Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Sedley – Jerry Marshall Dull, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 20, 2024 in his home.  Born and raised in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond Oscar Dull and Edna Beam Dull.

Jerry was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School and served in the US Marine Corp.  ...

Aug 19, 2024

Franklin – Donald Russell Bridgers, 82, passed away August 19, 2024 in Courtland Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was the son of the late Russell Judson Bridgers and Vera Lee Collier Bridgers.  He was also predeceased by his son, Jonathan David Bridgers.

Donald was a graduate of Franklin High School and a...

Aug 19, 2024

Newsoms – John Ashley Darden, Sr., 98, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2024 in East Pavilion.  Born and raised in Nansemond County, he was a son of the late Harvey James Darden, Sr. and Willie Mae Parker Darden.  He was also predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane Edwards Darden; two...

Aug 16, 2024

Drewryville - Shanna Rebecca Long, affectionately known to her beloved partner as "Shanna Banana," was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on December 29, 1977. From a young age, Shanna radiated kindness and empathy, qualities that defined her life and the legacy she leaves behind.

Shanna's world revolved around her beautiful daughter, Kristie. She was the light of...

Aug 15, 2024

Franklin - Bonnie Ruth Eberts Kostelnik, 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 in Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Pennsylvania on June 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Eberts and Martha Mabel Ervin Eberts.  She was one of nine children and was predeceased by all of her siblings.

Bonnie...

Aug 13, 2024

Courtland – Kenneth James Fulton, 72, passed away on August 13, 2024 in his home with his wife by his side.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Edward Fulton and Mary Alice Wilson Fulton.  He was also predeceased by a daughter, Andrea Fulton.

Kenneth was a graduate of Box High...

Aug 13, 2024

Capron – Peggy Beatrice Cooke was born on a Friday, June 5, 1942, to Mabel Maude Bailey and Paul Columbus Gay of Emporia, Virginia. She was the third born of five children (Pauline, Laurice, Paul Jr., and Gladys) and the first to leave both her hometown and this world on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She met the...

Aug 9, 2024

Wichita, Kansas - Nancy Lynne Phillips Scott, age 64, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Franklin, Virginia, to Ed and Carol Phillips, Nancy's life was marked by her boundless compassion and dedication to others.

Nancy relocated to Wichita, Kansas, where she pursued a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in geriatric care. Her...

Aug 8, 2024

Franklin – Patricia Hubbard Beamon, born on June 4, 1946, in Dinwiddie, VA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at the age of 78. A proud mother, cherished grandmother, beloved wife, and esteemed community member, Patricia leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Patricia was the beloved wife of James "Larry" Beamon for...

Aug 6, 2024

Joyce Lee Dotson

Franklin – Joyce Lee Dotson, 89, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2024 at the

East Pavillion . She was born December 2, 1934 in Norfolk , a daughter of the late Harry Clifford Bull and the late Helen Harrison Bull.

Joyce was a graduate of Norview High School and was  ...

Aug 3, 2024

Virginia Beach - Candace Beaman Moore, a distinguished medical professional and devoted servant to her country and community, passed away August 3, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA at the age of 71.  Born on March 20, 1953, in Newport News, Virginia, Candace was the beloved daughter of Jean Atkins Beaman and the late Walter Edwards Beaman.  Her childhood was...

Aug 1, 2024

Franklin – James Charles "Jim" Eckart, 77, passed away in his home on August 1, 2024.  Born in Denver, Colorado, he was a son of the late Charles and Ione Danford Eckart.  He was also predeceased by a son, Jay Eckart, and two brothers, Lee and Lyle Eckart.

Jim served in the US Air Force.  He received...

Aug 1, 2024

Amy Lynne Kangas Arrington

October 28, 1968 - August 1, 2024

Courtland – Amy Arrington passed away on August 1, 2024 at the age of 55.  She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and was the daughter of Sue and Larry Kangas.  She was a graduate of Granby High School and Virginia Wesleyan University.

Jul 29, 2024

Franklin – Janice Sue Babb Madron, 76, passed away July 29, 2024 in Southside Regional Medical Center.  Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Vernon David Babb and Mildred Ricks Babb.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Robert Lee "Bobby" Madron, III; her son, Robert Lee "Robbie" Madron, IV; a sister, Nancy Babb Francis;...

Jul 24, 2024

North Chesterfield – Douglas Wayne Simms passed away July 24, 2024 at the age of 75.  Douglas, raised in Sedley, was the son of the late Marvin and Helen Simms.

Douglas, also known as "Snatch" was a 1967 graduate of Southampton High School and received his degree in accounting/automation from Smithdeal-Massey Business College.

Douglas served...

Jul 24, 2024

Boykins – Patricia "Pat" Lassiter Lewis, 81, passed away peacefully July 24th, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Pat was born in Franklin, Virginia on September 12, 1942, to the late Mildred Bolton Lassiter and Marvin Randolph Lassiter, Sr.

Pat grew up in Boykins and graduated from Southampton High School. She met her late husband and...

Jul 22, 2024

Suffolk – Leslie Allen "Les" VanHoose, 71, passed away on July 22, 2024 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Kentucky, he was a son of the late Clyde and Freda Kunkle VanHoose.  He was also predeceased by a son, Justin Carr; a sister, Carolyn Shafer; and a brother Don VanHoose.

Les attended Indiana University and was a...

Jul 15, 2024

Franklin – Michael Dean Mooney, 70, passed away July 15, 2024 in his home    with his loved ones by his side.  Born in Indiana, he was a son of the late Willard Lee Mooney and Virginia Sue Hurley Mooney.

Mooney was a Navy Veteran and a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, a cold...

Jul 11, 2024

Windsor – Robin Cobb Ellis, 62, passed away July 11, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk.

Robin was born August 8, 1961 in Suffolk, VA to Melton R. Cobb and Lois B. Cobb.  She was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School and then went on to graduate from Paul D. Camp Community College.  She began...

Jul 8, 2024

Franklin, VA — Brenda Batliner Pope, 71, transitioned to a place of peace on July 8, 2024, in her son's home in Tallahassee, FL, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Greenville and Mozelle Campbell Batliner. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Guy Lloyd Pope, Jr.

Brenda...