All Obituaries

Mr. Charlie Allan Williams, Sr., 95, of Emporia, Virginia, peacefully answered God's call from labor unto eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. 'Boss', as he was affectionately called, by his family and friends, was born December 12, 1923 in Greensville, County, Virginia to the parentage of the late William Henry Williams and Emma C. Williams. Early in life, he united in Christian Fellowship with Salem Baptist Church, where he served faithful...

Mr. Kinston Jordan, 82, of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, Virginia.Kinston was born on Sunday, March 14, 1937, in Greensville County, Virginia, to the parentage of the late Howard Jordan and Florence Rebecca Harris Jordan.Survivors include: his wife, Jacqueline Jordan of the home, four children, Priscilla Parker and Charlene Anderton both of Petersburg, Virginia, Kendra Jordan of Las Angeles, California and...

Mrs. Josephine E. Mayes Baumgardner, 79 of Richmond, Virginia, answered God's call from earthly labor unto eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence. Josephine was born July 30, 1939, in Emporia, Virginia, to the parentage of the late Leroy Mayes and Lucy Ann Carey Mayes. Cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of: her son, Todd D. Baumgardner of Richmond, Virginia; her siblings, John A. Mayes (Fannie) of Chesapeake, Virginia, Rev. Sylvester N. Mayes ( Minnie),...

Donati Ray High, Sr. was born September 2, 1952 in Northampton County, North Carolina to Susie High (Jones) and the late H. Millard Moody. Donati was raised in the loving home of the late Bobie Moss and Gladys High Moss. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Vanessa Roberts on August 30, 1975. To this blessed union, two children were born Yannah and Donati Jr. Donati was educated in the Greensville County Public School system. He then went on to graduate from Norfolk State University with a...

God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call Bessie Inez Phipps from labor to her reward on Thursday, January 24, 2019, resting peacefully in River View on the Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hopewell, Virginia. Bessie, the daughter of the late Mannie Phipps and Sally Moore-Phipps, was born at their family home in Emporia, Virginia on November 28, 1925. She is preceded in death by 4 brothers Arthur, Judge (Tom), Paul, and Willie Otis (Bo), 2 sisters Rachel Easter, Gilberta...

Junious W. Mason died on 01/23/2019 at Emporia Manor. Junious Mason was the son of William and Mary Mason. Visitation Knox-High Chapel Saturday, January 26, 2019 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Email Details 568 Halifax StreetEmporia, VA 23847 Directions Funeral Service Knox-High Chapel Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:30 PM Email Details 568 Halifax StreetEmporia, VA 23847 Directions Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Garden ...

Eddie Blanks, age 56 died on January 19, 2019 at McGuire Medical Center, Richmond VA. Eddie was the son of the late George and Ruth Blanks. Eddie is survived by one daughter Jasmine Blanks. Visitation Knox-High Mortuary Sunday, January 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Email Details 568 Halifax StreetEmporia, VA 23847 Directions Funeral Service Greater Shiloh Baptist Church Monday, January 28, 2019 1:00 PM Email Details 615 Clay...

The loss of a father, no matter how old you are, changes your life forever. Willis Daniel Manning, was always known for his singing, dancing and just being the life of the party, while having the room exploding with laughter. Willis was very knowledgeable and kindhearted to both family and friends. Willis was born March 12, 1948, in Greensville County, Virginia to the parentage of the late Claude Parham Manning, Sr and Ida Ethel Lundy. He was educated in the Greensville County Public...

Gregory M. Stewart departed this life at his home on January 3, 2019. Memorial Service Knox-High Chapel Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:00 PM Email Details 568 Halifax StreetEmporia, VA 23847 Directions

Martha Myrick Evans, was born October 29, 1919, and transitioned to eternal rest on Monday December 3rd. Martha was a native of the Greensville county area, and a faithful member of Little Shiloh Baptist Church until her health began to decline. Martha was an earthly angel to all who knew and loved her. She was a gentle spirit, loving, kind, and a nurturing care giver. She loved fish, neck bones, cornbread and all of her daughter Connie’s cooking. She never complained, never asked for...