Norwood Craven Sykes
Jun 5, 2009
Franklin – Norwood Craven Sykes, 78, died June 5, 2009 at the East Pavilion. He was born in Franklin, a son of the late Dora Jones Sykes and Edward B. Sykes, Sr. Norwood was predeceased by a sister, Myrl S. Davidson, and three brothers, Edwards B. Sykes, Jr., C. J. Sykes, and Buddy Sykes. He was retired as a floral...
Virginia Beale Conrad
Jun 5, 2009
Virginia Beach - Our dear mother, Virginia Phillips Beale Conrad, 89, formally of Norfolk, passed away with her family present, Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Chesapeake home of her daughter. She was born in Antioch, Fluvanna County, Virginia on January 16, 1920. She was preceded in death by her mother, Effie Jane (Daughtrey) Beale and father, James McDowell Beale....
Annie Parker Cocker
Jun 3, 2009
Franklin – Annie Laurie Parker Cocker, 89, passed away quietly June 3, 2009 after living with Alzheimer's Disease for twenty years. She is survived by three children and spouses: Laurie Timberlake (Dr. John) of Medina, OH, Lou Flowers (Jerry) of Virginia Beach, VA, Bill (Tammy) Cocker of Fairfax Station, VA. She also leaves nine grandchildren: Matthew Timberlake (Dr. Sara) of...
Mary Katherine Clements
Jun 3, 2009
Courtland - Mary Katherine Clements, 57, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at her home surrounded by her daughters and two special angels on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1951 in Richmond, Va. Kathy was raised in Courtland by the late Lawrence Allen "Dick" and Katherine Thornton Clements. She is survived...
Lloyd David Taylor, Sr.
May 30, 2009
Newsoms – Lloyd David Taylor, Sr., 90, widower of Josie Cogsdale Taylor, died May 30, 2009 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born in Lunenburg County, a son of the late Lewis David and Martha Susan Callis Taylor and was predeceased by a brother, Dennis J. Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a 1937 graduate of South...
Martha Phipps Patterson
May 24, 2009
Sedley – Martha Ann Phipps "Ma" Patterson, 77, died May 24, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. She was born In Hoopers Creek, NC, a daughter of the late Thomas Richard and Katie Fowler Phipps. Mrs. Patterson was predeceased by three sisters, Lucille Regula, Lillian Phipps, and Lorraine Davenport; one brother, David Phipps; and one grandson, Jayton Patterson. She was the...
Billy Wayne Adams
May 21, 2009
Suffolk – Billy Wayne Adams, 73, died May 21, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born in Toms Creek, Va., one of ten children of the late Earnest and Flonnie Helton Adams. Mr. Adams was retired from the Engineering Department of Maryview Hospital and was the former owner of Adams Brothers Construction Company. He was a member of...
Ned Earl Bess, Sr.
May 21, 2009
Franklin, VA – Ned Earl Bess, Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Southampton County, a son of the late Sallie and Benjamin Bess. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Union Camp Corporation. Earl attended Hunterdale Baptist Church and loved gardening and his cat, "Boy"....
Marjorie Pierce Galloway
May 19, 2009
Franklin – Marjorie Pierce Galloway, 88, passed away May 19, 2009 at Sentara Obici. She was born in Sunbury, NC., the oldest child of the late Joseph Samuel and Lessie Ward Pierce. She was the widow of John O. Galloway and was predeceased by a son John O. Galloway, Jr. She was also predeceased by a brother, J.T. Pierce and...
Florence Chapman Murray
May 19, 2009
Franklin, VA – Florence Chapman Murray, 101, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at East Pavilion in Franklin, VA. Originally from Ontario, NY, Florence was born in 1907 in her family's farmhouse and grew up an only child. She graduated in the 1920's from Rochester Art Institute, now known as Rochester Institute of Technology, with a degree in art. After many...
Wilson Pershing "Junior" Story, Jr.
May 18, 2009
Franklin – Wilson Pershing "Junior" Story, Jr., 59, died May 18, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Southampton County, a son of the late Lucy Worrell and Wilson Pershing Story, Sr. Wilson was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn L. Story. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Wagner Story; two daughters, Jessica Carol Mitchell and Amanda S. Bailey...
Hazel Duck Carr
May 13, 2009
Zuni – Hazel Duck Carr, 77, died May 13, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Isle of Wight County, a daughter of the late Lafayette Edward and Evie Bland Duck. She was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Wilson and two brothers, Horace and Leo Bradshaw. Mrs. Carr was retired as a clerk from Southampton Memorial Hospital and was...
Lucille Cobb Cole
May 8, 2009
Franklin – Lucille Cobb Cole, 87, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully at Lucy Corr Village in Chesterfield, Va. on May 8, 2009. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Stephen Curtis Cole, Sr.; parents, Abner Thomas and Annie London Cobb; brothers, William Hardy and Bryant Cobb; and sister, Elizabeth Ellington. The oldest of nine children, she...
Russell Edward Darden
May 5, 2009
Courtland – Russell Edward Darden, 73, died May 5, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Richmond and raised in Emporia, he was the son of the late Watkins Risup and Gertrude Day Darden. Russell, an Army veteran, was retired from Union Camp Corporation and was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church where he was a lay reader. He...
Vernon Keith Johnson
May 2, 2009
Carrsville – Vernon Keith Johnson, 77, died May 2, 2009 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County and was a retired insurance agent for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company. Keith was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of Holland Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pauline W. Johnson; and three sisters,...
Francis Gail Parker
May 2, 2009
Courtland – Francis Gail Parker, 66, died May 2, 2009 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Gail Lee and Frances Mott Parker. He was a 1961 graduate of Oscar Smith High School, a graduate of Old Dominion College, and earned his Masters Degree from Marshall University. Gail served in the Army Reserves,...
Anna Fowler Reel Butler
May 1, 2009
Albany, Ga. – Anna Fowler Reel Butler, 88, passed away May 1, 2009 at Palmyra Nursing Home. Mrs. Butler was born July 25, 1920 in Franklin, VA., a daughter of the late Willie Ray and Elnora Cutchins Fowler. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jesse W. Reel; a granddaughter, Renea Reel; one sister, Armorel Johnson; and two brothers, Randolph...
Rev. Ira Durwood Hudgins
Apr 28, 2009
Franklin, Va. - Rev. Ira Durwood Hudgins, D.D., 91, died April 28, 2009, in Franklin, Virginia, where he served as pastor of the Franklin Baptist Church for 32 years. He was born in Washington, D.C., son of Robert L. and Fanny Williams Hudgins. Following graduation from high school he attended and received degrees from the University of Richmond, Crozer Theological...
Ralph Lewis Benhart, Sr.
Apr 25, 2009
Franklin – Ralph Lewis Benhart, Sr., 79, died April 25, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Elmhurst, IL, the only child of the late Clarence and Bessie Wiltse Benhart. Mr. Benhart was predeceased by a daughter, Peggy Ann Benhart. He was the owner of Benhart's GMC Sales and Service and served in the US Navy...
Robert Bruce Baker
Apr 23, 2009
Franklin – Robert Bruce Baker, 55, died April 23, 2009 at Norfolk General Hospital. He was born in Nansemond County, a son of the late Garland Robert Baker, Jr. and Patricia Ann White Baker. Bruce was retired from the customer service department at Union Camp Corporation and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of...
