Stephen L. Studer
May 7, 2012
Stephen Leigh Studer, 56, passed away May 7, 2012 at his home. He was a computer analyst and technician for Siemens Cooperation for over 20 years, served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of True Word Christian Church. Mr. Struder was predeceased by his father, Maurice Studer. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Virginia...
Eugene Linwood Cook
May 7, 2012
Eugene Linwood Cook, 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father May 7, 2012. He was born in Ivor, VA on October 22, 1931 and was the son of the late Linwood "Pat" and Annie Mae Raiford Cook. He was predeceased by his brother, Franklin R. Cook. Eugene is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marian Bulls Cook; three...
Elizabeth Stein Rountree
May 4, 2012
Carrsville- Elizabeth Stein Rountree, 79, widow of Manley Edward Rountree, passed away May 4, 2012. A native a Toledo, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John Francis and Catherine Heller Stein and was retired from retail sales. Left to cherish her memory are her five daughters, Patricia Dalton of Suffolk, Cynthia Holland (Les), Carol Lane, and Pamela Jones,...
Theodore E. Wendell
May 4, 2012
Sedley – Theodore Eldridge Wendell, 79, passed away May 4, 2012 at Courtland Healthcare. Born in Greensville County, VA, he was a son of the late George William and Mary Newsome Wendell. Mr. Wendell was a retired farmer and a member of Joyner United Methodist Church. Left to cherish his memory is sisters, Frances W. Parker of Sedley and Catherine...
Lola Blythe Bass
May 2, 2012
Courtland- Lola Mason Blythe Bass, 94, widow of Wilbur Lewis Bass, passed away May 2, 2012 at Courtland Health and Rehab. A life long resident of Southampton County, Mrs. Bass was a daughter of the late Charlie and Sweetie Blythe. She was predeceased by a son, Wilbur L. Bass, Jr., sisters, Virgie Harrison, Shirley March, Stella Richardson, Vina Overby, Margaret...
Maggie Joyner Pope
Apr 30, 2012
Capron – Maggie Joyner Pope, 98, widow of David Littleton Pope, passed away April 30, 2012 at Nansemond Point in Suffolk with Vicki and Kathy at her bedside. Mrs. Pope, a resident of Nansemond Point for the past 13 years, where she had thrived with her extended family at the nursing home was one of four children of the late...
Jean Carter Worrell
Apr 29, 2012
Courtland – Jean Carter Worrell, 86, widow of David Henry Worrell, Sr. went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2012. Mrs. Worrell was born in Hertford, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Lloyd Joseph and Fannie Martin Carter. She was predeceased by a son, Larry Martin Worrell, four sisters, Evelyn Modlin, Emily Lundgren, Barbara Harrell and Marjorie...
Veneta Ruth Smith
Apr 29, 2012
Franklin – Veneta Ruth Smith, 90, widow of Fred Smith, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Dexter, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ella Veatch Biggerstaff and resided in Colton, California most of her life. Mrs. Smith was an avid doll and teddy bear collector and maker. She was predeceased...
Joe And Sandy Joyner
Apr 27, 2012
Joseph Charles "Joe" Joyner, 62, and his wife, Sandra Rebovich "Sandy" Joyner, 58, died April 27, 2012. Joe, a Franklin native, was a son of the late James Charlie "J.C." and Edith Brittle Joyner. He was a former manager of the Particle Board plant for Union Camp Corporation and for Norboard Co. of Deposit, NY. Sandy, who was born in...
Rachel D. Johnson
Apr 25, 2012
Rachel Daughtrey Johnson, 79, passed away April 25, 2012 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Nansemond County and was the daughter of the late Clarence T. and Elsie Piland Daughtrey. She was a graduate of Holland High School, a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for 61 years and a licensed insurance agent for 25 years. Left...
Mary C. Hunnicutt
Apr 25, 2012
Carrsville – Mary Colleen Kelly Hunnicutt, 57, passed away April 25, 2012. She was a daughter of the late William Luis and Mary Oldershaw Kelly and was predeceased by her son, Jason M. Hunnicutt. Mary was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4411 in Franklin. Left to cherish her memory is her...
Nettie G. Mathias
Apr 22, 2012
Suffolk – Nettie Gerald Mathias, 75, passed away on April 22, 2012 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Carrie Rogers Gerald. Mrs. Mathias retired from Franklin Equipment Company. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Henry Eugene Arrington, Jr. and his wife, Dianne of Sunbury, NC and her grandchildren, Paul Eugene Arrington...
Shirley Williams Thode
Apr 20, 2012
Franklin – Shirley Williams Thode, 70, widow of Charles William "Chuck" Thode passed away April 20, 2012. Shirley was a daughter of the late Livius N. and Mildred Parke Williams. She was a graduate of Southampton High School and Radford University and was a retired hospital computer programmer. Survivors include two step-daughters, Deborah Bradley and Gail Shilling, two brothers, David...
Sherry Holt Pickens
Apr 19, 2012
Ivor - Sherry Ray Holt Pickens, 69, widow of Keith Arlan Pickens, Sr. passed away April 19, 2012. Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Conrad Norton Holt, Sr. and Inez Lowe Holt. Sherry was a member of the Corinth Friends Meeting and was a former bookkeeper at Holt Metal Products. Left to cherish her memory...
Edith B. Creech
Apr 19, 2012
Franklin- Edith Boykin Creech, 84, widow of Joseph Elbert Creech, passed away April 19, 2012 at her home. Born in Johnston County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late William Milton and Addie Grice Boykin. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Vivian Krieg, and her son, John D....
Edna C. Carr
Apr 19, 2012
Carrsville – Edna C. Carr, 97, passed away April 19, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, John Putman "J.P." Carr, Jr., her son, J. Nelson Carr, and son-in-law, George Harcum. Born in Nansemond County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Dollie Spivey Carr. She was a member of Colosse Baptist Church. Left to...
Jean Hall Bass
Apr 15, 2012
Courtland- Jean Addison Hall Bass, 90, passed away April 15, 2012 at Cedar Manor in Chesapeake. Mrs. Bass was born in Suffolk and reared in Windsor and was a daughter of the late, Lucien Talmage and Georgia Moore Hall. She was predeceased by a son, Talmage A. Bass, a sister Mary Emiline Jureit, a brother Lucien T. Hall, Jr., and...
Larry Reynolds Shaffer
Apr 4, 2012
Franklin- Larry Reynolds Shaffer, 53, passed away April 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was a retired Safety Coordinator for International Paper Co. Larry was a avid motorcyclist and fisherman and was a member of Bronco Rod and Gun Club. He was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is...
Louise Brock Lee
Mar 31, 2012
BOYKINS -Louise B. Lee, 84, passed away March 31, 2012. She was a native of Isle of Wight County and was a daughter of the late Rossie William and Annie Darden Brock and was also predeceased by a son, William David Lee, sisters, Patricia Stultz and Julia Mae "Judy" Newsome and a brother, Richard H. Brock. She was retired from...
Arnold W. Strickland
Mar 31, 2012
Franklin- Arnold Weldon Strickland, 78, passed away March 31, 2012. Arnold was a native of Norfolk, VA and was retired from the grocery business after 52 years. He was the former owner and operator of Strickland's Service Mart for 26 years and prior to that worked for 26 years for Colonial Stores. He was an Army veteran during the Korean...
