Inell Arrington Rutledge
Jun 13, 2012
Carrsville – Annie Inell Arrington Rutledge, 77, widow of Walter Everett Rutledge, Sr., passed away June 13, 2012. Born in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mable Arrington. Mrs. Rutledge was a retired accountant for Leggett's Department Store in Franklin and a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was predeceased by two sisters, Carolyn Clifford...
Wilbert "Bill" Glenn Wheeler
Jun 12, 2012
Suffolk – Wilbert "Bill" Glenn Wheeler, 71, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late John Lester Wheeler and Asenath Priestly Wheeler. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Vico Construction Company. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Brenda G....
Jack Albert Kauss
Jun 11, 2012
Franklin - Jack Albert Kauss, 81, passed away peacefully at his home June 11, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Born in Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Albert Valdemar Kauss and Martha Isabelle Kauss. Jack served his country in the U.S. Navy, the Army National Guard and in the Coast Guard Reserves and was retired from...
Leslie Fenton Porter, Sr.
Jun 11, 2012
Franklin - Leslie Fenton Porter, Sr., 91, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Fenton and Susie Miles Porter. Mr. Porter was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and the retired owner of Small Engine Service and Equipment Company Inc. Mr. Porter was a veteran of the U.S. Army who...
Connie Paige Johnson
Jun 11, 2012
Suffolk - Connie Paige Johnson, 54, passed away on June 11, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones. She was predeceased by her father Paul McCaskey. Connie's love and memory will forever remain in the hearts of her husband, Ricky Johnson; daughter, Megan McCalester; step-daughters, Heather and Michelle Johnson; mother, Anita McCaskey; brother, Paul Jr. McCaskey; sister, Vickie Poole and many...
Hilda Holland O'Berry
Jun 5, 2012
Newsoms – Hilda Holland O'Berry, 87, widow of Edward Raleigh O'Berry went to be with the Lord June 5, 2012. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late Ella Butler Holland and Vernon Awood Holland, Sr. Mrs. O'Berry was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by a sister, Alma Ann Rountree, brothers, Vernon Awood...
Joseph Earnest Vaughan
Jun 5, 2012
Suffolk – Joseph Earnest Vaughan, 68, passed away June 5, 2012 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Ninth of thirteen children, he was a son of the late William W. Vaughan, Sr. and Alta Sharon Hatfield Vaughan. He retired from the sheet finishing department at International Paper, served in the National Guard for 6 years and was a member of Black Creek...
J. Ernest Wrenn, Jr.
Jun 3, 2012
Franklin - James Ernest Wrenn, Jr., 85, departed peacefully June 3, 2012 surrounded by his family. Mr. Wrenn graduated from Varina High School near Richmond and earned a B.S. Degree in Agriculture Education from Virginia Tech. He was an Agriculture teacher at Surry High School and an Agricultural Extension Agent in Dinwiddie and Southampton Counties. Mr. Wrenn served his country...
Rebecca Branch
Jun 2, 2012
Franklin – Rebecca "Becky" Eunice Myrick Branch, 85, widow of Lemuel A. Branch, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Southampton County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Myrick. Becky was a retired bookkeeper from Cypress Cove Country Club and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory...
Alice Marshall Sykes
Jun 1, 2012
Franklin – Alice Claudia Marshall Sykes, 84, born October 21, 1927, passed over into heaven June 1, 2012. She was predeceased in death by her husband, William "Buddy" Sykes and her son, Willie Marshall Sykes. Mrs. Sykes was a retired nurse who was first of her graduating class who was a kind and gentle woman with a sense of humor...
Daniel "Dan" Herring
Jun 1, 2012
Franklin – Daniel Edward "Dan" Herring, 88, a former resident of Ahoskie, NC, and a PGA golf professional since 1946, passed away June 1, 2012. Born in Charlottesville, Va., he was a son of the late James Edward and Ollie Kirby Herring. He was a U.S. Golden Glove boxing champion in the 127 lb weight class division in 1942 winning...
Mills Burwell Barrett, Jr.
May 30, 2012
Zuni – Mills Burwell "Chubby" Barrett, Jr. passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Mills B. and Josie Faison Barrett. Mills was a retired farmer and a life long member of Black Creek Baptist Church where he attended the Men's Bible Class. He was predeceased by...
Anne Darden
May 30, 2012
Carrsville – Mary Anne Darden, 64, passed away May 30, 2012. Born December 19, 1947 in Franklin, VA, she was a daughter of the late James Clayton "Boots" Darden and Daisy Carr Darden and was a member of Colosse Baptist Church. Anne served in the Army during the Vietnam era and was a registered nurse at Norfolk General Hospital for...
Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale
May 28, 2012
Portsmouth – Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Coggsdale, 51, formerly of Franklin, passed away May 28, 2012. He was a kind and gentle soul that touched many lives in many places. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and coach. Kenny dedicated his time and heart to Churchland Little League for 18 years serving as coach, vice president and president....
Timothy John Cunningham
May 25, 2012
Carrsville – Timothy "Tim" John Cunningham, 57, Petty Officer First Class (USN Ret.) passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late John William Cunningham and Marie Elizabeth Dann Cunningham and was predeceased by three brothers, Patrick, Stephen and Martin Cunningham. Tim was known for his...
Dr. Robert Thomas Edwards
May 21, 2012
Dr. Robert Thomas Edwards, a lifelong citizen of Franklin, died on Monday, May 21, 2012. He was born in Southampton County on Jan, 28, 1925, the son of Ryland Thomas and Josie Vaughan Edwards. Dr. Edwards graduated from Franklin High School in 1942 and entered military service early in 1943, spending eighteen months in the European theater. In January 1946...
Florence Catherine Fuesser
May 20, 2012
Windsor – Florence "Flossie" Catherine Fuesser, 81, passed away May 20, 2012 at Consulate Health Care in Windsor. She was born in Illinois, but had been in the area since 1996 and was a daughter of the late Charles Cleveland Fuesser, Sr. and Caroline Dinges Fuesser. Left to cherish her memory is her sister-in-law, Lois Fuesser of Courtland, two nieces,...
Hank Anthony Drake
May 17, 2012
Windsor – Hank Anthony Drake, 59, passed away peacefully May 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Dock Vick Drake and Blanche Story Drake. Hank graduated from Windsor High School in 1971, retired as a superintendent for the Virginia Department of Transportation after 34 years of dedicated and...
George "Abe" Emery
May 14, 2012
Emery, George Abraham "Abe", 53, formerly of Rosby's Rock died on May 14, 2012 at his residence in Midlothian, VA after an extended illness. He was born January 30, 1959 in Glen Dale, WV, a son of the late Edward Everett Emery, Jr. and Leona Mae Litman Emery and was also predeceased by a sister, Juanita Hope Wood and an...
Ashley Ellis
May 8, 2012
Suffolk - William Ashley Ellis, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior May 8, 2012. He was born in Franklin, a son of the late Jessie and Helen Parker Ellis and retired from Askew Nursery where he was a landscaper. He was a member of Open Door Church of Suffolk. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy...
