Lola Sykes Liverman
Aug 14, 2025
Murfreesboro, NC - Lola Sykes "Lou" Liverman, 94, of Murfreesboro, NC passed away peacefully on the 14th of August 2025 at Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on October 1, 1930 in Roanoke Rapids, NC and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her children Andy...
Gail Thompson Stradley
Aug 13, 2025
Franklin – Gail Thompson Stradley, 89, passed away August 13, 2025 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Louis Britt Thompson and Evelyn Mosley Thompson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Robert Francis "Bobby" Stradley, and two sisters, Glenda Williams and Judith...
Patrick Gayle Ferguson, Sr.
Aug 13, 2025
Franklin – Patrick Gayle Ferguson, Sr., 78, took his last breath at 6:19 p.m. on August 13, 2025. Born in Newsoms, he was a son of the late Robert Franklin Ferguson and Virginia Fuller Ferguson. He was also predeceased by a son, Patrick Gayle Ferguson, Jr., three sisters, Sally Vick, Barbara Thorpe, and Mary Hurless, and two brothers, Joe...
Timothy Wayne Windham
Aug 13, 2025
Franklin – Timothy Wayne Windham, 63, passed away August 13, 2025 in Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. Born in Norfolk, he was a son of the late Lester Albert Windham and Jane Chamble Windham. He was also predeceased by a sister, Brenda Price.
Tim was a retired contractor and owner of Handyman Company.
Survivors include...
Martha Mayo Harville
Aug 8, 2025
Martha Mayo Harville, 70, passed away suddenly at her home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on August 8. She was the daughter of John William Harville and Katharine Manry Harville.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a sister, Nancy Harville Gomez. Survivors are brothers John William ("Billy") Harville, Jr., and Edward Hunter Harville, along with nine nieces...
Daniel Francis Smith
Aug 1, 2025
Suffolk – Daniel Francis Smith, 77, passed away August 1, 2025 in his home. Born on February 10, 1948 in Ohio, he was a son of the late Rev. Rolland C. Smith and Thelma Clara Myers Smith.
Daniel was a retired Sgt. First Class from the US Army. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Malone College in...
Christine Johnson Ricks
Aug 1, 2025
Fort Mill, SC - Christine Johnson Ricks passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at the age of 100. She was born on August 17, 1924 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to the late James Frank Johnson and Olia Winton Blythe Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband Linwood "Link", her son Lynn Ricks, and her beloved granddog Sophie.
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Loretta Storm Twiddy
Jul 31, 2025
Franklin – Loretta Storm Twiddy, 67, a woman of boundless love, wit, and compassion, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and devotion that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born to Phyllis and Lyle Cash Sr., Loretta was the cherished wife...
Laverne James Mcnamara
Jul 25, 2025
Franklin – Laverne James "Mac" McNamara, 90 passed away July 25, 2025 in the East Pavilion. Mac was a native of Athens, PA and was a son of the late Carl Edward McNamara and Emma Covey Williams. He was also predeceased by his wife, Margaret Blades McNamara and a brother, Bruce McNamara.
He was a Navy veteran...
Louise Jordan Harrup
Jul 24, 2025
Courtland - Ruby Louise Jordan Harrup, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Louise was born in and remained a resident of Courtland, Virginia her entire life. She graduated from Southampton High School in 1956 and furthered her education at Longwood College then Pan American College and graduated in 1958. Louise was a dedicated...
Lou Ellen Lowe Hemmings
Jul 24, 2025
Portsmouth – Lou Ellen Lowe Hemmings, 75, passed away July 24, 2025 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Franklin and reared in Sebrell, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Conway Lowe and Pauline Texie Gray Lowe and was also predeceased by her loving husband, Kenneth W. Hemmings, and an infant sister, Patricia Ann Lowe.
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Lewis Harding Covington
Jul 23, 2025
Drewryville – Lewis Harding Covington, 59, passed away peacefully July 23, 2025. He was a son of the late Alex Leroy Covington and Natalie Coker Covington and was also predeceased by his sister, Linda Covington Burk, and his nephew, Christopher.
Lewis had a lifetime of health struggles but he had amazing strength and never wanted anyone to...
Dean Arvin Emerson
Jul 21, 2025
Franklin - Dean A. Emerson, 86, died on July 21, 2025 at Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center, Franklin, VA. He was born November 23, 1938 in New London, OH, and lived in various places including Charleston, WV; Evanston, IL; Columbus, OH; Windsor, VA; and Franklin, VA.
Dean graduated in 1956 from New London High School, attended Ohio...
Bobby Elwood Branche
Jul 21, 2025
Franklin – Bobby Elwood Branche, 82, passed away at Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center on July 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. Bobby was born on January 15, 1943 at home on a family farm in Sedley, VA. He was one of nine children of the late John Elmore Branche and Lottye Bulls Branche and was also predeceased by...
James Carlton Fuller
Jul 18, 2025
Boykins, VA – Jimmy passed away unexpectedly at home on July 18, 2025. He was born November 27, 1946 to the late Henry and Maedell Fuller. Left to cherish his memory is his son Hank Fuller and wife Alex of Boykins, granddaughter Lainey James Fuller and grandson Hunter Bustin of Boykins, sister, Pat Sawyer (Carol) of Winter Haven, Florida,...
Larry Gordon Blythe
Jul 17, 2025
Carrsville – Larry Gordon Blythe, 71, passed away July 17, 2025 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late William Lafayette "Bill" Blythe and Louvenia Byrd Blythe.
Larry was a 1972 graduate of Windsor High School and a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He loved his two little dogs, Snickers...
Ramey Douglas Ray, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
Jarvisburg, NC - Ramey Douglas "Doug" Ray, Jr., 70, graduated to Heaven on July 16, 2025 from ECU Medical center in Greenville, NC. He was predeceased by his father Reverand Ramie Douglas Ray Sr. and mother Mary Riggins Ray.
Doug is survived by his wife Wendy Ray of Jarvisburg NC, his son Devin Ray and wife Viktoria...
James Talmage Lowers, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Franklin – James Talmage "J.T." Lowers, Jr., 78, passed away July 15, 2025 peacefully at his home. Born in Colerain, NC, he was a son of the late James T. Lowers, Sr. and Lula Mae Perry Lowers.
J.T. was a 1965 graduate of Murfreesboro High School and served as a Jet Mechanic in the US Marine Corps...
Murray Richard Blanchard, Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
Suffolk – Murray Richard "Junior" Blanchard, Jr., 73, passed away July 13, 2025 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born and raised in Nansemond County, he was a son of the late Murray R. Blanchard, Sr. and Ethel Baggett Blanchard.
Junior was a retired logger and attended South Quay Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory is...
Angela Jones Radford
Jul 13, 2025
Ivor – With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Angela Jones "Angie" Radford, 48, on July 13, 2025—a mother, wife, and friend whose compassion touched every life she encountered. Angie was a quiet strength and constant presence for so many. She had a servant's heart—always the first to lend a hand, offer a warm meal, or...
