All Obituaries

Mrs. Helen Weaver, age 81, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023; while in the care of Rosedale Health & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, Virginia.   Helen was born on Saturday, December 20, 1941 in Emporia, Virginia to the parentage of the late Josh and Virginia Johnson. Helen was baptized, with her husband, on August 9, 1967, at Yankee Stadium. She was a faithful pioneer for many, many years. Up until her death, she would speak about Jehovah and how...

Clayton Earl Powell entered this world on Monday, August 10, 1953, in North Carolina, to the late Louise Powell. In his early years, he embraced the teachings of Christ and became a member of Salem Baptist Church in Emporia, Virginia, while also attending Zion Baptist Church in Purdy, Virginia. Affectionately known as 'P-Man' or 'Clarence,' Clayton found joy in spending quality time with his family and friends. His devotion was evident in his 47-year marriage to the love of...

In I Corinthians 5: 3, the Apostle Paul tells us, “That to be absent in the body, but present in Spirit is to be with Christ Jesus.” This is glorifying for believers, so thus on November 21, 2023, Mark took his place with Christ Jesus. On March 21, 1974, Mark Curtis Cowles, was a blessing born to Janice E. Ferby and the late Dennis Lanmark Cowles, in Kansas City, Kansas. Mark was reared in Emporia, Virginia and was educated in the Greensville County Public School System. To...

Arthur Thomas Hicks, born on December 31, 1941, in Greensville County, Virginia, to the late Robert Hicks and Carrie Brown Allen, peacefully departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the serenity of his home. Despite the loss of his father at a young age, Arthur’s mother instilled in him the love of God, and he was baptized at an early age at Macedonia Baptist Church, where he remained a dedicated supporter throughout his life. Educated in the public schools of...

From this world of pain and sorrow to the land of peace and rest: God has taken our dear love one, where she’ll find eternal rest. God knew that she was suffering, and the hills were hard to climb, So he closed her weary eyelids and whispered,” Peace Be Thine.”   Christianity does not exempt one from death, it only ensures triumph over death. There is no other way of entrance into Our Heavenly Father’s House. On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 3:00 p.m., our...

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)       Angela Pair, was born on Wednesday, August 30th, 1961 in Greensville County, Virginia. She was a graduate of the Greensville County High School.      Early in life, Angela accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour, was baptized and she joined the St. Paul Church of God In Christ, Emporia, Virginia. As life progressed, she united...

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. ~ Romans 8:18   Carolyn Viola Lucas Manning, was born on Thursday, September 22nd, 1955, in Sussex County to Doris Lucas and the late Willie Lucas, where she spent her formative years. She graduated from Sussex Central High and later became an LPN, fulfilling her love for helping others. Throughout her career, she was known for her hard work and...

James Alonzo Wilkins, was born in Emporia, Virginia on Thursday, September 12, 1957 to the parentage of the late Willie and Gladys Avent Wilkins. James was educated in the Greensville County Public School System; graduating from Greensville High School - Class of 1976. In December 2022, James moved back to Emporia, Virginia; after retiring from Direct Path Corporation of Alexandria, Virginia. “After the clouds, the sunshine; after the winter, the spring; After the shower, the...

Mrs. Glendora J. Jackson, age 83, of Emporia, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023; while in the care of Emporia Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Emporia, Virginia. Glendora was born on Thursday, July 4, 1940, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the parentage of the late Vance and Magdalene Everette Hill.     Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mrs. Jackson's tribute wall to share memories, extend condolences and to order floral...

Monique Rolanda Pulley, daughter of the late Lonzie and Rose Mattox Pulley, was born on Tuesday, January 6th, 1981, in Petersburg, Virginia. She was educated in the Greensville County Public School System and later earning her General Education Development (GED). As a mother of 7, Monique loved her children tremendously. She was very affectionate, caring and strong-willed. Singing, riding motorcycles, watching movies and fishing, all brought Monique great joy. As I sit in heaven and I...