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Thomas Benthall Grant

Thomas Benthall Grant

Jun 3, 2023

Severn, NC – Thomas Benthall "Tommy" Grant, 62, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2023, in his home.  Born in Ahoskie, he was a son of the late Joseph Ruben Grant and Anne Benthall Grant.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph William Grant and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Griffin.

Tommy attended Frederick Military Academy from 8th...

Ellen Evans Harrison

Ellen Evans Harrison

Jun 1, 2023

Capron – Ellen Evans Harrison, 78, passed away June 1, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.  Born in South Hill, she was a daughter of the late Peyton Lee Evans and Gaynell Watson Evans.  She was also predeceased by her husband, William Kenneth Harrison, Sr., two sisters, Connie Howerton and Joan Wiley, and three brothers,...

Robert Lee Story

Robert Lee Story

May 31, 2023

Nags Head, NC – Robert Lee Story died May 31, 2023 in Chesapeake General Hospital.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, as well as a good neighbor and friend.  He was born in Franklin and grew up in the Beaverdam Church area of Isle of Wight County.  Bob was predeceased by his parents Jack Thomas and Victoria Ferguson...

Elizabeth Holland Britt

Elizabeth Holland Britt

May 30, 2023

Walters – To all of my loyal customers and friends, I want to thank you for all of your support over the years, and in all of my different business ventures.  But now, on May 30, 2023, the time has come for me, Elizabeth Holland "Liz" Britt, to say my final farewell.

Let me give you a...

Richard Martin Hedgepeth

Richard Martin Hedgepeth

May 26, 2023

Chesterfield – Richard " Richie" Martin Hedgepeth, 53, passed away May 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family after a seven year battle with cancer.

Richie was born in Portsmouth and grew up in Carrsville.  He was a proud state employee for over 29 years and was a former Lieutenant for the Virginia Department of...

Shirley Simmons Bryant

Shirley Simmons Bryant

May 25, 2023

Boykins – Shirley Simmons Bryant, 94, passed away May 25, 2023, in her home.  Born in Capron, VA on April 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Howard Clyde Simmons and Beatrice Davis Simmons.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, George Oliver Bryant, and a brother, Howard Clyde Simmons, Jr.

Shirley grew...

Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry

Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry

May 25, 2023

Courtland – Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry, 85, born September 29, 1937 passed away May 25, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents Robert Reginald and Sarah Gay Bradshaw and her brothers Reginald, Edward, and Samuel Bradshaw and sister Rubie Ehlman.

She is survived by her loving daughter Patricia Rideout and son-in-law Robert Turner, a brother Dale Bradshaw (Kandie),...

Cynthia Mary Skora

Cynthia Mary Skora

May 25, 2023

Courtland – Cynthia Mary "Cindy" Skora, 65, passed away May 25, 2023, in Sentara Norfolk Hospital.  Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, she was a daughter of the late Norman Van Den Wildenberg and Anita McKeever Van Den Wildenberg.  She was also predeceased by two sisters, Donna and Shirley, and a brother, Bobby.

Cindy enjoyed sewing and quilting.

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Agnes Kume Gayle

Agnes Kume Gayle

May 22, 2023

Franklin – Agnes Kume Gayle, 86, passed away May 22, 2023 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Premier, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Hornok Kume.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Wesley Cobb Gayle and two brothers, Andy and Paul Kume.

Agnes was a graduate of Courtland...

Jesse Alvin Uzzell, Jr.

Jesse Alvin Uzzell, Jr.

May 22, 2023

Ivor – Jesse Alvin Uzzell, Jr., 86, passed away May 22, 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital surrounded by his girls.  He fought a good fight.  Born in Isle of Wight County, VA, he was a son of the late Jesse Alvin Uzzell Sr. and Esther Virginia Wise Uzzell.

Jesse was a US Airforce Veteran and a retired...

Della Mae Odell

Della Mae Odell

May 19, 2023

Lakeside, VA - Mrs. Della Mae Odell, 62, unexpectedly passed May 19, 2023, in her home of Lakeside, Va. Della was a manager at NAPA Autoparts.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Coulter Landry; Matt; grandchildren, Sage, Mathias; her son, Gavin Alexander Odell; as well as her former husband, Edson Howard Odell. She is also survived...

Barbara Sue Holland

Barbara Sue Holland

May 11, 2023

Franklin – Barbara Sue Holland, 85, passed away on May 11, 2023 in her home. Born in Peoria, Illinois on October 15, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Harry B. Greenslitt and Grace E. Furr Greenslitt. She was also predeceased by her husband, James H. "Jimmy" Holland Sr. and her fur baby, Sammie.

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Shelton Bruce Holt

Shelton Bruce Holt

May 7, 2023

Sedley – Shelton Bruce Holt, 56, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2023 in his home. Born in Petersburg on June 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Shelton Earl Holt and Sue Babb Holt.

Bruce was a 1984 graduate of Franklin High School and a machine operator for International Paper with 37...

Michael Oneal Ross

Michael Oneal Ross

May 6, 2023

Courtland – Michael Oneal "Mike" Ross, 64, passed away May 6, 2023 in Accordius Health at Emporia. Born in Franklin on January 21, 1959, he was a retired lineman for the telephone company and was predeceased by his father, Guy W. Ross; a sister, Deborah R. Hawks; and a brother, Joey Dean Ross.

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Linda Young Sutton

Linda Young Sutton

May 6, 2023

Richmond – Linda Young Sutton, 76, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 6, 2023 in Sunrise of Richmond. Born in Ewing, VA, she was a daughter of the late David and Pauline Ramsey Young. She was also predeceased by her husband, Dannie Ray Sutton, Sr.; a son, Jeffrey L. Sutton; and...

Susan Winfree Clark

Susan Winfree Clark

May 5, 2023

Courtland – Susan Winfree Clark, 65, passed away May 5, 2023 in St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. Susan was born in Richmond, Va. and was a graduate of Manchester High School and Elon College. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert Nelson and Marguerite Morrison Winfree.

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Patricia Maureen Sizemore

Patricia Maureen Sizemore

May 3, 2023

Courtland – Patricia Maureen Sullivan "Pat" Sizemore, 74, passed away May 3, 2023 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, she was a daughter of the late William Sullivan and Marion Catherine Scanlon Sullivan. She was also predeceased by her husband, Danny Dale Sizemore; a daughter, Catherine Sizemore; and a...

Walter Bradley Nickerson

Walter Bradley Nickerson

Apr 30, 2023

Carrsville – Walter Bradley "Walt" Nickerson, 76, passed away April 30, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in New London, CT, he was the son of the late Walter Seldon Nickerson, Jr. and Shirley Eleanor Nelson Nickerson.

Walt was a US Marine serving in Vietnam and a retired police officer for the City of Norfolk....

James Clinton Darden

James Clinton Darden

Apr 30, 2023

Richmond – James Clinton "Bro" Darden, 80, passed away April 30, 2023 in his home. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Elmer Darden and Martha Gardner Darden. He was also predeceased by six sisters, Hazel Johnson, Lucille Blanchard, Martha Ann Bradshaw, Vicki Leake, Blanche Darden, and Lois Turner; seven brothers, Sam...

Charles Edward Burns

Charles Edward Burns

Apr 29, 2023

Franklin – Charles Edward "Eddie" Burns, 75, passed away on April 29, 2023, after a recent illness. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL on January 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Joe Tom and Molly Burns of Wedowee, Alabama.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dianne Davis Burns and their...