Charles Ashley Ellis
Feb 23, 2009
Suffolk – Charles Ashley Ellis, 61, died February 23, 2009. As a young man Charles worked as a roofer. He complained about the work a lot but he did truly love doing it. Later in life his health began to get the best of him and he could no longer do this type of work. He worked at one of...
David Gayle Keech
Feb 15, 2009
Franklin- David Gayle Keech, 54, died February 15, 2009. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was a Baptist. Survivors include his son, Adam L. Keech and wife, Casey, of Franklin; his beloved mother, Angelena Glover Keech of Franklin; two brothers, Jerry D. Keech and wife, Dot, of Sedley and Carl W. Keech of Franklin; several nieces, nephews , an uncle,...
John Wayne Plyler
Feb 13, 2009
Courtland – John Wayne Plyler, 70, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away February 13, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, he was one of thirteen children of the late Johnnie William and Mary Beatrice McManus Plyler. A Navy veteran, he was retired from Norshipco as a marine electrician with twenty three years...
Michael Nelson Ballard
Feb 13, 2009
Sedley – Michael Nelson "Mike" Ballard, 36, died February 13, 2009. Born in Franklin, Mike worked in the sheet finishing department of International Paper and was a member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include his father, Guthrie Emuel "Bob" Ballard, Jr. and wife, Pat; his mother Jean Howell Drewry, all of Franklin; one sister, Lorrie Coggsdale and...
Frank Rollins Bishop, Jr
Feb 12, 2009
Norfolk - Frank Rollins Bishop, Jr. died February 12, 2009 in Gloucester, VA. Born October 13, 1946, Rollins was the beloved son of Camille and Frank Bishop Sr. As a young boy growing up in Ocean View, Rollins climbed the sand hills to Bayview School. His childhood was filled with glorious days on the beach listening to the chants of...
Tevis Buell Taylor
Feb 12, 2009
Tevis B. Taylor, 79, of Franklin, VA went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2009. She was born on February 1, 1930 in Bell County, KY. She was a resident of Hampton, VA for 46 years and was retired from the Siemens Corporation. Tevis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for...
Richard Smith Bowen
Feb 5, 2009
Franklin – Richard Smith Bowen, 73, widower of Frances Edwards Bowen, died February 5, 2009 at Duke University Medical Center. Richard was born in Roxboro, NC, a son of the late Carl Leon and Hazel Smith Bowen and was also predeceased by a son, Richard S. Bowen, Jr., and two brothers, Phillip Bowen and Carl L. Bowen, Jr. He was...
Anna Catherine Stephenson
Feb 2, 2009
Franklin – Anna Catherine Cutchins Gray Stephenson, 88, went to be with the Lord February 2, 2009 at the Consulate Healthcare Center. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Linwood and Nonie Fowler Cutchins. Mrs. Stephenson was predeceased by two husbands, Oscar Lee Gray and Wilroy Stephenson. She was also predeceased by four sisters, Mazie Baugham,...
Doris Holcombe Edwards Bradshaw
Feb 1, 2009
Doris Holcombe Edwards Bradshaw, 92, of Franklin, passed away February 1, 2009 at her home. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Clifton James and Gabie Lankford Holcombe. Mrs. Bradshaw was predeceased by her first husband, Willie R. Edwards, three sisters, Gladys Holcombe, Bonnie Battle, and Flora Simone, and two brothers, Braxton Holcombe and C. J....
Nancy Johnston Drewry
Feb 1, 2009
Franklin – Nancy Johnston Drewry, 74, passed away February 1, 2009. She was born in Richmond, a daughter of the late James Chester and Mercer Mitchell Johnston and was predeceased by her devoted husband of 47 years, Richard Talmage Drewry. Mrs. Drewry attended Mary Washington College and was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard...
Crystal Henry Johnson Langston
Jan 31, 2009
Virginia Beach - Crystal Henry Johnson Langston, 75, died January 31, 2009. She was born in Gates County, NC, a daughter of the late William Wood and Wahlala Corbitt Henry. Mrs. Langston was predeceased by two husbands, John Henry Johnson and Everett Langston and a brother, William Otis Henry. Survivors include her children, Kathy R. Thornton (John), John R. Johnson,...
Allen James Butler
Jan 29, 2009
Franklin – Allen James Butler, 78, died January 29, 2009. Formally of Willow Grove, PA, he was a son of the late Clarence and Alice Butler and was a retired Quality Control Inspector. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 13 years, Susan Marie Butler; two daughters, Sandra Duby and Denise Benales; two sons, William and Scott Butler;...
Frances Davis Woodard
Jan 28, 2009
Franklin – Frances Davis Woodard, 91, passed away January 28, 2009 at her home at The Village at Woods Edge. Mrs. Woodard was a native of Southampton County and was a long time former resident of Norfolk. She was a daughter of the late Jesse Thomas and Gladys Beale Davis. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Thomas Woodard, her...
Cornelia Dixon Springer
Jan 24, 2009
Sedley – Cornelia Dixon Springer, 90, widow of Earl E. Springer, died January 24, 2009. She was born in Pitt County, NC, daughter of the late Elmer Basil and Rosebud Caton Dixon. She was a retired LPN from Southampton Memorial Hospital, and was a member of the GFWC Sedley Woman's Club. Left to cherish her memory is a brother, Carroll...
Louisa Francis Bryant
Jan 23, 2009
Courtland – Louisa Francis Bryant, 78, died January 23, 2009. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Raleigh and Annie Spence Francis. Mrs. Bryant was a member of Vincent Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Roy Garland Bryant, one daughter, Patricia B. Francis of Courtland; two sons, Donald L. Bryant of...
Mildred Brown Freeman
Jan 23, 2009
Yorktown – Mildred Louise Brown Freeman, widow of Edward Freeman, died January 23, 2009. She was born in Isle of Wight County, a daughter of the late Charley Benjamin Brown and Anna Maude Holland Brown Braswell. Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie B. Boyd and husband, Lloyd Allen, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; three grandchildren, Brandon Boyd, Kenneth Boyd and wife, Rita,...
Horace Randolph Thomas
Jan 19, 2009
Suffolk – Horace Randolph Thomas, 93, died January 19, 2009. He was born in Southampton County, a son of the late Peter and Mary Wynne Thomas. He was a graduate of Drewryville High School and attended the University of Richmond. An Army veteran of WW II, he received his B. S. degree from Virginia Tech and his M. S. degree...
Mark Windsor Drumheller
Jan 17, 2009
Mark Windsor Drumheller Franklin - Mark Windsor Drumheller, formerly of Waynesboro, died on January 17, 2009. He was a smart and loving young man who courageously battled Muscular Dystrophy for 28 years. "Lil Mark" is survived by many family members that will miss him dearly. Dearest of those are Martha Drumheller - formerly of Waynesboro and now residing in Franklin;...
Ingeborg Arndt Whitley
Jan 16, 2009
Como, NC – Ingeborg Arndt Whitley, 56, died January 16, 2009 at her home. Born in Munich, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Ewald and Rosa Pauline Arndt. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, George Elmore Whitley, Jr.; a son, Brian Kevin Whitley and wife, Jill, of Baltimore, MD; brother-in-law, Vernon S. Whitley and wife, Beate, formerly...
Ches Magette, Jr.
Jan 16, 2009
Courtland- Davis Chestine "Ches" Magette, Jr., 64, owner and operator or Magette Well Company, passed away January 16, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Davis Chestine and Grace Williams Magette. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and the Courtland Ruritan Club. Surviving are his two sons,...
