All Obituaries

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." ~ John 14:27                On Saturday, March 24, 1945, the journey of Dorothy Mae Mayes began in Emporia, Virginia.  Born to the parentage of Marshall Davis and Virgie Allen, she was the eldest of  her siblings. Dorothy displayed a great deal of courage...

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. ~Revelations 21: 4 On Monday, June 21, 1999, a beautiful soul was born to the loving care of Kitty Taylor (Barry N. Taylor, Sr.) and Dale Daniels. Diamond grew and developed into a sweet and compassionate young lady, who met no stranger! Everyone knew Diamond by her angelic and infectious smile...

Betty Cooke Dec 19, 1961 ~ Jul 2, 2019 Emporia, Virginia         On December 19, 1961 life was given to Betty Ann Crawley Cooke.  She was born into the capable hands of the late James and Mary Crawley. At an early age, she came to know and accept Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. As she matured, she joined the White Chapel Church of God in Christ of Emporia, Virginia. Her life*s true testimony was: "I've lost some good...

Dorothy Roberts Daniels, 84, of Cooper City, Florida and a native of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in the serenity of her home. Dorothy was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1934 in Emporia, Virginia, to the parentage of Quinton and Ella Mae Harrison Roberts.  

      Superintendent James R. Obie, Sr., peacefully slipped into and eternal slumber on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, while in the comfort of his home.      Superintendent Obie, began his journey through life on Monday, December 28, 1942 in Emporia, Virginia.  He was born to the parentage of the late Haywood Obey, Sr. and Pauline Powell Obey.      For many years, he was employed with Georgia Pacific.  He served as the Pastor of White Chapel...

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” ~ Psalm 46:1         Mary Belle Campbell, a native of San Angelo, Texas, was born on October 8, 1948, to the parentage of Mary Pullen Crumpler-White and the late Benjamin Crumpler.  As youngest of the six siblings, Mary was known as the baby girl.  Growing up in San Angelo was short lived as the family transitioned to Newark, New Jersey, where Mary began her educational...

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...

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...