Terry Johnson Dixon
Jun 19, 2023
Nags Head – Terry Johnson Dixon passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
He was predeceased by his faithful companion of 18 years, Taco, who rode shotgun around the beach with Terry visiting his favorite haunts.
Terry was born July 20, 1943, in Greenville, NC, and was a Veteran of the...
James Edward Foster, Jr.
Jun 14, 2023
Franklin – James "Jimmy" Edward Foster, Jr., 61, passed away June 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. A native of Southampton County, he was a son of the late James Edward Foster, Sr. and Charlotte Vaughan Foster.
Jimmy was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding. He was previously employed by Union...
Jean Chapman Whitley
Jun 12, 2023
Franklin – Jean C. "Jeannie" Whitley, 78, passed away peacefully June 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 14, 1944 in Surry County.  She was predeceased by her parents, Lewis Chapman and Elizabeth Brown Chapman, brothers-in-law J. C. Arrington and Hal Whitley.
Jeannie was retired from Verizon Telephone Company after 36 years of service. Â ...
Mary Frances Hodge
Jun 9, 2023
Suffolk – Mary Frances "Fran" Hodge, 81, passed away June 9, 2023, in her home.  Born in Bristol, VA, she was a daughter of the late Karoe Wilson and Annie Mae Rogers Wilson.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Hershell Niles Hodge and a brother, George R. Wilson.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter,...
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
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
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
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
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. Â He was a proud state employee for over 29 years and was a former Lieutenant for the Virginia Department of...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Left to...
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
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.
