All Obituaries

Stanley Lorenza Taylor, 77, of Emporia, Virginia, peacefully slipped into eternal slumber on Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2019; while in the serenity of his home.   'Lowe', as he was affectionately called, was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1942, in Southampton County, Virginia to the parentage of the late Casper and Sarah Dobby Taylor. Survivors include: wife , Joanne Odom Taylor of the home, children, Shelia Jones and Lisa Perry both of Paterson, New Jersey and...

Like a shadow in the moonlight, like the whisper of the seas, Like the echoes of a melody  just beyond our reach  In the shadow of our sorrow, past the whisper of goodbye, Love shines through eternity, a heartbeat from our eye.      With humbled submission to the will of God, we pause to pay tribute to the memory of “Reginald” - our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Reginald Dewon Webb began his life...

Mr. Henry Cephas Robinson, 86, of Glen Allen, Virginia, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019; while in the care of Bonview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Richmond, Virginia.   Mr. Robinson was born on Sunday, October 22, 1933, in Emporia, Virginia, to the parentage of the late Joseph and Mary Howard Robinson. Survivor include:  one daughter, Vernita A. Robinson Baskin (Robert) of Glen Allen, Virginia; granddaughter Zena Baskin; a host of...

Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Branch White, 91, of Richmond and native of Chesterfield County, Virginia, peacefully slipped in to eternal slumber early Saturday morning, October 19, 2019; while in the care of Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Grace was born on Thursday, March 15, 1928 in Chesterfield County, Virginia to the parentage of  Charles Richard Branch and Agnes Elizabeth Garrett Branch. She leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews cousins and...

     Deacon James Calvin Vaughan,  a devoted Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, began his journey through life on Tuesday, December 10, 1929 in Greensville County, Virginia.  He was born to the parentage of the late Deacon Calvin and Deaconess Mabel L. Vaughan.        During the earlier years of his life, James matriculated through the Greensville County School System. Upon completion of his...

    Evelyn Josephine ‘Josie’ Phillips was born November 3, 1921, in Greensville County, VA to the late John and Ethel Williams.  She departed this life on September 1, 2019, at the Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Virginia.      Evelyn received her education in Greensville County.  At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and became a faithful member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist...

       Lily Mae Conner was born October 18, 1939 to the late Lamar Mason Sr. and Willia Green Mason.  She departed this life on August 30, 2019 at her home in Virginia.      At an early age she joined Salem Baptist church in Emporia Virginia, and recently attended Newness of Life Outreach Ministries. Lily Mae attended R. R. Moton public schools.      Lily Mae was a staple of the Washington Park neighborhood. She managed...

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.  ~ Revelation 21: 4        On Friday, July 3, 1998, while in Paterson, New Jersey, God blessed Wayne Leonard and Brenda Williamson Leonard, with a handsome bundle of joy; to love, nurture and adore.  They went on to name their exuberant blessing, ...

The Life & Legacy of Addie Pearl Smith Parker   Mom… Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You’re loved beyond words And missed beyond measure...          Today, we pause to pay homage to the memory of Addie Pearl Smith Parker, who was a loving mother and grandmother. She was one who loved her family with all her heart and not only nurtured her family, but enriched the lives of many.      ...

    With humbled submission to the will of God, we pause to honor the life of Walter Julius Bailey, Sr. who was born on Friday, January 7, 1949, in  Jarratt, Virginia, to the parentage of the late Lee and Georgia Pair Bailey.          While growing up in rural Southside Virginia, Walter was educated in the Virginia Public Schools.  Being reared in a Christian home, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in his life, while...