A Birthday TributeMay 5 Celebrating a Remarkable Woman – Happy Birthday, Leatha Lamison White! Join us in joyfully celebrating the birthday of an extraordinary woman, Leatha LamisonWhite, a proud daughter of Courtland and Southampton County, Virginia! Born into a legacy of love and strength, Leatha is the beloved daughter of Winget Lamisonand Beatrice Barnes Lamison,
The Barnes Blow Family is proud to announce the successful launch of its Health and Wellness Program on April 2, 2026, marking a major milestone in our commitment to improving the well-being of our communities. Last week, we conducted our first initiative under this program (the Faithful Families Lay Leader Health & Wellness Training), held
Honoring Janay Barnes For Women’s History Month, we want to shine a light on someone who tried very hard not to be included. Janay would much rather stay behind the scenes. But after a full month of biographies, photos, family stories, and announcements appearing on the website and Facebook page, the family agreed on one
Cassie Barnes Beamon is a devoted wife, exceptional mother, loving sister, proud niece, and cherished member of the Barnes Blow Family. She is known for her beautiful smile, her loving spirit, and her remarkably kind and generous heart. Cassie brings warmth, joy, and strength wherever she goes, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she encounters.
Katherine Collette Johnson Glenn was born on March 18, 1961, in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. She began her education at Hayden Elementary School and later attended Courtland Elementary School following integration. She graduated from Southampton High School in 1980, demonstrating early determination and discipline. After high school, Katherine attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
Shernae Earls, born in Norfolk, Virginia, is the daughter of Cassini Jordan and Stanley Earls. From their union, Shernae and her older brother, Deonte, were born. She is also the proud granddaughter of Lillie Barnes and Bruce “Fats” Barnes, and the great-granddaughter of Lee Harvey Barnes and Ella Barrow Barnes. Raised in a family rich
Edna “Peaches” Lamison Goodman, alongside her husband Carey Goodman, holds a special and lasting place in the history of the Barnes–Blow Family. Together, they were responsible for organizing the first Barnes–Blow family gathering, which would grow into what we now know as the Barnes–Blow Family Reunion. At a time when bringing extended family together required
Vera Douglas is a remarkable daughter of the Barnes Blow Family whose life reflects strength, faith, courage, and commitment to family and community. Vera is the daughter of Rassie “Bear” Williams and the beloved wife and lifelong best friend of Lawrence Douglas. She is the proud granddaughter of Willie Mae Blow, continuing the legacy of
Rose Barnes Askew, born on May 13, 1935, on Barrow Road in Capron, Virginia, is a living testament to resilience, faith, and service. The daughter of Lee Barnes and Ella Florence Barrow Barnes, Rose was raised in a hardworking family of nine children in Southampton County, where life was shaped by the rhythms of farming,
During Women’s History Month, we proudly celebrate Sandy A. Perry-Bey, a woman whose life reflects legacy, service, creativity, and purpose. Sandy A. Perry-Bey is the daughter of Mary E. (Story) Carter and the granddaughter of Addie (Barnes) Story, carrying forward generations of strength, wisdom, and perseverance. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, and now residing in Virginia
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