William Charles Martin
Dec 13, 2014
Zuni – William Charles "Billy" Martin, 58, passed away December 13, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, a son of the late, Charles Francis Martin, III and was also predeceased by a brother, Mark Christopher Martin. He is survived by his mother, Molly Hallman of Zuni, one daughter, Nicole "Nikki" Krish (Jason) of Rocky River, OH;...
Susan C. Hedgepeth
Dec 5, 2014
Como – Susan Crosno Hedgepeth, 65, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in San Bernardino, CA, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Helen Thompson Crosno. Susan was the former Captain of the Como Rescue Squad with over 25 years of service. She was a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church. Left to cherish...
Dave Scherr
Dec 5, 2014
Sedley – David Morris 'Dave" Scherr, 62, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, December 5, 2014. Dave was born in Suffolk and was predeceased by his father, Brad Scherr. After many years in the tire and automotive industry, Dave and Dee left the corporate world to become mushroom farmers. In 2003, Dave and Dee's Home Grown Mushrooms became a reality. Dave...
Benjamin Franklin Ellis, Jr.
Dec 4, 2014
Benjamin Franklin " B.F." Ellis, Jr. of Wakefield, 94, died Thursday Dec. 4, 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Southampton County, a son of the late B. F. Ellis, Sr. and Ethel Saunders Ellis. He was also predeceased by his wives, Mable Cogsdale Ellis and Bernice Felts Ellis, a daughter, Faye Ellis Whitmore and a brother, Howard...
Joan Eure Blythe
Dec 4, 2014
Eure – Joan Eure Blythe, 83, passed away December 4, 2014 at Consulate Health Care of Windsor, VA. Mrs. Blythe was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Annie Brinkley Eure and was predeceased by her husband, Thurman Rufus Blythe. She was also predeceased by three brothers, John, Dick, and L. T. Eure and one sister, Martha Schwab. She...
Vincent C. "Buddy" Lankford
Dec 1, 2014
Franklin – Vincent C. "Buddy" Lankford, Jr., 93, died Monday, December 1st, at East Pavilion. Born April 26, 1921, in Southampton County, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin. He was the son of the late Vincent C. Lankford, Sr. and Berlie Burgess Lankford. Mr. Lankford served as a Medic in the United States Army during World War II. He...
Eva May Duport
Nov 30, 2014
Franklin- Eva May Duport, 88, a native and former resident of Huntington, Long Island, NY, passed away November 30, 2014 at the East Pavilion. She was one of 12 children born to the late John H. and Gussie Rhodes. She was predeceased by her husband, George Parks Duport, Sr., and by 10 siblings. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...
Bryan Bonner Midyette, Jr.
Nov 28, 2014
Suffolk – Bryan Bonner Midyette, Jr., 75, passed away November 28, 2014 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Aurora, NC, he was the only child of the late Bryan Bonner Midyette, Sr. and Daisy Jones Midyette. Bryan was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps and retired after 37 ½ years of service as a Supervisor...
Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney
Nov 28, 2014
Franklin – Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney, 78, passed away November 28, 2014. A native and longtime resident of Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of Edwin and Margaret Blackney. He was also predeceased by a sister, Grace; and a brother, Edwin, Jr. Bob was a retired wireman and Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of...
Bernice E. Jones
Nov 28, 2014
Emporia – Bernice Edwards Jones, 95, passed away November 28, 2014. She was a daughter of the late James Dayton and Bettie Sue Vick Edwards and was predeceased by her husband, F. Lawrence Jones. She was also predeceased by a sister, Lucille Hood and a brother James Edwards. Mrs. Jones was a loving wife, mother, and "Granny." Her kind spirit...
Ruth Mae Williamson Edwards
Nov 27, 2014
Capron – Ruth Mae Williamson Edwards, 80, widow of Roger Garvin Edwards, passed away November 27, 2014. A native of Dillon, SC, she was a daughter of the late Lucious and Euna Belle Williamson. Mrs. Edwards was also predeceased by two sons, Roger Gray Edwards and John Edwards; two sisters, Victoria and Laura Dean Williamson and one brother, Hubert Williamson....
William Ray Mcfatter
Nov 27, 2014
Ray McFatter Franklin - William Ray "Bill" McFatter, 67, passed away November 27, 2014. He was an Army Veteran, retired truck driver and a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Nikki M. White of Elizabeth City, NC.; and one sister, Virginia M. Riddick (Mills) of Powell's Point, NC; one brother, J. Wayne McFatter (Ginger) of Franklin;...
Jack W. Hundley
Nov 27, 2014
Sedley- Jack W. Hundley, 83, Rosemont Rd, Sedley, VA died Thursday, November 27, 2014. Mr. Hundley was born in Southampton County on March 12, 1931. He was a member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley. A retired supervisor at Union Camp for 42 years and a Mason of the Courtland Lodge for over 50 years, an honorary member...
Ohel David Toler, Jr.
Nov 27, 2014
Franklin – Ohel David Toler, Jr., 71, passed away November 27, 2014. He was a son of the late Ohel David Toler, Sr. and Blanche Jones Toler. Reared in Aurora, NC, he was an Army veteran. He was a Forklift Operator from the Sheet Finishing Department of Union Camp Corporation and retired after 40 years of service. David was a...
Gracie B. Glover
Nov 23, 2014
Gracie Belle Glover, 72, passed away November 23, 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Eldridge Lee and Virginia Garris Pope and was predeceased by a son, Sidney Keith Edwards; a sister, Elizabeth Ann Pope; a granddaughter, Mallory Brooke Presson; a niece, Pam Hale; and one great-grandchild. Gracie was retired from...
Earla Johnson Wiseman
Nov 22, 2014
Franklin- Earla Johnson Wiseman, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born on July 17, 1937 in Franklin, Va, a daughter of the late Raymond Carthridge Johnson and Anna Caton Johnson and was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph Wiseman. She was in the last graduating class of Carrsville High School in 1954. After spending most...
June Davidson Futrell
Nov 22, 2014
Carrsville- June Davidson Futrell, 82,the widow of Charles G. Futrell, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the East Pavillion. She was born in Scotland Neck, NC, a daughter of the late John Madison and Lena Radcliffe Davidson and was also predeceased by a brother John S. Davidson and a sister Hilda Gray Davidson. June was a member of Beaver...
Robert Hudson "Bob" Raiford, Jr.
Nov 21, 2014
Courtland – Robert Hudson "Bob" Raiford, Jr., 93, passed away November 21, 2014 at his daughter's home in Courtland. He was a native of Burdette, Southampton County, the son of the late Robert Hudson and Lizzie Bradshaw Raiford. Bob was predeceased by his wife of sixty years, Rose King Raiford, who passed away on January 12, 2007 and two sisters,...
Olive Geneva Sessions
Nov 19, 2014
Franklin – Olive Geneva Cook Sessions, 81, passed away November 19, 2014. Born in Dillon County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Burney and Catherine Johnson Cook. Mrs. Sessions was an active member of the senior group at Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Phillip Sessions of Suffolk. Services will be private....
Robert "Bobby" Wilson Hurley
Nov 15, 2014
Robert Wilson Hurley, 62, passed away on November 15, 2014 in Franklin, VA. Born on June 27, 1952 in Richmond, VA., to the late Francis Wilson and Margaret Crews Hurley, Bobby lived his entire life in Richmond. He was an active member of Westhampton Baptist Church for over 50 years where he attended services and Sunday School regularly and played...
