Karen Lee Hughes
Oct 12, 2009
Karen L. Hughes Capron – Karen Lee Hughes, 42, died October 12, 2009 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. She was born in Des Plaines, Illinois, and was predeceased by a sister, Kim Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Paul T. Hughes; one daughter, Ali Hughes, a freshman at JMU; one son, Alex Hughes of the home; her parents, Ken and Penny...
Anita Mae Poe Johnson
Oct 7, 2009
Franklin – Anita Mae Poe "Nita" Johnson, 69, went to our heavenly Father on October 7, 2009. She was born in Maybeury, WV, and was predeceased by her father, Henry Elmer Poe, her stepfather, Tony Treolo and a brother Danny Poe. Anita was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She loved her Lord,...
Andrew E. "Andy" Delucia
Oct 4, 2009
Zuni – Andrew E. "Andy" DeLucia, 29, died October 4, 2009. He was born in Suffolk and was predeceased by his father, Bill DeLucia. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, music, weightlifting, and the Redskins. He also enjoyed being with friends and especially his mother. Survivors include his mother, Patsy M. DeLucia and friend, Richard Waicunas, of Windsor; his brother, Sam DeLucia...
Randy Paige Cobb
Sep 30, 2009
Branchville- Randy Paige Cobb, 52, a wonderful and loving husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully at Southampton Memorial Hospital on September 30, 2009. Born in Franklin, he was the son of the late C. D. and Thelma Cobb and his career and his passion was farming. Randy loved to hunt and fish and enjoy the outdoors. He was a...
Charles Henry Ward
Sep 30, 2009
Courtland- Charles Henry Ward, 65, passed away September 30, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Southampton County and a retired farmer, Charles was a son of the late Beecher Henry Ward, Jr. and Mildred Scott Ward. He was a member of the Sedley Hunt Club, Sons of the Confederacy and was a 1962 graduate of Southampton High School...
Margaret Powers Glover Council
Sep 29, 2009
Carrsville- Margaret Powers Glover Council, 87, died September 29, 2009 at her home. Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Harrison and May Thomas Powers and was the widow of Churchill Gibson Glover and David Campbell Council, Jr. Margaret was a retired licensed practical nurse and was for many years the office nurse for the...
George Frederick Blank
Sep 28, 2009
Franklin – George Frederick Blank, 80, died September 28, 2009 at Courtland Healthcare Center. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late George and Minnie Messerschmitt Blank. George was a retired machinist model maker for Pacer Tool & Plastic, Inc of South Plainfield, NJ. He was a Lutheran. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Shirley...
Alma Lambdin Dantoni
Sep 26, 2009
Franklin– Alma Lambdin Dantoni, 87, of Kittery, ME, died peacefully September 26, 2009 at home in her sleep. Alma lived at the Meeting House Village in Kittery and she enjoyed sharing in the lives of her daughters, Rebecca and Margaret. She is survived by her five children: Carol Lynn of Deal Island, MD, Dale Brett and husband of Franklin, NC,...
John Keith Vann
Sep 26, 2009
Franklin - John Keith Vann, 36, died September 26, 2009. He was a native of Franklin and was the owner of Vann's Barbecue and Catering. Keith was a much loved, cherished, and admired son and brother. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Earl and Renea Vann of Franklin; his daughter, Barrett Ann McIver of Lexington, SC; his sister,...
Rose Man Ferki
Sep 24, 2009
Franklin – Rose Man Ferki, 81, passed away September 24, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA and was a daughter of the late Francis and Justina Man. Mrs. Ferki was a former resident of Murfreesboro, NC. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Joseph M. Ferki; two daughters, Diane Sly (Joe) of Chandler, AZ and...
Richard Steven "Ricky" Hoag
Sep 22, 2009
Zuni – Richard Steven "Ricky" Hoag, 21, passed away September 22, 2009. He was born in Hampton, and formerly of Suffolk, and was predeceased by his father, Richard Gene Hoag, Jr. Ricky was known to his friends as "Ricky Bobby". Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Kelly Joyner Cofield and Jason E. Cofield; his sister, Amanda L Hoag,...
Barbara Statts Hughes
Sep 22, 2009
Franklin – Barbara Elizabeth Statts Hughes, 79, widow of Charles Richard Hughes, died September 22, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Elmira, NY, one of four children of the late Albert Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Hull Statts. She was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, John Statts, Albert Statts, and Dorothy S. DeHaven. Mrs. Hughes was...
Sally Sparks Cameron
Sep 19, 2009
Courtland – Sally Doreen Sparks Cameron, 71, retired educator and widow of The Rev. Lawrence Stewart Cameron, died September 19, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Brewster, WA, the daughter of the late Dorothy Hyde and Leonard Sparks. Sally received her Batchelor's Degree from Washington State University and her Masters in Education from Loyola University in Maryland. She...
Kathryn Theresa Dunlap
Sep 17, 2009
Zuni – Kathryn T. Dunlap, 58, died at her home with her family at her side in Zuni, Va, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was an exceptional educator and teacher for 37 years, teaching children English, history, literature, and reading, and also special needs children. She was also principal of Virginia Country Day School for many years. The...
Ruby Lee Castellow
Sep 15, 2009
Franklin – Ruby Nora Lee Castellow, 99, widow of Basil Broadnax Castellow, died September 15, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bertie County, NC, a daughter of the late Eunice Brown and Ernest C. Lee and was predeceased by a sister, Thelma Morris. Mrs. Castellow was a graduate of Meredith College and a teacher for 34 years,...
Virginia Helen "Jini" Bush Stephens
Sep 14, 2009
Courtland, Va. – Virginia Helen Bush "Jini" Stephens, 72, died September 14, 2009. She was born in Gladwin, Michigan, a daughter of the late Frank and Ione Hubert Bush, and was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Gulick. She was a graduate of Roscommon High School and Mid Michigan Junior College in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Virginia was retired from Dow Chemical...
Susan Carrico Moore
Sep 8, 2009
Franklin – Susan Moore lost her battle to cancer on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. A loving and devoted mother and wife, Susan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and took great pleasure in visits from her three grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 35 years, Tim Moore; her daughter, Carrie Marie Johnson and her...
Thelma Morgan Francis
Sep 4, 2009
Boykins – Thelma Morgan "Bootsie" Francis , 69, passed away September 4, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was a native of Crewe, Va, and was a daughter of the late Nubel and Lucille Morgan. She was retired from Southampton Correctional Center. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, of 37 years, Berkley M. Francis; her son, Brian...
Janice Blythe Hollowell
Sep 2, 2009
Franklin – JANICE LEE BLYTHE HOLLOWELL passed away on September 2, 2009, after a long illness. She was born on August 13, 1924 the daughter of the late Charlie and Sweetie Lee Blythe of Southampton County, VA. She was the widow of Robert Edward Hollowell. Mrs. Hollowell was predeceased by her oldest son, Charles L. "Chuck" and her siblings Shirley...
Gary Dean Saffell
Sep 1, 2009
Newsoms – Gary Dean Saffell, 65, died September 1, 2009 in Richmond. He was born in Allentown, PA., a son of the late Marion Heist and Virgil Dean Saffell. He was predeceased by a sister, Joanne Solga and a brother Billy Saffell. Gary was a retired 27 year Chief Warrant Officer from the U S Navy. He was a member...
