Raymond Bryan Darden
Oct 26, 2026
Franklin – Raymond Bryan Darden, 69, passed away October 26, 2026 in his home with family by his side. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Raymond Quinton Darden and Daphne Baugham Darden.
Bryan was a graduate of Windsor High School and was a retired Boiler Operator for Union Camp/International Paper.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife...
Robert Paul "Bobby" Ricks
Oct 26, 2026
Courtland - Robert “Bobby” Paul Ricks, 62, passed away October 26, 2026 in his home. He was a man of excellent taste, a sharp wit, and an unmistakable personality. He appreciated the finer things in life—not necessarily the extravagant ones, but the ones worth savoring. He worked hard, enjoyed himself, and had a way of making even an ordinary afternoon...
Wayne Lee Carr
Oct 26, 2026
Zuni – Wayne Lee Carr, 77, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026 surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Arthur Carr, Jr. and Bernice Cobb Carr.
Wayne was a retired paper maker on Number 1 Paper Machine at Union Camp with 33 years of service. He took pride in...
Clayton Laverne Johnson, Sr.
Oct 23, 2026
Zuni - Clayton L. Johnson, Sr; 90, passed away on October 23, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Loris, SC to the late Ernest & Ruby Johnson, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Tommy Johnson, Carl Johnson & Gene Johnson; a son, Mark (Tony) Johnson; and a granddaughter, Krystal Austin.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Peggy...
Dorothy Felts Wade
Oct 22, 2026
Courtland – Dorothy Felts Wade, 99, passed away October 22, 2026 in her home with her family by her side. Born and raised in Ivor, she was a daughter of the late William Thomas Felts and Lillie Mae Joyner Felts. She was also predeceased by her husband, Edward Owen Wade; a daughter, Katherine Wade Williams; sisters, Nannie Councill, Frances Lassiter,...
John Daniel Fowler, Sr.
Oct 20, 2026
Franklin - John Daniel “Dan” Fowler, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully October 20th at home with his family by his side. Dan was born February 3, 1941 in Washington, DC and moved to Franklin with his family at the age of three. He was predeceased by his mother, Emily Finley Fowler, and his father, JWD Fowler.
Dan worked at Union Camp/International...
Kayre Phelps Harrup
Oct 15, 2026
Branchville – Kayre Ann Phelps Harrup, 78, passed away October 15, 2026 in her home. A life-long resident of Branchville, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Wilton Phelps, Sr. and Amanda Miller Phelps-Overby. She was also predeceased by an infant brother, Dorsey Franklin Phelps, and a brother-in-law, Glenn Barrett.
Kayre was a 1966 graduate of Southampton High School and...
Raymond Ezra "Tot" Drake
Oct 15, 2026
Newsoms – Raymond Ezra “Tot” Drake, 84, passed away October 15, 2026 in his home with his family by his side. A life-long resident of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Ray Elvin Drake and Lorena Bryant Drake.
Tot was a graduate of Southampton High School, attended Old Dominion University and served in the National Guard. He was...
Elizabeth "Betty" Everett Worrell Darden
Oct 10, 2026
Newsoms - Betty (Elizabeth) Everett Worrell Darden, 96, of the Statesville community of Newsoms, Virginia, passed away on October 10, 2026, at The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin, Virginia. Born in Franklin on January 28, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Alice Elizabeth Everett Worrell and Carlton Ashby “Sonny” Worrell.
A lifelong learner, Betty graduated from Newsoms High...
Sheila Ann Hoefling
Oct 8, 2026
Franklin – Sheila Ann Lawson Hoefling, 55, passed away October 8, 2026 in her home. Born in Sturgis, Michigan and raised in Suffolk, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lee Lawson and Patty Sue Riley Murphy. She was also predeceased by a brother, Ricky Lee Lawson.
Sheila was a graduate of Suffolk High School and a 911 dispatcher for...
Mary Ann Fountain
Oct 7, 2026
Franklin – Mary Ann Overby Fountain, 87, passed away October 7, 2026 in her home. Born in Branchville and raised in Courtland, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Dudley Overby and Virginia Cleo Ricks Overby. She was also predeceased by a sister, Kaye Overby Griffin and a son-in-law, Jimmy Beale.
Mary Ann was a graduate of Courtland High School,...
Mark Wayne Carr
Oct 5, 2026
Walters – Mark Wayne Carr, 68, passed away October 5, 2026. A lifelong resident of Walters, he was the son of the Late Lonnie Lee Carr, Jr. and Peggy Jean Vick Carr. He was also predeceased by his stepmother, Anne Williams.
For more than four decades, Mark served the City of Franklin with distinction as Deputy Fire Chief. As a dedicated...
Frederick Donald Hollowell
Oct 4, 2026
Franklin – Frederick Donald Hollowell, 79, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away on October 4, 2026, just three days before his 80th birthday. He was born on October 7, 1946, to the late Robert E. Hollowell and Janice Lee Blythe Hollowell.
Fred grew up in Hunterdale and was a proud graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1967. He was a member...
Sylvia Kay Holland Livesay
Sep 29, 2026
Franklin – Sylvia Kay Livesay, 80, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026 in Fairview Rehabilitation Center (formerly East Pavilion) with her family by her side. Born and raised in Frankin, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Holland.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Michael; daughter, Robin Livesay-Howard and her husband William; three grandchildren,...
Stacey Belvin Phillips
Sep 27, 2026
Franklin - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Stacey Belvin Phillips who passed away in her sleep on September 27, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Stacey grew up throughout parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, eventually making Franklin and Boykins, Virginia, her home for much of her life.
Stacey’s greatest...
Cynthia Leigh Sanford
Sep 27, 2026
Franklin - Cynthia Leigh “Cindy” Sanford went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2026. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Cindy touched the lives of those around her with her kindness and gentle, giving spirit. Her greatest joy was the love she shared with her family.
Born to Phyllis and Lyle Cash, Cindy grew up with strong...
Richard Eugene Huntington
Sep 27, 2026
Suffolk, VA – Lt. Col. Richard Eugene Huntington (USAF Retired), 76, passed away September 27, 2026 in Harmony at Harbour View. Born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Howard and Loretta Huntington and was also predeceased by twin brothers, Bob and Ray Huntington.
Richard received a Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg University and was a retired Air Force...
Christine Stubblefield Searcy
Sep 25, 2026
Wakefield – Christine Stubblefield Searcy, 97, passed away September 25, 2026 in her home. Born in Viola, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Thomas Stubblefield and Mary Elizabeth Hancock Stubblefield. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Carl, Leslie, and Hix Stubblefield.
Christine received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee in 1950. She was a Home...
Christine Johnson Hudgins
Sep 24, 2026
Richmond – Christine Johnson “Chris” Hudgins, 71, passed away unexpectedly September 24, 2026 in her home. Born in Franklin and raised in Handsom, she was a daughter of the late E. T. Johnson, Jr. and Louise Parker Johnson. She was also predeceased by an infant son, Ira Thomas Hudgins.
Chris was a 1973 graduate of Southampton High School and a retired...
Jerry Herman Beaton
Sep 24, 2026
Newsoms – Jerry Herman Beaton, 87, passed away September 24, 2026 in Southside Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late John Herman Beaton and Dorothy Holland Beaton and was also predeceased by a sister, Barbara Vick.
Jerry served in the US Navy and was a retired Captain with...
