“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1 Elizabeth Dorothy Allen Owens, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Sarah Allen was born on August 1, 1925, in Farmville, Virginia. She departed this life on the Sunday Morning Train, November 7, 2021, at 8:00 A.M. peacefully in the home of her daughter Bernadette Owens. She was the only child born to Robert and Sarah Allen. He later married the late Irene Allen and she raised Elizabeth as her own...

To be present from the body is to be present with the Lord. Irene Estelle Taylor transitioned from the earth to glory on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA. One of fourteen children, Estelle was born on January 28, 1946 to the late Elmore and Irene Hurt of Prince Edward County. At a young age, she confessed her faith and joined Bethel Grove Baptist Church. She attended the Robert Russa Moton School, in Farmville, VA. In October of 1966, she fell...

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1        Deacon Henry Franklin Hurte (Scott) departed this life on Friday October 22, 2021 at his home.  He was the son of the late Edna Hurt Mason and stepson of Alexander Mason.  He was born September 19, 1933 in Crewe, Virginia.  Henry was raised by his grandparents, Reverend William H. Hurt and Virginia Marshell.  At an early age Henry was...

Ethel Dorothy Streat Agnew, daughter of the late Guy Streat and Ella Oliver was born March 18, 1947 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Ethel “Dottie” entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Wayland Nursing Home, Keysville, VA. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and attended St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Meherrin, Virginia. Ethel married Wilfred Thomas Agnew, who preceded her in death. To this union 6 children were born. She was a dedicated...

“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear there of, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together” ~ Psalm 34:1-3 Deacon Henry Ralph Smith was born to George Smith and Theresa Bell Holcomb Smith on June 6, 1928 in Cumberland County, Virginia. He was one of seven children, Ruth, Rebecca, Eddie, Monroe, Madelyn, Mary Alice, Roberta, and Vina, all...

“Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice, and will come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” JOHN 5:28, 29  Mary Eliza Gray 76, of Buckingham, Virginia departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Centra Southside Hospital, after a brief illness. Born November 26, 1944, in Buckingham County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lea Shoemaker and Marie Gray. She was married...

Zachary T. Jackson, Sr. was born on November 15, 1928 in Abbeville, SC to the late Eugene and Ruth Jackson. He transitioned to his heavenly reward on September 26, 2021 in Farmville, Virginia. Zachary graduated from Abbeville City Training High School where he was a member of the basketball team. In his early years, he worked with his father, who was a brick mason and then as a barber. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Thomesena, and was also drafted into the United States Army....

On October 27, 1952, God blessed Norman Blackwell and Margaret Mae Jeter Blackwell with twins, Darnell and Carnell. Carnell passed away at six months old. Darnell was a survivor who fought through numerous health issues throughout his latter adult life. Darnell knew that he was kept by God. After a gallant battle with health challenges, he was called to be with the Lord on September 25, 2021. As a child, Darnell was baptized and attended Union Baptist Church in Crewe, VA. He attended...

Deacon Leeman Allen, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle departed this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Leeman Allen, a staunch and proud Virginian was born in Prospect, VA on June 5, 1922. He was the second youngest child of nine children, born to the union of George and Lena Anderson Allen. Leeman accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early in his childhood and...

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” St. John 3:16 On Thursday, September 23, 2021, God in His infinite wisdom called Gladys L. Miller Cordell, of 14620 Northwood Drive, Chesterfield, Virginia to her heavenly home. Gladys was born in Farmville, Virginia on October 22, 1940 to the late Rosa B. Miller and Norman Miller. A Virginia native and military wife to Retired SGM Robert...