Honoring Alvin Darnell Darden Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Alvin Darnell Darden The Barnes Blow Family is proud to honor Alvin Darnell Darden as our Father’s Day and Juneteenth Honoree for 2026. Alvin has spent his
Celebrating Zayne McCloud Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Zayne McCloud Today, we proudly honor Zayne McCloud, the great-great-grandson of Mary E. Carter (Story) and the great-great-great-grandson of Addie Story (Barnes). Zayne carries forward a meaningful family
Remembering Roland Lamison II Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Roland Lamison II “Mourning in the Rain.” Tonight I sat on the back porch and listened to the rain. There was something soothing about it. The steady
Honoring Howard Earl LeMelle Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Howard Earl LeMelle Howard Earl LeMelle, a real Texas cowboy, came to Virginia about 61 years ago through the military. There he met his queen, Lillian LeMelle,
Celebrating Fitzgerald Barnes Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Fitzgerald Barnes As we celebrate Father’s Day and reflect upon the meaning of Juneteenth—a day that reminds us of freedom, perseverance, faith, and the enduring strength of family—we
Honoring Zachary Thomas Claud Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Zachary Thomas Claud Zachary is a devoted father, grandfather, son, cousin, and friend whose life reflects service, family values, perseverance, and pride in his heritage. He is
Honoring Gregory Lee Battle Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Gregory Lee Battle “A father’s legacy is not measured only by the years he lives, but by the lives he touches, the character he builds, and the
Celebrating Leon Lamison Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Leon Lamison My daddy wasn’t the kind of man who expressed his love with a lot of words or affection, but I never doubted how much he cared.
Celebrating Langston Barnes Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Langston Barnes At forty five years old, Langston has built a life marked by dedication, kindness, family values, faith, and service to others. Following his studies at Atholton
Honoring Michael Nathan White Throughout June, we’ll be highlighting the men and boys whose stories, milestones, and presence continue to leave a mark on our family and community. Michael Nathan White Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, Michael White married Leatha Lamison, daughter of Beatrice Barnes and Winget Lamison, and granddaughter of Langston Barnes and Rhea Mae
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