Joyce Johnson Miles
Jan 14, 2025
Branchville – Joyce Johnson Miles, 76, passed away January 14, 2025 in her home with her family by her side. Born and raised in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Ryland Oscar Johnson and Lila Mae Story Johnson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Earl Benjamin Miles, and a brother, James Earl Johnson.
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William Henry Snead
Jan 12, 2025
Greenville, NC – William Henry "Bobby" Snead passed away with family by his side on January 12, 2025 at ECU Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Danville, VA to the late Andrew Cabell Snead and Catherine Schott Snead. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Simmons Snead, and his sister Myrtle "Dolores"...
Barbara Ann Webster
Jan 12, 2025
Zuni - Barbara Ann Webster, 82, passed away on January 12, 2025 with her daughter by her side. She was born in Anderson, Indiana but spent most of her life in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Barbara was predeceased by her late parents, Maurice and Vera Dakin, and her sister Linda Dakin. She has gone home to be with...
John Elwood Fox, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
John Elwood Fox, Jr.
Capron - John Elwood Fox, Jr., known by family and friends as"John Elwood","Jeer, or"Nutcracker", 95, of Capron, Virginia passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home on "Sandhill". Born in Drewryville, Virginia on July 15, 1929, John was the son of the late John Elwood Fox, Sr. and Elizabeth Trent Fox.
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Dean Franklin Wagenbach
Jan 7, 2025
Franklin - Dean Franklin Wagenbach, 88, of Franklin, Virginia and Como, North Carolina, died January 7th after a brief illness. Born in Barron, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Martin Otto and Nellie McFarlane Wagenbach. Dean was the third of four sons, and the young family relocated to Franklin when Martin was tapped to build a dairy...
Johnnie Raye Story
Jan 5, 2025
Courtland – Johnnie Raye Story, 61, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2025.
Johnnie was born in Franklin and was a 1982 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a welder for Newport News Shipyard and a former employee of Union Camp Corporation.
Survivors include his mother, Judy Wilson Fuller; a daughter, Jessica Rutherford (Ryan); a...
Mary Williams Baggett
Jan 3, 2025
Courtland – Mary Williams Baggett, 92, was called to her eternal home on January 3, 2025. Born in Triplet, VA, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Williams. She was also predeceased by her husband, Herman Baggett; her son, Timothy Earl Baggett; grandson, Scott Wynn; and a daughter in law, Denise Baggett.
Mary was...
Lannie Gardner Dail Scott
Jan 1, 2025
Franklin, VA – Lannie Gardner Dail Scott, born September 24, 1941, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 at the age of 83. Lannie is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Henry L. and Elsie Gardner, her husband of 32 years, Joseph Leroy Dail Jr., and then her late husband Col. Richard Scott.
She is survived...
Lara Lynn Barrett
Dec 30, 2024
Franklin – Lara Lynn Barrett, 60, passed away December 30, 2024 in Maryview Medical Center. She was born in Alexandria and raised in Franklin
Lara was a clerk for Holiday Foods.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Pauline Gay Barrett; a sister, Bridgett Ann Johnson and her husband Grady; a brother, Robert Lee...
Elizabeth Bryant Kirkland
Dec 30, 2024
Boykins – Elizabeth "Betty" Bryant Kirkland, 88, went to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2024. Born in Suffolk on January 11, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Robert L. "Bob" Hancock, III and Lillian Pope Hancock. She was also predeceased by her husbands, Harry F. Bryant, Stephen F. Bryant, and O....
Samuel Andrew Moon
Dec 30, 2024
Franklin, VA - Samuel Andrew Moon, born on February 1, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 84.
Samuel is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mae Moon; three brothers, Charles Moon (Jetta), Elmer Moon (Martha Kate), Bill Moon (Deanna); twin sister, Atta Joan Moon; and son, David Moon.
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Ralph Owen Babb
Dec 29, 2024
Franklin – Ralph Owen Babb passed away December 29, 2024 in Sentara Obici Hospital with his loving family by his side. Ralph was born July 3, 1947 in Suffolk to the late Kurt and Martha Babb.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Babb; their children from their blended family, Danny Babb, Randy Babb,...
Julia Griffin Williams
Dec 28, 2024
Boykins – Julia Griffin Williams, 81, passed away December 28, 2024 at her home with her family at her bedside. Julia was a native of Southampton County and was a daughter of the late Erastus R. "Pat" Griffin and Vernie Miles Griffin.
Julia was a 1962 graduate of Southampton High School and was the Financial Director for...
Joyce Ann Hipp
Dec 28, 2024
Capron – Joyce Ann Hipp, 82, passed away December 28, 2024 in Maryview Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1942 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Charles and Goldie Young and was also predeceased by a daughter, Jody Baker.
Joyce was a retired accountant for Southland Industries and was a former accounting clerk for...
Christopher Bryant Newsome
Dec 27, 2024
Newsoms - Christopher Bryant Newsome of Newsoms, VA went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the young age of 23. Christopher was the son of Stephen "Steve" and Bonnie Newsome of Newsoms, VA, and had one sister, Katelyn Nicole Newsome, currently of Williamsburg, VA. He is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Randolph Bryant Starke. He...
Norman Charles Lee
Dec 24, 2024
Boykins - Norman Charles Lee, 83 passed on to be with his Lord on December 24, 2024. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. and raised in Boykins, VA. He was the son of the late Wilmer Monicure Lee and Irene Smith Lee.
Norman attended Kingdom Impact Southampton, was a former VA National Guardsman, and was a...
Phyllis Bryant Varmette
Dec 22, 2024
Phyllis B. Varmette
Franklin – Phyllis Bryant Varmette, 74, passed away December 22, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frank Bryant and Nanny Marie Perry.
Phyllis formerly worked at St. Regis and Franklin Equipment.
Left to cherish her...
Victor Blake Putze
Dec 20, 2024
Richmond - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother. Victor Blake Putze, 57 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. Although he lived throughout the Southeast he considered Franklin, Virginia his home.
Victor was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known for his charm, warm heart, and...
Harold Dean Worrell
Dec 19, 2024
Suffolk – Harold Dean Worrell, 64, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2024 while at work for Purdue AgriBusiness where he enjoyed loading ships with grain to go out to the world. He leaves a family who loved him endlessly.
Harold was married to Christina Worrell who is devastated by his loss. He was the son of...
Joyce Early Joyner
Dec 16, 2024
Newsoms – Joyce Early Joyner, 65, passed into the loving arms of Jesus December 16, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born in North Carolina and raised in Windsor, VA, she was a daughter of the late James Walker Early, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Penwell Early. She was also predeceased by her husband, Michael Elliott...
