Roland Mccoy Newsome
Nov 6, 2022
Franklin – Roland McCoy Newsome, 88, passed away on November 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Roland was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and a son of the late Roma W. Newsome and Oretha Cobb Newsome. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Irene N. O'Meara, Glenda N. Turner and Laura N. Stieh.
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Melonie Griffin
Nov 2, 2022
Franklin – Melonie "Mel" Griffin, 66, passed away on November 2, 2022 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Franklin on May 4, 1956 and raised in Boykins, she was the daughter of the late Thurman Richard "TR" Griffin and Janice DeLoatche Griffin.
Mel was a 1974 graduate of Southampton High School and a 1976 graduate of Chowan...
Willis Holcombe Barnes
Oct 29, 2022
Franklin – Willis Holcombe Barnes, 93, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29th, in her home. Willis married her husband, James Clifton "Cliff" Barnes, who predeceased her after 64 years of marriage. She was the youngest child born to a big family, and her beloved siblings predeceased her and their spouses as follows: Gladys Holcombe, Flora...
Mary Lee Bassett
Oct 28, 2022
Franklin – Mary Lee Bassett, 83, passed away October 28, 2022, at Southampton Memorial Hospital . She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, and was a long time resident of Hampton since she was six years old. She was a daughter of the late Richard Gordon Smith and Dorothy Parton Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Stafford Littleton...
Graham Pulley
Oct 28, 2022
Courtland – C. Graham Pulley, 91, passed away peacefully at his lake house at Lake Gaston on October 28, 2022. Graham was a native of Courtland, VA and was a son of the late Junius Waverly Pulley, Sr. and Mayab Owens Pulley. Graham was also predeceased by his wife, Clyde Crichton Pulley, two sons, Paul Crichton Pulley and Jonathan...
Linwood Stephenson Baker
Oct 25, 2022
Franklin – Linwood Stephenson "Lin" Baker, age 89, passed away peacefully October 25, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 20, 1933 in Merry Hill, NC to Raymond and Ruby Baker. Lin was predeceased by his father, Raymond Baker, mother, Ruby Gaskill, son, Michael Baker, and brother, Wayne Baker. He attended high school in Aulander,...
Thomas Clayton Outland, Sr.
Oct 20, 2022
Newsoms – Thomas Clayton "Tommy" Outland, Sr. 76, passed away on October 20, 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Northampton County, NC, he was a son of the late Horace Edward Outland and May Long Outland. He was also predeceased by a son, Thomas C. "Tee" Outland, Jr.
Tommy was a 1967 graduate of Northampton County...
John Robert Wilson, Jr.
Oct 20, 2022
Chesapeake – John Robert Wilson, Jr., went home to be with his Lord on October 20, 2022. He was born in Richmond on December 30, 1968 and brought up in Emporia.
John was a 1987 graduate of Brunswick Academy and a 1991 graduate of Old Dominion University receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He was the...
Jeannie Dickerson Fuller
Oct 19, 2022
Boykins – Jeannie Dickerson Fuller, 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born February 6, 1951 to the late Dick and Emily Dickerson. Left to cherish their memories of 35 years together is her husband, best friend and shagging partner, Jimmy Fuller of Boykins; stepson, Hank Fuller of...
Vincent Thomas Shea, Jr.
Oct 18, 2022
Franklin – Vincent Thomas Shea, Jr., 85, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Vincent T. Shea, Sr. and Vivian King Shea. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Evelyn S. Huey and Joanne S. Gough.
Vincent was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson...
John Gabriel Didden, Jr.
Oct 16, 2022
Windsor – John Gabriel Didden, Jr., 68, passed away on October 16, 2022 in his home. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late John Gabriel Didden and Mary Dovenero Didden Weeks. He was also predeceased by a sister, Rosanne McColligan.
John was a retired Chief Petty Officer for the US Navy and had...
Arthur Burris Harris, Jr.
Oct 16, 2022
Rocky Mount, NC – Arthur Burris Harris, Jr., 83, passed away on October 16, 2022. Born in Petersburg and raised in Branchville, he was a son of the late Arthur Burris Harris and Evelyn Vick Harris. He was also predeceased by his wife, Elaine Edwards Harris; a son, Troy Harris; and a brother, Frank Harris. Arthur was a 1956 graduate...
Nancy Wood Carr
Oct 15, 2022
Carrsville – Nancy Wood Carr, 76, passed away on October 15, 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital after a 12 year battle with cancer. Born in Suffolk, she was a daughter of the late George Marvin Wood and Pauline Dunn "Polly" Wood. She is also predeceased by her husband, Ronald Everette Carr, Sr. and three sisters, Erma Rowsey, Joyce Davis,...
Ruth Evelyn Kyte
Oct 14, 2022
Courtland – Ruth Evelyn Dunlow Kyte, 77, passed away on October 14, 2022 in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Edwards Dunlow. She was also predeceased her husband, Harry Shelton Kyte; a sister, Barbara Nahrabecki; and a brother, James Dunlow.
Ruth was a member of Boykins...
Jeana Lorraine Sexton
Oct 13, 2022
Capron – Jeana Lorraine Sexton, 54, passed away October 13, 2022 at her home in Capron.
Jeana was born in Franklin on May 6, 1968 to Dianna Lee Crain Sexton and the late Earl David "Dave" Sexton.
Jeana was raised in Capron and was a graduate of Southampton High School. After high school, she moved...
George Lewis Blount
Oct 13, 2022
Petersburg, VA - George Lewis Blount, 71, passed away in his sleep on October 13, 2022. A native of Franklin, George attended Windsor High School.
As you can see from his picture, George was a fun loving guy. He was quick with a joke and loved to laugh. He made many life-long friends and lived a full...
Walter Lawrence Fender, Iii
Oct 11, 2022
Drewryville – Walter Lawrence Fender, III, 31, passed away on October 11, 2022. He was born and raised in Suffolk and moved to Drewryville in 2010.
Walter, also known as Bubba, loved nature and being outdoors. He had such fond memories of the many fishing trips with his family. Bubba also enjoyed welding and shared his skill...
Douglas Wayne Vick
Oct 10, 2022
Suffolk – Douglas Wayne Vick, 54, passed away on October 10, 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital. He was predeceased by his mother, Susan Worsham Vick.
Doug was a 1986 graduate of Franklin High School and received an Associate's Degree from Chowan University. He was an Eagle Scout, a former safety coordinator for International Paper, and was the...
Francis Brett Bunch
Oct 9, 2022
Boykins – Francis Brett Bunch, 80, passed away on October 9, 2022 in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Norfolk, he was a son of the late John Franklin Bunch and Mildred Schultz Bunch. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Bunch, and a brother, Billy Bunch.
Francis was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School,...
William Henry Duck
Oct 5, 2022
Carrsville – William Henry Duck, 80, passed away on October 5, 2022 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late John Henry Duck and Helen Catherine Lowe Duck. He was also predeceased by a brother-in-law, Len R. Benson, Jr., and a nephew, Michael Wayne Benson, Sr.
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