Glenn W. Bridges
Jul 31, 2016
Franklin – Glenn Wilson Bridges, 71, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2016. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Glenn was a son of the late Gordon Wilson and Mary Scott Bridges and was a hardworking and honest contractor and a licensed barber. He was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship. He...
Ann Mann Porter
Jul 30, 2016
Franklin – Ann Mann Porter, 85, our loving wife and mother, passed away July 30, 2016. A native of Covington, she was the daughter of the late Paul Garrison and Mildred Kelley Mann and was a 1953 graduate of Radford College. She was active in Franklin Little Theatre and enjoyed playing mahjong and traveling with her husband. Ann was...
Carla Marie Whaley
Jul 28, 2016
Sunbury, NC – Carla Marie Whaley, 55, passed away July 28, 2016 at her daughter's home. Born in Franklin, VA, she was a former resident of Carrsville, and worked as a millwright. She was predeceased by her mother, Brenda Joyce Vaughan Watley. Left to cherish her memory is her father, Carlos "Carl" Alonza Blankenship; two daughters, Tosha Lee Rowland (Daniel)...
Blye Taler Gillikin, Jr.
Jul 28, 2016
Victoria- Blye Taler Gillikin, Jr., 74, passed away July 28, 2016 at his home in Victoria, VA with his family at his bedside. Mr. Gillikin was born in Norfolk, VA and was a longtime former resident of Chesapeake. He was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School and was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer after 27 years of service....
Ann Lockey "Granny" Harrell
Jul 21, 2016
Walters- Ann Lockey "Granny" Harrell, 79, widow of Lewis Rawls Harrell passed away peacefully at her home July 21, 2016. Ann "Granny" was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Roy Franklin Lockey, Sr. and Lille Mae Blackmon Lockey. Besides her parents and husband she was predeceased by her daughter, Judy Dooley, two sisters, Pauline L. Umphlette and Josephine L....
E. Beale Carter, Jr.
Jul 20, 2016
Newsoms- E. Beale Carter, Jr., 86, passed away on July 20, 2016 at his home in Newsoms with his family at his bedside. Beale was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on September 28, 1929, a son of the late Etheldred Beale Carter, Sr. and Anna Vries Carter. He was also predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Martha Robinson Carter....
Frank H. Foster
Jul 20, 2016
Franklin-Frank Herman Foster, 82, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Norfolk General Hospital to Nathan and Nora V. Foster. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gracie Cobb Foster; a son, Frank H. Foster, Jr, of Richmond; twin daughters, Sharon F. Beale, and her husband, Warren; Karen F....
Trent Mayville
Jul 17, 2016
Carrsville -Phillip Trent Mayville, 27, departed this life too soon on July 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donald Bowden. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Kathy Bowden Mayville; his father, Robert Mayville; his maternal grandmother, Margaret "Kakie" Bowden; his sister, Kasey Taylor and brother-in-law and friend, Shane Taylor, and their children, Aria,...
Robert D. "Bob" Heeren
Jul 13, 2016
Franklin-Robert Dralle "Bob" Heeren, 87, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife Carol and one brother. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Caroline Scott of Gresham, Oregon, his son Paul and wife Sandra of Sedley and one granddaughter Autumn, whom he adored. He was known to his friends and...
Johnny Fekete
Jul 13, 2016
Sebrell- John James "Johnny" Fekete died peacefully at home on his farm with his family on July 13. He was a beloved local character who "was doing just like a 19 year old" for almost 94 years. He was the oldest son of Hungarian immigrants; a first generation American born July 25, 1922. He proudly served his country in the...
Leland Edwin Beale, Jr.
Jul 13, 2016
Franklin-Leland Edwin Beale Jr., 91, passed away with his loving family by his side on July 13th, 2016. Born in Isle of Wight County on the Lawrence Farm on March 11, 1925, he was the son of the late Leland Edwin Beale Sr. and Ruby Beaton Beale. He was predeceased by a brother, Theo Elliot Beale and wives, Mildred Irving...
Jonathan Owens Pulley
Jul 9, 2016
Murfreesboro, NC – Jonathan Owens Pulley, 51, passed away July 9, 2016. He was born in Franklin and reared in Courtland. He was a graduate of Southampton Academy, graduate of NC State University and earned a Master's Degree from East Carolina University. Jonathan was a counselor at PORT Human Services in Ahoskie, NC and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was...
Doris Harrell Turner
Jul 8, 2016
Franklin- Doris Harrell Turner, 97, widow of F. Peyton Turner passed away peacefully at her home July 8, 2016. Doris "MeMa" was born in Holland, VA to the late Lonnie W. and Annie Darden Harrell. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her sisters, Ethel Harrell and Glynn Dansey; her brothers, Whidbee Harrell and Lewis Harrell, a son-in-law, Ronald B....
Mary Burwell Moyler Smith
Jul 8, 2016
Williamsburg - Mary Burwell Moyler Smith, 81, passed away July 8, 2016. Born in Franklin, Virginia, she was the daughter of James Edward Moyler and Amelia Walker Moyler. Mary B. graduated as Valedictorian of both Franklin High School and Hollins College. After graduation, Mary B. worked for NASA as a mathematician, where she met the love of her life, Bob....
James Richard Williamson
Jul 6, 2016
Suffolk- James Richard Williamson, 91, husband of the late Alma Peterson Williamson, passed away July 6, 2016 at Courtland Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Sampson County, North Carolina and was a son of the late Charlie Edgar Williamson and Alice McCoy Williamson. Mr. Williamson was also predeceased by five sisters and two brothers, Pauline Ray, Ruby...
Sheila Edge Brewer
Jun 29, 2016
Courtland- Sheila Edge Brewer, 53, passed away June 29, 2016 at her parent's home in Courtland. Sheila was born in Wilson, North Carolina and reared in Courtland. She was a member of Kingdom Life Ministries . Left to cherish her memory is her son, Bradley Glenn "Brad" Brewer of Bailey, NC, her parents, Charlie and Peggy Edge, a sister, Cindy...
Margaret J. Johnson
Jun 28, 2016
ZUNI - Margaret J. Johnson, 91, a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, passed away June 28, 2016. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Otelia Johnson, and was predeceased by her husband, Fredrick R. Johnson, her sister Emma Damon and brother James Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Windsor High School and served on the...
Ruby Wade Vaughan
Jun 26, 2016
Burdette- Ruby Wade Vaughan, 86, passed away June 26, 2016. Ruby was a native of Southampton County and was a daughter of the late Willie Edward Wade and Sarah Luter Wade. She was predeceased by her husband, William W. Vaughan, Jr. and two sisters and two brothers, Frances Councill, Catherine McGeoch, Owen Wade and Leon Wade. Ruby was a member...
Kenneth Ray Smith
Jun 25, 2016
Capron- Kenneth Ray Smith, 69, passed away June 25, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Kenny was born in Edenton, North Carolina and was a son of the late Clyde James Smith and Doris Casper Smith. He was also predeceased by a son, Joshua Moss Smith and a brother, Rev. Johnny Smith. Kenny was a member of Berean Baptist...
Eunice Irene Munford Whitley "Nannie"
Jun 25, 2016
Franklin- Eunice Irene Munford Whitley "Nannie", 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2016. A native of Franklin, VA, she was a daughter of the late Jasper J. Munford, Sr. and Ella Cobb Munford and was also predeceased by her husband, Frank H. Whitley, Sr. and a sister, Brenda Bandy. She retired from Obici Hospital as...
