All Obituaries

“ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness” ~II Timothy 4:7~   Our beloved Mary Helen Goode Allen, began her journey through life on Sunday, May 22, 1955. She was born in Emporia, Virginia to the union of the late Chester and Marie Goode Tillman. Mary was educated in the Greensville County School System. On August 28, 1971, she united in Holy Matrimony to the love of...

       Martin VanBurean Nichols (affectionally known as Marty) was born July 19, 1962 in Southampton County, Virginia to the late James William Nichols and late Ellen Williams Nichols Suggs.  Martin was the oldest of six children.      Martin attended public schools in Boykins, Virginia.    During his teenage years, Martin relocated to Edwardsville, Virginia where he resided with his grandmother, the late Bertha “Toni”...

Time Well Spent And A Life Well Lived! “We might not be the ones to change the world. We might not belong to the few that “put a ding in the universe.” We might not be something the whole world would celebrate. But...In the little corners that we live; in the lives that we’ve played a part in, we should be nothing but unforgettable.” ― Nesta Jojoe Erskine, Unforgettable: Living a Life That Matters        Charlene Benita Thomas Spence...

Mr. Gordon Clem Porter, Jr., 60, of Richmond, Virginia departed  this earthly life on Thursday, November 12, 2020; while in the comfort of his home.   Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mr. Porter'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,...

     MARY ELIZABETH (KINDRED) WOOD was born on September 5, 1935, in Emporia, Virginia, to the late Rufus and Bertha “Bi” Kindred. Mary departed this life on November 4, 2020 at Prodigy Transitional Rehab in Tarboro, North Carolina.      Mary attended public school in Greensville County. She joined Salem Baptist Church at an early age until she moved to Washington, DC with her three children and grandson. She relocated to Prince George County, MD...

     Mr. Edward Junius Roberts, age 76, of Spring Grove, Virginia and a native of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Monday, November 3, 2020; while in the care of  VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, Virginia.      Edward was born on Wednesday, May 24, 1944, in Emporia, Virginia to the parentage of the late Quinton Roberts and Ella Mae Harrison Roberts.  He retired from the United States...

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.”        On Sunday, July 15, 1932, in Greensville County, Virginia, God blessed James and Lillian Avent with a son to love, nurture and adore. These loving parents went on to name their exuberant blessing, Bennie L. Avents.      Bennie, as he was fondly called by his family and friends, was educated in the Greensville County Public School...

A WOMAN OF FAITH, HOPE & COURAGE      It all began one brisk September day, that life was bestowed upon Pastor Tina Ann Pointer Dunn, a precious life entrusted to the capable hands and care of Louise Mills and the late Curtis Wayne Pointer in Lawton, Oklahoma. While there, she received her formal education and graduated from the Lawton High School. After high school, she matriculated on her academic journey by attending Rose State College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and...

Alvin Quinton Porch, Sr.  died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020; while surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include:  his loving wife Belinda; son, Alvin Jr.; three grandchildren and mother, Lola Ferguson. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 2001 Brooks Dr. District Heights, MD from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. with a private service directly following. Rev. Peter R. Blue, Sr. officiating. A funeral service will be held on...

Zenobia Rolander Brown Jones began her earthly journey on Saturday, April 30, 1955 in Southampton County, Virginia. She was the last of five children born to the parentage of Louis Samuel Brown, Sr. and Erma Rebecca Key of Yale, Virginia. At an early age, ‘Inkey’, as she was fondly known by many, developed an interest in reading. Every morning, she would read a verse or two in the bible, before going off to school. While still wet behind the ears, she joined Calvary Baptist...