Month: July 2026

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Remembering Langston (Butch) Nathaniel DeBerry

Hello, family. Glenda Taylor remembers her late brother with this tribute. Early Years Mama Rhea’s second-oldest daughter, Ada (Ater), born in 1924, married Nathaniel DeBerry in 1942. They built their home in Franklin, Virginia, which is where Langston “Butch” DeBerry was born and lived until he married Ruth Robinson in 1965. Together, Ada and Nathaniel

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Elisha Barnes and Pop Son Farm Featured in New Documentary

The post emphasizes the importance of preserving family history for future generations. It introduces a 24-minute documentary featuring Elisha Barnes and Pop Son Farm in Virginia, showcasing Elisha’s faith, work ethic, and his role in sharing the family’s farming legacy, including the tradition of shock-curing peanuts. The documentary goes beyond farming to highlight the Barnes family’s roots and values. The family encourages members to watch, reflect, and share the documentary with younger generations to keep their stories alive, inviting memories and thoughts about their agricultural heritage.