Obituaries

Jul 7, 2024

Franklin – Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire, 57, passed away July 7, 2024 in her home with her husband by her side.  She was born in Michigan and was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology specializing in Bat Biology.

Denise traveled all over the world presenting professional and scientific symposiums and instructive...

Jul 7, 2024

Franklin – Olden Douglas Rogers, Jr., 85, passed away July 7, 2024 in East Pavilion.  Born in Franklin and raised in Courtland, he was the son of the late Olden Douglas Rogers, Sr. and Bessie Davis Rogers.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Linda Dupree Rogers.

Doug was a graduate of Courtland High School and an...

Jul 6, 2024

Courtland - Kenneth Gene Porter "Pop", 81, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 at his home with his family at his bedside. Kenny was born and reared in Newsoms and was a 1961 graduate of Southampton High School. Kenny was a US Army Veteran and did a tour of Duty in Korea.

Kenny retired from Union Camp...

Jul 2, 2024

Newsoms – Shannon Woodard Vick, 76, passed away July 2, 2024 in East Pavilion.  Born in Boykins, she was the daughter of the late Harry Garland Woodard and Marian Louise Woodard.

Shannon was a graduate of Southampton High School and Chowan College.  She received her Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic Christian College.  Shannon was a teacher at Southampton...

Jun 26, 2024

Windsor – Harry Lee Ramsay, 72, passed away June 26, 2024 in his home with his family by his side.  Born in Waynesboro, VA, he was a son of the late Lee Cook Ramsay and Ellen Mildred Kent Ramsay.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Tane Marie Rhodes Ramsay, and a son, Glenn Louis Case.

Harry...

Jun 25, 2024

Carrsville – Dorothy Rose Ferguson, 78, passed away June 25, 2024, in her sister's home in Windsor.  Born in Southampton County on December 21, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Tizel and Anna Laura Joyner Ferguson.  She was also predeceased by her longtime companion, Pearl A. Simms.

Rose was a retired telephone operator for GTE....

Jun 24, 2024

Franklin - Evelyne Gillette Vaughan, 96, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born in Southampton County on November 16, 1927 to Ryland W. and Lucy Saunders Gillette and was the widow of C. Linwood Vaughan after 49 years of marriage.  She was a retired certified dental assistant and office manager. She was a charter member of Franklin...

Jun 23, 2024

Zuni – Rose Annette Jeffries Holt, 75, widower of James "Jimmy" Walter Holt, Sr., passed away June 23, 2024 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born on October 22, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Charles Berkley Jeffries and Mary "Lucy" Johnson Jeffries.

Rose was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church and a lifetime member of...

Jun 23, 2024

Franklin – Mary Denson Coburn, 94, passed away June 23, 2024 in Consulate Healthcare of Windsor.  Born on May 22, 1930, she was the daughter of Enos Denson and Lilly Mae Denson.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Leroy Bynum Coburn; a daughter, Kim Coburn Davis; a son, Wayne Coburn; and her siblings, Jack Denson, Roy Denson, Estelle...

Jun 21, 2024

Franklin – Christopher John "Chris" Collins, 73, passed away June 21, 2024 in East Pavilion.  Born on January 29, 1951, in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Thomas Francis Collins and Rose Schuyler Collins.  He was also predeceased by his wife of 17 years, Judi Burgess Collins.

Chris was the second oldest of five.  ...

Jun 20, 2024

Sedley –Beverly Ann Pond Branche, 85, passed away June 20, 2024 in Bon Secours Maryview Hospital surrounded by her family.  Born in Franklin on September 2, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lee Pond and Adele Booth Pond.  She was also predeceased by her husband Patrick Elmore Branche; a son, Joseph Patrick "Joey" Branche; and a...

Jun 19, 2024

Franklin – Lois Brown Cobb, 88, passed away June 19, 2024 in The East Pavilion. She was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and was the daughter of the late Skidler and Catherine Bailey Brown. Lois was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church and the Womens Fellowship. She was a 1952 graduate of Courtland High School and was a...

Jun 18, 2024

Franklin - Julia Faison "Judi" Darden, 74, passed away June 18, 2024 in her daughter's home in Poquoson.  Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Woodrow Faison and Ada Lee Baker Faison.   She was also predeceased by her husband, James Clinton "Bro" Darden.

Judi was a graduate of Lear Seigler Institute...

Jun 13, 2024

Franklin- Gwendolyn Diane Griffin, 77, passed away June 13, 2024 in her home.  Born in Courtland and a longtime resident of Capron, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Dunlow and Ruth Edwards Dunlow.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Calvin Pope Griffin; two sons, Robert Wayne Griffin and Michael Todd Griffin; two sisters, Jean Nahrabecki and...

Jun 10, 2024

Franklin - Linda Lee Smith, 76, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her life was a testament to love, dedication, and community service.

Linda was the devoted wife of Ray Smith for 58 wonderful years. Together, they built a beautiful life and a loving family. She was the cherished...

Jun 9, 2024

Courtland- Marvin Birden Gunn, Jr., 70, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 9, 2024, only months following a cancer diagnosis. Marvin was a native of Southampton County, graduated from Franklin High School in 1972, and served two years in the Army National Guard. He was a long-time employee of Union...

Jun 7, 2024

Courtland – Franklin Lewis Gray, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on   June 7, 2024.  Born in Como, NC, he was a son of the late Lewis Dailey Gray and Bessie Miles Gray.  He was also predeceased by his first wife of 20 years, Vivian Scott Gray, his second wife of 38 years, Julia Stephenson Gray, a step-son,...

Jun 4, 2024

Sedley – James Clifton "Jimmie" Copeland, Jr., 87, passed away June 4, 2024 in Emporia Health and Rehabilitation.  Born in Carrsville, he was a son of the late James Clifton Copeland, Sr.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Rhonda Sue Beale Copeland, two brothers Henry Lewis Copeland, Sr. and J. Winston Copeland, and a grandchild.

Jimmie...

Jun 4, 2024

Capron – Roy Otis Cook, 71, passed away June 4, 2024 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  Born in Westfield, MA, he was a son of the late Roscoe Dean Cook, Sr. and Winifred Ayers Cook.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Linda Piper, and two brothers, Roscoe Dean Cook, Jr. and Bill Cook.

Roy was a...

Jun 3, 2024

Boykins – Earline Vincent Vick, 85, passed away June 3, 2024 in her home.  Born in Greensville County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Curtis Vincent and Eunice Emory Vincent.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Franklin Bryant Vick, a sister, Erma Vincent Parker, and a brother, Robert Elwood Vincent.

Earline was a member...