Obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Zuni – Tony Mason Briley, 71, passed away October 26, 2024 in his home.  Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Rev. Julian Burley Briley and Lucille Mason Briley.  He was also predeceased by his step son, Scott Edward Whitfield.

Tony was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of Paul...

Oct 26, 2024

" Robert Harrison Sasser, Jr., 92, of Culpeper, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 with his two children by his side.

Robert Harrison Sasser, Jr. ("Bob") was born on October 25, 1932, in Reidsville, North Carolina, Rockingham County to the late Robert Harrison Sasser and Cora Earl Smith Sasser. In addition to his parents,...

Oct 24, 2024

Franklin – Deborah Vick Ledbetter, 70, was welcomed into Heaven on October 24, 2024, surrounded by the family she held so dear. Her final moments were filled with the love and grace that marked her entire life, passing peacefully at Virginia Beach General Hospital after a recent, rapid health decline.

Born to the late L.C. and Virginia...

Oct 24, 2024

Sue W. Fast, 91, of Franklin, died peacefully on October 24, 2024. She is survived by her daughters Margaret "Scottie" Phillips and her husband, Mark of Franklin and Suellen M Fast of San Diego, California , adored grandchildren, Blakely Thomas Phillips and wife Sarah and Margaret "Maggie" Vencille and husband Chas, all residing in Franklin. In addition to her...

Oct 19, 2024

Sedley – William Percy Clifford, 55, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2024.  Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late John D. and Carolyn Arrington Clifford.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Frankie Clifford.

William was a battery technician at Parker Battery in Franklin.

Left to cherish his memory is his...

Oct 15, 2024

Franklin – Joan Harvey Edwards, 90 passed away October 15, 2024 in Asa's Neighborhood Memory Care Unit at The Village at Woods Edge.  She was born in Appomattox in 1933 to the late Mattie Mae Nash and William DeWitt Harvey who provided her with a nurturing, Christian upbringing.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Roger Danwood Edwards.

Oct 15, 2024

Newsoms – Ann Cutchins Bess, 90, passed away October 15, 2024 in East Pavilion.  Born in Newsoms on May 18, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Janie Futrell Cutchins.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Ned Earl Bess, Sr.; three sisters, Clara Mae Benson, Viola Liverman, and Jenny Sue Benson; six brothers, Robert Lee...

Oct 12, 2024

Courtland – Iese Satele Tupea, 80, passed away October 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Fagaloa, Samoa, he was a son of the late Tuiloma Saunoa Tupea and Sina Tuilefiti Toilolo Tupea.  He was also predeceased by his grandson, Zachary Leilua Sakaria, and seven siblings, Tulia Tupea, Epifania Liaina, Lasela Williams, Tuiloma Tupesina Tupea,...

Oct 9, 2024

Franklin – Rebecca "Becky" Hasty Kitchen, 81, passed away October 9, 2024 in Amelia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Ryland L. and Mary Joyner Hasty.  She was also predeceased by her husband, David Radcliffe Kitchen, Jr., a son, David R. Kitchen, III, and a son-in-law Brian Keith Gayle....

Oct 8, 2024

Newsoms – Linda Nurney Vick, the oldest child of William Henry and Helen Newsome Nurney, died October 8, 2024.  She was born on Nov 25, 1942 in Southampton County and lived here her entire life.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James C. Vick, her beloved siblings, Kay N Pope and William H....

Oct 6, 2024

Franklin – It is with tear filled eyes and with the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, that we announce our mother, Jane Thompson Joyner, has entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  We ask that friends and family come to Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley at 11AM Saturday, October 12,...

Oct 5, 2024

Richmond - Ann Hancock Kellogg, age 86, passed away October 5, 2024 at her home in Richmond, VA.  Ann was a native of Franklin/Southampton County, a daughter of the late Robert L. Hancock, III and Elizabeth Pope Hancock Fowler and was also pre-deceased by her husband Boyd O. "Bud" Kellogg, her brothers Robert L. "Bobby" Hancock, IV and Charles...

Oct 5, 2024

Franklin – Terry Thomas Vick, 79, passed away October 5, 2024 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Harry and Hazel Powell Vick.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Ida May Vick.

Terry was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School and a retired millwright in the...

Oct 2, 2024

Franklin – Margaret Cobb Burgess, 101, passed away October 2, 2024 in The Village at Woods Edge.  A lifelong resident of Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Frank Morris Cobb and Margaret Whitley Cobb.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Calvin Rawls Burgess; a daughter, Ellen Burgess Williams; three sisters, Fay C. Shelton,...

Oct 2, 2024

Windsor – Anthony Lynn Jones, Sr., 61, passed away October 2, 2024 in Sentara Obici Hospital.

Born in Franklin and raised in Carrsville, he was a maintenance contractor for Smithfield Hog Production for 32 years.  He was a member of Burdette Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling, camping, sports, Nascar and spending time with friends.

Left...

Oct 1, 2024

Franklin - Margaret "Ann" Altvater Jervey departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Ann faced her battle with cancer the same way she approached her life; with stoicism, poise, and humor. Her love, commitment and devotion to her family and friends were steadfast. She never missed special occasions...

Sep 26, 2024

Suffolk - Ronald Hugh Whitehead, 82, passed away September 26, 2024 on Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born April 4, 1942, he was a son of the late Hugh Colgate Whitehead and Ruth Ashe Whitehead. He was also predeceased by a sister, Margie W. Baker.

Ron was a graduate of Kempsville High School, a former Virginia National...

Sep 23, 2024

Suffolk – Tyrone Bracy Smith, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024.  He was the son of the late Enoch James "EJ" and Betty Jane Bracy Smith and was also predeceased by his father-in-law, Bruce C. Holland, Sr.

Bracy was a loving and caring husband, father, PawPaw, and friend to many.  He was a 1970...

Sep 23, 2024

Courtland – Richard Milton "Rick" Tunstall, 72, passed away September 23, 2024 in VCU Medical Center.  Born in Richmond, raised in Kilmarnock, and a former resident of Williamsburg, he was the son of the late Emmett Beasley Tunstall and Nannie Katherine Adams Tunstall.

Rick was a graduate of Northumberland High School and the Crater Police Academy.  He...

Sep 22, 2024

Newsoms - William Floyd Grizzard, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Bill was born on September 21, 1943 in Drewryville, VA. He graduated from Southampton High School in 1961 and entered the Army shortly after, serving proudly during Vietnam. He got his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education...