Archie H. Soucek
Jan 7, 2012
Archie H. "Zeke" Soucek, 98, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, in his home in Franklin, Virginia, with his family by his side. He was born December 30, 1913, on a family farm settled following the Cherokee Strip Land Run in Oklahoma in 1893. While attending the US Naval Academy, Zeke performed as an outstanding athlete, selected to the All-Eastern football...
Lawrence Vernon Joyner, Sr.
Jan 4, 2012
Franklin – Lawrence Vernon Christian Joyner, Sr., better known as Tap, took sweet release of his earthly shell on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 and is now at home with his Heavenly Father. Left to love him still are his wife of 39 ½ years, Jane T. Joyner, sons, Paul Thomas Joyner, L.V. Chris Joyner, Jr. and Bryan Lane Joyner; grandchildren,...
Richard John Holtvoigt
Jan 1, 2012
Boykins – Chief Petty Officer Richard John Holtvoigt (U.S. Navy RET), 74, former resident of Windsor, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Born in Piqua, Ohio, he was a son of the late John Henry and May Banning Holtvoigt. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years. After his...
Lucille Hancock Dilday
Dec 30, 2011
Courtland - Lucille Hancock Dilday, 98, widow of Cedric Howard Dilday, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 30, 2011 in Knoxville, TN. A native of Sedley, and former resident of Suffolk, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lafayette Hancock, Jr. and Mary Ernie Johnson Hancock and was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert L. Hancock, III, Harry...
Edna Williams Saunders
Dec 29, 2011
Edna W. Saunders Franklin – Edna Williams Saunders, 106, died on December 29, 2011. Mrs. Saunders was a native of Portsmouth and a daughter of the late Robert Cooper and Beulah Moore Williams. She was the widow of J.D. Saunders, Jr. of Windsor. Survivors include her son, Wayne D. Saunders; three grandchildren, Lorrie Gaskins and husband, Glenn, Woody Saunders and...
Dorothy Margosiak
Dec 29, 2011
Franklin, VA – Dorothy Margosiak, 65, passed away on December 29, 2011 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Rose Spencer Darco. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Samuel Margosiak; her four daughters, Christine Margosiak, Lorma Margosiak, Joyce Margosiak, and Leann Sweat; her one...
Ester Smith Babb
Dec 26, 2011
Sebrell, VA – Ester Smith Babb, 62, passed away December 26, 2011 at Sentara Louise Obici Hospital with her family at her bedside. She was born in Franklin and was predeceased by her father, Rupert Dean Smith. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 38 ½ years, Tom Babb; daughter, Tracy B. Mattox; son, T.J. Babb; mother, Berta...
Burton "Burt" Morgan Blythe
Dec 21, 2011
Burton "Burt" Morgan Blythe, 69, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully December 21, 2011 with his family at his side. A native of Franklin, he was a son of the late Stafford Emmett and Myrtle Lee Overby Blythe and was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church and attended Bethel Friends Meeting House. Burt graduated from Franklin High School...
Thomas R. Rawles Jones
Dec 20, 2011
Thomas R. Jones, 93, of Franklin, died on December 20 at Southampton Memorial Hospital after an apparent heart attack. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Harvey Jones. He is survived by his sister, Edith Jones Bayly of Winchester, Virginia; his brother, James Robert Jones of Franklin; sons Thomas Rawles Jones, Jr. and Christopher Harvey...
Roger Hinson
Dec 18, 2011
Branchville, VA—Roger Allen Hinson, 74, passed away December 18, 2011. Mr. Hinson was a native of South Carolina and was a son of the late Carlton Oday and Ethel Lee Dunn Hinson. He was a member and deacon of Crossroads Community Church, and a supervisor at Narricot Industries. Roger had been a former member of the Branchville Town Council and...
Carolyn "Mollie" Louise Burgess
Dec 18, 2011
Courtland, VA – Carolyn "Mollie" Lassiter Burgess, 71, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. Mollie was born in Suffolk, one of 18 children, of the late Ernest Linwood and Ruth Rogerson Lassiter, and was also, predeceased by her first husband, James Thomas Parker. Sr. She was a member of Vincent Grove United Methodist Church. Mollie's love for singing moved her...
George Lenton Smith
Dec 17, 2011
Branchville, VA- George Lenton Smith, "Smitty", 82, passed away December, 17, 2011. He was the son of the late James "Buddy" and Ronie Mae Smith. Born and raised in Southampton County, Smitty enjoyed doing work as a member of the Branchville Fire Department and helping others. He was a retired truck driver, who was proud of his driving accomplishments. He...
Clarence Carson Vick
Dec 14, 2011
Capron, VA – Clarence Carson "CC" Vick, 69, passed away on December 14, 2011 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Northampton County, NC, he was a son of the late Hugh Thomas Vick, Sr. and Lucy Lewter Vick. He was a retired truck driver from Birdsong Peanut. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Karen Carroll Carr of Capron...
James "Nanny" Thomas Vick
Dec 14, 2011
Capron, VA – James Thomas "Nanny" Vick, 79, passed away on December 14, 2011. He was a son of the late Louis and Mary Elizabeth Vick. Born and raised in Southampton County, Nanny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Capron Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of nearly 60...
Adelle Vick Drake
Dec 10, 2011
Newsoms, VA – Adelle Vick Drake, 85, passed away on December 10, 2011 at the East Pavilion. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Willie Thomas, "Sonny Boy" Drake; her parents, Rufus and Dellie Flythe Vick; sisters, Bessie Barrett, Nellie Drake and Eunice Gray and her brother, Clyde Vick. She was a lifelong member of Barnes United Methodist...
Emmitt Edward Drake, Jr.
Dec 9, 2011
Franklin, VA – Emmitt Edward "Eddie" Drake, Jr., 70, passed away December 9, 2011. A son of the late Emmitt Edward Drake and Page Cutchins Drake, he was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam era and was a retired scalesman in the Roll Finishing Department of Union Camp. He was predeceased by a grandson, "Little" Billy Drake....
Dr. Barham Dodson
Dec 9, 2011
Franklin, VA – Dr. Beverly Barham Dodson, 85, went to be with his beloved wife, Martha Warriner Dodson, Friday, December 9, 2011. A son of the late Dr. Austin Ingram and Louise Barham Dodson, he was born and raised in Richmond, graduated from St. Christopher's School, the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia with degrees in Pharmacy...
Lawrence H. Goodman, Sr.
Dec 2, 2011
Suffolk, VA – Lawrence H. "Bud" Goodman, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Nansemond County, Suffolk and was a son of the late Willie Frank and Emmaline Howell Goodman. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Myrtle Keeter Goodman on June 30, 1998. He was also predeceased...
Samuel Thomas Burbage
Dec 2, 2011
Como, NC – Samuel Thomas Burbage, Jr., 95, passed away on December 2, 2011. A life long resident of Hertford County he was the oldest of eight children of the late Samuel Thomas Burbage, Sr. and Sadie Jordan Burbage. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas Burbage. He retired from farming when he was 84 years old and was a...
Sandra Sandlin Wilkins
Nov 30, 2011
Sandra Leigh Sandlin Wilkins, 71, passed away November 30, 2011. She was born in Franklin, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dorothy Mitchell Sandlin. Sandra retired from Bronco Federal Credit Union after twenty-five plus years of service and was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. She will be most remembered for her steadfast love and devotion to her...
