Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families

Dr. Barham Dodson

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.

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

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

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...

Wenda Beth Martin

Wenda Beth Martin

Nov 29, 2011

Como, NC – Wenda Beth Martin, infant daughter of Delbert and Denise Martin passed away on November 29, 2011. She was the granddaughter of Merle and Ethel Horsty and Marvin and Mary Martin, all of Greencastle, PA. She was predeceased by an infant brother, Waden Lynn Martin. A funeral service will be held today, 11 am, Thursday, December 1, 2011...

David Alexander Dickson

David Alexander Dickson

Nov 26, 2011

Franklin- David Alexander Dickson, 86, formerly of Front Royal, Va. and widow of Rene Bolz Dickson, passed away on November 26, 2011. Born in Washington, D.C. on July 21, 1925, he retired from the printing and graphics department of George Washington University. He was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Angela Wichendahl...

Frances Ruth Zimmerman

Frances Ruth Zimmerman

Nov 24, 2011

Franklin – Frances Ruth Zimmerman, 97, formerly of Sykesville, PA, passed away November 24, 2011 at the East Pavilion. She was born on August 15, 1914 in Dubois, PA to the late Thomas R. and Margaret Pittsley Love. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George Labana Zimmerman; a son; seven sisters; two brothers; and two grandchildren. Survivors...

Eunice Hewitt Hardee

Eunice Hewitt Hardee

Nov 22, 2011

Eunice Hewitt Hardee, 83, of Waverly, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on November 22, 2011. She was a daughter of the late George Wilbur and Isla Rowell Hewitt and the widow of Claudis R. Hardee. She was a member of Wayne United Methodist Church in Georgetown, SC and had retired from the Independent Life Insurance Company after 20...

Richard Lewis Tawney

Richard Lewis Tawney

Nov 21, 2011

Richard Lewis "Dick" Tawney, 77, widower of Gail Hall Tawney, passed away November 21, 2011. Born in Richwood, W. Va., he was a son of the late William Lewis and Geneva Husk Tawney. An army veteran, he was a graduate of the University of Florida School of Forestry and was retired from the Woodlands Division of Union Camp Corporation. Mr....

Tena Arrington Goodson

Tena Arrington Goodson

Nov 21, 2011

Franklin -Tena Arrington Goodson, 73, passed away November 21, 2011 at Norfolk Sentara Heart Hospital with her family by her side after a brief illness. Born in Buckhorn, VA on October 1, 1938, she was the youngest of five children of the late Charlie James and Mable Mae Galtress Arrington. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and...

Katherine Paige Atkinson

Katherine Paige Atkinson

Nov 20, 2011

Katherine Paige Atkinson, 51, of Wakefield, formerly of Dinwiddie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at her home. Kathy was a member of Wakefield United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Gypsy Rollings and her husband, Gardner and Mack L. Atkinson, sister, Sharee A. Burn, brother, Michael A. Atkinson, niece, Tabatha R. Atkinson and...

Joyce Parham Davis

Joyce Parham Davis

Nov 20, 2011

Joyce Parham Davis, 77, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was a native of Kittrell, NC and one of eight children of the late John Howard and Nettie Thompson Parham. She was a member of Courtland Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Ginnie Davis Carr and husband, Merrell, of Ivor; sons, Raymond C. Davis, Jr....

Janet Kitchen Crumpler

Janet Kitchen Crumpler

Nov 20, 2011

Courtland-Janet Kitchen Crumpler, 49, passed away surrounded by family and friends on November 20, 2011 at Sentara Obici Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Franklin, Janet was an honors graduate of Southampton Academy and obtained a bachelors degree from Meredith College. She was the former curator of the City of Suffolk Museum, former curator of...

Robert Harvey Jones

Robert Harvey Jones

Nov 19, 2011

Branchville – Robert Harvey "Peanut" Jones, 76, passed away peacefully at home November 19, 2011, after a long illness with Parkinson's disease. He was predeceased by his parents, Eddie Drumgold Jones and Frances Shell Jones and a brother, Eddie Bryant Jones. He was a member of Branchville United Methodist Church and former owner of Severn Texaco. A loving and caring...

Jean Drake Vinson

Jean Drake Vinson

Nov 18, 2011

Franklin – Jean Drake Vinson, 89, widow of Tommie Vinson, passed away November 18, 2011. Mrs. Vinson was born in Newsoms, VA, a daughter of the late James Thomas and Mable Whitley Drake. She was also predeceased by her son, J. Wilson Vinson, brothers, Andrew and Harry Drake and sisters, Emma Leigh Matthews and Madge Fowler. She was a member...

David E. Turner, Sr.

David E. Turner, Sr.

Nov 17, 2011

Boykins – David Edward "Snooks" Turner, Sr., born on March 24, 1916 went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 17, 2011. He was the son of the late James Thomas and Elizabeth Bryant Turner. He was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and he retired as a mechanic from Georgia Pacific, Conway, NC. He was predeceased by...

Mary Joyner Hasty

Mary Joyner Hasty

Nov 15, 2011

Franklin- Mary Joyner Hasty, 97, widow of Ryland L. Hasty, passed away November 15, 2011. Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Jay Gould Joyner, Sr. and Mary Blythe Joyner. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and Miss Fannie Webb's Business School. Mrs. Hasty retired from Union Camp Corporation where she was a paper...

Sarah H. Dillon

Sarah H. Dillon

Nov 12, 2011

VIRGINIA BEACH- Sarah H. Dillon, 86, skipped away from this world having heard the words, "Rise up my love, my fair one and come away," from her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 12th, 2011. Sarah, affectionately known as "Granny Sal" was devoted to her family, her profession as a school teacher, her passion for the kingdom of God and...

Ella Jean Overby

Ella Jean Overby

Nov 12, 2011

Branchville - Ella Jean Overby, 78, passed away November 12, 2011 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Mrs. Overby was a native of Northampton County, NC and was the youngest of seven children of the late Charlie and Lema Davis Kee. She was also predeceased by her former husband, Herman "Kyser" Overby and by a special friend, Howard Edwards. Mrs. Overby was...

Marvin Bland Pope, Jr.

Marvin Bland Pope, Jr.

Nov 9, 2011

Franklin- Marvin Bland "M.B." Pope, Jr., 60, passed away November 9, 2011. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Marvin Bland and Annie Louise Bradshaw Pope and was retired from the Franklin school system where he was an elementary school teacher. Marvin attended Franklin Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. Left to...