Charles O Keeter, Jr.
Apr 16, 2013
Sedley- Charles O. "Charlie" Keeter, Jr., 81, passed away April 16, 2013 at his residence. Charlie was born in Franklin, a son of the late Charles O. Keeter, Sr. and Irene Holland Keeter. He was predeceased by his wife, Mertie "Billie" W. Keeter and a sister, Myrtle Goodman. Charlie was a member of Sedley Baptist Church, an honorary member of...
Kenneth Woodrow Francis
Apr 16, 2013
Boykins – Kenneth Woodrow Francis left to be with our Lord on April 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 17, 1947 to Herbert Mack Francis and Doris Avent Francis, Kenny lived most of his adult life in Southampton County. Raised on a farm, he had a deep love of the land and enjoyed...
Ann Christine Gillette Brooks
Apr 13, 2013
Courtland - Ann Christine Gillette Brooks passed away April 13, 2013. Born in Lawrenceville, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard Augustus and Marguerite Abernathy Gillette and was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ryland Hewlett Brooks, and two sisters, Frances Pittman and Susan Brenner. Mrs. Brooks was a former longtime bookkeeper for Manry-Rawls Insurance Co. and...
Rick Princiotta
Apr 12, 2013
Franklin – Richard P. "Rick" Princiotta, 41, owner of Princiotta Painting, died suddenly April 12, 2013. He was a native of Boston, MA, a former resident of Suffolk, and was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Princiotta, and a brother, John J. Princiotta. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Theresa Humphries,...
Ruth V. Bennett
Apr 11, 2013
Courtland – Ruth Victoria Anderson Bennett, 71, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away April 11, 2013 at her home. Born in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Adolf and Callie Mae Fly Anderson. She was predeceased by her husband, Alan H. Bennett, her brother, Andy Anderson, and four sisters, Sue Grubb, Frances Swanner, Pauline Crank, and Ann Lawson....
Carolyn Nicely Harvey
Apr 10, 2013
Franklin – Carolyn Gertrude Nicely Harvey, 92, passed away April 10, 2013 at her home at The Village at Woods Edge. Born in Covington, VA, she a daughter of the late Elmer and Beulah Cook Nicely. Mrs. Harvey was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, James Atrill Harvey, Sr. and a sister, Marion, and brother, Garland Nicely. She was...
Paul Camp Marks
Apr 10, 2013
Paul Douglas Camp Marks, 88, died peacefully April 10, 2013 at his home in Franklin, VA. He was born October 2, 1924 in Boykins, VA, the oldest son of the late Robert F. Marks and Texie Camp Marks.Paul attended public schools in Boykins followed by Woodberry Forest School and then the Virginia Military Institute. Paul left VMI during his Rat...
E.R.M. "Mac" Coker
Apr 9, 2013
E.R.M. "Mac" Coker died April 9, 2013 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA. Mr. Coker was born in Columbia, SC on March 10, 1931, son of the late William Caleb and Louise Williams Coker. He is survived by his wife, Louisa Hunt Coker; sons, William Coker, his wife Sally, and their children, Laney and Will, of Spartanburg, SC; John Coker...
Marie Newton Beale Turner
Apr 9, 2013
Marie Newton Beale Turner of Boykins passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Mrs. Turner was born in Southampton County to Otelia Newton Beale and Ewell Thomas Beale on May 16, 1920. She attended Boykins High School, graduating in 1937. Marie received a Teacher's Certificate from Farmville State Teachers' College, now Longwood University. She then taught in Newsoms, Drewryville, and Capron...
Gene Gray
Apr 9, 2013
Bernard Gene Gray, 75, passed away April 9, 2013. He was born in Boykins, a son of the late William Richard and Virginia Crowder Gray, and was predeceased by a brother, Calvin Gray. Gene was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Cassie D. Gray; a daughter, Kim G. Creef of...
Lois Louise Carmony
Apr 8, 2013
Lois Louise Carmony, 71, a native of Elizabethtown, KY and former resident of Chesapeake, passed away April 8, 2013 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Eva Keith Swartz and predeceased by a brother; Charles Swartz. She was a retired LPN, a member of the DAR, and enjoyed genealogy. Cherishing her memory is her husband...
Fred Gray Buck, Jr.
Apr 8, 2013
Franklin- Fred Gray Buck, Jr, 75, passed away on April 8, 2013 in Wake Forest, NC, where he had been living the past several years. Born in Hobgood, NC, he was a son of the late Fred Gray and Allie Mizzelle Buck and was a longtime former parts manager for several Franklin auto dealerships. He was predeceased by a brother,...
Glenn Strickland
Apr 6, 2013
Bobby Glenn Strickland, 46, a former resident of Windsor, VA, passed away April 6, 2013. He was born in Franklin, VA, and was a graduate of Windsor High School. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a retired civil service electrician for 20 years for the U.S. Coast Guard. He was presently in his last...
James "Jimmy" L. Griffin, Jr.
Apr 3, 2013
Franklin – James "Jimmy" Lee Griffin, Jr., 46, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2013. Born in Franklin, he was the son of the late James Lee and Janie Bryant Griffin and was a driver for Mark Dunning Industries in Hopewell. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and was known as an excellent cook. Survivors include his sisters Linda G. Woulf...
Trevan Neal Martin
Apr 3, 2013
Como, NC – Traven Neal Martin, infant son of Delbert and Denise Martin entered into eternal bliss on April 3, 2013 joining his brother, Waden Lynn and sister, Wenda Beth. He was the grandson of Merle and Ethel Horst and Marvin and Mary Martin, all of Greencastle, PA. A funeral will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 6 at...
Raymond Edward Holland
Apr 1, 2013
Franklin – Raymond Edward Holland, 89, former resident of Franklin went to his eternal rest April 1, 2013 at McGuire's Veteran Center in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of the late Coleman Edward and Hattie Dundlow Holland. He was predeceased by his devoted wife and constant companion for 56 years Virginia Hedgepeth Holland. Survivors include one daughter, Sylvia Livesay...
Wallace Mason
Mar 30, 2013
Charles Wallace Mason, 88, passed away March 30, 2013. He was born October 24, 1924 in Fairfield, Va., but lived his adult life in Franklin. He was a son of the late Charles R. and Eddy Duff Mason. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and served faithfully as an usher and member of the Building and...
Beverly Franklin Byrd
Mar 30, 2013
Suffolk – Beverly Franklin Byrd, 76, passed away March 30, 2013. Born November 11, 1936, in Nansemond County, VA, he was a son of the late J. Presley and Dorothy Lamb Byrd and predeceased by two sisters, Janie B. Aston and Rachel B. Brinkley. He attended Cypress Elementary School, Whaleyville High School and Paul D. Camp Community College. He retired...
Daniel P. Barraclough
Mar 24, 2013
Franklin - Daniel Perry Barraclough, 63, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born on April 29, 1949 to the late Perry Butler and the late Norene Jane Barraclough Kaluzny. Dan was a mechanic and service manager for over 40 years before he retired in 2011. He worked at...
Marie Simms Raiford
Mar 22, 2013
Marie Simms Raiford Sedley- Marie Simms Raiford, 93, widow of V. Lee Raiford, passed away March 22, 2013 with her daughter by her side. She was born in Southampton County on August 5, 1919 to the late Edward Judson and Estelle Drewry Simms. She was a retiree of Roses Department Store. She was a Methodist. She was a wonderful wife,...
