Leigh Taylor Malcolm
Jul 25, 2008
Gussie Leigh Taylor Malcolm, 93, passed away July 25, 2008. Born in Vicksville, Va., she was a daughter of the late Hugh W. and Gussie Ferguson Taylor and was predeceased by her husband Edward W. Malcolm, Sr., a son, Edward W. Malcolm, Jr., three sisters, Lucie T. Malcolm, Minnie T. Modlin and Martha T. Morris and two brothers, Hugh S....
Chester Holland Brown, Sr.
Jul 25, 2008
Chester Holland Brown, Sr., 69, devoted husband, father and friend passed away July 25, 2008 after a valiant fight against cancer. Born in Jackson, NC, he was a son of the late Lillie Lassiter and Jordan Cleveland Brown. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary Ross Beale Brown; his daughter, Madeline B. Fodrie and husband, Cecil, of Virginia Beach;...
Gene Andrew Edwards
Jul 24, 2008
Gene Andrew Edwards, 71, passed away July 24, 2008. Born on March 25, 1937 in Southampton County, he was the son of the late Andrew Franklin and Virginia Collins Edwards. Left to cherish Gene's memory are his loving wife, Sylvia Powell Edwards; two sons, Drew Edwards and wife, Kathy Jo, and their children Andrew, Cody and Ann Jackson and Greg...
Hazel Raiford Rhodes
Jul 23, 2008
Hazel Emily Raiford Rhodes, 92, widow of Jethro Gladstone Rhodes, passed away July 23, 2008. Born in Southampton County, she was one of eleven children of the late Lloyd Monroe and Mary Helen Joyner Raiford. A 1938 graduate of Norfolk General Hospital's School of Nursing, she was a nurse at Norfolk General during WWII. Mrs. Rhodes was a faithful member...
M. Wayne Moore
Jul 22, 2008
Marshall Wayne Moore, 64, died July 22, 2008 at his residence. Born in Northampton County, NC, he was a retired central office repairman for Verizon South and, following retirement, worked at Dail's Homecenter in Franklin and American Timberlands in Windsor. Wayne was an honorary member of the Franklin Fire and Rescue Squad, having served 32 years as a volunteer. An...
Dorothy Mae Harris
Jul 22, 2008
Dorothy Mae Harris, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born December 1, 1922 in Chicago, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Marian Watson and George Henry Harris Jr., of Drewryville, VA and sister of the late George H. (Bud) Harris, III, of Virginia Beach. Miss Harris was a graduate of Mary Washington University and did...
Christine Miles Spivey
Jul 21, 2008
Franklin – Christine Miles Spivey, 86, widow of Archer B. Spivey, died Monday, July 21, 2008. Born in Isle of Wight County, she was a daughter of the late Reuben and Lullian Outland Miles. She was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Beckett and two brothers Cecil and Wilson Miles. Christine was a graduate of Paul D. Camp with a degree...
Florence Whitley Scott Loftin
Jul 20, 2008
Franklin – Florence "Flossie" Whitley Scott Loftin, 93, widow of James Loftin and Vernard R. Scott, died July 20, 2008. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Fletcher Lee and Amy Branch Whitley. Mrs. Loftin was predeceased by two brothers, Nurney and Willie Whitley. She was a charter member of the Franklin Women's Club and a...
Thompson Butler Stewart
Jul 20, 2008
Franklin – Thompson Butler "Tom" Stewart, Sr., 65, passed away July 20, 2008 at his residence after a long illness. He was born in Norfolk, one of fifteen children of the late Harold and Amy Rogerson Stewart. Tom was an avid fisherman, hunter, and outdoor activist. He was a master electrician at Gwaltney's in Smithfield and a member of True...
Marion Eugene Miller
Jul 20, 2008
Severn, NC – Marion Eugene Miller, 74, a former resident of Hyde County, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Uganda, Africa. He was born in Nappanee, IN, a son of the late Roman D. and Margaret Miller. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah Zook Miller; two daughters, Jan Beiler of Pantego,...
