All Obituaries

Alfred Blackwell, age 77, of New York and a native of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.   Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mr. Blackwell's tribute wall to share memories, extend condolences and to order floral tributes, as sentiments to the family.     The Management and Staff of Knox-High Mortuary, Inc. is privileged to provide "Distinctive Services, With The Essence Of...

Erika Chiffon McGhee of Emporia, VA passed away suddenly on November 17, 2021 from heart failure. Erika was born on July 31, 1979 in Kansas City, KS to the union of Anthony McGhee, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Jefferson) McGhee. She enjoyed a happy childhood with trips to Disney, ski trips, birthdays and holidays. She participated in school activities such as cheerleading, gymnastics, softball, swimming, the debate team and acting in school plays. She was loved as the only daughter and the only...

Lofton Johnson, age 93, died peacefully after a brief illness on November 7, 2021. He was the fifth child of eleven born to the late Josephine (Easter) Johnson and William Johnson. Upon graduation from Greenville County High School, he was drafted into the United States Army and served during World War II, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his service in the armed forces, Lofton joined his older sisters in New York City. There, he continued to serve first as a nurse’s aide and...

THE LIFE & LEGACY OF Deaconess Elizabeth Wells Mason   “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up” ~ Ecclesiastes 31:1-3   A TIME TO BE BORN: According to God’s will and Purpose, Elizabeth Wells Mason, was born to the union of the...

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.” On Tuesday, December 28, 1971, the earth was graced with the presence of Angel Luis Iglesias Flecha, as he was born to the parentage of the late Angel Luis Iglesias and Felicita Flecha in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Angel was a high school graduate. For many years, he was employed as a Landscaper. On Saturday, April 12, 2003, Angel was united in Holy Matrimony to Maria Valazquez....

Dora Bernice Smith Council was born on September 6, 1936, in Greensville County, Virginia. She was one of eleven children born to the late Robert and Lena Smith. She fell asleep at home surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, October 28, 2021 and she is awaiting Jehovah’s call. In 1956, Dora was united in marriage to the Archie E. Council and from that union four children were born. Dora was employed first with the Jersey City Police Department in the early 70’s and later...

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up”      ~ Ecclesiastes 31:1-3         With humble submission to the will of God, we stand to honor the life of Richard David Hicks, who was a loving father, grandfather,...

On Tuesday, February 28, 1989, at 9:46 a.m., God sent a ray of sunshine to the Moore Family.  Kendra Leigh Moore was full of Light and Spirit from the day she was born until the day God called her home to be with Him on Friday, October 22, 2021. As a small child, Kendra was active, loving, curious, precocious, and constantly on the move. Kendra could bring joy and laughter to any situation. When Kendra walked into a room, you got ready to laugh! As she would describe herself, Kendra...

     Rodney Daren Wilkins, was born September 22, 1969 in Emporia, Virginia to Raymond Vernon Wilkins and the late Bernice Lazine Epps-Burnett.  Rodney spent his youth and early teen years in Richmond, Virginia, where he attended elementary and junior high school. In 1984, he moved with his mother and sister, Tracy Melissa Wilkins, to Middletown, Connecticut, when Bernice accepted a position with Traveler’s Insurance Company. Connecticut would remain his...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV   Franklin Eugene Epps was born September 4, 1939 in Greensville County, Virginia, to the late James G. and Virginia F. Epps. Frank was the second of eight children born to this union. He grew up in Emporia and attended Greensville County Public Schools and Royal Baptist Church. Grounded in this foundation of family and community, Frank set his sights on the world. He enlisted in...