All Obituaries

Rashaan Orlando Holmes, the eldest son of two children, born to Barbara Vaughan Holmes and to the late Orlando Holmes on December 12, 1979, in Richmond, Virginia.  Rahsaan graduated from Greensville County High School, Emporia, VA. As a child, he was known for his laughter, loving the beach and the outdoors. Later during his teenage years he played football and basketball. He had the talent of being an artist with his own unique style, pencil as his primary instrument...

Remembering Timmie...     The life of this hard-working, kind-hearted and humble soul began on September 13, 1959. Timmie McCoy Harrison was born on a farm in Drewryville, VA, to his loving parents, Mr. John and Mrs. Edna Harrison.  Timmie, the fifth child, was surrounded by six siblings and reared by love.  His Christian parents emphasized the importance of respect, loving thy neighbor, honesty, sharing, patience and “family first”.  He...

One glad morning when this life is over, I’ll fly away. To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away. In the morning when I die Hallelujah bye and bye, I’ll fly away…        Swiftly and silently, the obedient soul of Thomas Lee Daniels, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 10:47 a.m. at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. The Early Years      Thomas was born to the late Richard...

Mr. Walter Howard Woodley, age 79, of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021; while in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.   Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mr. Woodley'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...

On Sunday, August 3, 1958, Dillwyn Thomas Person began his earthly journey as the fourth born child to Thomas and Otelia Person. On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Dillwyn bid this world farewell and entered into eternal rest. Dillwyn grew up in the old fairground area of Emporia along with his siblings and a neighborhood full of children. Although he spent many years away from his neighborhood home, he spent the last years of his life in the very same neighborhood where he lived during the...

Ms. Hortense Williams, age 79, of Adelphi, Maryland, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021; while in the care of Hill Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Adelphi, Maryland.   Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Ms. Williams'  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....

On Monday, February 8, 2021 our beloved Cornelia Bernice Tucker Walker departed life at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital, Mechanicsville, Virginia.  Loving memories of our sister, mom, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend will always be in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.    Bernice was born October 11, 1923 in Greensville County, Virginia to the late James Edward and Lelia Williams Tucker. Bernice received her education from Powell Elementary School in...

"When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, but be thankful we had so many good years.”   On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Robert “Bob” Henry Williams, Jr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, while in the care of Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. Robert Henry Williams, Jr. also known by all as “Bob” was born August 1,...

    Roger Anthony Porch, the eldest son of Lola Moncree Harding Ferguson, and the late John Roger Porch was born on September 26, 1948 in Northampton County, North Carolina. He died peacefully at his home in Pleasant Hill, N.C. on February 1, 2021 following a brief illness.      Roger was formerly educated at Gumberry High School in Gumberry, N.C. At an early age he joined the Faithful Band Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill, N.C., where he was a faithful...

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday. Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away.”   Hazel was born in Greensville County on September 25, 1935, to the late Calvin & Rebecca Woodley Smith, becoming the eldest of 12 siblings. She attended Powell School on Low Ground Road, completing up to the sixth grade. Hazel remembered going to her family church at Antioch Baptist Church with her grandmother, and whenever communion was served, she would shift from...