Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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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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...

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...

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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