, William Henry   (b. 26 Mar 1844 - d. 26 Apr 1915)
Husband of Rebecca J. Loyal Reeves. Son of Unknown and Unknown. Marker is difficult to read. Dates per death certificate.
67. Rickman, Patsy Ruth   (b. 1 Mar 1945 - d. 15 Mar 1945)
Daughter of C. A. Rickman Jr . and Frances Sadie Booser.
68. Rogers, Julia Owens   (b. 12 Dec 1876 - d. 19 Jan 1948)
Wife of Alonzo O. Rogers. Daughter of Peter Owens and Margaret Frances Williamson Owens.
69. Sandridge, Benjamin Thomas   (b. 17 Jan 1866 - d. 25 Nov 1926)
Husband of Minnie Jane Sandridge Sandridge. Son of Austin Sandridge and Sarah Jane Sandridge (of VA). Informant George L. Sandridge.
70. Sandridge, Everett Lee   (b. 22 Jan 1929 - d. 17 Feb 1929)
Son of Charlie Lee Sandridge and Cladis Fay Burchette Sandridge.
71. Sandridge, Minnie Jane Sandridge   (b. 6 Sep 1875 - d. 14 May 1933)
Wife of Benjamin Thomas Sandridge. Daughter of George Martin Sandridge and Isabella Theodosia Sandridge (of Albermarle VA). Informant Thomas W. Sandridge.
72. Sandridge, Rachel Faye   (b. 22 Feb 1938 - d. 28 May 1938)
Daughter of George Lee Sandridge and Josie Neville Sandridge. Twin sister of Richard Lee Sandridge.
73. Sercy, Infant Son   (b. 11 Feb 1919 - d. 11 Jan ?1918)
Son of J. T. Sercy and Allace Garrett Sercy.
74. Sheffield, Calvin   (b. Aug 1915 - d. 14 Oct 1915)
Greensboro Daily News, Friday, Oct, 15, 1915. Calvin, two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Scheffield, of Sanford, died yesterday morning at 7 oclock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Newell at Pomona. The deceased and parents were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newell when the child was stricken with the illness which proved fatal. The funeral services were held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and interrment took place in the Pomona cemetery.
75. Sheffield, Rhoda Frances   (b. 3 Aug 1915 - d. 23 Oct 1915)
Daughter of P. L. Sheffield and Oive Elwood Sheffield. Greensboro Daily News, Sunday, October 24, 1915. Rhoda Frances Sheffield, the 2 and a half months old daughter of Mr.and Mrs. P. L. Sheffield, of Moore County died at the home of her Grandfather W. M. Newell, Pomona, yesterday, Saturday were conducted from the home of W. M. Newell, of Pomona, yesterday morning at 3 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 4 o'clock and Internment will be in the Pomona Cemetery. Greensboro Daily News, Monday, October 25, 1915. Funeral services over the remains of Rhoda Frances, 2 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Sheffield, who died Saturday were conducted from the home of W. M. Newell, Pomona, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock Internment followed at the Pomona Cemetery.
76. Shuping, Joan   (b. 3 Aug 1935 - d. 4 Aug 1936)
Daughter of Lloyd Jay Shuping and Gertrude Elizabeth Kiser Shuping.
77. Smith, Annie Lee   (b. 15 Jun 1896 - d. 16 Nov 1918)
Daughter of Joe Smith and Sarah Gandy.
78. Smith, Blueford   (b. Jun 1914 - d. 16 Dec 1916)
Greensboro Daily Record, December 16, 1916. Blueford Smith, the year and a half old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruffin Smith died this morning at 2 o'clock at the home, Pomona. The funeral will be hels tommoeeow afternoon and the internment will be made in the Pomona Cemetery.
79. Smith, Infant Son   (b. 27 Jan 1922 - d. 27 Jan 1922)
Son of Tally Smith and Blance Lamb Smith.
80. Snow, Creo   (b. 12 Sep 1913 - d. 26 Jul 1915)
Daughter of L.H. Snow and Cora Williamson Snow. Greensboro Daily News,Tuesday,July 27, 1915. Creo Snow, the 22 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.L. H. Snow. Pomona, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at the home of the parents. Funeral services will be held at the home this morning at 10:30 o'clock and interrment will follow in the Pomona cemetery.
81. Stafford, William Henry. Jr.   (b. 1 Jun 1936 - d. 26 Mar 1937)
Son of William Henry Stafford, Sr. and Zelma Cheek Stafford.
82. Stanley, Orbrey   (b. 27 Jun 1920 - d. 10 Feb 1921)
Son of James Martin Stanley and Dora Stanley. Greensboro Daily News, Friday, February 11. 1921. Orbrey Stanley, the seven months son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Stanley died last night at the home of his parents at 59 Middle Street, Pomana. The child had been ill for three weeks. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. Ryan. Intermment followed in the Pomona cemetery.
83. Taylor, Willie F .   (b. 13 Apr 1917 - d. 4 Nov 1918)
Son of Z. F. Taylor and Annie Watkins Taylor. Greensboro Daily Record,Tuesday, November 5, 1918. Willie f. Taylor, the 18 months son of Mr. and Mrs. Z. F. Taylor died at the home of his parents at Pomona Mills yesterday at 12 o'clock. He is survived by his Father and mother, six sisters and four brothers. Funeral services was held this morning at the residence at 10 o'clock. Interrnment will follow in Pomona cemetery.
84. Teague, Infant Son   (b. 14 Dec 1916 - d. 14 Dec 1916)
Son of Benjamin M. Teague and Leona Turner Teague (Both from Tennessee). Premature birth.
85. Teague, Jack Norman   (b. 28 Jan 1918 - d. 16 Feb 1918)
Son of Benjamin M. Teague and Leona Turner Teague (Both from Tennessee). Premature birth; lived about 21 days.
86. Turner, Dorothy   (b. 30 May 1917 - d. 3 Aug 1917)
Daughter of Hugh Turner and Kate Silmon Turner.
87. Underwood, Lydia Mozelle   (b. 24 Dec 1922 - d. 29 Jan 1923)
Daughter of George Underwood and Mamie Smith Underwood.
88. Ward, Alice   (b. 6 Feb 1905 - d. 6 Apr 1941)
89. Ward, Peter W.   (b. Abt 1869 - d. 3 Sep 1933)
Husband of Alice C. Ward. Dropped dead on ascent of Pilot Mountain in Surry Co.
90. Welch, Pauline   (b. 24 Sep 1918 - d. 11 Feb 1920)
Daughter of J. C. Welch and Emma Nedham Welch.
91. White, Enza Lena Belle   (b. 16 May 1923 - d. 27 May 1923)
Daughter of Lawrence White and Dovie Smith White.
92. White, Rufus Edison   (b. 27 Jun 1937 - d. 28 Jun 1937)
Son of Charlie White and Frances Wall White.
93. Wilson, Infant Son   (b. 2 Aug 1932 - d. 2 Aug 1932)
Son of J.A. Wilson and Annie Crawford Wilson.