George Thomas "Tommy" Wade, Jr.
Jan 24, 2014
Franklin - George Thomas (Tommy) Wade, 74, lost his battle with cancer January 24, 2014 at his home. Born August 7, 1939 in Franklin, VA, he was the son of the late George T. and Virginia Skinner Wade. He was predeceased by sister, Mary Page Granzeau. He graduated from Franklin High School where he answered to his nickname, The Fonz....
Louise S. Parker
Jan 24, 2014
Franklin – Helen Louise Smith Parker, 99, widow of Wade H. Parker, passed away January 24, 2014. She was a daughter of the late Henry Lockey and Virgie Vick Smith and was predeceased by her step-mother, Mary Warren Smith; two brothers, Charlie Norman Smith and Curry Wilson Smith and four sisters, Eunice Smith Hill, Clara Smith Blythe, Frances Smith Stewart...
Glenn Bryan Liverman
Jan 22, 2014
Courtland – Glenn Bryan Liverman, 48, passed away January 22, 2014 at VCU Medical Center. Glenn was born in Suffolk and was employed with the Virginia Department of Corrections. He was active with various charities with the Nothin Butt Fun Catering and enjoyed fishing. He was predeceased by his father, Melvin V. Liverman, Jr. Left to cherish his memory is...
Johnny Lee Kitchen, Sr.
Jan 21, 2014
Franklin – On January 21, 2014, Johnny went home to be with God and his family. The son of George and Rose Kitchen was born July 1, 1945 in Handsom, VA. Johnny will be remembered by working at S.W. Rawls, Inc. for over 20 years and at Forest Pines. Johnny loved his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed...
Kyle Robertson Purvis
Jan 20, 2014
Franklin – Kyle Robertson Purvis died January 20, 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Purvis was born January 3, 1916 in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was the son of Charles Jefferson Purvis and Mary Wilson Shepard. Kyle served in World War II in the South Pacific for 3 ½ years. He worked for Virginia State Prison System for 33 years,...
Jesse Eldridge Drewery
Jan 12, 2014
Franklin – Jesse Eldridge Drewery, 85, passed away January 12, 2014. He was born in Isle of Wight County February 14, 1928 to the late Arthur Leigh Drewery and Florence Howell Drewery. He was predeceased by five sisters, Louise Carr, Charlotte Marie Drewery, Mary Arthur Gavin, Florence Bland and Virginia Carr. Jesse was an Army veteran during the Korean War,...
Adelle Bryant Collier
Jan 9, 2014
Courtland – Adelle B. Collier, 95, passed away January 9, 2014. She was a native of Southampton County, VA and a daughter of the late Millard Roland and Susie Bradshaw Bryant. Mrs. Collier was a 1936 graduate of Newsoms High School and an avid sports enthusiast, participating in the Senior Olympics since 1988 winning multiple gold, silver and bronze medals....
Elizabeth Joyner Baldwin
Jan 8, 2014
Franklin – Elizabeth Joyner Baldwin, 83, passed away January 8, 2014. Born in Newsoms, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Hunter and Lucy Barnes Joyner. Mrs. Baldwin was a retired shoe salesman for Russell & Holmes in Franklin and a member of High Street United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Edward "Billy" Turner...
Peggy Joanne Burgess
Jan 6, 2014
Franklin – Peggy Joanne Burgess, 75, passed away January 6, 2014 at her home. She was born in Ahoskie, NC, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ima Hoggard Bracy. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 59 years, James Herbert Burgess; two daughters, Darlene B. Ingle, and husband, Sammy, of Franklin and Cheryl B. Reed, and husband,...
David Earl Pope, Sr.
Jan 4, 2014
Newsoms – David Earl Pope, Sr., 55, passed away January 4, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born August 6, 1958 in Franklin. David Earl was an avid race car driver, hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He was a person with a big, caring heart for helping people any way he could, even when he was fighting his battle with...
Eric Virgil Henderson
Jan 1, 2014
Moyock – Eric Virgil Henderson, 33, passed away January 1, 2014. Eric was a native of Franklin and a former resident of Virginia Beach. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and a 2004 graduate of Virginia Tech and was owner of Currituck Computers. He was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church, Franklin and earned his Eagle Scout...
Betty Lou Carr Presson
Dec 27, 2013
Carrsville – Betty Lou Carr Presson, 78, widow of James E. Presson, passed away at her home on Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Isle of Wight County, she was one of nine children of the late George W. and Mary Turner Carr. Betty, a graduate of Carrsville High School, was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a blessing...
Charles Lagrange Joyner, Jr.
Dec 26, 2013
Capron – Charles LaGrange Joyner, Jr., 66, passed away December 26, 2013. Born September 30, 1947 in Petersburg, VA he retired after 33 years of service as a Supervisor with the Virginia Department of Corrections. Granger was a member of Indiantown Hunt Club and member and past president of Capron Ruritan Club. He was predeceased by his father, Charles LaGrange...
Larry West Lowe
Dec 24, 2013
Courtland – SFC Larry West Lowe (US Army Ret), 65, passed away at home December 24, 2013 with his family by his side. Born in Suffolk, he was a son of the late West and Bonnie Lowe and was predeceased by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sharon Elaine Hanna Lowe. Mr. Lowe served 20 plus years in the US...
Ira C. Romines, Jr.
Dec 23, 2013
Capron – Ira Cattlett Romines, Jr., 57, passed away December 23, 2013. Born on November 11, 1956 in Knoxville, TN, he was a son of the late Ira Cattlett Romines, Sr. and June Parrott Romines Vann. He was also predeceased by a brother, Jim Parrotte. Ira was a member of Joyner United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of nearly...
Cindy Peak
Dec 22, 2013
Franklin - Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Barham Peak 54, passed away surrounded by her loving family December 22, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and raised in Capron. She was a 1977 graduate of Southampton Academy and was graduated from Mary Washington College in 1981. Committed to her community, Cindy was one...
Linda P. Soucek
Dec 22, 2013
Franklin - Linda P. Soucek, 66, died Sunday, December 22, in her home in Franklin, Virginia, with her family by her side. She was born April 5, 1947 in Newport News, Virginia to Ina Kaye Sawyer and William Edward Pitts. Linda was graduated from Ferguson High School in Newport News in 1965. She earned a BS in English, Speech, and...
Joe Everett, Sr.
Dec 21, 2013
Newsoms- Joseph Leslie Everett, Sr. was called to Heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Born October 13, 1927 in Southampton County, he was the fourth child of the late Caleb Roy and Thelma Eley Everett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Cates Everett; parents, Caleb Roy and Thelma Eley Everett; a brother, Caleb Roy Everett Jr....
Willie L. Wilkerson
Dec 21, 2013
Franklin- Willie Lee "Wickie" Wilkerson, 81, passed away surrounded by his family on December 21, 2013. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, he was a son of the late Richard Benjamin and Elva Smith Wilkerson. Wickie proudly served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and was retired from Estes Express Lines where he worked in sales. He was an honorary...
Alnee Rae Bailey
Dec 17, 2013
Courtland - Alnee Rae Bailey, 30, passed away peacefully December 17, 2013, surrounded by her family. Alnee was the best friend, companion, and wife of, Linwood "Andy" Bailey. Alnee was born in Newport News, Virginia on January 25, 1983. After high school, she received her degree in nursing from Thomas Nelson Community College and worked in the ER at Southampton...
