All Obituaries

Mrs. Viola E. Copeland, 91, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, peacefully slipped into eternal slumber on Tuesday, June 3, 2020; while in the serenity of her home.       Relatives and Friends are encouraged to visit Mrs. Copeland'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...

     Today, we pause to pay tribute to the memory of Lawanda Ann Mitchell-Rawles, who was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was one who loved her family with all her heart, and not only nurtured her family, but enriched the lives of many.      On Tuesday, June 2, 1964, Lawanda, began her journey through life in Emporia, Virginia, to the parentage of Effie Linsey Mitchell and the late Deacon Sidney Mitchell, Sr. While growing...

The Life and Legacy of Sallie Bea Rose To everything there is a SEASON and a TIME to every PURPOSE under the HEAVENS. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1        Sallie was born in Sussex County Virginia, on February 10, 1937, the seventh child to the late William Arthur Mason and Mary Elizabeth Turner Mason who preceded her in home going.      Sallie was educated in the Greensville County School System. At an early age she joined Little Shiloh Baptist Church in...

      The beautiful, free-spirited and loving Deborah Jean Hicks was born on Thursday, July 18, 1957 in Emporia, Virginia to the parentage of the Junious and Daisy Gertrude Hicks. While growing up in rural Greensville County, she developed into a mature young lady amongst her siblings.      Deborah matriculated through the Greensville County School System. Shortly thereafter, she entered the workforce as a security guard at Georgia Pacific in Skippers,...

Remembering Shirley... 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.        Shirley Ann Mason Edge, a native of Emporia, Virginia, began her journey through life on Sunday, April 24, 1938. She was born to the parentage of the late Lamar Mason, Sr. and Willia Green...

     John Hardy Hicks, 79, of Lake Ridge, Virginia  and a native of Emporia, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 while in the care of Accordius Health & Rehabilitation Center of Emporia, Virginia.    We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with...

     He was blessed with the gift of life, and now he has to give it back. Even though his ending was hard, he was a lucky man, who led an amazing life, for this he was grateful.      Tony Windell Hill of Altadena, California and a native of Emporia, Virginia was grateful and most proud of his education, travel, and sobriety. He received his BA in Government and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia in 1976 and a Master's in Public Administration...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.                                           ...

    Julia Etta Branch, daughter of the late Johnnie Jasper and Annie Williams Batts was born on January 17,1927 in Emporia, Virginia. She departed this life peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday morning, April 11, 2020. She was the last remaining siblings of nine children.          Julia received her education from the Public School System in Greensville County. After graduation she later moved to New York City. Julia married Raymond P. Branch...

     Valerie Eatrice Jones, daughter of the late Emmitt and Gladys Garrett Jones, began her journey through life on Saturday, March 3, 1965, in Emporia, Virginia.       Valarie was educated in the Greensville County School System.  For some time, she was employed as a biscuit maker with Hardees.      Valarie peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, May 1, 2020; while in the serenity of her home. She was 55 years of...