Jimmy & Shirley Coggsdale
Jun 7, 2016
New Port Richey, FL- A graveside burial of ashes will be held at 11AM Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Southampton Memorial Park for Shirley Whitley Coggsdale and James Abbitt Coggsdale, Jr. The Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr will officiate the service. Shirley passed away December 18, 2014 at her home in New Port Richey, FL and Jimmy passed away June...
James Clifton Barnes
Jun 7, 2016
James Clifton Barnes, (Cliff), age 87 years,11 months, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Gates County, NC, he was the son of the late Earl and Nell Barnes. He was predeceased by his two brothers and their wives, Thomas Barnes (Elizabeth) and Vincent Barnes...
Eleanor Mills "Millie" Bradshaw Hotchkiss
Jun 6, 2016
Franklin- Eleanor Mills "Millie" Bradshaw Hotchkiss, 72, passed away June 6, 2016 in her home following a four month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and her beloved dogs, Lucy and Rufus. Millie was born on September 15, 1943, in Franklin to the late William Mills Bradshaw, Jr., and Armorel Bradshaw Johnson. She was a graduate of...
Andrew E. Sipiczky
Jun 4, 2016
Courtland- Andrew Edward Sipiczky passed away June 4, 2016 at the East Pavilion at the age of 85. He was born March 11, 1931 in Southampton County to the late Andrew Sipiczky and Magdalene Laslo Sipiczky Batta. Survivors include his wife of nearly 59 years, Joyce Gray Sipiczky, a sister, Mary S. Johnson ( "Bud" Williamson), a brother, Robert P....
Rev. William E. Hawkins
Jun 4, 2016
Suffolk- Rev. William E. Hawkins, 91, passed away June 4, 2016 at East Pavilion. He was a son of the late Robert Lee Hawkins and Alice Mable Riddle Hawkins and was also predeceased by his wife Esther O'Dell Hawkins , a son, Glen R. Hawkins and a sister, Ruth Cowling. Rev. Hawkins was a WWII Navy Veteran, one of the...
Ann Mcfarland Strickler
May 26, 2016
Franklin- Ann McFarland Strickler, 76, of Franklin went to be with our Lord on May 26, 2016. A native of Fieldale, VA, Ann was the daughter of the late William H. and Lessie Satterfield McFarland, and a sister to the late Josephine Joyce. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Ann is survived by her husband of 54years, Elbert...
Claude Elmer Lassiter, Jr.
May 25, 2016
Suffolk- Claude Elmer Lassiter, Jr.,77, passed away May 25, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A native of Nansemond County, he was a son of the late Claude and Ruby Jones Lassiter and was predeceased by his wife, Brenda Keech Lassiter and a brother, Robert Lassiter. Mr. Lassiter was retired from American Sheet Metal Company and was a former Virginia National...
Joseph Martin Ferki
May 24, 2016
Franklin- Joseph Martin Ferki, 88, passed away May 24, 2016 at the East Pavilion. Joe was a native of Wilkes-Barre, PA and was a son of the late Andrew and Mary Clair Ferki. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Rose Ferki, a son, Michael A. Ferki and a brother, Raymond Ferki. Joe was an Army veteran and a graduate of...
Joyce Ann Joyner
May 24, 2016
Franklin- Joyce Ann Joyner, 75, passed away on May 24, 2016 in Norfolk, VA. Joyce was born on July 6, 1940 in Gloucester, NJ. She was predeceased by her father, Edward C. Graf, mother, Ruth E. Parks, sister, Dorothy Lee and son, Butch E. Mears. She is survived by her husband, David "Santa" Joyner; a niece Luann Sitzman, cousin, Joan...
William Joseph "Billy" Harrison
May 23, 2016
Franklin- William Joseph "Billy" Harrison, 51, passed away May 23, 2016, in Virginia Beach. Billy was born June 15, 1964, in Southampton Memorial Hospital and was raised in Carrsville. He attended Windsor High School. Billy used to help his granddaddy on the family farm and was a past member of Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. His interests included cars, racing and...
