Robin Lawrence Spear
Dec 14, 2024
Franklin – Robin Gaye Lawrence Spear, 64, passed away December 14, 2024 in her home. Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Ella Mae King Lawrence. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Angela Dawn Lawrence; a sister, Cathy Lawrence, and a brother, James "Buddy" Lawrence.
Robin was a 1978...
Brenda Delbridge Romines
Dec 14, 2024
Franklin – Brenda Delbridge Romines, 73, passed away December 14, 2024 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Joe Edward Delbridge and Myrtle Raiford Delbridge. She was also predeceased by a step-daughter, Lisa R. Harrup, and a grandson, Eddie Harrup.
Brenda was a 1971 graduate of Greensville High School and...
David Allen Poirier
Dec 12, 2024
Suffolk – David Allen Poirier, 80, passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2024. Born in Massachusetts, he was a Navy Veteran and a retired machine mechanic for Sonoco Company with over 30 years of service.
Dave, affectionately known as "Yank", was a member of Cypress Cove Country Club where he was an avid golfer and friend that will...
Dr. William Joseph Benton
Dec 10, 2024
Franklin – Dr. William Joseph Benton, 91, went to be with his Lord on December 10, 2024. Bill was a native of Franklin and a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He also held advanced degrees from the University of Delaware, where he was employed from 1956 until his retirement in 1992. A specialist in...
Michael Thomas Bach
Dec 8, 2024
Franklin – Michael Thomas Bach, age 64, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home. Born on February 26, 1960, in Suffolk VA, he was the oldest of four children born to the late Mr. Peter Bach and Mrs. Vivian Griggs.
Mike was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County,...
Alfred Dean Hewett
Dec 7, 2024
Sedley – Alfred Dean "Cubie" Hewett, 86, passed away December 7, 2024 in the East Pavilion. He was born in a logging camp in Little River, SC and was a son of the late Charlie Hewett and Carrie Hewett. He was also predeceased by his wife, Alice Gray Hewett, a son, Jimmy D. Hewett, brothers, C.L. Hewett and Vol...
Shari Diane Flythe
Dec 7, 2024
Courtland – Shari Diane Clifton Flythe, 89, passed away December 7, 2024 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Roy Franklin Clifton and Dorothy Lucille Snell Clifton. She was also predeceased by her husband, Elwood Dennison Flythe.
Shari attended Indiana University, Butler University, and the John Herron Art Institute. ...
Shirley Story Ross
Dec 6, 2024
Courtland – Shirley Story Ross, 88, passed away December 6, 2024 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late John Otis Story and Nancy Harcum Story. She is also predeceased by her husband, Guy Wesley Ross; a daughter, Deborah R. Hawks; two sons, Michael O'Neal Ross and Joey Dean Ross;...
Gerard Francis Casey, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Windsor – Gerard Francis "Jerry" Casey, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born in Scranton, PA on February 20, 1942 to the late Gerard and Mary Casey. After completing high school, he went on to join the US Army. He served three years in the Army...
Sean Travis Carl
Dec 5, 2024
Branchville – Sean Travis Carl, 29, unexpectedly passed away on December 5, 2024.
Born on July 31, 1995, (July last) Sean was a local musician with the Brave The Waves Band and had formerly worked in the produce department at Food Lion.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Sherry Lynn Carl of Murfreesboro,...
Richard Gordon Garner, Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Courtland – Richard Gordon Garner, Jr. 86, passed away December 4, 2024 in his home. Born in Hollister, CA, he was the son of the late Henry Gordon Garner and Mildred Elise Moler Garner and was also predeceased by his wife, Betty Marie Willingham Garner.
Richard was a US Navy veteran and a longtime cattle rancher in...
Raymond Edward Schwolow
Dec 4, 2024
Franklin - Raymond Edward (Ed) Schwolow, 81, went softly into the night on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 with his devoted wife by his side.
Ed was born in Camden, NJ on January 3, 1943 to the late Raymond and Doris Schwolow. He grew up in Haddonfield, New Jersey and graduated from Haddonfield High School where he was...
Mildred Butler Mason
Dec 3, 2024
Franklin - Mildred Butler Mason passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, following a period of declining health. The daughter of the late Harry C. Butler, Sr. and Nettie Russell Butler, she was born on February 16, 1928, in Suffolk, Virginia, but lived her entire long life in Franklin.
Mildred was a member of High Street United...
Woodrow Wilson Ferguson, Jr.
Dec 1, 2024
Courtland - Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Ferguson, Jr. ,71, passed away Sunday December 1, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Woody was a native of Franklin and was a son of the late Woodrow W. Ferguson, Sr., and Caroline Ferguson Brock. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Terry Lynn Ferguson, and Jo Ferguson Jarrett, his...
Margaret Hughes Holland
Nov 29, 2024
Suffolk-Margaret Hughes Holland, 80, went to be with the Lord November 29, 2024. Margaret was a native of Colerain, NC. and was a daughter of the late George Worley Hughes and Adelaide Temperance Perry Hughes. She was predeceased by her first husband, James A. Darden, Sr., and her second husband , Elvers Henry Holland, four brother, Forest , Willie,...
William Smithy Moore, Sr.
Nov 28, 2024
William S. Moore, Sr.
Portsmouth-William Smithy "Smitty" Moore, 99, died Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Mr. Moore was a native of Franklin and a son of the late Eugene V. and Philena Rivers Moore. He was also predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Jean Butler Moore, a sister Lena M. Beale and a brother, Eugene V....
Dr. Patsy Rainey Joyner
Nov 25, 2024
Daleville, VA – Dr. Patsy Rainey Joyner, 81, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late William Thomas "Tommy" Joyner, III, and the daughter of the late Ryland Roberts Rainey and Dorothy Cooley Rainey.
Patsy was a graduate of Windsor High School, Paul D Camp Community College, Old Dominion University...
John Joseph Sobotor, Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Zuni- John Joseph Sobotor, Jr., 80, passed away November 22, 2024 in his home with family by his side. Born in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of the late John Joseph Sobotor, Sr. and Irene Bethel Walden Sobotor and was also predeceased by a sister, Anna Sobotor.
John was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School...
Mark Austin Switzer
Nov 22, 2024
Fircrest, WA - Mark Austin Switzer, 41, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024. Mark was a native of Southampton County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Joshua Matthew Switzer, his maternal grandfather, Eugene L. Cook, and his paternal grandparents, Reverend Willis and Jo Ann Switzer.
Left behind to cherish his memory are...
Hazel Jennings Moore
Nov 20, 2024
Courtland – Hazel Jennings Moore, 87, passed away November 20, 2024 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Nelson County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Jennings Martin. She was also predeceased by her husband, Christian Wells Moore; two brothers, Trent and Billy Jennings; a sister, Elizabeth Thomas (Al); and a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Moore.
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