Jean Louise Smith
Jan 29, 2023
Courtland – Jean Louise Smith, aged 80, passed away January 29, 2023 in her home with her loved ones by her side. Born in Boston, MA and a long-time resident of Wareham, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Louise Vandenberghe.
Jean was a retired certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed crocheting and string art,...
Chloe Ellaree Hyder
Jan 29, 2023
Courtland, VA - Chloe Ellaree Choate Hyder, 84 years of age, passed away January 29, 2023. Born in Jamestown, Tennessee, she was the wife of predeceased Earl R. Hyder, whom she was married to for 29 years. Mrs. Hyder ran Hyder's Variety Store located on Main Street in Courtland, Virginia with her husband from 1964 until 1978. Following their...
Cheryl Diane Estep
Jan 22, 2023
Boykins – Cheryl Diane Estep, 51, passed away on January 22, 2023 in her home with family by her side.
Cheryl was a graduate of Pulaski County High School.
Survivors include her best friend and life partner, Michael Kloster; her parents, Ernest and Vera Estep; her daughter, Ciara Vaughn; her sister, Lisa Coalson; and two...
Richard Thomas Sawyer
Jan 20, 2023
Midland, NC – Richard Thomas Sawyer, aged 77, residing in Midland, NC passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Richard, born on September 7, 1945, grew up in Gates County, NC. He is survived by his wife, Pat, his son, Heath, his daughter-in-law, Heather and his granddaughter, Hannah, as well as his sister, Ann Eure (Carlton) and...
Thomas Lee Harmon
Jan 20, 2023
Franklin – Thomas Lee "Tommy" Harmon, 77, passed away on January 20, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital with his daughter Kim by his side. Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Richard Lee Harmon and Virginia Benson Bowles. He was also predeceased by a sister, Rachel Harmon.
Tommy was a US Army...
Charles Willoughby Boswood
Jan 19, 2023
Gates, NC – Charles Willoughby Boswood, 75, passed away January 19, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Maples, NC, he was a son of the late William Lionel Boswood and Mary Sanburn Pritchard. He was predeceased by his wife, Angela Renee Boswood.
Charles was a US Coast Guard Veteran and a retired Xray Technician at Southampton...
Theresa Anne Menefee
Jan 19, 2023
Franklin – Theresa Anne Menefee, 66, passed away January 19, 2023 in her home. Born on February 19, 1956 in Orange, CA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Bryan Menefee and Barbara June Fahrion Menefee.
Theresa was a retired dental hygienist.
She is survived by her life partner of 43 years, Robert A....
Judith Elaine Saunders
Jan 16, 2023
Franklin – Judith Elaine "Judy" Saunders, 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2023.
Born and raised in Franklin, she was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School. Judy loved taking care of her family and pets.
Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Saunders; her parents, Robert L. Vann, Sr. and...
Kenneth Douglas Sewell
Jan 16, 2023
Courtland - Kenneth D. Sewell passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2023 in Courtland, Virginia. Mr. Sewell is survived by his devoted wife of sixty years, Carol Sewell. He was a beloved father and father-in-law to Sharon and Rusty Carter of Farmville, Virginia, Doug and Donna Sewell of Suffolk, Virginia and Deborah and David Austring of Newmarket,...
Marion Debordenave Blythe
Jan 16, 2023
Suffolk – Marion DeBordenave Blythe, 72, passed away on January 16, 2023 in his home with family by his side. Born January 30, 1950 in Suffolk, he was a son of the late Jessie DeBordenave Blythe and Marie Harrell Blythe.
Marion was a 1968 graduate of Forest Glen High School and was a retired sawyer. He was...
Billy Atkinson
Jan 13, 2023
Richmond - Billy Atkinson, 74, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. He was born Nov. 16, 1948, the eldest son of the late Smiley and Rachel Atkinson of Franklin.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Rev. Susie Atkinson; two children, Tracy (Julie) Atkinson of Richmond and Angie Atkinson of Los Angeles, CA; two...
Mary Annette Napier
Jan 13, 2023
Suffolk, VA – Mary Annette Napier, 78, passed away on January 13, 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in West Virginia and raised in Portsmouth and Chesapeake, she was a daughter of the late Charles Clifford Napier and Mary Ann Fierbaugh Napier. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Margaret A. Kania and Helen Patricia Zumbahlen and a brother,...
Elizabeth Taylor Britt
Jan 13, 2023
Walters – Elizabeth Taylor Britt, 88, passed away on January 13, 2023 in East Pavilion. She was a daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Minnie Lee Benton Taylor.
Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Dubberly (Dave); her son, Franklin Lloyd "Frankie" Britt, Jr. (Jean); two...
Charlie Thomas Kee, Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
Washington, NC – Charlie Thomas "Tommy" Kee, Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2023. Born in Roanoke Rapids and raised in Branchville, he was a son of the late Charlie Thomas Kee, Sr. and Shirley Lee Kee.
Tommy was a graduate of Southampton High School and was retired from the Mechanical Maintenance department at Hercules....
Tammey Elaine Darden
Jan 11, 2023
Carrsville – Tammey Elaine Ellestad Darden, 56, passed away on January 11, 2023 in her home with family by her side.
Tammey enjoyed travelling and crafting.
Survivors include her life partner, Michael Foreman; two daughters, Wendi Warren and Emily Darden; two sons, Patrick Warren and Thomas Young (Angel Wolf); a sister, Traci Jones (Brian); four...
Glenn Babb Rawlings
Jan 11, 2023
Franklin - Glenn Babb Rawlings, 70, of Franklin passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023. He was born February 22, 1952 and grew up in Courtland, VA, the son of the late Robert Atlas Rawlings and Irma Babb Rawlings.
Glenn was a 1970 graduate of Southampton High School and was known for his athleticism, sense of humor,...
James Lewis Mcdowell
Jan 8, 2023
Smithfield – James Lewis "Jim" McDowell, 91, passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born March 1, 1931 in Newport News, VA to the late Lewis Fredrick McDowell and Mary Hallie Reed. He is survived by his brother Lewis Fred McDowell of Boise, ID, and his best friend Dooley, a Miniature Pinscher. Other survivors include his close friends...
Claude Thurman Parker
Jan 6, 2023
Windsor – Claude Thurman "Tom" Parker, 88, passed away January 6, 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Claude Thomas Parker and Florine Adell Rhodes Parker. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Franklin Gilmer Parker and George Thomas Parker.
Tom was a graduate of Windsor...
Anthony Allen Autry
Dec 31, 2022
Courtland – Anthony Allen Autry, 52, passed away on December 31, 2022. Born in Richmond and raised in Emporia, he was a son of the late Billy and Betty Jane Morris Autry.
Anthony was a technician at Rawlings Mechanical Corp.
Survivors include three brothers, Jerry Autry (Tina), Billy Gene Autry, and Daryl Autry, two nieces,...
Marvin Gilbert Porter
Dec 31, 2022
Franklin – Marvin Gilbert Porter, 93, loving husband and father passed away December 31, 2022. A native of Franklin, Gilbert was predeceased by his loving wife Ann Mann Porter. He was the son of the late Willie Marvin Porter and Janey Ethel Porter and was also predeceased by his sister Martha Ann Porter Williams and son-in-law Benjamin Randolph Allen...
