All Obituaries

Mrs. Chestine Loraine 'Chest' Wyche Blount, age 78, of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Friday, June 4, 2021; while in the serenity of her home. 'Chest', as she was affectionately called was born on Sunday, September 6, 1942 in Greensville County, Virginia to the late Walter Edward Cain and Mae Ross.     Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mrs. Blount's tribute wall to share memories, extend condolences and to...

A heart of gold stopped beating, two shiny eyes to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. God knew you had to leave us, but you did not go alone, For a part of us went with you that morning, He took you home. Your suffering was great and God knew best. He whispered softly and said, “Come home and rest.”        Antionette Latrice Sykes, the youngest daughter of the late George L. Sykes and Mary L. Ratcliff Sykes, began her...

Remembering Nelle... There’s a very special garden, Where the trees of memory grow Nurtured by the kindness and concern that good friends show. The roots are cherished memories, Of good time in the past. The branches tender promises that souls endure and last. It’s a place of peace and beauty where bright new hopes can start. It’s memory’s lovely garden that soothes the hurting heart.        On Tuesday, August 28, 1951, life began for...

“Upon life’s journey, we are given opportunities to plant seeds of goodness, seeds of kindness, and seeds of blessings that bestow our hearts, our work, and our being. For those that sow the fields with loving generosity, so shall they reap the abundant harvest of eternal life.”        Louise Pearson Moody, daughter of the late Dallas Roberts and Vastie Pearson, began her journey through life on Thursday, January 14, 1937, in Emporia, Virginia....

     Eric Antonio Butts, 49, of Emporia, Virginia was born on Monday, May 24, 1971 to the late Larry Harding and Gletis Walton. Eric passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. He received his education in the Greensville County Public Schools.      Eric’s friends knew him as ‘B Man.’ He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. B Man had a great sense of humor, caring heart and didn’t mind helping anyone....

     Andra Tucker, was called home from labor to reward on April 28, 2021. ‘Sister’, as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, was the daughter of the late Lee Andrew Tucker Sr. and Mary Helen Tucker. She was the youngest of three children - Lorenzo Garrett and the late Andrew Tucker Jr. She graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1978. After graduation she attended J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College where she received her nursing...

We give our loved one back to God, just as God first gave them to us, And did not lose them in the giving, So we have not lost them in returning them to God. For life is eternal, And love is immortal, and death is only a horizon, And a horizon is nothing but the limit of our earthly sight.         With humble submission to the will of God, we stand to honor the life of Inez Hicks Webb, who was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. On...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His name sake. ~Psalm 23: 1-3        Brenda Lee Atkins-Gatling departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Bon Secours Saint Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and dedicated sister.  ...

Mr. Lee Andrew Tucker, Jr., of Newport News, Virginia and a native of Emporia, Virginia, departed this  earthly life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021; while in the care of Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia.   Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mr. Tucker's tribute wall to share memories, extend condolences and to order floral tributes, as sentiments to the family.     The Management and Staff of...

Celeste Parham Green, our beloved mother, mother-at-heart, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend, began her journey through life on Sunday, June 25, 1933 in Dolphin, Virginia. She was born to the parentage of the late Bennie Parham and Annie O. Avent. Celeste was a beautiful angel, who grew up in Brunswick County. She later moved to Emporia, where she attended the Greensville County Public School System. Early in life, she accepted Christ and united in Christian fellowship with Rocky Mount...