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Honoring Milton Leroy Gray | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Celebrating Milton Leroy Gray 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. Milton Leroy Gray As we celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth in 2026, we pause to honor and remember a remarkable man whose life reflected the very values

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Honoring Andres Verney | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Honoring Andres Verney 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. Andres Verney As the proud father of two sons and one daughter, Andres has demonstrated the importance of leading by example. His commitment to family is perhaps best

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Honoring Darnell Evans  | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Honoring Darnell Evans 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. Darnell Evans Darnell Evans was born in Franklin, Virginia. He graduated from Franklin High School and later relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he spent much of his adult

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Honoring Marshall Barnes | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Celebrating Marshall 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. Marshall Barnes We pause to honor a young man who represents both the dreams of his ancestors and the promise of future generations—our son, Marshall Barnes. Juneteenth reminds

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Honoring Rogers Lee Barnes  | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Honoring Rogers Lee 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. Rogers Lee Barnes Rogers L. Barnes is the centerpiece of our family. He is the heart of his two princesses. His priority is to serve God first

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Honoring Five Sons of Our Heritage | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Celebrating Michael Claud, Joseph “Scotty” Barnes, Willie “Willie Boy” Westbrook, Zachary “Diary” Claud, David Lee 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. Michael Claud Joseph "Scotty" Barnes Willie "Willie Boy" Westbrook (In Loving Memory) Zachary "Diary" Claud

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Honoring Deacon Lewis Barnes | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Celebrating Deacon Lewis 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. Deacon Lewis Barnes Long before family history was written down, Lewis Barnes was telling it. He loved sharing stories about Southampton County, talking about family connections, and

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Honoring Edgar Allen Dillard, Jr.| Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Celebrating Edgar Allen Dillard, Jr 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. Edgar Allen Dillard, Jr It’s not often that you get to see the man behind the camera. As an Air Force veteran & prior combat camera-man,

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Honoring Henry Lee Battle Jr. | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Honoring Henry Lee Battle Jr. 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. Henry Lee Battle Jr. Born into the rich heritage of Southampton County, Virginia, Henry Lee Battle Jr. answered the call to serve his country in the

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Honoring Barnes Brothers of Capron and Courtland, Virginia | Juneteenth & Father’s Day Tribute

Celebrating Bruce “Fats” Barnes, Royal “Tick” Barnes, Alexander “Alex” Barnes, James Barnes, Willie “Skinny” Barnes, Wadell Barnes, and Burnett 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. Bruce “Fats” Barnes, Royal “Tick” Barnes, Alexander “Alex” Barnes, James Barnes,