All Obituaries

    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...

     "Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday Missing you is a heartache, which will never go away."      On Friday, February 23, 1940 the life journey of  Dorothy Mae Powell Hicks began in Emporia, Virginia. Dorothy, was born to parentage of the late David and Molly Jones Powell, while growing up in the community she received her formal education from in Greensville County Schools.       As she matured she...

“Upon life’s Journey, we are given opportunities to plant seeds of goodness, seeds of kindness, and seeds of blessings that bestow our hearts, our work, and our being. For those that sow the fields with loving generosity, so shall they reap the abundant harvest of eternal life.”   On September 22, 1936 the life of Nancy Mae Parham Tyler began in the countryside of Sussex County, Virginia. She was born to the union of the late Deacon Lawrence L. and Deaconess Ella M....

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1   Today, we pause to pay tribute to the memory of Missionary Virginia Green Speller, who was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt 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. Virginia began her journey through life on Saturday,July 30, 1938 in Emporia,Virginia. She was born to the parentage of the late...

"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...