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 26, 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...
Patricia Jane LeBlanc
Sep 19, 2026
Franklin – Patricia Jane Stupka LeBlanc, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy was her family. She was a woman of deep faith who found comfort and strength in her Catholic faith throughout her life. She was a longtime member...
Christine Copeland West
Sep 19, 2026
Suffolk – Christine Copeland West, 88, passed away September 19, 2026 in Autumn Care of Suffolk. Born and raised in Nansemond County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Rufus Copeland, Sr. and Betty Marsh Copeland. She was also predeceased by her husband, Glenn Reid West and two brothers, Frank R. Copeland, Jr. and Rudolph Copeland.
Christine was a graduate...
Charles Barker "Jimmie" Rowe
Sep 16, 2026
Courtland - Charles Barker Rowe was born July 29, 1938 in Raiford Hospital in Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia. His parents were Charles Henry and Eula Clementine Barker Rowe. Although not his legal name, he was known more often by family and friends as “Jimmie” or “Jim”. He died Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at age 88 after failing health.
He grew up...
Charles David Butler, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Carrsville – Charles David Butler, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026 in his home. Born and raised in Isle of Wight County, he was the son of the late Jake and Clara Boyette Butler and is also predeceased by his wife, Nellie Ellis Butler.
Charles was a US Army Veteran, retired from Union Camp Corporation after 32 years...
Betty Lou Duck Bailey
Sep 8, 2026
Franklin – Betty Lou Duck Bailey, 79, passed away September 8, 2026 in Maryview Medical Center, with her family by her side. Born in Suffolk and raised in the Carrsville area of Isle of Wight County, she was a daughter of the late Linwood H. “Monk” Duck and Shirley Mae Babb Duck. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Linwood...
John Henry Dundlow, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Suffolk – John Henry “ToeJoe” Dundlow, Jr., 74, passed away September 6, 2026 in his home. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late John Henry Dundlow, Sr. and Hazel Gurganus Dundlow Blythe. He was also predeceased by three brothers, Robert, Tommy “Fuzzy”, and David Dundlow; his step father, Nat Blythe; and his paternal grandmother,...
Corinne Anne Wirt
Sep 5, 2026
Franklin – Corinne Anne “Honey” Wirt, 86, passed away September 5, 2026 in her home. Born and raised in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frank Lowry and Mary Eugenia Morris Lowry.
Corinne was a graduate of Great Bridge High School and a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 68...
David Emanuel Hanson
Sep 4, 2026
Suwannee, FL - David Emanuel Hanson, 86, of Suwannee, Florida and Franklin, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Winchester, Virginia, on September 4, 2026. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to Oscar E. and Elsie L. Swanson Hanson. David spent his career as a beloved teacher of Earth Science and U.S. History.
David and his wife, Joyce, spent much of...
