Charles James Arrington, Iii
Jul 9, 2025
Courtland - Charles James Arrington, III, passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 61. He was a native of Southampton County and the eldest child of Jacquelyn Cogsdale Arrington and Charles James Arrington, Jr. Chuck was a graduate of Southampton Academy and Hampden-Sydney College.
Chuck was born in Newsoms and spent his first three...
Teresa Michelle Brewer
Jul 4, 2025
Franklin – Teresa Michelle Brewer, 71, passed away July 4, 2025 in East Pavilion. Born in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey Gene Taylor and Joan Cantwell Taylor and was also predeceased by her husband, Michael Wayne Brewer, and a brother, David Taylor.
Teresa was a graduate of Cradock High School and received a...
Pat Steven Payne
Jul 4, 2025
Franklin, VA- Pat Steven Payne, 76, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by loved ones on July 4, 2025. Pat was born on December 3, 1948 and was raised in Portsmouth as the son of the late James Dalton Payne and Bessie Mae Modlin Payne. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Pat served in the National Guard...
Sarah Barnes Womble
Jul 4, 2025
Franklin, VA – Sarah Barnes Womble, 83, widow of Willard Earl Womble, passed away July 4, 2025 at the East Pavilion. Sarah was born in Courtland and was a daughter of the late Robert T. and Maggie Whitehead Barnes. She was also predeceased by a brother Robert T. "Bobby" Barnes, Jr. Sarah was a member of Courtland Baptist Church....
Thomas Wayne Johnson
Jul 4, 2025
Franklin – Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Johnson, 60, passed away July 4, 2025 in VCU Medical Center. Born and raised in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Carl Edmond Johnson and Sylvia Elizabeth Ellis Johnson.
Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Lilly Aliff; two sons, Nicholas Armstrong and Tyler Johnson; two sisters, Debra Radford...
Carrol Edward Fowler, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Courtland – Carrol Edward Fowler, Jr., 78, passed away July 3, 2025 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Carrol E. Fowler, Sr. and Burnell Galtress Fowler.
Carrol was a graduate of Franklin High School and had worked for Southampton Cutting Industries for many years. He was an...
Breanna Ashley Collazo
Jul 3, 2025
Zuni, VA – Miss Breanna Ashley Collazo, 28, daughter of Frank and Lori-Le Collazo passed away July 3, 2025. Also left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Keryna and Tayler Collazo, her brother Camren Collazo, a niece, Brooklynn Collazo, a nephew Liam Pierce and maternal grandparents Juanita Lutz and Gaston Pace, and other special family members including her...
Nelson Richard Barden
Jun 28, 2025
Suffolk – Nelson Richard Barden, 77, passed away June 28, 2025 in his home with family by his side. Born and raised in Nansemond County, he was a son of the late Clyde Clinton Barden, Jr. and Mary Eure Barden.
Nelson was a life-long farmer and manager of Barden Farms. He was a life long member of...
Jean Futrell Bradshaw
Jun 25, 2025
Franklin – Shelby Jean Futrell Bradshaw, age 88, passed away on June 25, 2025 at East Pavilion, Franklin, Virginia. She was born on June 7, 1937 to the late Fitzhugh and Learlie Futrell of Northampton County, NC. Jean retired from The Franklin Public School System with 20 plus years of service and was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian...
Doris Coggsdale Carr
Jun 25, 2025
Franklin – Doris Louise Coggsdale Carr passed away June 25, 2025 in East Pavilion at the age of 95. She was born and raised in Southampton County, a daughter of the late John Waverly Coggsdale, Sr. and Bertha Harcum Coggsdale. She was also predeceased by her husband, Hugh Etheridge Carr; two daughters, Rebecca Carr Francis and Brenda Carr Holloman;...
Hunter Lane Gray
Jun 24, 2025
Grandy, NC – Hunter Lane Gray, 31, passed away June 24, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1994, in Newport News and loved living his life in many places, most recently in Grandy, NC. He was a Kitchen Prep at Steamers in Kitty Hawk, NC. He was a graduate of Smithfield High School, and attended Thomas Nelson Community...
Charles Wayne Jeffries
Jun 24, 2025
Franklin – Charles Wayne Jeffries, Sr., 78, passed away June 24, 2025 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Suffolk and raised in Burdette/Black Creek, he was a son of the late Charles Berkley Jeffries and Mary Lucille Johnson Jeffries. He was also predeceased by a sister, Rose Annette Holt and two brothers-in-law, James Holt and Cliff Hedgepeth.
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Shirley Edge Williams
Jun 23, 2025
Newsoms – Shirley Edge Williams, 84, passed away June 23, 2025 in her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Fayetteville NC to the late Grover and Mildred Edge. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Rev Kenneth W Williams, and her brother Charlie Edge.
Shirley will be remembered for her love for her...
Emily Loretta Simms
Jun 20, 2025
Franklin – Emily Loretta Simms, 77, passed away June 20, 2025 in East Pavilion. Born in Franklin and a former resident of Ivor, she was a daughter of the late George Thomas Babb and Jane Turner Babb. She was also predeceased by her husband, Sidney Roscoe Simms; a son, Rodney Scott Simms; and two brothers, Paul Thomas Babb and...
Ronnie Keith Jones
Jun 19, 2025
Franklin – Ronnie Keith Jones, 57, passed away June 19, 2025 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born on December 25, 1967, he was a son of the late Matthew Jones and Cora Anne Morgan Blythe. He was also predeceased by a brother, Billy Douglas Jones.
Ronnie was a former owner of R J'S Autobody Shop.
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William Floyd Griffin, Jr.
Jun 13, 2025
William Floyd (Bill) Griffin Jr. passed away peacefully in his home June 13, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Ann Howell Griffin, his children William Floyd (Billy) Griffin III, John Thomas Griffin, sisters Jean Newsome and Carolyn Epps, brother Ronnie West, and grandchildren, Savannah Griffin, Will Griffin, Bryce Griffin, Susanna Griffin, and Dylan...
Marjorie Flythe Whitley
Jun 13, 2025
Franklin – Marjorie Flythe Whitley loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. She was born in Conway, NC, to the late Jesse Little and Kate Johnson Flythe on February 29, 1928. She was predeceased by her husbands, R.C. "Punk" Whitley and Shepherd Johnson. She was also predeceased by 10 siblings and a...
Billy Thomas Benson
Jun 11, 2025
Franklin - Billy Thomas Benson, 76, passed away at home on June 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Ayden, North Carolina, he was the son of the late George William and Marjorie Benson, and was predeceased by his son, Christopher William Benson and his sister, Patricia Ann Butler.
A proud veteran, Billy served his country...
John Rudolph Walter
Jun 11, 2025
Franklin – John Rudolph Walter, 79, passed away June 11, 2025 in his home with his wife by his side. His 11 year battle with cancer has ended.
John was a graduate of Granby High School and attended Old Dominion University. He served in the Navy Reserves and was a retired Instrument Supervisor for Dominion Energy after...
William Carey "Huck" Myers
Jun 10, 2025
Ivor - William 'Carey "Huck" Myers, 50, passed away peacefully at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on June 10, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Virginia, he was the son of the late William and Diana Myers Penington. He was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Lucille Myers, and a special aunt who was like...