Benjamin Stanley Cutchins, Sr.
Jul 18, 2008
Newsoms – Benjamin Stanley Cutchins, Sr., 71, died Friday, July 18 2008 at his residence. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation, a member of Newsoms Baptist Church, and an avid bird hunter. A native of Newsoms, son of the late Thomas Council and Mattie Hall Cutchins, he was predeceased by brothers, Thomas W. Cutchins, Thomas C. Cutchins, Jr., Marvin...
Hazel Sledge Faison
Jul 16, 2008
Franklin – Hazel Sledge Faison, 85, widow of Raymond T. Faison, Sr., died July 16, 2008. She was born in Skippers, the daughter of the late George and Lola Slagle Sledge. Mrs. Faison was also predeceased by a grandson, Bartlett Faison and a brother, Louis Sledge. She was a member of Bethel Assembly of God. Left to cherish her memory...
Lorrie Carraway Doughty
Jul 12, 2008
Franklin – Lorrie Carraway Doughty, 93, widow of William Allen "Catfish" Doughty, who passed away February 15, 1997 and together shared 61 years of marriage, died July 12, 2008. She was born in Granville County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Milton Frost and Mabel Nelson Carraway. She was predeceased by two brothers, Nelson and Warren Carraway. Lorrie was...
Daisy Blythe Johnson
Jul 11, 2008
Suffolk – Daisy Blythe Johnson, 86, widow of Lloyd James Johnson, died July 11, 2008. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late McKinley and Florence Lankford Blythe and was a member of Franklin Church of God. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Hazel J. Parker and husband, George, of Eure, NC; a son James...
Ernest Ray Howell
Jul 9, 2008
Franklin – Ernest Ray Howell, 85, died July 9, 2008. He was born in Holland, a son of the late William H. and Clara Harrell Howell. Ray was retired from Hercules where he was a chemical operator in the Tall Oil Division, and was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ. Left to cherish his memory is his wife...
Lloyd Vann
Jul 9, 2008
Murfreesboro, NC – Lloyd Vann, 82 of Murfreesboro, NC, peacefully passed away July 9, 2008. He was a veteran, serving 28 years of military service including service during WW II. Lloyd was a member of Meherrin Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of fifteen years, Shirley Dickens Vann; three sons, Ed Miller of Durham, NC,...
Vernie Willard Francis, Sr.
Jul 8, 2008
Capron – Vernie Willard Francis, Sr., 87, a loving, kind, and gentle brother, husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor, died July 8, 2008. He was born in Southampton County, a son of the late Joshua Arnold and Dona Vick Francis. Mr. Francis was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Miriam Maitland Francis, three sisters, Jessie Withers, Gladys Draper, Elsie...
Audrey Patricia Morris
Jul 4, 2008
Drewryville – Audrey Patricia "Pat" Morris, 64, died July 4, 2008. She was born in Suffolk, a daughter of the late William Eldridge Worrell and Edith Jordan Worrell. Pat was the owner/operator of The Pin Cushion in Franklin, and loved bowling, fishing, her roses, and the beach. She attended Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are four...
Robert Councill Eubank
Jul 2, 2008
Suffolk – Robert Councill "Bob" Eubank, 89, died July 2, 2008 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. . He was born September 20, 1918 in Richmond, a son of the late Robert W. and Jessie C. Eubank. Bob was predeceased by two brothers, Rodman Eubank and Thomas Eubank. He moved to Franklin at age 10 and graduated from Franklin High School in...
John William "Billy" Stephens, Jr.
Jun 28, 2008
Carrsville – John William "Billy" Stephens, Jr. 71, died on June 28, 2008 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was predeceased by his parents John William Stephens, Sr. and Mary Holland Stephens of Walters. Billy was a retired Cost Accountant for Union Camp Corporation where he worked for 43 years. He was a member and...