Lizzie Mae Turner "Nannie" Billups
May 22, 2016
Franklin- Lizzie Mae Turner "Nannie" Billups, 89, passed away May 22, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and a daughter of the late Livy and Irene Turner. She was predeceased by her husband, William Arthur Billups, a daughter, Christine Lanier and two sisters, Lillie Bradshaw and Hattie Turner and a...
William "Bill" Henry Nurney, Jr.
May 22, 2016
Capron- William "Bill" Henry Nurney, Jr., 64, departed this life on May 22, 2016 at home surrounded by his devoted family and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William Henry Nurney and Helen Newsome Nurney and his beloved sister, Kay N. Pope. Bill is survived by his soulmate, Diane B. Fowler, his sons, William Henry Nurney, III (Heather) and...
Almira Newell Arsenault
May 18, 2016
Suffolk- Almira Newell Arsenault, 68, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at her brother's home surrounded by family. She was born in Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Walter Atkinson Chase and Eileen Allison Pierce Chase. She was also predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Arsenault. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Donatui and Susan Sayce, a son, Dennis Sayce , two...
Eddie Wade
May 14, 2016
Franklin- Clifford Edward "Eddie" Wade, 73, passed away May 14, 2016. Eddie was a native of Franklin and was a son of the late Clifton Hubert Wade and Kathleen Edwards Wade. He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church, an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Paul D. Camp Community College. Eddie was retired from International Paper after...
Jethro Lee Darden
May 14, 2016
Suffolk- Jethro Lee Darden, 73, passed away May 14, 2016. He was a son of the late John Moses Darden and Sallie Dilday Darden and was also predeceased by a brother, John Robert Darden.. He was retired from International Paper (Sheet Finishing Department) after 40 years of service. Jethro was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and a honorary...
Ann Bryant Jordan
May 12, 2016
Boykins- Ann Bryant Jordan,86, widow of Louis F. Jordan passed away peacefully at her home May 12, 2016 with loved ones by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and was predeceased by her parents, Felix and Rosa Hill Bryant. She was predeceased by seven siblings, Inez Worrell, Hazel Jenkins, Maude Bryant, Stephen Bryant, Harry Bryant, George...
Lawrence Woodson Nelson
May 12, 2016
Franklin- Lawrence Woodson Nelson, 72, passed away May 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Nelson was born in Martinsville and was predeceased by his parents, Henry Woodson Nelson and Mary Ruth Smith Nelson and his beloved pet, Sophie. He was a retired superintendent for H.B.H. Industrial Services of Portsmouth and was a Navy veteran during...
Christie Nicole Carr
May 10, 2016
Havelock,NC- Christie Nicole Carr, 34, passed away May 10, 2016 at her home. She leaves behind her father, David Wayne Carr, her mother, Karen Carroll Carr (Kent Cole), one daughter, Thaja Carr, two sons, Kee-sean Carr and Javon Ellison, one sister, Thaya Carr, one brother, John Paul Carr, paternal grandparents, John and Helen Carr, maternal grandmother, Faith Willey and many...
Rose New Fowler
May 7, 2016
Como- Rose New Fowler, 59, a beloved wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 7, 2016. She was born in Williamsburg and was a former Inspector for the USDA. She was predeceased by her mother, Martha Dixon New, a daughter, Rose Ann, and a sister, Ann Lee New. Left to cherish...
Robert Edward "Bob" Baugham, Iii
May 4, 2016
Arvonia- Robert Edward "Bob" Baugham, III, 53, passed away May 4, 2016 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Bob was born in Franklin and reared in Sedley. He was a 1980 graduate of Southampton High School and employee of the Virginia State Police. Survivors include his wife of 19 ½ years, Kathleen Ewell Baugham; his parents, Robert Edward Baugham, Jr....
