Father Charles Albert Saglio, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Franklin – Father Charles Albert Saglio, Jr., 80, went to be with his Lord on December 30, 2022. Born in New Britain, CT, and grew up in Clinton, CT, he was a son of the late Charles Albert Saglio and Angeline Scalise Saglio.
Father Charles received a PhD from Old Dominion University and a Doctorate of Theology...
Leon Rollison Pittman, Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
Franklin – Leon Rollison Pittman, Jr. 73, passed away on December 29, 2022 in his home with his family by his side. Born and raised in Southampton County, VA, he was the son of the late Leon Rollison "Boss" Pittman and Julia Bracey Pittman. He was predeceased by his brother, James Bracey "Jim" Pittman.
Leon was a...
Larry Dean Vann
Dec 27, 2022
Franklin – Larry Dean Vann, 63, passed away on December 27, 2022 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Larry was born and raised in Franklin and a graduate of Franklin High School. He was a former laborer for M. L. Coburn and Co. and was a former employee of St. Regis.
Survivors include his parents, Robert L. Vann, Sr....
Jane Darden White
Dec 27, 2022
Virginia Beach – Jane Darden White, 91, passed away on December 27, 2022 in Virginia Beach. Born and raised in Norfolk, she was a daughter of the late John Barham Darden and Virginia Presson Darden. She was also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Donald White and her sister, Virginia Darden.
Jane was a graduate of Norview High...
Aleta Joyce Fowler
Dec 25, 2022
Newsoms – Aleta Joyce Fowler, 91, passed away on December 25, 2022 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Birmingham, AL, she was a daughter of the late Athois E. Rhea and Mildred Louise Tischer Rhea. She was also predeceased by her sister, Gail Ellen Rhea Otis and a brother, Ralph E. Rhea.
Aleta was a retired Licensed...
Judy Mason Cutchins
Dec 25, 2022
Franklin – Judy Mason Cutchins, 68, passed away on December 25, 2022 in her home with family by her side. Born and raised in Isle of Wight County, she was a daughter of the late Carl Edward Mason and Eva Briley Mason.
Judy was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School and was an Agriculture Inspector for...
Deborah Lee Gray
Dec 22, 2022
Franklin – Deborah Lee Gray, 54, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022. Born in Norfolk, she was a daughter of the late Alton and Virginia McMillion Armstrong. She was also predeceased by her husband, Randy Wayne Gray and two sisters, Susan Munford and Linda Shifflett.
Deborah was a hobbyist that enjoyed crafts and making jewelry. She...
Freeman Jones Harrell
Dec 22, 2022
Franklin – Freeman Jones Harrell, 88, passed away on December 22, 2022, in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born and raised in Adams Grove, he was a son of the late Joseph Bryant Harrell and Mattie Jarratt Harrell. He was also predeceased by his wife, Barbara Carter Harrell, and two brothers, Bryant Harrell and Walter Harrell.
Freeman was a...
Bobby Clayton Vick, Sr.
Dec 21, 2022
Greenville, NC – On December 21, 2022, Jesus came and took Bobby Clayton Vick, Sr., 90, by the hand and led him home to that Eternal Promise Land. Born and raised in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Dellie Robertson Vick and Annie Mae Johnson Vick. He was also predeceased by a sister, Jean Vick Thomas;...
Matt Duane Burgess
Dec 17, 2022
Stony Creek – Matt Duane Burgess, 65, passed away on December 17, 2022 in St. Mary's Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Roland Atlas Burgess.
Duane was a cabinet maker instructor for Greensville Correctional Center and grew up in Vincent's Gove United Methodist Church. He was a member of South Hill Masonic Lodge #297 AF &...
Charles Wayne Bradshaw
Dec 16, 2022
Franklin – Charles Wayne Bradshaw, 70, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2022. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Charles Edward Bradshaw and Catherine Nell Hargrave Joseph. He was also predeceased by his wife, Tracy Lanier Bradshaw and his brother, Anthony "Tony" Bradshaw.
Wayne was a retired boiler operator for Hercules with 39...
Hunter Darden, Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
Franklin – Hunter Darden, Jr., 100, passed away December 14, 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born and raised in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Hunter Darden, Sr. and Sallie Lankford Darden. He was also predeceased by his wife of 74 years, Jean Howell Darden; two sisters, Dorothy D. Cotton and Louise...
Garvin Ralston Holland, Jr.
Dec 11, 2022
Suffolk – Garvin Ralston "G. R." Holland, Jr., 38, passed away December 11, 2022 in Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital.
Born and raised in Suffolk, he was a graduate of Lakeland High School and was a Sergeant in the US Army with 17 years of service.
Left to cherish his memory is his parents, Garvin R....
Jean Dismukes Clark
Dec 9, 2022
Franklin, VA – Jean Dismukes Clark, 94, widow of Carl Vernon Clark, Sr., passed away December 9, 2022 at Commonwealth Senior Living of South Boston. Jean grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and was a daughter of the late Lewis Leon Dismukes and Mary Thelma McLeod Dismukes. She was also predeceased by two sisters and a brother, Mary Hazel Hundley,...
Judy Wallace Smith
Dec 6, 2022
Franklin – Judy Wallace Smith, 80, widower of Marion Grey Smith passed away on December 6, 2022 in her home with family by her side. Born in Kenbridge, VA and a former resident of Lawrenceville, VA, she was a daughter of the late Milton Pavy Wallace and Eula Buchanan Wallace.
Judy was a 1961 graduate of Kenbridge...
Thomas Roy Speight
Dec 6, 2022
Franklin – Thomas Roy Speight, 70, passed away on December 6, 2022 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Portsmouth and raised in Suffolk, he was a son of the late James and Katie Speight.
Tommy was a graduate of John Yeates High School, Chowan College, and Campbell College and received his Master's Degree from Southeastern Seminary. He...
Joan Lowe Raiford
Dec 6, 2022
Franklin - Joan Lowe Raiford, known as "Ma" to her friends and family, passed away on December 6, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Joan was born on December 8, 1937 and was a lifetime resident of Franklin, VA. It is here where she met Billy, her husband of 65 years.
A beloved wife, mother and...
Byron Todd Walker
Dec 5, 2022
Suffolk – Byron Todd Walker, 58, passed away on December 5, 2022 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.
Todd was born on February 11, 1964 in Welch, West Virginia and was a welder and wire room attendant for Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a former life insurance agent for Woodman of the World and Knights of Columbus and was...
Perry Frederick Cole, Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
Courtland – Perry Frederick "Pudge" Cole, Jr., 74, passed away on December 5, 2022 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Perry Frederick Cole, Sr. and Dixie Allen Cole.
Pudge was an automobile spray painter for R. J.'s Auto Body and a member of Victory Baptist Church.
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Faith Dianne Atkinson
Dec 4, 2022
FRANKLIN - Faith Dianne Atkinson, 77, passed away on December 4, 2022 in her home with family by her side. Faith was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 1945, to Lois M. and Horace W. Lovelace. She grew up in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Montgomery High School and Lock Haven State Teacher's College, later receiving her master's...
