All Obituaries

Deaconess Thelma Iola Harding Jefferson was the 10th child of 13 born to the parentage of the late John and Elizabeth Harding on July 7, 1932, in Pleasant Hill, North Carolina.  Mrs. Jefferson transitioned from labor to reward on September 8, 2021, at Envoy of Lawrenceville after a brief illness. Thelma received her early education from the Northampton County Public Schools System and graduated from Gumberry High School in the Class of 1953. Growing up in a home of eight girls and four...

Mrs. Sheron Lavette White Turner, age 50, of Drewryville, Virginia, fell asleep in death  on Saturday, August 28, 2021; while in the care of St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia.   Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mrs. Turner'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...

Minister Christine V. Cain Williams Blackshear, 80, of 1872 Watson Avenue; Bronx, NY, peacefully transitioned from time to eternity on Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at the home of Edward and Jacquelyn Lindemann.  Christine was born May 29, 1941, in Emporia, VA to the late Joseph A. Cain and the late Earnestine P. Cain.  She received her early education in the Greensville County Schools and was a graduate of the E. W. Wyatt High School class of 1959.  Christine possessed a...

Today we pause to pay tribute to the memory of our father, Morris Nathaniel Luke Hicks, who was a loving and caring father, grandfather, brother, brother in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend. Dad loved his family (blood or not) and friends with his whole heart.  He was born in Greensville County on March 3, 1945, to the late Robert Hicks and Carrie Allen. Unfortunately, his father died before he was born. Nevertheless, his mother taught him about the love of God our heavenly father. ...

       Prophet John Elbert Jones, Sr,. son of Doris Blow Jones and the late Elbert H. Jones, began his journey through life on Sunday, September 3, 1944, in Southampton County, Virginia.        Prophet Jones was educated in the Southampton County School System. For a number of years, he worked as a truck driver; later becoming an entrepreneur, where he owned and operated J.J., Inc. Trucking Company.        Early in life, John,...

     Reverend Doctor James Willard Ellis, Sr., was born on October 19, 1930 to the late John and Julia Moss Ellis in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was the youngest of 7 children. On Monday July 19, 2021, God called him to his heavenly home at the age of 90.      He attended public schools in Halifax County North Carolina and completed his training at the Halifax County Training School. He was also a student at Shaw University Divinity School where he was...

"God sends His children here with special tasks to do and calls them home, one by one, when their work is through."        Today, we pause to pay tribute to the memory of Leevonie Winfield Wilkins, who was a loving and caring father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. He loved his family with his whole heart!       On Monday, July 6, 1925, Leevonie was born to the parentage of the late Winfield and Louise Tyler...

Elder James Perry Barnes, age 79, of Portsmouth, Virginia and native of Emporia, Virginia, answered God's call from earthly labor unto eternal rest on Thursday, July 1, 2021; while in the care of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake, Virginia.     Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Elder Barnes' tribute wall to share memories, extend condolences and to order floral tributes, as sentiments to the...

     On Sunday, October 8, 1950, life began for Sheila Marie Green, as she was born to the loving care of Annie Rose Peavy and the late Arthur Rose, in Jarratt, Virginia.      As life progressed, Sheila relocated to New York, where she was employed by the New York Telephone Company and Blue Cross & Blue Shield. In 1967, she met Alexander Lemon. They were married on June 28, 1969 and their union was blessed with four beautiful daughters. Sheila loved her...

George Washington Irving Robinson, 95, of Emporia, Virginia departed his earthly life on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Greensville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Emporia, Virginia. To God be all the glory and praise, as he left us quietly and peacefully in his sleep. Uncle George or ‘Bruh’, as he was affectionately called by his family, was the 2nd child, born on Saturday, March 6, 1926 and raised in Emporia by the late Walter T. and Gracie E. Robinson. He was the namesake of...