All Obituaries

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. ~ Revelations 14: 12 - 13   Viola C. Lee, began her journey through life on Thursday, July 30, 1925 in Greensville County, Virginia. She was the fourth of six...

For who can find a virtuous woman, For her price is far above rubies. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all!” ~ Proverbs 31: 10, 26 - 29   Today, we pause to pay tribute to the life, love and legacy of one, who was a...

Linda Marie Carson was born in Waverly, Virginia on Wednesday, March 24, 1954 to the late Leroy Jones and Bertha Garrett. She was educated through the Sussex County School System and earned her General Educational Development (GED) in 1981. Linda moved to Emporia, Virginia as a teenager and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where she worked as a seamstress, armored car driver and was a devoted housewife. In 1986, she returned to Emporia, and held various positions of employment. She loved...

A story worth penning. . . On November 20, 1957, in Jarratt, VA, Alfred Milton Butts was born, the eighth child of ten to the late William and Estelle Butts Jr. At an early age he confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at the Little Shiloh Baptist Church, Emporia, VA. He remained a member there with his parents until he moved his membership to a church in Georgia, and ultimately joined Mountaintop Faith Ministries, Las Vegas, NV until his death. Alfred was educated in the...

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. ~ Revelations 14: 12 - 13   Annie Dolia Taylor, daughter of the late John and Ethel Williams was born on Thursday, January 3, 1924 in Greensville County, Virginia....

     As the sun shined on a beautiful pleasant day, a quiet voice called our beloved Samuel Floyd High to a home of eternal rest. ‘Dump’, affectionately known by many, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 2:15 pm, while in the care of VCU - MCV Hospital, Richmond, Virginia.      Samuel obtained his education through the public school of Greensville County. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and united in...

Mr. Willie Attra Pearson, age 76, of Emporia, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Sunday, March 19, 2023; while in the care of Chippenham Medical Center, Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Willie was born on Saturday, December 21, 1946 in Brunswick County, Virginia to the parentage of the late Arthor and Eva Mae Simmons Pearson.       Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit  Mr. Pearson's tribute wall to share memories, extend condolences...

Sometimes it’s hard to understand, Why certain things must be, But there is a reason for it all, Beyond our power to see. The reason is hidden somewhere, In the pattern God has planned We must believe and trust Him, And someday we’ll understand.   Today we honor the blessed life of a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and devoted friend. Mrs. Branch was born Alma Eloise Owens on November 20, 1948 to the late Chandler and Magnolia T....

     Missionary Delsa Squire Whitehead was born October 11, 1964 to Mamie Hicks Squire and the late Wendell Squire in Northampton County, North Carolina. On Monday, March 13, 2023, Delsa entered eternal rest to be with her Heavenly Father at Bon Secours Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, Emporia, Virginia.      Delsa was educated in the Greensville County (Virginia) Public School System, graduating with the Class of 1984. Early in life, she was...

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. ~ Revelation 14:13   On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Dwight Alexander Batts, Sr., laid down his staff and stepped into glory to receive his crown of righteousness for a race well-run. On May 21, 1951, the late Elder Frank M. and Mother Rubia Batts...