David Junious Fowler, Sr.
Oct 23, 2013
Courtland – David Junious Fowler, Sr., 77, passed away at home on October 23, 2013. He was born in Burdette to the late William J. and Annie Estelle McClenny Fowler. Mr. Fowler was a farmer and member of Sebrell United Methodist Church. Mr. Fowler was also predeceased by his wife, Alice Hayes Fowler, a son, James Roland Fowler, and a...
Marvin Ray Wise, Sr.
Oct 22, 2013
Carrsville – Marvin Ray Wise, Sr., 83, passed away October 22, 2013. He was one of ten children of the late St. Piere and Eula Schumpert Wise and was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary Brooks Wise, who passed away May 16, 2010. Mr. Wise was a retired Millwright from Union Camp Corporation with 46 years of service...
James D. "Red" Mcclenny, Jr.
Oct 20, 2013
Sedley – James Dossie "Red" McClenny, Jr., 74, passed away October 20, 2013. He was the only child of the late James Dossie McClenny, Sr. and Gladys Horne McClenny. Red was a former 15 year employee of the finishing department of Union Camp Corporation and was a long time car salesman. An avid hunter and fisherman, Red was a charter...
Shirley Ann Jones
Oct 16, 2013
Boykins – On October 16, 2013 God called home Shirley Ann Jones. She was a native of Southampton County, a daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Ellis, and was predeceased by her husband, Delma Jones. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon W. Snook (Barry); two sons, Don Whitley and Jeff Whitley; two...
Shane Scott Adamson
Oct 6, 2013
Franklin – Shane Scott Adamson, 47, passed away October 6, 2013. He was born in Manchester, OH and was predeceased by his father, Jerry Lee Adamson. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Dorothy "Dee" Russell Adamson; his mother, Wanda Guthrie Adamson, three sisters and three brothers. A celebration of life will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, October...
Gregory Thomas Lassiter
Oct 4, 2013
Courtland – Gregory Thomas "Greg" Lassiter, 50, passed away October 4, 2013. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Marvin Randolph "Buck" Lassiter, Jr. and Vicki Burgess Lassiter. He was reared in Boykins and Sedley and was a graduate of Southampton High School. Greg was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his grandparents,...
Hazel Stephenson Bryant
Sep 30, 2013
Franklin – Hazel Elizabeth Revelle Stephenson Bryant, 96, passed away September 30, 2013 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Percy and Elizabeth Simmons Revelle and was predeceased by her first husband, Gilbert Stephenson. Mrs. Bryant was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory...
Elizabeth Scott Jordan
Sep 28, 2013
Raleigh, NC- Elizabeth Scott Jordan, 92, widow of John Cary Jordan and a former resident of Franklin, passed away September 28, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care. Born on July 27, 1921 in Pasquotank County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Minnie Lee Chappell Scott. Mrs. Jordan worked in the grocery business in Franklin for over 20...
Ritchie Vernon Scott, Jr.
Sep 27, 2013
Virginia Beach – Ritchie Vernon Scott, Jr., 51, retired City of Norfolk Firefighter, passed away September 27, 2013 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Ritchie was born in Methuen, MA and reared in Franklin, VA. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and had an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Tidewater Community College and a Bachelor of Science...
Margaret Elizabeth Lankford
Sep 19, 2013
Franklin – Margaret Elizabeth Lankford, 91, went to be with the Lord September 19, 2013. Born in Nansemond County, she was the daughter of the late David Elisha and Nellie Pearl Addison Lankford and was predeceased by her brother Joseph Lankford. Miss Lankford was retired from St. Regis after 40 years of service. A funeral will be held at 7...
Evelyn Ione Jozwick-Hickok
Sep 18, 2013
Suffolk – Evelyn Ione Jozwick-Hickok, 66, of Suffolk, VA, passed away September 18, 2013 with her family at her side. Mrs. Hickok was born in Fayetteville, NC and was a long time former resident of Napa, CA. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Evelyn Morgan, her brother, Jack Morgan, Jr. and her husband, Curtis Hickok. Mrs. Hickok was...
Heidi Marie Holland
Sep 18, 2013
Ivor – Heidi Marie Holland, 37, beloved wife and mother, passed away suddenly September 18, 2013. Born in Lincoln, Montana, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse providing pediatric home health care. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Edward "Ben" Holland; mother, Diana Deville; two daughters, Tiffany Cheyenne Abbs and Ireland Macy Valentine Holland; three sons, Killian Devon Phillips, Dallas William Trace...
Mattie Laura Vick Grizzard
Sep 11, 2013
Mattie Laura Vick Grizzard, age 99, died September 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Richard D. Vick and Ethel Harris Vick and the widow of Linton W. Grizzard. She was a homemaker and member of Boykins Baptist Church. Mrs. Grizzard was predeceased by two sisters and a brother. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A...
Jane Humphrey Beale
Sep 9, 2013
Franklin- Jane Ellen Humphrey Beale, 84, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on September 9, 2013. Born in Richmond and raised in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Edwin Jacob Humphrey, Jr. and Jennie King Humphrey. From 1948 to 1974, Jane lived in Suffolk where she was an active member...
Steve Edwards
Sep 6, 2013
Stephen Kurt Edwards, 69, born on August 3, 1944 in Southampton County, Virginia went to be with His heavenly Father on September 6, 2013 at the East Pavilion in Franklin. He was loved and adored by all. Steve is survived by his wife, Sandra Ellis Edwards; daughter, Lori Edwards; stepdaughters, Shannon Whitley(Keith), Amy Claypoole Johnson (Clark); stepson, Robert Drew Claypoole...
Mary Sallie Campbell
Sep 6, 2013
Mary Sallie Campbell, 73, went home to her heavenly Father on September 6, 2013. Born in Perquimans County, North Carolina, she was predeceased by her parents, Rufus James and Lucy Dail Lilly, and a brother, Caleob Shelton Lilly. Until her health declined, she was an active member of Bethel Assembly of God. Mary will always be remembered as a great...
Clarence Junior Story
Sep 5, 2013
Clarence Junior Story, 70, passed away with his family by his side on September 5, 2013. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was the only child of the late Clarence Moses and Nellie Cobb Story Davis. He retired after many years of service from the City of Franklin Public Works Department. He also worked for Allied Sand and Gravel....
Amy T. Flythe
Sep 5, 2013
Amy Marie Thomas Flythe, 43, beloved wife and mother, passed away September 5, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Yates County, NY, she was an Army veteran and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband, William H. "Buddy" Flythe; two sons, William Allen Flythe and Matthew Paul Flythe; her mother, Rhelda...
Lucy Day Beale
Sep 4, 2013
Franklin - Lucy Day Beale, 91, of Country Club Road, Franklin, Virginia, died at Southampton Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Mrs. Beale was born in Bessemer, Alabama, her family moving to Franklin in 1927. She was predeceased by her parents, Lucy Tomlin and Frank Relph Day; her husband James Irving Beale III; and her brothers Frank Relph Day,...
Gladys Bradshaw Gay Holt
Sep 3, 2013
Franklin - Gladys Bradshaw Gay Holt, 96, a resident of Hickory Hill Assisted Living since April 2006, died September 3, 2013. A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Almyra Jannet Bradshaw. She was a lifelong member of Black Creek Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for TEL class and...
